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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on July 10, 2001.
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MINUTES
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 10, 2001
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beadles, Little, Damron, Gott, Krennerich, Johnson, Shaw, Phillips
MEMBERS ABSENT: None (one appointment vacant)
The minutes of the June 12, 2001 meeting were approved as prepared.
#1 RZ01-24 Max Dacus, Jr. requested approval of rezoning from Residential R-2 to Commercial C-3 for Lot 1 of Dacus Replat of Lots 3 & 4 of the Eldridge Replat. The general location of the property is on the northeast corner of Johnson Avenue and Scott Street.
Glenn Batten, City Planner, informed the commissioners that the Land Use Map designated the north side of Johnson Avenue at this location as thoroughfare commercial. He further stated that this was a generalized designation and did not take into consideration the physical characteristics of individual lots and that consistency with the Comprehensive Plan is marginal. The lot is small, is surrounded by R-2 zoning on three sides, is an attractive entrance to a residential area and could be developed residentially.
Ms. Shaw stated that she had confidence that the owners would develop the property in compliance with city codes and requirements. She also requested that the owner preserve as many of the trees on site as possible to use as buffers between the commercial and residential uses.
No opposition was voiced from any in attendance.
Mr. Damron made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council with the following stipulations.
1. Show existing AHTD right of way on Johnson Avenue
2. Providing a detailed site plan for the lot with specific attention being given to buffering and landscaping between this property and the adjacent properties
The motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips. Voting was 7 in favor, 0 opposed, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#2 RZ01-25 Ruben Griffin requested approval of rezoning from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-3 for 10.08 acres located on part of the SE 1/4, NW 1/4 of Section 2, T13N, R3E. The general location of the property is on the west side of Southwest Drive, north of Thompson Drive.
WITHDRAWN. It was determined that the information provided on the rezoning plat was incorrect and a motion was made to table the request. Prior to voting on the motion George Hamman, Project Surveyor, asked to withdraw the item.
#3 RZ01-26 David Best, Best Petroleum, requested approval of rezoning from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-3 for 2.15 acres located on a part of the SW 1/4, NW 1/4 of Section 9, T14N, R3E. The general location of the property is on the north side of Dan Avenue (Hwy 91), on both sides of Walpole Lane.
Dennis Nix, speaking for several residents in the area, voiced opposition to the rezoning citing increased traffic, pollution, lights, drainage runoff from a paved lot as opposed to grass, undesirables that may come to the location, noise, decreased property values, truck traffic and the safety of children in the area as their main concerns. A petition was presented containing the signatures of many of the residents from the surrounding area.
Glenn Batten, City Planner, stated that the proposal was not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; however, a new interchange at Hwy. 63 and Hwy. 91 completely changes the basic land use assumptions for this area. Mr. Batten further stated that the proposal is not consistent with the purpose of the zoning ordinance with regard to orderly growth and development, protection of the character and stability of sensitive areas of the city and the efficiency and economy in the process of development for appropriate and best land use. Mr. Batten stated that he could not recommend C-3 zoning but would support rezoning to C-3 LU-O with uses limited to a bank, car wash, convenience store with limited restaurant area, service station or financial institution.
Mr. Best stated that he planned to remove all structures from the lot except for the former grocery store which he planned to remodel for his use. Mr. Best currently operates Coleman Service Center on the corner of Dan Avenue and Joe N. Martin Expressway. The construction of the interchange at this corner is consuming 13 of the 15 acres on this corner.
Ms. Shaw made a motion to disapprove both the C-3 zoning and the C-3 LU-O stating that she could not support the intrusion of commercial zoning in this established residential area particularly without better access. Ms. Shaw further stated that the zoning issue should be revisited when the AHTD is finished with their project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 5 in favor, 3 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST DISAPPROVED.
#4 RZ01-27 Tommy Davis requested approval of rezoning from Residential R-1 to Residential R-2A for Lot 11 of the Replat of Lots 7-11 of J.A. Lamberth Subdivision. The general location of the property is on the east side of Scott Street, approximately 1/4 mile north of Greensboro Road.No opposition was voiced from any in attendance.
It was stated by Glenn Batten, City Planner, that the proposed rezoning was consistent with the land use map and the text of the comprehensive plan as well as the purpose of the zoning ordinance. The rezoning proposal is compatible with the surrounding area as zoned and built.
Mr. Gott made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council noting that development of this property will have to comply with the standards in the new zoning ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Krennerich. Voting was 7 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#5 RP01-33 Tommy Davis requested approval of a replat of Lots 1 & 19 of J. A. Lamberth Subdivision. The general location of the property is on the east side of Scott Street in the 900 block.
No opposition was voiced from any in attendance.
A motion to approve the request was made by Damron and seconded by Mr. Gott. Voting was 7 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#6 RZ01-28 Tommy Davis requested approval of rezoning from Residential R-1 to Residential R-2A for Lots 1 & 19 of J.A. Lamberth Subdivision. The general location of the property is on the east side of Scott Street in the 900 block.
No opposition was voiced from any in attendance.
It was stated by Glenn Batten, City Planner, that the proposed rezoning was consistent with the land use map and the text of the comprehensive plan as well as the purpose of the zoning ordinance. The rezoning proposal is compatible with the surrounding area as zoned and built.
Mr. Krennerich made a motion to recommend approval of the request to the City Council with the stipulation that the drives and parking be resurfaced to comply with the zoning ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gott. Voting was 7 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#7 RZ01-30 The City of Jonesboro requested approval of rezoning from Residential R-1 to Industrial I-1 for 85 acres, more or less, located on a part of the NW 1/4 of Section 22, T14N, R3E. The general location of the property is on the north side of Strawfloor Drive, approximately 1/4 mile west of Tall Birch Drive.
Several property owners in the area opposed the rezoning because of its proposed use as a landfill. Issues raised during discussion included health concerns, illegal dumping in the past, and particularly an incident in 1984 involving hazardous chemicals. One owner noted that when the existing landfill was started some 40 years ago this was a remote area but residential development has occurred and is continuing in the area.
City Planner Glenn Batten stated that he did not have enough information to make a recommendation and that he was not involved in the site selection which took place prior to his employment. He also stated that he had not seen any engineering reports on the proposal. Ms. Shaw made a motion to disapprove the request stating the application was incomplete and procedures had not been followed. Ms. Shaw further stated that the MAPC should be involved in future efforts for such a major event in the community. The motion was seconded by Mr. Krennerich. Voting was 7 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST DISAPPROVED.
#8 CU01-1 Cottage Home Missionary Baptist Church requested approval of a conditional use to allow a church to be constructed in the R-1 Zoning District. The general location of the property is on the south side of Windover Road, west of Harrisburg Road.
Two property owners spoke in opposition to the proposal citing drainage, traffic on a dead end street and depreciation of property values as their concerns.
Gene Vance, Contractor for the church, stated that the church purchased the property in 1998, solicited bids two months ago and finalized the loans. The permit application was submitted on June 4th which was also the date the new zoning ordinances were adopted. Prior to this date the church was a permitted use but is now a conditional use in R-1 zoning. Mr. Vance stated hat with the development and routing of water runoff, that less water would be running where it has always run. The main drive will be off Harrisburg Road with an auxiliary drive on Sara Creek Drive. The facility contains 5,000 square feet with a seating capacity of 372 in the first phase.
City Planner Glenn Batten recommended approval of the conditional use. Mr. Krennerich made a motion to approve the request based upon landscaping and buffering being installed on the sloped area and also on the north, northwest, south and southwest sides of the property at least 25' in width. Mr. Krennerich further stipulated that sufficient grading and drainage be installed to handle runoff from the site. Site development plans can be approved by City Staff if they are comfortable with them, if not plans should be referred to the MAPC for approval.
#9 PP01-6 Mark Duckworth requested preliminary approval of subdivision plans for Duckwood Addition containing 18 lots on 32.85 acres, more or less. The general location of the property is on the west side of Woodsprings Road, south of Duckswater Street.
No opposition was voiced from any in attendance.
Mr. Phillips made a motion to grant preliminary approval with the following stipulations:
1. Verification of the right of way for the street shown on the south side
2. Dedicating an easement for drainage along the property line of Lots 15 & 16 at the end of Lancelot Cove. Ditch to be piped with an inlet
3. Compliance with the City Engineer comments contained in his report
4. Separate the drainage and utility easements where possible so that each has their own
Easement.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Krennerich. Voting was 7 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#10 PP01-7 Kent Arnold requested preliminary approval of subdivision plans for Boston Proper Subdivision Second Addition containing 10 lots on 6.708 acres. The property is located on the east side of Richardson Road, and is a continuation eastward of Beacon Street.
No opposition was voiced from any in attendance.
Mr. Krennerich made a motion to approve the request with the following stipulations:
1. Separate the drainage and utility easements where possible so that each has their own
easement
2. Locating the drop inlet boxes to be at the low points at Beacon and Copely
3. Leaving the cul-de-sac in place at the east end of the subdivision
The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 7 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#11 RZ01-31 Crowley’s Ridge Development Council, Inc. requested approval of rezoning from Residential R-1 to Industrial I-1 lands situated in the County of Craighead, State of Arkansas, located on C W Post Road and more fully described as part of the NW 1/4, NW 1/4 of Section 36, T14N, R4E, begin at the NW corner of Section 36, T14N, R4E, thence East1,020' parallel to north section line to point of beginning; thence East 300' parallel to north section line; thence South 726' parallel to East section line; thence West 300' parallel to north section line; thence North 726' parallel to east section line to point of beginning containing 5.0 acres, more or less. The general location of the property is on the south side of CW Post Rd, approximately 1/4 mile east of Commerce Drive.
Several property owners in the area opposed the rezoning due to its proposed use as a substance abuse treatment facility. Concern was expressed over safety of residents in the area and clients leaving the facility. The opposition also stated that this was a medical facility and not an industrial use and therefore should be in commercial zoning.
Ray Jones, representing CRDC, stated that residents are not required to stay against their will, but, if they choose to leave they are taken to an appropriate facility and are not allowed to leave on foot. CRDC is trying to bring this particular service all under one roof, including the facility in Greene County and the other treatment centers in Jonesboro. Ray stated that the facility will be located quite a distance off the street and will not be seen for the most part due to the side of the Douglas facility.
City Planner Glenn Batten stated that the proposed zoning is compatible with the comprehensive plan as well as the uses and character of the surrounding area. The proposal is also consistent with the purpose of the zoning ordinance.
Mr. Little made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 7 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#12 RP01-36 Carroll Caldwell, Fred Dacus and Denver Dudley requested approval of a replat of Lots 1, 2 & 3 of the Replat of Lot 1, Block B of Gladiolus Commercial Addition into seven lots. The general location of the property is on the north side of Gladiolus Drive, west of Harrisburg Road.
Mr. Caldwell informed the Commissioners of an agreement reached with the City regarding the improvements to Gladiolus Drive.
A motion to approve the request was made by 6 in favor, 1 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.