01 JAN 08MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
DATE AND TIME: January 8, 2001/ 5:15 p.m. 5:25 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Acting Chairman John Hardwick
Commissioners: Bobby Lester,
Mark Perry, and Martha Boyd
City Engineer Whisker represented
the City of Jacksonville
PETITIONERS:
Variance requested: 2700 John Harden Drive
Mr. Preston Robinson
Billboard Review
(Chapter 18.76.030)
1800 School Drive
Landers Ford North
Sign Height Variance
(Chapter 18.76.030)
2255 John Harden Drive
Flash Market
Sideyard Setback Variance
Sign Height & number of variance
(Chapter 18.56.030 and 18.76.030)
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in atten dance and Chairman Gray declared a quorum.
a. 2700 John Harden Drive/Billboard Review
Chairman Hardwick opened the public hearing at approximately 5:15 p.m.
Mr. Peston Robinson explained that he wanted to relocate a current billboard to the proposed location approximately 1000 feet north of the current location.
Discussion ensued and Mr. Robinson informed the Board that he would construct a new billboard at the proposed location.
Chairman Hardwick noted that the billboard conformed to all requirements and criteria. He stated that the item is before the board as a matter of review.
Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve the billboard location of 2700 John Harden Drive for the construction of a new billboard, meeting all requirements
of the Jacksonville Municipal Code Chapter 18.76.030 regarding billboard compliance. MOTION CARRIED.
b. 1800 School Drive/Landers Ford North
Chairman Hardwick opened the public hearing at approximately 5:17 p.m.
Mr. Perry Oldner of Condray Signs and representative for Landers Statewide, stated that the proposed sign package is one of approximately 2,000 locations in the state of Arkansas being
proposed for the new sign package. He stated that Ford has not changed its identification signage
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since 1967 and is now proposing a new logo style. He related that the height of the current signage in approximation to the elevation of the freeway presents a problem for traffic on
the freeway from both the north and south bound vehicles. He related that the request 60’3/4” would offer a more visible advertising opportunity. He stated that the foundation bases
for the signs would not change except for the proposed 60-foot sign, which would increase because of wind requirements.
Mr. David Surgine owner of Landers Ford North related that he is very excited about the new signage package and stated that the increase height would offer more visibility from the Interstate,
adding that he believed this would increase sales. He explained that south bound traffic that does not currently catch the sign soon enough, does not have an opportunity to exit until
they enter the City of Sherwood where another competitor is located.
Chairman Hardwick closed the public hearing at approximately 5:19 p.m.
City Engineer Whisker related that from the City’s objectives there would not be a problem regarding the height variance, mentioning the grade of the freeway and the main street bridge.
In response to a comment from the Board, City Engineer Whisker related that he had contacted the Air Force Base regarding the requested height variance and was instructed that the variance
would have no bearing on their operations.
Commissioner Boyd moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to accept the sign package and grant the height variance. Amended as requested by Chairman Hardwick, to note that variance is
granted as an exception to the Ordinance because of Interstate elevation in regard to location of Landers Ford North. MOTION CARRIED.
C. 2255 John Harden Drive/Flash Market
Chairman Hardwick opened the public hearing at approximately 5:20 p.m.
Mr. Pat Stone related plans to build a Flash Market convenience store at the proposed location. He referred to a site plan and explained that a side yard variance is sought for a proposed
car wash along the north property line. He stated that the property adjacent to his north property line is a green belt area owned by the Little Rock Air Force Base, adding that he
did not feel it would be developed and that his variance request would not encroach on future plans for the adjacent property. He then explained that a side yard setback of two feet
would increase the spacing between the car wash and the store building, improving the traffic flow. He then added the desire for a sign variance regarding sign height and the number
of signs permitted for the location.
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He explained that the location for the high rise identification sign has been moved forward from that shown on the site plan. He pointed out two locations regarding identification signs.
The site plan depicted the location of a 27-foot identification sign at the north front of the property and the high rise identification sign on the south boundary line of the property
placed back so as not to interfere with signage of the adjacent property.
Chairman Hardwick closed the public hearing at approximately 5:24 p.m. and suggested that the various requests be concluded separately.
City Engineer Whisker related that in contacting the Air Force Base they did not have a problem regarding the requested height variance or the two-foot side yard setback for the car
wash.
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Lester to grant a side yard setback of 2 feet from the north property line as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued regarding the requested sign height of 60-feet for the high rise sign and Mr. Stoner presented photos of the various signs proposed for the location and explained that
the two identification signs are designed to advertise to different audiences. He related that the 60-foot single pole identification sign is designed to catch traffic from the freeway
and the twin pole 27-foot ID sign is designed for local traffic featuring a price sign. He then pointed out that Burger King offered the same type of advertisement at their location
on John Harden Drive.
Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve the requested 60-foot height variance for a high rise monopole sign, noting the exception to granting the variance
regarding Interstate grade regarding the proposed location. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued regarding the entire sign package in reference to photos distributed, he related that the “CITGO” sign on the store would be painted across the front of the building.
He stated that there are similar stores in Sherwood on Kiehl Avenue and one identical in design located on East Broadway in North Little Rock.
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Boyd to approve the standard sign package for the proposed Flash Market to be located at 2255 John Harden Drive. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Boyd to approve the Regularly Scheduled Meeting minutes of the November 13, 2000 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Hardwick adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:25 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt John Hardwick
CITY CLERK - TREASURER CHAIRMAN