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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
DATE AND TIME: January 8, 2001/ 5:15 p.m.- 5:25 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Acting Chairman John Hardwick
Commissioners: Bobby Lester,
Mark Perry, and Martha Boyd
City Engineer Whisker represented
the City of Jacksonville
PETITIONERS:
Variance requested: 2700 John Harden Drive
Mr. Preston Robinson
Billboard Review
(Chapter 18.76.030)
1800 School Drive
Landers Ford North
Sign Height Variance
(Chapter 18.76.030)
2255 John Harden Drive
Flash Market
Sideyard Setback Variance
Sign Height & number of variance
(Chapter 18.56.030 and 18.76.030)
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and
Chairman Gray declared a quorum.
a. 2700 John Harden Drive/Billboard Review
Chairman Hardwick opened the public hearing at approximately 5:15 p.m.
Mr. Peston Robinson explained that he wanted to relocate a current
billboard to the proposed location approximately 1000 feet north of the
current location.
Discussion ensued and Mr. Robinson informed the Board that he would
construct a new billboard at the proposed location.
Chairman Hardwick noted that the billboard conformed to all requirements
and criteria. He stated that the item is before the board as a matter of
review.
Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve the
billboard location of 2700 John Harden Drive for the construction of a
new billboard, meeting all requirements of the Jacksonville Municipal
Code Chapter 18.76.030 regarding billboard compliance. MOTION CARRIED.
b. 1800 School Drive/Landers Ford North
Chairman Hardwick opened the public hearing at approximately 5:17 p.m.
Mr. Perry Oldner of Condray Signs and representative for Landers
Statewide, stated that the proposed sign package is one of approximately
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2,000 locations in the state of Arkansas being proposed for the new sign
package. He stated that Ford has not changed its identification signage
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since 1967 and is now proposing a new logo style. He related that the
height of the current signage in approximation to the elevation of the
freeway presents a problem for traffic on the freeway from both the north
and south bound vehicles. He related that the request 60’3/4” would
offer a more visible advertising opportunity. He stated that the
foundation bases for the signs would not change except for the proposed
60-foot sign, which would increase because of wind requirements.
Mr. David Surgine owner of Landers Ford North related that he is very
excited about the new signage package and stated that the increase height
would offer more visibility from the Interstate, adding that he believed
this would increase sales. He explained that south bound traffic that
does not currently catch the sign soon enough, does not have an
opportunity to exit until they enter the City of Sherwood where another
competitor is located.
Chairman Hardwick closed the public hearing at approximately 5:19 p.m.
City Engineer Whisker related that from the City’s objectives there would
not be a problem regarding the height variance, mentioning the grade of
the freeway and the main street bridge.
In response to a comment from the Board, City Engineer Whisker related
that he had contacted the Air Force Base regarding the requested height
variance and was instructed that the variance would have no bearing on
their operations.
Commissioner Boyd moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to accept the
sign package and grant the height variance. Amended as requested by
Chairman Hardwick, to note that variance is granted as an exception to
the Ordinance because of Interstate elevation in regard to location of
Landers Ford North. MOTION CARRIED.
C. 2255 John Harden Drive/Flash Market
Chairman Hardwick opened the public hearing at approximately 5:20 p.m.
Mr. Pat Stone related plans to build a Flash Market convenience store at
the proposed location. He referred to a site plan and explained that a
side yard variance is sought for a proposed car wash along the north
property line. He stated that the property adjacent to his north
property line is a green belt area owned by the Little Rock Air Force
Base, adding that he did not feel it would be developed and that his
variance request would not encroach on future plans for the adjacent
property. He then explained that a side yard setback of two feet would
increase the spacing between the car wash and the store building,
improving the traffic flow. He then added the desire for a sign
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variance regarding sign height and the number of signs permitted for the
location.
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He explained that the location for the high rise identification sign has
been moved forward from that shown on the site plan. He pointed out two
locations regarding identification signs. The site plan depicted the
location of a 27-foot identification sign at the north front of the
property and the high rise identification sign on the south boundary line
of the property placed back so as not to interfere with signage of the
adjacent property.
Chairman Hardwick closed the public hearing at approximately 5:24 p.m.
and suggested that the various requests be concluded separately.
City Engineer Whisker related that in contacting the Air Force Base they
did not have a problem regarding the requested height variance or the
two-foot side yard setback for the car wash.
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Lester to grant a side
yard setback of 2 feet from the north property line as requested. MOTION
CARRIED.
Discussion ensued regarding the requested sign height of 60-feet for the
high rise sign and Mr. Stoner presented photos of the various signs
proposed for the location and explained that the two identification signs
are designed to advertise to different audiences. He related that the
60-foot single pole identification sign is designed to catch traffic from
the freeway and the twin pole 27-foot ID sign is designed for local
traffic featuring a price sign. He then pointed out that Burger King
offered the same type of advertisement at their location on John Harden
Drive.
Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve the
requested 60-foot height variance for a high rise monopole sign, noting
the exception to granting the variance regarding Interstate grade
regarding the proposed location. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued regarding the entire sign package in reference to
photos distributed, he related that the “CITGO” sign on the store would
be painted across the front of the building. He stated that there are
similar stores in Sherwood on Kiehl Avenue and one identical in design
located on East Broadway in North Little Rock.
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Boyd to approve the
standard sign package for the proposed Flash Market to be located at 2255
John Harden Drive. MOTION CARRIED.
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APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Boyd to approve the
Regularly Scheduled Meeting minutes of the November 13, 2000 as
presented. MOTION CARRIED.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT continued:
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ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Hardwick adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:25 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt John Hardwick
CITY CLERK - TREASURER CHAIRMAN
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