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20 AUG 20 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS RESCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 20, 2020 7:00 P.M. – 7:24 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in a regular session on August 20, 2020. Chairman Stroud opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in attendance. Chairman Stroud offered the invocation. Others present on Zoom for the meeting were Public Works Director Jim Oakley, City Attorney Friedman, Engineering Tech Mylissa Griggs, Petitioner Representative Aaron Robinson of Bond Engineering. Chairman Stroud announced that Council Member Sipes has resigned from the City, saying that he would be missed on the Commission. He noted his calming demeanor and positive attitude. He then announced that City Council appointed Mike Dietz to fill Council Member Sipes seat on the Planning Commission. He noted that Council Member Sipes was also a volunteer for the Board of Adjustment, asking for a replacement volunteer for that seat. Planning Commissioner Hall volunteered to serve the remainder of former Council Member Sipes appointment. Chairman Stroud delivered the invocation. ROLL CALL: Commissioners William Montgomery, Billy Hall, Jeff Twitty, and Greg Bollen answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Mark Stroud also answered roll call and declared a quorum. PRESENT (5), ABSENT (2). Two seats are open. CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Twitty moved, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to approve the minutes of the rescheduled June 18, 2020 meeting. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING(S): CONDITIONAL USE at 3125 North First Street R-3 in a C-2 Zone Petitioner Shawn O’Dell Chairman Stroud opened the public hearing at approximately 7:02 p.m. Mr. O’Dell stated that his plan is to construct additional townhomes as he already has on his property at 3101 North First Street. Chairman Stroud clarified that the location is opposite of the existing townhomes on North First Street. He confirmed with Mr. O’Dell that his proposal is to build apartments similar to the existing ones. He then answered Commissioner Montgomery that the new project would consists of nine new units, 3 three-plexes. He then answered that currently there are 19 apartments at 3101 North First Street. Commissioner Hall commented that the exiting apartments are nice and he feels this area will be improved by the aesthetics of the additional apartments. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS RESCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 20, 2020 7:00 P.M. – 7:24 P.M. Chairman Stroud confirmed with Mr. O’Dell that the proposed location is half the size of the existing complex, explaining that the one entrance would be facing Woolfort Street. With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Stroud closed the public hearing at approximately 7:09 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding the fire hydrant and Engineering Tech Ms. Griggs answered that they have not as yet reviewed the site plan. She noted that the site plan could not be approved without proper fire protection. Mr. O’Dell noted that there is a fire hydrant directly across the Street from the proposed development. Commissioner Montgomery moved, seconded by Commissioner Hall to approve the conditional use for 3125 North First Street, contingent that the development only have one ingress and egress off Woolfort Street. MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): a. PRELIMINARY PLAT Sam’s Settlement This item was removed from the agenda per the petitioner’s request. b. FINAL PLAT Jaxon Terrace PH 14-A Aaron Robinson of Bond Engineering presented phase 14-A of Jaxon Terrace, noting that this has been a very thriving subdivision in the City. He stated that the preliminary plat was approved in February, adding that the sewer has been approved and the water as-builts have been turned in and they are waiting on a contractor to get the letter of warranty and release of liens. He stated that once those documents are received then the Water Department will issue its approval. He then stated that the base material has been installed and asphalt is scheduled for Monday or Tuesday of next week. He stated that they would have to do a roll test with the City before they asphalt, explaining that the asphalt improvements have been bonded with the City. He stated that aside from those issues, everything on the City’s check list has been addressed regarding grammatical issues and will be completed before the Planning Commission Chairman signs the plat. He stated that the lots have been renumber and the zoning was changed from R-1 to R-0 as requested by Engineering. He then added that he changed one lot to a 70’ from a 62’ building line. He stated that other items dealt with the Bill of Assurance to reflect those changes. He then answered Chairman Stroud that Bret with the Water Department does a 11-month inspection before the warranty expires to ensure any issues are addressed by the contractor. He then explained that the Water Department does a preliminary inspection to make sure all the meter heights and fire hydrants are correct and then the Water 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS RESCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 20, 2020 7:00 P.M. – 7:24 P.M. Department comes back for a second inspection in 11 months to make sure everything is still good or the contractor will be called back to correct any issues. He related that the water has been tested and has passed all of the Bac-T test and is ready, adding that they have completed the as-builts and they have been reviewed by Bret at the Water Department with a few changes. He stated that it is only technical issues, adding that the main thing that the City is trying to make sure that they have done is the asphalt and the developer has bonded for the asphalt and sidewalks. Engineering Tech Ms. Griggs stated that she had received some revisions from Bond Engineering and all the highpoints are good, adding that there is a couple of little things that will be corrected prior to recording the plat. Commissioner Twitty moved, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to approve the Final Plat Jaxon Terrace PH 14-A contingent upon Water Department approval. MOTION CARRIED. BUILDING PERMIT(S): GENERAL: Chairman Stroud without objection; adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Susan L. Davitt 3