97 NOV 10.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
Vice Chairman Brannen opened the meeting and expressed appreciation for those in attendance.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Bill Corroum, Rudy Reid, Bob Walker, and John Hardwick answered ROLL CALL. Commissioner Art Brannen answered ROLL CALL and filled the position of Vice Chairman in the
absence of Chairman Bart Gray, declaring a quorum. PRESENT FIVE (5), ABSENT (3). (One opening on Planning Commission)
Others present for the meeting were City Attorney Robert Bamburg, City Engineer Duane Reel, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, Marci Wilson, petitioners, and a member of the press.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Reid to approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 13, 1997. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO APPROVE BUILDING PERMITS:
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT: FINAL PLAT SPRING VALLEY SUBDIVISION
City Engineer Duane Reel voiced that he has contacted the Water Department has submitted their letter of approval to his office adding that the Wastewater Department has related that
a letter of approval will be submitted before Final Plat Approval is requested of the City Council. He said that streets and storm drains are in place.
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick that the Final Plat of Spring Valley Subdivision be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
The date of City Council action was stated to be November 20, 1997.
REQUEST /STREET OR ALLEY CLOSING:
GENERAL: Draft Telecommunications Ordinance
City Attorney Bamburg explained that the Council has reviewed the Ordinance once and that the highlights of interest for the Planning Commission should center around the fact that the
existing towers will be allowed to be used at the height that they are at present as long as they are kept in good repair and stay in use in that manner. He said that any new construction
for towers, as long as
it meets all code requirements and limitations that are set forth in the ordinance will be approved by permit through the office of the City Engineer. He added that if said requirements
are not met, the petitioner will have to come before the Planning Commission to be approved. He said that the ordinance provides for a maximum height of 100 ft. for a single structure
tower or twenty ft. above any existing structure or building. He related that the ordinance encourages co-location, requires location of towers in certain zones, C-3, C-4, M-1, and
M-2 and all public facilities and buildings, and prohibits the same in other zones and within a given range of residential property. He said that all the signs must be lit according
to FAA regulations and will have to be fenced in order to provide security for both the tower as well as the adjoining structure.
He said that information for the ordinance was gleaned from the Alltell and Sprint representatives.
By general consensus the Planning Commission accepted Ordinance 1088 (#16-97) as presented.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Attorney Bamburg stated that he would mail a copy of an ordinance dealing with fencing, which the Council has in committee at this time, for the perusal of the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Corroum moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker that the meeting adjourn at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully,
Lula M. Leonard
Planning Commission Secretary
CITY CLERK-TREASURER