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14 JUN 18 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 18, 2014 7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in regular session on June 18, 2014. Chairman Ott opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in attendance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Jim Peacock, Jr., Scott Scholl, Jim Moore, Avis Twitty, Rick White, Eric McCleary answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Ott also answered roll call and declared a quorum. PRESENT (6), ABSENT (2). Others present for the meeting were City Engineer Jay Whisker, interested citizens, petitioners, and press. CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner White moved, seconded by Commissioner Peacock to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2014 regularly scheduled meeting as presented. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING(S): a. REZONING from R-6 to R-3 Lots 3, 4, & 5, Block 3 Bomber Base Addition Mr. Tyler Turchi stated that he plans to purchase the lots contingent on them being rezoned. He showed a photograph of an apartment complex that he just purchased on lots 8 & 9, explaining that the construction resembles a house more than typical apartment construction. He explained that his intention is to duplicate the construct style for these lots. He stated that this type of construction would better suit the neighborhood, which is predominately residential. He then related that he also owns lots 6 & 7 that related directly behind the six-plex on lots 8 & 9. He stated that the previous owner, Mr. Hicks came before the Planning Commission a few years ago and had lots six thru 9 rezoned to R-3. He stated that lots 3, 4, & 5 are adjacent to these lots and the sell is contingent on the lots being rezoned to R-3. In response to a question from Commissioner Moore, Mr. Turchi stated that he would like to construct three more six-plexes on the remaining vacant lots, if the property is rezoned. He explained that he is proposing to construct 2,000 square feet units. He stated that he feels that the success of the present apartment units is because it is located between a big multi-unit apartment complex and a residential area. He stated that the construction is more like a large home instead of an apartment type construction, which adds to the success of the units. He went on to say that is why he is proposing to construct three separate units instead of one great big building. He stated that he wants the construction to match the existing units, only newer. He then clarified that he would utilize lots 6 & 7 along with the lots to be rezoned to construct the three separate units. He related that he has completed the purchase of lots 6 & 7 from Mr. Hicks. Chairman Ott closed the public hearing at approximately 7:07 p.m. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 18, 2014 7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M. Mr. Turchi then answered Commissioner Moore that the current unit utilizes the automated City garbage pickup service, so he plans to continue that with the newer units. City Engineer Whisker pointed out that the Sanitation Ordinance would direct if they could continue with City pickup or if because of the larger size of the complex they would have to contract to have a dumpster made available for the tenants. Mr. Turchi agreed to contract for a dumpster if it is determined that is what the Ordinance requires. Commissioner Moore pointed out that if a dumpster were required, it would need to be screened. City Engineer Whisker related that the existing apartment unit is located on the first two lots at the corner of Plummer Drive and Northeastern Avenue. He stated that depending on the construction layout of the three other units, the lots may have to be replatted. Commissioner Moore moved, seconded by Commissioner White to recommend to the City Council the rezoning of lots 3, 4, & 5, Block 3 Bomber Base Addition from R-6 to R-3 as requested. MOTION CARRIED. City Engineer Whisker confirmed with Mr. Turchi that the City Council would hear the recommendation to rezone the property at their rd regularly scheduled July 3 meeting. b. CONDITIONAL USE of R-1 for multi-family regarding property at 146 Dennis Lane Chairman Ott recognized the petitioner as Ma Laticia Arias. Mr. Joey Price introduced himself, stating that Ma Laticia Arias Perez is currently renting a space at the Cloverdale Trailer Park. He explained that he is the owner of that Park. Ms. Perez introduced herself explaining that her husband has passed away. Chairman Ott questioned what her plans for the lot regarding multi- family use. Ms. Perez stated that she does not speak English very well, so she directed the questions to a friend from her church. Ms. Perez’s friend introduced herself as Gloria Perez, offering that she would translate. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 18, 2014 7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M. Mr. Price explained that there are three family members renting from him at Cloverdale Mobile Home Park. He added that the property on Dennis Lane was purchased and Ms. Perez is hoping to move the three trailers to Dennis Lane in order to keep the family there as a unit. He noted that her father and brother are in attendance and would be the other family members moving to the property. City Engineer Whisker explained that in 2001, the City zone property regarding mobile homes as either single mobile home or mobile home parks. He stated that currently this property is zoned only for a single mobile home. He related that Ms. Perez thought that she could put three mobile homes on the property, not understanding that it was zoned for only one mobile home. He related that Ms. Perez has stated that she has a child and wants the child to be raised with the help of her father and brother as a family unit. He stated that the easiest way to address the request was to offer a conditional use of the three mobile homes on the property, but to be owned solely and only by the family members. He added that if any family member moved from the property, then the mobile home unit would also have to be taken off the property. He noted that part of the backup documentation included letters of request from the brother and father. In response to a question from Chairman Ott, City Engineer Whisker concurred that the mobile homes being moved onto the Dennis Lane property would have to meet current City code for mobile homes. Chairman Ott then clarified with Ms. Perez that there is not intent to rent to other family members in the future. Chairman Ott closed the public hearing at approximately 7:15 p.m. It was clarified that the request is for three mobile homes to be moved onto the property, the mobile home already located on Dennis Lane is not a part of this parcel of land. Commissioner White moved, seconded by Commissioner Moore to approve the Conditional Use request for three mobile homes to be moved onto the property address as 146 Dennis Lane with the units being addressed as 146-A, 146-B, & 146-C Dennis Lane. This approval is strictly given to Ma Leticia Arias to occupy one mobile home, J. Manual Arias Arreguin to occupy one mobile home, and Jose Salvador Arias to occupy one mobile home. Approval is restricted to these family members and is not intended to extend to another family member if one of the aforementioned family members moves from the property. All mobile homes will comply with current City codes. MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): BUILDING PERMIT(S): GENERAL: ANNOUNCEMENT: 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 18, 2014 7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Ott without objection, adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Susan L. Davitt 4