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MAPC MINUTES
FEBRUARY 13, 1986.
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The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met Thursday, February 13, 1986. Chairman Johnny White called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 314 West Washington, Jonesboro, AR. The following requests were considered:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. White, Mr. Sloan, Mr. Orr, Mr. McCracken, Mr. Vance, Mr. Lusby, Mr. Blalock
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Hunt, Ms. Barber
Assisting during the meeting: Jeff Gibson, Pat Parsons, Brian Wadley, Greg Moley, Joe Tomlinson
The minutes of the January 9, 1986 meeting were approved.
#1 Robert Rees requests a rezoning from Commercial Five (C-5) to Commercial Four (C-4), the following described property: the West Half of Lot 12 and the East Half of the North 12 feet of Lot 11, Block 1, Cole’s Second Addition, Jonesboro, Ar. The general location of this property is located at the Southwest corner of W. Nettleton and Cole Street.
Jim Burton, City Attorney, informed the commissioners of the legal history of the property involved and further stated that this request is a proposed settlement between Mr. Rees and the City of Jonesboro, Skip Mooney, representing Mr. Rees, told the commission that the intended use of this property is to house a quick-lube type business, with an enclosed car wash. The hours of operation was stated as not being operated all night, will not be operated in the late evening hours and will not be operated at midnight.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve this request with the following stipulations:
1) that the project meet all Commercial Four (C-4) setbacks and parking requirements
2) that no signs or parking be located within approximately a 15' square area at the corner of
Cole and West Nettleton
3) that a 10' x 10' island be constructed at this corner for traffic control
4) that the final location and design of curbs & sidewalk be coordinated with the City Engineer
5) that the plot plan be redrawn to conform to the replat on 3-17-82
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lusby. Those voting aye were Mr. Blalock, Mr. Lusby, Mr. Vance, Mr. Orr, Mr. Sloan. Mr. McCracken abstained. MOTION PASSED.
#2 WITHDRAWN.
#3 Jack Grimes and others requests a zoning classification of Residential Two (R-2). Subject zoning request is submitted under the provisions of City Ordinance #1473 providing for zoning classifications prior to the subject property being annexed to the City. The MAPC is asked to prepare a written statement as to what effect the proposed annexation would have on the City accepting said land. The property is described as follows: the Northwest Corner of Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. The general location of this property is East of Amanda and North of Morton.
A motion was made by Mr. Orr to table this request because of lack of information and further study. Mr. Vance seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#4 Trustees of Prospect Missionary Baptist Church requests a zoning classification of Residential One (R-1). Subject zoning request is submitted under the provisions of City Ordinance #1473 providing for zoning classification prior to the subject property being annexed to the City. The MAPC is asked to prepare a written statement as to what effect the proposed annexation would have on the City accepting said land. The property is described as follows: a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, Craighead County, Ar. The general location of this property is East of Airport Road on Hwy. 49 North.
A motion to approve this request was made by Mr. McCracken and seconded by Mr. Sloan. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#5 Steve Daugherty requests a rezoning from Residential One (R-1) to Commercial Three (C-3) the following described property: the North one-fourth of Lot 59 of Pardew’s Addition to the town of Nettleton, AR, now Jonesboro, AR. The general location of this property is East of East Nettleton Avenue and North of East Nettleton Avenue.
A motion to approve this request was made by Mr. Lusby with the stipulation that the property owner give to the City the 16' additional right-of-way unless waived by the City Engineer. Mr. Orr seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#6 Kent Arnold requests preliminary approval of construction plans for Country Meadow Collection Addition, a Planned Unit Development which is to be located East of Hester Street and North of Cherry Avenue. The development covers 9365 acres and contains 53 units in 53 buildings for a density of 6.9 units per acre. The property is zoned Residential Two (R-2).
Mr. Lusby made a motion to approve this request with the understanding that the traffic and drainage problems be addressed by the appropriate City authorities before the final approval request is made. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#7 Robert Wood requests a replat of previously unplatted property, 5.7866 acres more or less. The general location of this property is North of Highland Drive and West of Stadium Blvd.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve this request with the stipulation that the right-of-way on Highland Drive be changed to 60' from the centerline. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lusby. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#8 Robert Wood requests approval of site development plans for Highland Center to be located on the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. The general location of this property is North of Highland and West of Stadium Blvd.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve this request subject to the revision of the setback requirements, and subject to the 7 ½ ‘ utility easement being granted as shown on site development plans. The recording of the plat will be held until such is met and the site development plan with the revisions is reviewed by the City Engineer. Mr. Sloan seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#9 William Garrison requests a replat of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block B of the second replat of Professional Acres Development Corporation. The general location of this property is South of Matthews and North of Fleming Avenue.
A motion to approve this request was made by Mr. Vance and seconded by Mr. McCracken.
#10 John Marcom requests approval of plans for Quail Ridge Second Addition, a subdivision located on the West half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 14 North, Range 3 East. The development covers 16,068 acres more or less and is zoned Residential One (R-1) and will have 32 lots. The general location of this property is South of Neely Road and East of Neely Lane.
A motion to approve this request was made by Mr. Vance and seconded by Mr. Blalock. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#11 WITHDRAWN.
#12 Stephen Orr requests approval of site development plans for Century Center to be located on a Part of Lot 5 of Cobb Survey of the Southeast Quarter, of the Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. The general location of this property is South of Washington and West of Madison Avenue.
A motion to approve this request was made by Mr. Lusby with the stipulation that the plan be modified to reflect an additional 2.7' of right-of-way for a total of 41'. Mr. Sloan seconded the motion. Those voting aye were Mr. Sloan, Mr. Blalock, Mr. Lusby and Mr. McCracken. Mr. Orr abstained. Mr. Vance absent during voting. MOTION PASSED.
#13 Maxie Stem requests a replat of Lots 5-28, Block A, of the revised replat of Fisher Commercial Subdivision of a part of the Southwest Quarter, of the Southwest Quarter, Section 23, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. The general location of this property is North of Samantha Avenue and East of Kathleen Street.
A motion to approve this request was made by Mr. McCracken and seconded by Mr. Lusby. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#14 Mr. William Clark requests a replat of a part of Block 9 of Ridgecrest Addition to Jonesboro, AR. The general location of this property is Southwest and adjacent to Pizza Inn on Southwest Drive.
Mr. Orr made a motion to approve this request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Blalock. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#15 Lone Star requests approval of site development plans for a Control Station to be located on a part of Block 9 of Ridgecrest Addition. The general location of this property is Southwest and adjacent to Pizza Inn on Southwest Drive.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve this request subject to the proposed concrete box culvert at the northeast corner being removed and thereby access not be given on to Hampton at that intersection. There was no second on the motion. MOTION FAILED.
Mr. Lusby made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Mr. Blalock. Those voting aye were Mr. Sloan, Mr. Orr, Mr. Blalock, Mr. Lusby. Those voting no were Mr. McCracken. Mr. Vance abstained. MOTION PASSED.
#16 Ruben Griffin requests a replat of previously unplatted property, 5.50 acres, more or less. The general location of this property is East of Caraway Road.
Mr. Sloan made a motion to approve this request with the stipulation that the drainage easement, once it is secured, be added to the replat and before the replat is recorded. Mr. Lusby seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#17 Lowe’s requests approval of site development plans for an addition to the present structure to be located on the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, Craighead County, AR. The general location of this property is East of Caraway Road.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve this request with the stipulation that the project engineer include underground drainage along Caraway Road, including curb and gutter, according to the City Engineer’s specifications and that the building permit be held until the drainage is acceptable by the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Orr. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#18 Per stipulation of MAPC action taken on September 12, 1985, final approval is being sought on the drainage plans for High Meadow Subdivision.
A motion was made by Mr. McCracken to approve this request with the stipulation that the project engineer, developer and the City work together to reach an agreement on the liability of each for the placing of drainage structures and pipes. Mr. Lusby seconded the motion. All members present voting aye.
#19 First Baptist Church requests approval of site development plans for an activities building for First Baptist Church to be located West of Union Street.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve this request with the question as to whether the right-of-way is correct or not, and leaving it up to the architect and project engineers to determine that and take their own risk and also that the State Highway Department gives its approval of the overpass. Mr. Orr seconded the motion. Those voting aye were Mr. Blalock, Mr. Vance, Mr. McCracken, Mr. Orr. Those abstaining were Mr. Sloan and Mr. Lusby. MOTION PASSED.
The meeting was adjourned at 11.45 p. m.