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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2024
6:30 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in a
regular session on December 9, 2024. Chairman Moore opened the meeting
at approximately 6:30 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in
attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners William Montgomery, Billy Hall, Tanner Ruple,
Jim Oakley, Jeff Twitty, Zeke Brown, and Chairman Jim Moore were
present and answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Moore declared a quorum.
PRESENT (8) with chair, ABSENT (1). Commissioner Bollen arrived at
approximately 6:34 p.m.
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Montgomery moved,
seconded by Commissioner Oakley to approve the minutes of November 12,
2024 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING(S): REZONING 12 lots near the intersection of North Elm
& East Center Streets from R-1 to R-3
Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 6:32 p.m.
Angelina Smith with Sullys Cabinets & Construction stated most of the
12 lots are vacant, since it is where the church was. She explained
the old parsonage is on one, but it will be subject to demolition
since there are issues with the house. She passed out pictures of the
proposed duplex floor plan they want to use. She noted they will be
different from the ones they built on Bailey and Hickory Streets since
these will have a garage for each unit and be three bedrooms with two
and half bathrooms. She pointed out that the only possible change is
there will be a balcony above the front porch to provide an exit on
the second floor. She confirmed it would be one duplex per lot. She
recalled, of the 12 previous duplexes they built, four went to
investors who are renting them out, and the rest have sold to an
“owner-op” where the owner lives in one half and rents out the other.
She affirmed that the builder does not want to be a permanent landlord
on any of them.
City Engineer Adam Whitlow confirmed it was properly advertised and
posted, his department has received no phone calls in opposition, and
the property is shown Commercial on the Master Land Use Plan, but
similar uses are in the area. He noted Staff has no objection to
recommendation to City Council due to similar projects in the area. He
reminded the Commission this is strictly a rezone, so they can put
whatever is allowed in the zoning. He mentioned they will be
submitting a plan post-approval. When Commissioner Oakley inquired, he
responded that R-2 would accommodate their use, but there is R-3
zoning adjacent, so he thinks the use would be suitable for R-3.
Discussion ensued regarding what could be construed as an R-3 multi-
family use.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2024
6:30 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
Chairman Moore closed the public at approximately 6:36 p.m.
Commissioner Bollen moved, seconded by Commissioner Oakley to approve
the rezoning of 12 lots near the intersection of North Elm & East
Center Streets from R-1 to R-2. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): FINAL PLAT Cypress Heights Addition
Representative Thomas Pownall with Thomas Engineering shared that he
has received the comments letter from Engineer Whitlow, noting most
have been addressed. When Commissioner Oakley inquired, he responded
that be believes they have already connected to the sidewalk along
Harris Road, but if it has not been done, it will be.
Engineer Whitlow mentioned USPS is requiring cluster boxes now, so his
department is writing that as a standard comment.
Mr. Pownall shared that he does not like it, but they will coordinate
with USPS. He told how they have done it in West Little Rock where it
has caused problems for the residents.
Engineer Whitlow requested the approval be contingent on Staff
comments being addressed.
Commissioner Oakley moved, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to
approve the final plat of Cypress Heights Addition contingent on the
following: Owner/Developer verify with USPS if the cluster box
requirement will be applicable to this development, provide letters of
acceptance from Water and Sewer, provide Bill of Assurance, provide
$255.00 remaining plat fee, and that the sidewalk along Harris Road be
connected. MOTION CARRIED.
BUILDING PERMIT(S): a. SITE PLAN Paradise Village Mobile Home Park
Representative Tommy Bond explained that Code requires paved parking
areas be a hard surface, but they request a waiver to have it gravel.
Engineer Whitlow related the language Code uses is “dust-free,” which
has always been interpreted as a pavement of some type. He noted they
will need a waiver regarding the Landscape Plan perimeter planting
strip width. He requested approval be subject to Staff comments being
addressed.
Mr. Bond confirmed everything within the development is going to be
private, so the City will not be maintaining anything, and these will
all be new rental units that may be rent-to-own. He told how there is
one master water meter from the City, but the developers plan to
install individual ones for each unit. He confirmed there is no
natural gas, but it will be all electric.
Commissioner Ruple moved to approve the site plan of Paradise Village
Mobile Home Park, along with the requested waivers.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2024
6:30 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
City Clerk Davitt cautioned the Commission that they have never
allowed a dust-free waiver before, therefore, they would be setting a
precedent.
Commissioner Ruple retracted his motion at this time.
Discussion ensued regarding the interpretation of dust-free.
Commissioner Ruple moved, seconded by Commissioner Bollen to approve
the site plan and a perimeter planting strip waiver of Paradise
Village Mobile Home Park contingent on the following: Owner/Developer
verify with USPS if Cluster Box Units are required, ensure there is
adequate room between the ends of the units without encroaching into
the utility easements at the rear, approval of drainage report,
parking shall be dust-free, provide Arkansas Department of Health
approval letter prior to construction, provide Water and Wastewater
approval, a preconstruction meeting is required prior to construction
of any on-site infrastructure, and all streets within the development
shall be considered private with no responsibility of maintenance
being on the City of Jacksonville. MOTION CARRIED.
b. SITE PLAN Sig Sauer 300M Firing Range
Matthew Burns with Sig Sauer stated there are 12 parking spaces for
employees and the rest is an access around the side for Fire and
maintenance.
Engineer Whitlow noted what they interpret as a parking area would
strictly be from the primary road to the parking stalls, so the gravel
road around the building is simply an access point. He confirmed as
long as it is a sufficient depth and compaction to hold a 75,000 pound
fire apparatus, it meets the Fire Code.
Mr. Burns explained there are going to be multiple bays internally,
that include one 300 meter and three shorter ones, and will have a
sand berm with concrete at the end.
Commissioner Oakley moved, seconded by Commissioner Twitty to approve
the site plan for Sig Sauer 300M Firing Range contingent on the
following: add dimension from front lot line to building, show
location with appropriate detail if dumpster will be on site, indicate
location of outdoor lighting if any other than on building, indicate
location, height, size, and type of sign, revise plan to reflect dust-
free surface with adequate curb and gutter for parking area and drive,
provide Erosion Control Plan, Provide Drainage Calculations, resolve
conflict with Storm Drain annotation on west end of building, and add
vicinity map to Site Plan. MOTION CARRIED.
GENERAL:
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2024
6:30 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Commissioner Resignation
Commissioner Ruple read the following statement:
“To Chairman Jim Moore/Chairman Jimmy Oakley, Commissioners, and the
Jacksonville City Council, t hank you for allowing me to serve alongside
you all the past few years. It has been an honor and privilege to
serve the City of Jacksonville in this capacity. I have learned a
wealth of things during this time and built meaningful and lasting
relationships with those who have stood before us at Board of
Adjustment and Planning Commission meetings. With that being said
please consider this notice as my letter of resignation from the Board
of Adjustment and Planning Commission effective December 31, 2024. I
look forward to serving you all as a City Councilman effective January
1, 2025. Sincerely, Tanner Ruple.”
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Moore without objection, adjourned the meeting
at approximately 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Susan L. Davitt
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