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02 JAN 14.doc CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 14, 2002 7:00 P.M. – 7:27 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: Chairman Brannen opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation for those in attendance PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD: Chairman Brannen presented Commissioner John Hardwick with a plaque honoring his six years service term to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Hardwick expressed his appreciation, saying that he had enjoyed his service on the Planning Commission. Chairman Brannen requested roll call. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Susan Dollar, Chad Young, Bobby Lester, Glen Keaton, Lester Piggee, Tammy Green, Mark Perry, and William Montgomery answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Brannen also answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT nine (9), ABSENT (0). Others present for the meeting were City Engineer Whisker, Aldermen Howard, Stroud, Fletcher, Mr. Preston Robinson, Mr. Alderman Ray Gilmore, Mr. Sam Langdon, members of the press, interested citizens, and petitioners. ELECTION OF 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OFFICERS Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Lester to nominate Art Brannen as Planning Commission Chairman for the 2002 term. MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Green moved, seconded by Commissioner Piggee to nominate Mark Perry as Planning Commission Vice-Chairman and Board of Adjustment Chairman for the 2002 term. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Brannen accepted Commissioner Montgomery and Commissioner Green as volunteers serving from the Planning Commission for 2002 Board of Adjustment appointments. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Commissioner Piggee moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry that the minutes of the 19 November 2001 Regular Planning Commission meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. The December regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. PUBLIC HEARING(S): REZONING property South of Graham Road off Loop Road from R-1 to R-6 Chairman Brannen opened the public hearing at approximately 7:04 p.m. Mr. Sam Langdon related that he would like to rezone a lot off Loop Road for placement of a doublewide mobile home with a shingle roof. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 14, 2002 7:00 P.M. – 7:27 P.M. With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Brannen closed the public hearing at approximately 7:05 p.m. In response to a question from Commissioner Perry, Mr. Langdon related that the modular home would be on a slab foundation. City Engineer Whisker related that the area of Kelley Drive in the near vicinity is zoned for mobile homes. He added that the petitioner would need a building permit because the property is not platted. Commissioner Dollar commented that in viewing the property it did not appear to be spot zoning. Commissioner Piggee moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve the rezoning with the stipulation that a building permit be granted. MOTION CARRIED. BUILDING PERMIT(S): SITE PLAN for Triangle Subdivision Lot 1 Mr. Robinson related that the property is the northwest corner of the Subdivision adjacent to Redmond Road, the south property line and the LRAFB. Discussion ensued and Mr. Robinson stated that the sewer has been approved by the City, adding that water is not active in the area as yet. He stated that the structure for the fire pump room was approved at the previous meeting, but has not been tied in at this time until the building is completed. Commissioner Dollar moved, seconded by Commissioner Keaton to approve the plan. City Engineer Whisker clarified that the development is a commercial subdivision on the corner of Redmond Road and General Samuels. He related that it will be developed lot by lot, adding that Mr. Robinson plans to construct the street. At this time, MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): a. REPLAT 800 North First Street, Lots 1-6, Block 7, Landmark Mission Baptist Church Mr. Ray Gilmore stated that the request is to reduce a 15-foot easement to 5-foot. He related that in 1972 the church received permission to build over the easement. He stated that the church wants to add to the current fellowship hall. City Engineer Whisker stated that he has been in contact with Entergy, adding that with their approval he does not foresee a problem. He related that Entergy is the major user of the easement. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 14, 2002 7:00 P.M. – 7:27 P.M. Discussion ensued as to the direction of the proposed addition, and including Entergy’s approval as a stipulation to the approval. Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Dollar to approve the replat contingent on written encroachment approval from Entergy. MOTION CARRIED. GENERAL: Discussion regarding Landscape/Green Ordinance Chairman Brannen recognized Alderman Bob Stroud. Alderman Stroud stated that he is very gratified that the Planning Commission is considering a Green Ordinance. He related that he feels Jacksonville has needed a Green Ordinance for a long time. He related that Jacksonville has some areas including parking lots that need attention regarding landscaping. He acknowledged that the Wal-Mart development was well planned and encouraged that type of planning for other commercial developments. He offered the assistance of the City Council. Commissioner Dollar related that she had submitted material from a four-state planning conference in Kansas. She related that the ordinance presented is working well for the Kansas area. Commissioner Young related that he had also submitted a green ordinance adopted by the City of Conway. He related that the Green Ordinance provides for minimal landscaping and offers useful definitions. Alderman Fletcher questioned the formation of a committee made up of both City Council and Planning Commission members to discuss provision for a Green Ordinance. He stated the he had previously submitted the Little Rock Ordinance for Planning Commission review. He echoed Alderman Stroud’s sentiments regarding the need for a landscaping ordinance. He stated that with the rising concern over the Ozone, now would be a perfect time to consider a Green Ordinance. Chairman Brannen related that in talking with the Mayor he had suggested that the Planning Commission and City Council conduct a joint meeting regarding planning issues. Discussion ensued regarding a joint meeting and it was suggested that a tentative meeting be set for Monday January 28th at 7:00 p.m. ANNEXATION OF MURRELL TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE City Engineer Whisker related that the annexation of Murrell Taylor along with First Electric was voted down by a five to two vote. He stated that his understanding of the reason was that they felt that if Jacksonville annexed Murrell Taylor it would help them to take Murrell Taylor in a school district move where Jacksonville pulled away from Pulaski County Special School District. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 14, 2002 7:00 P.M. – 7:27 P.M. He stated that First Electric and some others have approached him about being annexed in the southeast annexation. He stated that he would be proceeding once he has received the names of all participants requesting annexation. In response to a question posed by Chairman Brannen, City Engineer Whisker related that this annexation would not affect the south or west annexations. He related that he was waiting for one more signature and would then be moving forward. Commissioner Lester thanked City Engineer Whisker for his efforts, saying that he is disappointed that the school did not realize the advantages of being annexed into the City limits. ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion, Chairman Brannen without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:27 p.m. Respectfully, ____________________________ Susan L. Davitt Planning Commission Secretary