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15 OCT 12 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2015 7:00 P.M. – 7:12 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in regular session on October 12, 2015. Chairman Moore opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in attendance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Patrick Thomas, Scott Scholl, Joe Cummings, Jr., Rick White, and Alderman Howard answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Moore also answered roll call and declared a quorum. PRESENT (6), ABSENT (3). Others present for the meeting were City Engineer Jay Whisker, interested citizens, petitioners, and press. CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner White to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2015 regularly scheduled meeting as presented. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING(S): CONDITIONAL USE 6411 John Harden Drive Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 7:01 p.m. Mr. Tim Moody, General Manager of J. Hook Towing out of North Little Rock related they purchased the Ivy Hall Towing business in April, explaining that they are seeking to move the business from 1100 West Main Street to 6411 John Harden Drive. He stated that the move would allow for a lot more operations room, adding that they are proposing to run a recovery business from that location. He then emphasized that they would not run a wrecking yard or be selling junk cars. He stated that the property on John Harden has been improved dramatically. Chairman Moore closed the public hearing at approximately 7:02 p.m. City Engineer Whisker offered photographs of the property improvements, noting a new fence that was constructed to keep the cars behind fencing. He stated that this type of business requires a conditional use for C-3 property. He stated that the privacy fencing was the main issue, which is Code requirement. Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner White to approve the conditional use of a towing and recovery business to be located at 6411 John Harden Drive as requested for C-3 zoned property. MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): a. REPLAT Northlake PH 13-B Lots 12, 13, & 14 City Engineer Whisker presented the Commission with a replat that he approved administratively. He stated that the only change was that the lot line was moved between lots 12 and 13 to the west by 1.5’ and the lot of 13R and 14R to the west approximately 2.5’. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2015 7:00 P.M. – 7:12 P.M. He explained that the changes were done to add room to lot 12R so they could expand the driveway. He stated that it does not require action by the Planning Commission but is an informational item. b. PRELIMINARY PLAT Jamestown PH 2 Representative Jacob White of Bond Engineering stated that the preliminary plat is a 16-lot phase of Jamestown Subdivision. He showed that the property is located off Puritan Drive and ending in a culdesac. He stated that approval would be pending approval from the Water and Sewer Departments. He stated that the sewer line is in place and the water was stubbed off Puritan Drive. City Engineer Whisker stated that the overall plan of Jaxon Terrace and Jamestown, noting that the difference was that Jaxon Terrace were 1400 square foot houses that were allowed to have some vinyl siding, and the accessory buildings did not have to match the parent house. He stated that this section is Jamestown, which is more along the lines of Commons Drive with larger homes of a minimum of 1600 square foot, adding that most of the homes are in the 2,000 square foot range, which is all brick, and the accessory buildings have to match the exterior of the parent building. He stated that these homes would back up to the houses that are on Commons Drive, so these homes are proposed to be larger as well. He then noted that the lots are a minimum of 80’ X 150’ and the minimum home square footage is 1600. He then instructed that any approval would have to be contingent on Water and Sewer Departments approval. City Engineer Whisker noted that Jaxon Terrace has been one of the most successful subdivisions in the City over the past two years regarding new housing growth. He noted that the developer, Mr. Jones, just completed phase 11 and the lots have already sold. He then noted that the subdivision on Graham has already almost developed out. Commissioner Scholl moved, seconded by Commissioner Thomas to approve the preliminary plat of Jamestown PH 2 contingent upon approval from the Water and Sewer Departments. MOTION CARRIED. BUILDING PERMIT(S): GENERAL: ANNOUNCEMENT: ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Moore without objection, adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Susan L. Davitt 2