16 MAR 14
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 14, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:11 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in
regular session on March 14, 2016. Vice Chairman White opened the
meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in
attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Patrick Thomas, Jim Peacock, Jr., Virgil
Healey, and Robert Price answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Jim Moore also
answered roll call and declared a quorum. PRESENT (5), ABSENT (4).
Others present for the meeting were City Engineer Jay Whisker, Tommy
Bond, Geneva Healey, interested citizens, petitioners, and press.
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Healey moved, seconded by Commissioner Price to approve
the minutes of the January 11, 2016 regularly scheduled meeting as
presented. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): a. FINAL PLAT Green Subdivision Tracts 1
and 2
Mr. Bond of Bond Engineering, representing Mr. Tad Green who is in the
audience. He stated that there was a request from City Engineer
Whisker to plat the property since Mr. Green is selling the lot but
wanted to retain the small parcel that has a large sign.
City Engineer Whisker noted that it is platted with two tracts,
explaining that Mr. Green is going to sell the property that has a
building and will keep the tract that has a billboard. He then
pointed out that the property has never been platted and this will
ensure the right-of-way of T.P. White Drive and an access easement to
the signage.
Discussion ensued as to the width of the easement; Mr. Bond stated
that the proposed width is sufficient for access to the billboard.
Commissioner Peacock moved, seconded by Commissioner Price to approve
the Final Plat of Green Subdivision. MOTION CARRIED.
b. FINAL PLAT changed to a PRELIMINARY PLAT Trailer Country Addition,
Lot 1
Mr. Randy Rainer of Sonora Trailer Country related that they are
proposing to relocate the business to property on T.P. White Drive.
City Engineer Whisker stated that Mr. Rainer had submitted a site plan
to him, but added that he did not distribute the site plan but has
made copies of the portion that is pertinent to the Planning
Commission. He related that the property is located at the corner of
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 14, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 7:11 P.M.
Carrington and T.P. White Drive. He then noted that a final plat was
submitted, explaining that generally the Planning Commission does not
see the site plan with the final plat is submitted. He clarified that
Mr. Rainey realized that he needed a preliminary plat regarding the
site plan approval.
City Engineer Whisker distributed the site plan to the Commissioners.
He pointed out that the field to the rear is also included in the
plat. He noted that during the preliminary plat stage, improvements
would be clarified. He noted that such improvements would be sidewalks
and utilities, which are approved at the preliminary plat submittal.
He then pointed out that this would be one large lot for platting,
adding that the final plat would follow once all the improvements are
completed. He explained that many commercial properties will submit
their preliminary plat and site plan simultaneously because all
improvements including those to the building can be identified at one
time. He stated that is what Mr. Rainey is requesting for this
meeting.
It was the request of the petitioner to change the final plat to a
preliminary plat and have the Planning Commission consider his site
plan at this stage.
Commissioner Healey moved, seconded by Commissioner Price to approve
the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan of Trailer Country Addition, Lot 1.
MOTION CARRIED.
BUILDING PERMIT(S):
GENERAL:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman White without objection, adjourned the
meeting at approximately 7:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Susan L. Davitt
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