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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2023
6:30 P.M. – 6:58 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in a
regular session on October 9, 2023. Chairman Moore opened the meeting
at approximately 6:30 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in
attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Mike Dietz, William Montgomery, Billy Hall,
Tanner Ruple, Vivian Brittenum, Jeff Twitty, and Chairman Jim Moore
were present and answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Moore declared a quorum.
PRESENT (7) with chair, ABSENT (2).
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Ruple moved,
seconded by Commissioner Twitty to approve the minutes of September
11, 2023 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING(S): CONDITIONAL USE 1011 S. Redmond Road car sales in
C-4 zone
Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 6:31 p.m.
Petitioner Blayne Pugh stated the proposed car sales would be at 1011
South Redmond Road at their body shop. He explained their paint shop
is located at 1007 South Redmond Road.
City Engineer Adam Whitlow related that the petitioner is wishing to
add the use of car sales to the existing body shop. He noted the
current zoning is C-4, which is already a more intensive use than C-3,
but Code has a clause in it to require Planning Commission approval of
auto sales. He pointed out that his Staff has no objections. He
surmised they could fit 7-8 cars fronting the fence, but there can be
a contingency subject to Staff reviewing the plan and determining the
maximum number of vehicles that can be supported at this location for
sales and service. He mentioned that the similar requests last month
have worked very well, where they brought in a scaled map to determine
their maximum storage capacity and that is now in their file.
The public hearing closed at approximately 6:36 p.m.
Commissioner Hall moved, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to
approve the conditional use for car sales at 1011 South Redmond Road
contingent upon review and approval of the site plan with the
Engineering Department. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): a. FINAL PLAT Pleasant Oaks Subdivision
City Engineer Whitlow noted he provided City Clerk Susan Davitt a copy
of all outstanding contingencies regarding the items of business on
tonight’s agenda and all comments have been addressed with his
department on this plat.
Council Member Dietz moved, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to
approve the final plat for Pleasant Oaks Subdivision. MOTION CARRIED.
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b. FINAL PLAT PH XIIB Northlake Subdivision
Tommy Bond with Bond Engineering recalled this subdivision was started
15 years ago by the late Mr. Dupree. He explained it ended up with the
Bank of England, Mr. Medlock bought it, and they have been working on
it for several months. He detailed that they lack the deposit for the
sidewalk, they have to finish concrete swale, and they need to raise
four manholes. He confirmed that the Water Department has approved.
Council Member Dietz moved, seconded by Commissioner Twitty to approve
the final plat for PH XIIB Northlake Subdivision with contingencies of
clearly indicate ownership/use of open space and AP&L right of way,
Sewer acceptance, stormwater as-builts, payment in lieu of fee or bond
for sidewalk, street light installation, concrete swale, and $270.00
plat fee. MOTION CARRIED.
c. FINAL PLAT New Commandment Church
City Engineer Whitlow noted that all comments have been addressed with
his department.
BUILDING PERMIT(S): a. SITE PLAN New Commandment Church
City Engineer Whitlow stated the list of contingencies are mostly
minor in nature, so Staff recommends approval. He detailed that they
had one trashcan at their previous location, but if usage increases,
they may require commercial sanitation. He confirmed they need to
indicate location, height, size, and type of sign, if any are used. He
related that the property is zoned C-2 and C-3, then brought up
exterior building elevations. He passed out information provided by
the project architect where their proposed façade did not meet Code
for commercial building standards. He explained that the church
building was completely donated prior to knowing some of these Code
requirements, so they are limited on the architectural elements they
can put on the donated, pre-engineered metal building. He mentioned
they provided two plan options and they prefer option A that includes
a variance request.
Bob Schelle with Schelle Architect, PLLC explained how they worked up
two different schemes, where Scheme B has DIFS on three elevations,
but Scheme A will probably look better. He described how there is a
gable going through the middle of it and the wainscot around the
perimeter on the front elevation is split face rock.
Engineer Whitlow mentioned landscaping and once they submit their
building plans, his department will review it for permits. He
confirmed they provided an appropriate letter citing hardships for the
variance request, so he does not feel this is setting a bad precedence
since this is a much-warranted request.
Council Member Dietz moved, seconded by Commissioner Brittenum to
approve the final plat and site plan with contingencies and approval
of option A regarding the Commercial Building Standards variance for
New Commandment Church. MOTION CARRIED.
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b. SITE PLAN VJA Commercial Lot 1
City Engineer Whitlow noted that all comments have been addressed.
Tommy Bond with Bond Engineering stated this property is just north of
the pipe storage place on T.P. White Drive. He explained this is an
accountant opening an office there and, in the future, they plan to
build a ministorage behind it.
Engineer Whitlow confirmed the site plan is for the accounting office
and any future expansions of a ministorage would require an additional
request through the Commission.
Commissioner Brittenum moved, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to
approve the site plan for VJA Commercial Lot 1 as presented. MOTION
CARRIED.
GENERAL:
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Moore without objection, adjourned the meeting
at approximately 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Susan L. Davitt
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