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99 MAY 10.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 10, 1999 7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: Chairman Walker opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation for those in attendance and requested roll call. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Ken Nabors, Bill Corroum, Art Brannen, Mark Perry, John Hardwick answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Bob Walker also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. PRESENT five (5), ABSENT (3). Others present for the meeting were Mylissa Reedy, Mr. Thad Gray, Mr. Bob Stender, petitioners and members of the press. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. Conditional Use Request for R-4 in C-2 zone addressed as 212 and 216 South First. At approximately 7:03 p.m. Chairman Walker opened the public hearing. Mr. Bill Adams related the desire to place a 16' by 60' 1992 Vision mobile home on South First. He related that his parents live on the adjacent lot and need assistance. With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Walker closed the public hearing at approximately 7:05 p.m. Discussion ensued as to AHOD requirements and it was noted that a variance on C-2 classifications would allow for normal R-4 conditions. City Engineer Reel related that if the request involved R-4 in a higher zoning classification a variance for other than conventional use would be involved with AHOD requirements. Mr. Adams related that he would be under-pinning the mobile home with materials comparable to the siding materials. He then said that it would be set up with blocks instead of a concrete pad. Commissioner Nabors moved, seconded by Commissioner Corroum to grant the Conditional Use of R-4 in an C-2 zone to Mr. Bill Adams for use as his personal residence. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick that the minutes of the April 12, 1999 Regular Planning Commission Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 10, 1999 7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M. REQUEST TO APPROVE BUILDING PERMITS: a. 400 North First Street/First Baptist Church Mr. Thad Gray and Mr. Bob Stender of the First Baptist Church Building Committee represented the item of business. Mr. Gray related that the request for building permit is phase one of a relocation plan to 10.5 acres on North First Street boardered by Stonewall Drive. He related that the proposed construction is for a two-story building 80' by 230' and approximately 40,500 square feet. He stated that it will be a steel structure with a brick and "Drivet" exterior. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Hardwick, Mr. Gray stated that the Arkansas Highway Department has two curb cuts in the front of the location, adding that there is only one proposed curb cut in the development as presented. He stated that there is one entry from First Street and one from Stonewall Drive. He related that the site plan is as presented with no change, adding that there are future plans for a center isle with a sign. He clarified that there are already two curb cuts present which were placed by the Highway Department, independent of proposed development. City Engineer Reel related that the proposed curb cuts are located far enough from the intersections so as not to cause traffic concerns and adequate parking is shown on the complete set of plans. He then related that plan review is completed by his office and that the architect has been in contact with the Fire Marshall to assure further compliance. He stated that permits from the Water and Sewer Departments are forthcoming. It was noted by Chairman Walker that the curb cut is further south from the intersection than shown on the plot. Mr. Gray related that the architects are Lewis, Elliott and Studer and Baldwin, adding that Shell is the proposed Construction Company. Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commission Perry to approve the plot plan as presented, stipulating Water and Sewer Department approval. MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLATS: REQUEST/STREET OR ALLEY CLOSING: Request to Close Alley located between 304 and 312 East Main Street CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 10, 1999 7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M. Chairman Walker noted that the petitioner Mr. Larry James was not present to represent the item of business. City Engineer Reel related that the petitioner has been advised as to other information needed prior to action by the City Council. Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to table the item of business until petitioner is present. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion ensued as to stated reason for alley closure and Commissioner Corroum requested that the suspicious traffic situation be investigated by the Jacksonville Police Department. City Attorney Bamburg agreed to speak with Chief Hibbs regarding the matter. GENERAL: ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: At this time Chairman Walker adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m. Respectfully, Susan L. Davitt Planning Commission Secretary CITY CLERK-TREASURER