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METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 10, 1993
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Coleman, Damron, McCracken, Finley, Baker, Alston, Shaw
MEMBERS ABSEND: Little
The minutes of the 07-13-03 meeting were approved after amendments were made to items #2 and #20.
#1 RZ93-37 Bob Bennett requested approval of a rezoning from AG-1 to I-1 for 2.47 acres, located on the east side of Commerce Drive, north of Opportunity Drive.
This property is adjacent to a tract that was recently rezoned to the same zoning and is immediately adjacent to the industrial park. Adjoining tracts have been rezoned in recent months. Jonesboro Bolt and Supply will be relocating to this site.
A motion to approve the request was made by Mr. Alston and seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was in favor, 0 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED.
#2MP93-50 Bob Bennett requested approval of a one lot plat containing 2.47 acres. The property is located on the east side of Commerce Drive, north of Opportunity Drive.
A motion to approve the request was made by Mr. McCracken and seconded by Mr. Baker. It was noted that Commerce Drive is under State maintenance and therefore street improvements were not required. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED.
#3 RZ93-38 Jim Rutherford requested approval of a rezoning from R-1 to C-3 for 1.32 acres located at the northeast corner of Stadium Boulevard and Lawson Road.
It was noted that the surrounding properties are zoned residential; however, there are several commercial uses in the area including a restaurant, a tractor and implement company, a fireworks company, an auction barn, etc…
Mr. Damron made a motion to approve the request citing the numerous commercial uses in the area as the basis for approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Alston. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED.
#4 MP93-49 Jim Rutherford requested approval of a one lot plat containing 1.32 acres located at the northeast corner of Stadium Boulevard and Lawson Road.
Mr. Alston made a motion to approve the request subject to the owner entering into a street improvement agreement for Lawson Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#5 RZ93-39 Phillips Investments, Inc. requested approval of a rezoning form R-1 and AG-1 to C-3 for 20.16 acres located on the east side of Stadium Boulevard, south of Rook Road.
The property that is zoned R-1 is only the front 100’, this occurred in an annexation several years ago. The lot containing the church will remain AG-1 and R-1. It was noted that although lots are shown on the rezoning plat, this is not a subdivision of the property and should not be acknowledged in that respect. This plat is for zoning purposes only and is not a subdivision plat. Platting will be required prior to development on the property and a utility easement that was requested will be addressed at that time. It was noted that the ordinance going to the City Council should address the complete legal description of the property rather than lot numbers because as of now there is not a Calvary Chapel Addition.
A motion to approve the request was made by Mr. Baker and seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED.
#6 RP93-32 Floyd Vuncannon requested approval of a replat of part of Lots 1-6, Block A and all of Lots 1-5, Block B of F. W. Caldwell’s Subdivision. The property is located on the east side of Old Greensboro Road (Hwy. 351), ¼ mile north of Johnson Avenue.
There was some discussion about whether an existing building of one of the lots would be in compliance with the set back requirements. Mr. Vuncannon stated that the buildings were in existence prior to being in the city and prior to his owning the property. He stated that he had purchased the lots at two different times.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve the request acknowledging that the second building on the property may be too close to the property line to comply with current codes; but the lot line existing between Blocks A & B is not changing, only the lot lines within the two blocks are changing. The rezoning of the property had been approved as the property is presently shown. It was further noted that the buildings were constructed prior to the new setback requirements that came about in October of 1992. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baker. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed.
There is a proposed new warehouse building on the property for which site plan approval was not originally sought. Mr. Vuncannon requested that if at all possible he would like to be able to start the new building as soon as possible. It was noted that several details pertaining to site plan were missing from the plat as presented.
#6A Mr. McCracken made a motion to grant approval of the site plan showing three buildings on the lot subject to city staff reviewing the site plan for compliance with parking, setbacks, drainage, construction etc. and drawn in this configuration and in compliance with all ordinance requirements. If the staff is not comfortable with the site or if there are problems otherwise, then the matter would be referred to the Commission for action to be taken. The motion was seconded by Ms. Finley. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#7 MP93-51 Wanda Vaughn requested approval of a three lot minor plat containing 25,255 sq. ft. and located on the south side of Craighead Road, east of Wood Street.
Ms. Vaughn stated it was their intention to remove an old house from one of the lots and to keep one house on a lot. They would be building new homes on the two remaining lots. It was noted that there is presently curb and gutter on Craighead Road adjoining this property coming from the South Oaks Subdivision.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve the plat request subjects to curb and gutter being installed on the south side of Craighead road across the three lots shown prior to development. Plans for this improvement are to be approved by the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Alston. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#8 PP93-14 Phillips Investments, Inc. requested preliminary approval of subdivision plans for Forrest Heights Phase I. The subdivision contains 50 lots on 26.95 acres and is located south of Mardis Drive, between Forrest Hill Road and Harrisburg Road.
This subdivision is located south of the industrial park on Harrisburg Road and extends to Forest Hill Road on the west side of the subdivision. There was some question as to the dedication of Ebbert Drive extending to Harrisburg Road that is not a part of this property. The project engineer presented a copy of the street dedication for many years ago when the previous development was undertaken. It was noted that this section of street is presently curbed but has no paving. There was also a question related to the indication of curb on the plan and profile sheets. It was pointed out that utility and drainage easements are requested as noted on the plans. Some of the street names are duplicates and, alternate names need to be chosen.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve the request subject to copies of the street dedication for Ebbert Drive being received and the final plans including paving for Ebbert Drive. It was also stipulated that a 20’ sanitary sewer easement be granted between Lots 6 & 7 of Block F and a 10’ drainage easement on Lot 9, Block D. Alternate street names are to be selected for the duplicate names. Mr. McCracken further stipulated that the street detail sheets be revised to indicate the placement of curb and gutter and be clarified to show 6” curb and gutter. The motion was seconded by Ms. Finley. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#9 PP93-15 Jack and Mary Poling requested preliminary approval of subdivision plans for Outback 2nd Addition. The subdivision contains 24 lots on 39.91 acres and is a continuation of Outback Drive, ¼ mile south of Craighead Forest Road.
This subdivision is a continuation of Outback Drive southward. The original subdivision was developed before it was annexed into the City.
There was a considerable amount of discussion about the lack of improvement plans for the proposed future access roads. Access to adjoining lands, are provided in fur different areas. It was stated that the plans and actual improvements should be completed with the development of this subdivision. There were also problems with lot frontage on a non-improved portion of street. The developer stated that he would in all likelihood, eliminate the cul-de-sac on the north side and extend Broken Hill Road to the property line.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to grant preliminary approval subject to a 25’ drainage and utility easement being dedicated on Lot 7, Block A. It was further stipulated that the street plans be revised to include full improvements for the east and west future access roads shown. The standard detail sheet for the street improvements is to be included in the final plan as well. The motion was seconded by Mr. Alston. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#10 FP93-18 Keith Petrek requested final approval of subdivision plans for Hunters Ridge Phase III. The subdivision contains 25 lots on 8.45 acres and is located on the east side of Culberhouse Street, south of the Brentwood subdivision.
This third phase of Hunters Ridge provides an additional outlet to Culberhouse Street. There was quite a bit of discussion about the configuration of lots 11-14. Potential problems with actual house placement on the lots and previous experience with similarly drawn lots was a major concern. The project engineer stated that the developer has and was considering some possible changes in the layout.
A nonconforming lot that was seen on the preliminary plans has now been incorporated into a conforming lot.
Ms. Finley made a motion to approve the final plans with the stipulation that the developer and his engineer get together and redraw Lots 11-25 prior to development on these lots. Particular emphasis should be given to lots 11-14. The revised plan is to be submitted for approval by the Planning Commission. The developer may build on the lots not affected by this replat. The motion was seconded by Ms. Shaw. Voting was 4 in favor, 2 opposed. REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.