24 APR 8CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 8, 2024
6:30 P.M. – 6:57 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in a regular session on April 8, 2024. Chairman Moore opened the meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m. expressing appreciation
to those in attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Mike Dietz, Billy Hall, Tanner Ruple, Jim Oakley, Jeff Twitty, and Chairman Jim Moore were present and answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Moore declared a quorum.
PRESENT (6) with chair, ABSENT (3).
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Oakley moved, seconded by Council Member Dietz to approve the minutes of March 11, 2024 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING(S): CONDITIONAL USE 417 West Main Street used car lot/auto repair in C-2 zone
Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 6:31 p.m.
Real Estate Broker with Re/Max Affiliates Ron Jones recalled being before the Commission previously, but the tenant did not work out. He stated this would be a smaller operation, noting
they already have a signed lease and site map. He explained it will be one owner and one employee, adding that the tenant Tim Gibson had a shop here with a conditional use permit, but
is moving to this location with a signed two-year lease. He explained the business will start on April 15th, but will move early if they get approval from the City. He detailed that
the lot already has a lift, two bays, a small office, and is totally fenced around it. He related that light auto repair, tire and oil changes, etc. will be performed since Mr. Gibson
is not a major overhauler. He mentioned the oil disposal will have to be arranged, just like they did with the tires left there previously. He told how the property owner, Cosme Rios,
lives in Virginia, but has aspirations of moving to Jacksonville, having bought a second lot recently.
Discussion ensued where it was determined that Mr. Gibson’s lot was on Dupree Drive, where it was an auto repair shop and beauty shop in the same building.
Council Member Dietz recommended when they approve permits, there be a 30-45 day follow-up to ensure they are abiding by the conditions.
Petitioner Tim Gibson brought up his location at 205 Dupree Drive where he did mostly mechanic work for a while to build himself back up. He shared that he went through a divorce, confirming
he will not have the beauty shop at this location.
Commissioner Hall recalled when they approved his Dupree Drive location, they did not want parts on the ground, etc., but immediately there were. He stressed they do not want that on
Main Street.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 8, 2024
6:30 P.M. – 6:57 P.M.
Mr. Gibson assured he is more focused and organized on that. He stated he does a lot of work with Chevrolets, but he is older, so he will not be doing transmissions or big projects like
that; just small under the hood work. He told how he has been working on cars since he was 14, and now that he is 52, he is tired of it. He related that he buys trade-in cars from Gwatney
Chevrolet, Gwatney Buick, and Frank Fletcher. He mentioned he would keep customer cars around the back, noting he will not have more than 6-7 for sale at a time.
City Engineer Adam Whitlow recalled last time the condition was that they provide a site map to the Engineering Department and they would set the conditions of maximum occupancy. He
reminded the Commission they can set detailed conditions required to be complied with.
When asked about disposal, Mr. Gibson responded that O’Reilly’s and Auto Zone takes the oil for free, as long as antifreeze is not mixed in, and he could take the tires to the City’s
Recycling Center; although he will not be doing much tire work since he does not have the equipment or desire to.
Chairman Moore closed the public hearing at approximately 6:53 p.m.
Council Member Dietz moved, seconded by Commissioner Oakley to approve the conditional use for a used car lot/auto repair in a C-2 zone for 417 West Main Street contingent on review
and approval by the Engineering Department. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): FINAL PLAT Lee Mac Estates
Representative Jason Scheffer with Halff Associates stated Brian Vines spoke with Engineer Whitlow regarding the as-builts.
Engineer Whitlow confirmed they met requirements and Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Oakley moved, seconded by Commissioner Ruple to approve the final plat of Lee Mac Estates as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
BUILDING PERMIT(S):
GENERAL:
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Moore without objection, adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan L. Davitt