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08 JUN 09.doc CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 9, 2008 7:13 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in regular session on June 9, 2008. Vice Chairman Young opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in attendance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Charles Evans, Bart Gray, Jr., Susan Dollar, John Herbold, and Alderman Bill Howard answered ROLL CALL. Vice Chairman Young also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. PRESENT (6), ABSENT (3). Others present for the meeting were Acting City Engineer Jay Whisker, City Planner Chip McCulley, Mr. Paul Fulmer, Mr. Rory Smith, Mr. Aaron Robinson, interested citizens, petitioners, and press. CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Herbold moved, seconded by Commissioner Howard to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of 12 May 2008. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING(S): REZONING Lot 33 Eastview Subdivision PH IV-B It was announced that the petitioner has been delayed regarding arrival. Vice Chairman Young called for a deviation in agenda. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): FINAL PLAT Red Fox Subdivision Mr. Aaron Robinson of Bond Engineering stated that Red Fox Subdivision is a three-lot subdivision, explaining that the Water Department had requested a water easement be added to the back of lot one and the developer has complied. He noted that the culdesac has been removed from the plat, adding that to his knowledge all other concerns have been met. City Planner McCulley stated that his only concern would be the radius of the turnaround, explaining that the City trash truck navigated the turnaround today and experienced some difficulty with the narrowness of the turnaround. He related that Public Works Director Jim Oakley has spoken with the developer regarding consideration to widen the turnaround with a gravel shoulder. Mr. Robinson stated that the developer would widen the turnaround, explaining that the rock is already on site and will be down soon. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 9, 2008 7:13 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. City Planner McCulley noted that the large easement was removed from the plat, now showing a 10’ utility easement for the sewer line and a 10’ easement for the Water Department. In response to a question from Commissioner Gray, City Planner McCulley stated that the street is a private drive with no maintenance from the City. Discussion ensued regarding a 50’ radius being typical for turnarounds. Director of Administration Jay Whisker explained that since the drive is private, the City allowed construction of a smaller culdesac with a gravel shoulder to accommodate larger City trucks. He stated that he felt this to be a compromise because development changed from being one three-acre lot to three acres of ten lots to what is being presented now. He stated that normally it would be a 47.5’ back-of-curb radius, adding that in this instance it was agreed that the developer could have a 30’ concrete radius with gravel shoulders for the larger trucks. Commissioner Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Herbold to approve the Final Plat of Red Fox Subdivision as presented contingent upon the gravel shoulders being constructed. MOTION CARRIED. CONTINUED DEVIATION IN AGENDA with ADDITION TO THE AGENDA: SKETCH PLAT Rsmith Development City Planner McCulley introduced the sketch plat and requested that the plat be added to the agenda. Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioner Dollar to suspend the rules and place the item of a Sketch Plat for the Rsmith Development on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Aaron Robinson of Bond Engineering, related that the property is 4.25-acre tract of land located on North First Street across from the Porter Subdivision. He stated that the property is unique in that it consists of three separate zonings. He related that the portion that fronts North First Street has a single-family home and is zoned R-1, followed by a small piece of property approximately 50’ that is zoned C-2 and the remainder is R-4. He stated that the owner of the property is proposing to develop duplexes on the lots, adding that he is proposing to leave the R-1 property as residential with the existing home. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 9, 2008 7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. City Planner McCulley stated that the Sewer Department had comments regarding the area sewer. He explained that the sewer is located on the opposite side of the Church to the north and the sewer would be required to go in that direction. He noted that currently there is not a topographical survey of the property, adding that it would be a requirement of the preliminary plat presentation. Discussion ensued and it was noted that the C-2 is between the R-1 and the R-4. Mr. Robinson related that the C-2 is approximately 50’. City Planner McCulley suggested that the zoning be modified to clear the zoning map going forward for the new development. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Gray, Mr. Robinson stated that he felt lots 9 and 10 would have access from Woolfort Road, adding that the sketch plat shows half street improvements for Woolfort. He then added that he was not sure Woolfort is a dedicated driveway. Commissioner Herbold questioned if the property would be rezoned to R-2. Mr. Robinson stated that rezoning had not been considered yet, saying that if any portion is rezoned it would probably just be the commercial area leaving the remainder R-4. He then answered that the proposed development would not have street access to the Church property. Discussion ensued regarding the property being properly rezoned for duplex development and the dead end street being rounded. Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioner Howard to approve the sketch plat of Rsmith Development. MOTION CARRIED. RESUME AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING Lot 33, Eastview Subdivision PH IV-B Vice Chairman Young opened the public hearing at approximately 7:35 p.m. Petitioner Paul Fulmer related that Lot 33 is an unusually large lot in the curve of the street. He continued saying that the lot is zoned R-2 for duplexes. He stated that he would like to construct a four-plex to adequately utilize the available space. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 9, 2008 7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. City Planner McCulley related that the development on Gina Circle has been developed with duplexes, explaining that this is one of the few remaining lots for this development. He related that when Mr. Fulmer applied for a four-plex building permit it was discovered that the property was not zoned to support that type of building permit. He stated that the lot is large enough to split for duplexes, adding that the other option offered Mr. Fulmer was to apply for a rezoning. He noted that there is multi-family zoning across from Gina on James Street. He stated that he did not feel with multi-family surrounding the property that the term “spot zoning” would apply in this circumstance. He related that since Mr. Fulmer already had his plans drawn and financial considerations were already in place for a four-plex, Mr. Fulmer chose to pursue a rezoning of the property. With no one to speak in opposition, Vice Chairman Young closed the public hearing at approximately 7:40 p.m. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Herbold, Mr. Fulmer answered that the two units on either end would be partial two-story to accommodate a bonus room area that will be a second bedroom while the two units in the middle would be single-story with only one bedroom. He then answered that he owns the property to the south of lot 33 but does not own the apartment to the left of lot 33. Commissioner Gray informed the Commission that he is the owner of those units and does not object to the proposal to rezone from R-2 to R-3. In response to a question posed by Vice Chairman Young, City Planner McCulley related that the property had been properly posted according to state statues. He and City Clerk Davitt affirmed that no calls of objection were documented during the advertising period. Commissioner Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Herbold to approve the request to rezone Lot 33 Eastview Subdivision PH IV-B as requested. MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): FINAL PLAT Red Fox Subdivision Addressed under deviation in agenda. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA: SKETCH PLAT Rsmith Development Addressed under continued deviation in agenda. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 9, 2008 7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. BUILDING PERMIT(S): GENERAL: ANNOUNCEMENT: ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman Young without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Susan L. Davitt