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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on April 9, 1996.
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MINUTES
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 9, 1996
MEMBERS PRESENT: Coleman, Damron, McCracken, Finley, Beadles, Pitts and Shaw
MEMBERS ABSENT: Little and Phillips
Minutes of the March 12, 1996 meeting were approved as submitted.
Lloyd McCracken, who is leaving the MAPC, was complimented with a plaque from the City and the commissioners, thanking him for his many years of service to the City of Jonesboro.
#1 Ridgepointe Development Corporation requested approval of a variance in the subdivision regulations related to minimum lot width and side setbacks for Ridgepointe Patio Homes. The proposal contains 15 lots and is located on the north side of Pebble Beach Drive, east of Masters Drive.
Alderman Gene Vance explained his reason for being at this meeting. The ordinance Mr. Caldwell asked for calls for a variance to be granted by a special committee consisting of the MAPC and one member of the City Council who is serving on the Street Committee. Mr. Vance stated he was the person chosen for this responsibility and has been working since this item came up on the agenda to find out what could be granted or not. This committee would deal with subdivision ordinances and things not proper for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to handle.
Ms. Shaw moved to approve the variance as requested, subject to City Council approval of an appropriate ordinance that clarifies the legality of it. Mr. Damron seconded, four voted aye, Chair voted aye, one abstained, 0 no, and one not present for vote, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
ITEM 1A. Ms. Shaw made the motion to recommend the City Council study and adopt an ordinance which would empower the MAPC and City Council representative which was comprised to make up the Board of Adjustment, to clarify the authority to act. MOTION WITHDRAWN BEFORE SECOND.
Ms. Shaw moved to ask the City Council to adopt an ordinance to establish a 50' minimum lot width. Mr. McCracken seconded, 5 voted aye, one absent for vote and 0 no, MOTION APPROVED.
#2 SP96-2 Mark Turner, dba Southwest Collision, requested approval of site plans for an auto body repair shop to be located on the north side of Caprice Parkway, east of Malibu Drive.
Mr. McCracken moved to approve the request, seconded by Ms. Shaw. Six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#3 RP96-13 Greg Ricca requested approval of a replat of Lots 14 & 15, Block E of Ridgepointe Country Club Phase I and approval to have two homes on one lot. The property is located on the west end of Rachel Cove.
Mr. Damron moved to approve the request subject to Bill of Assurance approval by appropriate parties. Ms. Finley seconded, six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#4 RZ96-7 Rick Turman requested approval of rezoning from AG-1, C-3 to I-1 for 39.62 acres located on the north side of Highland Drive, west of Moore Road.
Ms. Finley moved to approve the request to keep the front footage that is already C-3 the same and change the AG-1 to I-2 on the back minimum acreage required. Mr. Damron seconded, six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#5 RP96-9 Darlene Antosh requested approval of a two lot replat containing 16.22 acres and located on the northeast corner of Colony Drive and Stadium Blvd.
Commissioners discussed easements and drainage questions from the staff comments and analysis with the project engineer.
Mr. McCracken made the motion to approve the request subject to appropriate changes to be made contained in the Staff Report to address the easement issue, seconded by Dr. Beadles. Five voted aye, 0 no, one abstained, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#6 PUD96-1 Darlene Antosh requested final approval of plans for a Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD). The development contains 92 units in 23 buildings on 16.22 acres. The property is located on the north side of Colony Drive, east of Stadium Blvd.
Mr. McCracken moved to approve the request subject to:
1. Revise agenda to show number of units
2. Engineering comments on the Staff Report being addressed and the final set to be approved by Staff
3. Master Deed being submitted and approved by City Attorney
Ms. Finley seconded, 5 voted aye, 0 no, one abstained, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#7 RZ96-8 Doug Allen requested approval of rezoning from R-2 to C-3 for Part of Lot 1, Block A of the Gwyndale Subdivision of Lot 12 of the Charles A. Stuck Turtle Creek Ranch Addition. The property is located on the northeast corner of Stadium Blvd. and Baswell Street.
Ms. Shaw made a motion to approve the request subject to site plan approval before development and strongly encourages owner to proceed with abandonment of Baswell Street. Ms. Finley seconded, 6 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#8 RZ96-9 Gene Barnett requested approval of rezoning from AG-1 to R-1 for 12.0 acres located on the east side of Paragould Drive, north of Shagbark Lane.
Ms. Shaw moved to approve the rezoning, seconded by Ms. Finley. Six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#9 RZ96-11 St. Bernards Foundation requested approval of rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for 16.74 acres located on the south side of Wilkins Avenue, west of Metzler Lane and north of Highland Drive.
Mr. Heern spoke in behalf of St. Bernard's and explained their research into a project such as this and the response they have had. He presented the Commissioners with a list of 50 names of persons interested in a project such as this. The development is not.
Aubrey Scott, Architect, said the project will be done in a manner to blend with the neighborhood so that it does not stand out. The contour of the land is such that from the street none of the structures will appear to be more than one story. They will be of the same quality design and construction comparable to other homes in the area. The Forestry Commission has agreed to mark trees to preserve all the good trees on the property and to oversee this all the way through the construction. This project will not have a density greater than if it had been a residential subdivision. Projected completion of Phase I is fall of 1997. Most people who live here will not drive. Those who do drive usually don't for very long.
Mrs. Price, who lives on Metzler Lane, spoke of her concerns regarding drainage and traffic and possible requirements of widening Metzler Lane.
Bruce Burrow, a resident of the area, spoke very highly of the project over the subdivision concept. Larry Duke, who owns property that is surrounded on three sides by this project, thinks this development will enhance his property value. Mr. Findley, who resides on Highland Drive, thinks this is a great opportunity for developing this property. Robert Rees, another property owner in this area, thinks this is spot zoning and would like to see the property developed as a subdivision.
Ms. Shaw moved to approve the rezoning subject to approval of the PUD Development. Ms. Finley seconded, Six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#10 PUD96-2 St. Bernards Foundation requested preliminary approval of plans for a Residential Planned Unit Development to be located on the north side of Highland Drive, south of Wilkins Avenue and west of Metzler Lane.
Parking areas will be buffered so as not to be seen from Wilkins. Mr. Scott stated that plans at present are to take care of drainage problems on Metzler, not widening or curb and gutter. This type of project does not generate much traffic.
Mr. Pitts made a motion to give preliminary approval subject to a work session with the MAPC and the Design Consultant, the City Engineer and the Fire Department, and subject to compliance with Staff Comments. Ms. Shaw seconded, 6 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#11 SP96-6 Ruben Griffin requested approval of site plans for a new convenience store to be built on the northeast corner of Johnson Avenue and Pleasant Grove Road.
Ms. Shaw moved to approve the site plan subject to appropriate placement of curb and gutter, Engineer's Comments in Staff Analysis, full street improvements on Pleasant Grove Road from the highway to the southern most entrance, and placing sod in the islands. Mr. Damron seconded, 6 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#12 RP96-12 Dixie Furniture Company requested approval of a replat of the replat of Lots 1 & 2 of the replat of Lot 3 of Calvary Chapel Addition. The property is located on the northeast corner of Stadium Blvd. and Peabody Drive.
Mr. Pitts moved to approve the request subject to:
1. Site plan review and approval by Staff
2. Resolving utility easements with adjoining owners and utility companies
3. Site Plan on Lot 1A showing compliance on parking and setbacks
4. 36' paving in dock area to provide adequate access to the rear of the property and for delivery trucks
Dr. Beadles seconded, 6 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#13 SP96-3 Weiand and Osment requested approval of site plans for a used car dealership to be located on the northeast corner of Stadium Blvd. and Peabody Drive.
Ms. Shaw moved to approve the request subject to a revised site plan showing the actual pavement plans as discussed, seconded by Ms. Finley. Six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#14 SP96-5 Farmer Enterprises requested approval of site plans for a warehouse development located on the south side of Highway 63 Bypass, south of Commerce Drive.
This item WITHDRAWN.
#15 RP96-15 Farmer Enterprises requested approval of a minor plat containing 3.64 acres and located on the west side of Commerce Drive, south of C. W. Post Road.
Mr. Damron made a motion to approve subject to a revised plat being submitted. Mr. Pitts seconded, 6 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#16 SP96-7 Farmer Enterprises requested approval of site plans for a motel development located on the west side of Commerce Drive, south of C. W. Post Road.
Ms. Shaw moved to approve with developer bringing back a revised site plan with elevation certificate, show paving in parking area, landscaping, and drainage. Ms. Finley seconded, 6 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#17 SP96-8 Farmer Enterprises requested approval of site plans for a truck wash to be located on the west side of Commerce Drive, south of C. W. Post Road.
Mr. Damron made the motion to approve subject to Staff Comments Analysis, and BZA approval on 30' setback. Ms. Finley seconded, 6 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#18 SP96-4 Craig Boone and Mark Osborn requested approval of site plans for a warehouse development containing 1.14 acres and located on the north side of Access Road, east of Willow Road. Ms. Shaw moved to approve subject to floor elevation certificate and landscape plans being submitted. Mr. McCracken seconded, six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#19 FP96-2 Danny Wallis and others requested final approval of subdivision plans for Ridge Run Subdivision, containing 12 lots on 3.76 acres. The property is located on the west side of Paragould Drive, south of Shagbark Lane.
Ms. Finley moved to approve the request subject to curb placement on Paragould Drive being approved by the City Engineer. Mr. McCracken seconded, 6 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#20 FP96-3 J. H. Abel requested final approval of subdivision plans for Woodland Heights containing 52 lots on 19.19 acres. The property is located on the east side of Culberhouse Street, south of Fox Run Drive.
Mr. Damron moved to approve the request subject to compliance with Engineer's Comments in Staff Report. Dr. Beadles seconded, 6 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#21 FP96-4 Scott and Melissa Vaughn requested final approval of subdivision plans for Luke's Run, containing 8 lots on 2.5 acres. The property is located on the north and east sides of Old Bridger Road.
Mr. McCracken moved to approve the request seconded by Ms. Finley. Six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#22 RZ96-10 Dallas and Timmy Spence and Regina Spence Procin requested approval of rezoning from R-1 to C-3 for 9.74 acres located on the west side of Stadium Blvd., north of Fox Road.
Mr. McCracken moved to approve the rezoning, seconded by Ms. Shaw. Six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#23 MP96-8 Dallas Spence requested approval of a minor plat containing 3.247 acres and located on the west side of Stadium Blvd., north of Fox Road.
Ms. Finley moved to approve the request subject to a revised plat. Six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#24 SP96-9 Dallas Spence requested approval of site plans for an auto sales business to be located on the west side of Stadium Blvd., north of Fox Road.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve the request subject to a revised plan showing a 30' wide drive, pave all lot in front of building and a landscaping plan, to be approved by Staff. Ms. Finley seconded, six voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.