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19 NOV 26 SpecialCITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 2019 5:30 P.M. – 5:38 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in a special session on November 26, 2019. Chairman Moore opened the meeting at approximately 5:30 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in attendance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Gary Sipes, Billy Hall, Vivian Brittenum, Jeff Twitty, Dan Brown, and Mark Stroud answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Jim Moore also answered roll call and declared a quorum. PRESENT (7), ABSENT (1). CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: PUBLIC HEARING(S): REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): BUILDING PERMIT(S): GENERAL: Recommending to City Council Ordinance 1624 (#31-2019) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND MODIFYING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE §18.52.020 ALLOWING MICROBREWERIES AS A PERMITTED USE IN C-4 ZONES WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Chairman Moore had City Attorney Friedman read the heading of Ordinance 1624. Chairman Moore recalled that the Planning Commission had approved the microbrewery on the Hwy. going towards Cabot. He then related that a problem arose and there was no wastewater on the proposed location. He added that the owner of the microbrewery has decided to locate in a small shopping center behind Zaxby’s. He then noted that the other businesses located within the shopping center are Firehouse Subs, Tropical Smoothie, a vape shop, Edge Reality, Army Recruiting station. He then advised the Planning Commission that the owner has already signed the lease to occupy the last two suites on the end at this location. He concluded saying this would be the recommendation to be forwarded to the City Council. He referred to the diagram that was provided, asking for any questions or recommendations. He related that he is proposing to have shuffleboard, game tables, barber and beauty shop. In response to a question from Council Member Sipes, Chairman Moore answered that the owner is proposing to have a food truck out front in the parking lot area. City Attorney Friedman stated that it is with the microbrewery by law. Chairman Moore stated that while it is a microbrewery, it does not involve gas, the entire operation is electric. He then answered Commissioner Twitty that he did not yet have the hours of operation. He stated that basically the two suites do not have electricity, air conditioning, heating and plumbing; explaining that they would have to be installed. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 2019 5:30 P.M. – 5:38 P.M. He then answered Commission Twitty that this is a smaller operation than was originally planned when he was going to located by the Freeway. Commissioner Stroud asked for clarification regarding the food truck. City Attorney Friedman stated that under Act 681 that was passed in this legislative session, it allows microbreweries to operate in dry areas but you have to meet extra conditions with the ABC Board. She continued saying that the first step is for the City to pass an Ordinance allowing that to happen. She added that the food requirement is not necessary for the microbrewery, if that answers the question. Commissioner Stroud stated that aesthetically what he is looking at is a nice building but there is going to be a food truck parked out in front of the building. Chairman Moore stated that it would be the owner’s food truck that he will design and develop. He continued saying that he would not be hiring in food trucks according to our conversations. Commissioner Twitty stated that he had visited a microbrewery in east Little Rock but they did have eat-in accommodations. In response to a question from Commissioner Twitty, Chairman Moore stated that he does not believe there are any prohibitions regarding where food trucks can set up. He noted that even snow cone stands are located in shopping center parking lots. He then related that the food truck will be at the end of the building in the parking lot, adding that the owner has calculated and it will fit okay. He then added that the shopping center owners are agreeable for this type operation. Commissioner Twitty questioned if this item would require advertising or hosting a public hearing. Chairman Moore replied that we do not. He then stated that we have actually already advertised this microbrewery when we were going to have it located on the Hwy. and now it is just changing the location. City Attorney Friedman stated that this Ordinance is not specifically for this microbrewery, it is just to change the current Code we have. Council Member Sipes moved, seconded by Commissioner Brittenum to recommend adoption of Ordinance 1624 to the City Council. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Moore stated that it would probably be January or so because they will have to do a complete remodel to the suites. He then related that eventually he will have another plan at one of the Planning Commission meetings to offer the Commissioners. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 2019 5:30 P.M. – 5:38 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Moore without objection; adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Susan L. Davitt