09 FEB 09 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
7:00 P.M. - 7:12 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas met in regular session on February 9, 2009. Chairman Traylor opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners
Art Brannen, Chad Young, Susan Dollar, John Herbold, and Alderman Bill Howard answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Traylor also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Commissioner Bart
Gray arrived at approximately 7:02 p.m. PRESENT (7), ABSENT (1) OPEN SEAT (1).
Others present for the meeting were City Planner Chip McCulley, Mr. Tommy Bond, Aldermen Kenny Elliott
and Gary Fletcher, interested citizens, petitioners, and press.
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Herbold to approve the minutes
of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of 12 January 2009 and the 2008 Annual Planning Commission report. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING(S): REZONING 4.69 acres at
1925 West Main Street from M-1 to C-2
Chairman Traylor opened the public hearing at approximately 7:02 p.m.
Mr. Dan Robertson of PDC Companies representing an interested purchaser
regarding the property, adding that he is also representing the owners of Sutherland Lumber Company in the request to rezone the property. He stated that the owners are requesting a
rezoning from an industrial use to C-2 zoning for office and light retail.
It was noted that the front parcel of the property consisting of approximately .97 acres is to be included
along with the request to rezone the 4.69 acres, (5.66 acres approximately). He then answered that the second parcel is the first 125 feet of the property.
City Planner McCulley noted
that the entire rezoning would consist of two parcels, adding that he does have a legal description for the property.
Chairman Traylor closed the public hearing at approximately 7:05
p.m.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
7:00 P.M. - 7:12 P.M.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Howard, City Planner McCulley
answered that in considering the surrounding land use, he feels C-2 would be a better use for the property. He noted the proposal to develop office space and a shopping center, which
would mimic adjacent property. He stated that staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Commissioner Gray noted that the Land Use Map may require revision since the rezoning request
is for a different classification, outside manufacturing.
City Attorney Bamburg clarified that any necessary change to the Land Use Map of the City would be included in the rezoning
Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission and presented to the City Council for adoption. It was noted that the Land Use Map would be revised to reflect the approved rezoning
of the property.
City Planner McCulley answered Commissioner Gray that the property that fronts West Main is designated as commercial regarding the Land Use Map.
Commissioner Brannen
moved, seconded by Commissioner Young to approve the rezoning of two parcels consisting of approximately 5.66 acres addressed as 1925 West Main Street from M-1 to C-1 as requested.
MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): REPLAT Lots 23, 24, & 25 Forest Oaks Subdivision PH II
Mr. Bond of Bond Engineering related that the developer is proposing to replat
three lots into two. He explained that it was discovered that lot 23 would be difficult to situate a house on that lot. He stated that to simplify, the developer is proposing to replat
into two larger lots. He added that the utilities are in place.
City Planner McCulley stated that the division is basically simple, adding that he has researched the utilities and
did not find there to be any complicating issues. He concluded saying that this is a matter of better facilitating the construction of houses on those lots.
Discussion ensued regarding
the transformer box for electricity and Mr. Bond related that he believes there would be an extra connection.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
7:00 P.M. - 7:12 P.M.
City Planner McCulley noted that the electrical box would be in front
of the property in a utility easement.
Commissioner Young moved, seconded by Commissioner Herbold to approve the replat of lots 23, 24, & 25 Forest Oaks Subdivision PH II to lots 23R
and 25R Forest Oaks Subdivision PH II as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
BUILDING PERMIT(S):
GENERAL:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Chairman Traylor announced that February 17th from 4:00 to 7:00
p.m. there would be an Annual Joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting held at the Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Traylor without objection adjourned the meeting
at approximately 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan L. Davitt