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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on June 15, 2006.
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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes, June 15, 2006
Commissioners absent: Moore
Staff present: Spriggs, Rook, White (2nd Session), Martin, Crego (2nd Session)
Approval of minutes from May 9, 2006, meeting. Motion was made by Mr. Gott, seconded by Mr. Day. Minutes were approved by unanimous vote.
1. CU-06-06. Famous C. Taylor requests a conditional use to operate a small clothing business from his home. The location is at 2010 Parkside Dr.
Mr. Spriggs showed some photographs to MAPC members. Mr. Spriggs also gave a short synopsis of the conditional use application submitted by Famous Taylor.
Famous Taylor came forward as proponent for this item. Mr. Taylor would like to use his garage as a temporary location for a clothing store that he hopes to open in Jonesboro to establish himself as a business person. At this time he does not have the funds and wanted to start on a smaller scale to build capital. Mr. Taylor proposes to operate the business from his home for no longer than twenty-four (24) months at a maximum.
Mrs. Bobbie Snell, 2009 Parkside Drive, Jonesboro, came forward as opponent to this item. Mrs. Snell is concerned about parking/traffic.
Richard Bergner, 2217 Parkside Drive, Jonesboro. Mr. Bergner was also concerned about traffic/parking in this area.
George Pressmar, 2204 Parkside Drive. Mr. Pressmar has a concern over handicap people in neighborhood and traffic/parking in area.
Jenice Pollard, 2017 Parkside Dr. Mrs. Pollard has a concern with traffic/parking in area.
Betty Wiley, 2011 Parkside Dr. Ms. Wiley has a concern with parking and traffic.
Hazel Brooks, 2015 Parkside Dr. Mrs. Brooks has a concern with traffic.
Kathleen Palmer, 3304 Dayton Street. Mrs. Palmer is against home business.
Commissioner asked city planner if there were any conditional use permits for retail, working out of the home. City planner was not aware of any. There are some similar home occupations where individuals provide services out of their homes.
Mr. Taylor stated that this would not be a continuous business and this could be operated at certain times, etc. Mr. Taylor suggested other traffic flow options and parking.
There was discussion between MAPC members and city planner regarding routine inspections and yard sales.
Mr. Harpole moved that to deny the request. Motion was seconded by Mr. Day. Commissioners voted unanimous to deny the request.
Dr. Beadles reminded Mr. Taylor that his request had been denied, but that he could appeal the denial.
2. RZ-06-06. City Water & Light requests recommendation to the MAPC for approval of rezoning from R-1 to I-2, 200 acres located south of Highway 18, west of Barnhill Road, north of C.W. Post Road, and east of Quality Way.
Kevin Imboden came forward as proponent for this item. The intention is to expand the Craighead Technology Park and to create jobs in Jonesboro.
Sonya Harrell, 2002 Barnhill Road, doesn’t want to live next to an industry. Mrs. Harrell said the sign was not placed correctly.
Resident of 2006 Barnhill Road, agrees with Mrs. Harrell and does not want to live next to the industry.
Brenda Bradsher, 2010 Barnhill Road, does not want to live across the street from a factory due to the noise level.
Larry George, 2004 Barnhill Road, also does not want to live across the street from a factory. Mr. George has talked to Gene Barnett about trying to get speed bumps or load limit for protection.
Charlotte Holt, 2106 Barnhill Road, does not want to live across the street from a factory. Feels traffic would be made worse by a factory.
City Planner stated that the comprehensive plan recommends industrial for this area. City Engineer had no comments.
Commissioner asked about buffering between I-2 and residential. City planner said it ranges between 20 - 40 feet depending on the use being retail or industrial. Minimum buffer is 100’. Commissioner asked how that would work if the residential is across the street. City planner stated that the purchaser of the property would have to adhere to all setback requirements.
Mr. Imboden said that the sewer wouldn’t be brought to Barnhill Road because of the grade of the land at this time. If sewer is to be brought to the area in question, it would be brought from the back of the property due to the slope, etc. Mr. Imboden also addressed some comments from the people who had concerns. They would keep a very close eye on what type of industries would be able to locate there due to the food industries and residents that are around the area. The property values have gone up due to industrial development.
Commissioner asked city planner about review of building plans. City planner stated that staff would review and make sure all buffers and plans were turned in.
Mr. Day made a motion to approve this item. Mr. Gott seconded the motion. Commissioners voted unanimous approval for this motion.
Dr. Beadles stated that this item will be brought before City Council and that Mr. Imboden needed to make sure and get it on the City Council agenda.
3. RZ-06-07. Text Amendments. The request for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments will include modifications to Section 14.20 Residential and Commercial Districts, R-1 - R-6 Districts and C-1 - C-5 Districts.
City planner came forward to present this item. Request is made to MAPC for review of the text amendments. Starting with R-1A District, we would like to not allow attached living units.R-2 attempted to address duplexes. Here we are eliminating attached units that are above duplex in number. All existing properties become non-conforming uses that are currently zoned R-2 and may be developed under the code edition adopted prior to 2006. This would take out the tri-plex and four-plex. The R-2A district was handled previously and all existing R-2A districts would become non-conforming uses and may be developed under the code edition adopted prior to 2006. R-3 Multi-family high density district was to provide for higher density with restrictions similar to R-2A and with all municipal services available. The maximum density was 18 units per acre. We suggest R-3 become non-conforming uses and may be developed under the code edition adopted prior to 2006. R-4 is being retained and allow for moderate density. We suggest single family, duplexes, tri-plexes and four-plexes with maximum density of 6 units per acre. R-5 we suggest the higher density level with 12 units per acre. For people who want to have more than 12 units per acre then we suggest them using the Planned Unit Development. The requirement at this time is extremely detailed and typically that amount of detail is not required until the final PUD. Planning commission would approve the final development plan in the final state. R-1 we suggest that accessory dwelling units become a conditional use in R-1.
There was a long discussion about the existing zoning districts and how they will be used.
Dr. Beadles requested that a copy of the PUD so they can review it.
Commissioner made a motion to set a special committee meeting. Motion was seconded. Meeting to be continued for June 22, 2006.
June 22, 2006 -- City planner has provided a table which will help to explain the zoning changes that we are proposing. Dr. Beadles went through the table with members present at the meeting.
Terry Bare asked about non-conforming use. Mr. Bare asked about rebuilding a destroyed building in a non-conforming use. City planner stated that non-conforming uses are protected in the code for replacements.
Commissioners asked about the attached structures in Single Family districts. City planner stated that in today’s code anyone can come in and request an accessory dwelling on their property. This would cover emergency instances where a child has to come in to take care of a parent, etc. The attached structure is saying you can have a duplex as a conditional use in R-1. In the R-1 district attached dwellings should not be a permitted use.
Commissioners discussed R-2 density and taking away anything above the duplex level and how this will affect the development process.
R-2A was removed by City Council in an old resolution. It is protected by the resolution.
Commissioners discussed various items that changes were suggested and gave their comments.
3A. PUD submission requirements evaluation - concept review.
4. RP-06-24. Robert M. Chastain requests recommendation to the MAPC for approval of a replat of Lots 9, 10, and 11 in Block “H” of Winsor Landing Phase II, Lots 15 and 16 in Block “E” of Winsor Landing Phase III, and Lots 4, 5 and 6 in Block “H” of Winsor Landing Phase III.
City planner presented this item for permission to approve this item.
Motion was made by Mr. Krennerich to approve. Motion was seconded by Mr. Roberts to approve. Commissioners voted unanimous approval for this item.
5. PP-06-12 Paul Throgmartin requests Preliminary Plat approval for DOGWOOD ACRES PHASE I a 23-lot residential subdivision on 6.02 acres located approximately 800 ft. north of Prospect Road and approximately 100 ft. west of Elizabeth Lane. The zoning is R-1 Single-Family Medium Density District.
Engineering comments that have been addressed are as follows:
1. Eliminate curb cut and flume if at all feasible.
2. Ensure positive drainage in the vicinity of lots # 40-43 & 53.
3. Extend pipes to drainage easement on side lot lines.
Request was made for a vicinity map to be brought to the next meeting.
There was a discussion between members and Mr. Hamman regarding the stub streets and connecting streets.
Mr. Day made a motion to accept. Mr. Halsey seconded the motion to accept. Commissioners voted unanimous approval for this motion.
6. PP-06-13 PDW Properties, LLC request Preliminary Plat approval for CRAIGHILLS THIRD ADDITION, PHASE I, a 21-lot residential subdivision on 17.37 acres located north of Craighead Forest Road, west of Harrisburg Road, east of Forest Hill Road and south of Russell Hill Drive. The zoning is R-2 Multi-Family Low Density District.
Terry Bare came forward as proponent for this item. Engineering comments that were made are, 1. Need flow information for each storm water conveyance system. 2. Check for the need of rip-rap at flared end sections.
Mr. Day made a motion to accept this item. Mr. Halsey seconded the motion to accept. Commissioners voted unanimous approval for this item.
7. PP-06-14 Don Parker requests Preliminary Plat approval for THREE SISTERS ADDITION a 14-lot residential subdivision on 9.41 acres located east of South Caraway Road, west of Stadium Boulevard, north of Planters Drive and south of Higginbottom Creek. The zoning is R-3 Multi-Family High Density District.
Terry Bare came forward as proponent for this item. Engineering comments: 1. Plans for each lot shall be reviewed by the City’s Engineering Dept. since the 9.5 acre development does not account for storm water runoff control. Also, design professional is looking into detention for the entire 9.5 acres and, if successful, comment # 1 can be relaxed. 2. Elevation certificates, LOMR-F, or LOMA may be required on various lots due to the floodplain/floodway of Higginbottom Creek. 3. Need appropriate drainage easement width for ditch on south property line and 15 ft. drainage easement from top of bank for Higginbottom Creek.
Mr. Harpole made a motion to accept this item. Mr. Day seconded the motion to accept. Commissioners voted unanimous approval for this item.
8. FP-06-14 Bob Gibson requests Final Plat approval for GRIFFIN PARK SUBDIVISION, PHASE VI, a 38-lot residential subdivision on 13.14 acres located north of Griffin Park Subdivision Phase III, west of Griffin Park Subdivision Phase IV, and Phase V. The zoning is R-1 Single-Family Medium Density.
Bob Gibson came forward as proponent for this item. Engineering comments below have been addressed.
1. Use City of Jonesboro typical details necessary for construction.
2. Need Drainage Easement between lots 32 & 33, please check all conveyance systems for proper easements on the record plat.
3. Need typical sections with slope information provided for drainage easements where applicable.
4. Between Inlets 10 & 11 the distance scales greater than the length shown in the profile view, please verify the correct distance and check all other lengths.
5. Check pipe size between inlets 11 & 12.
6. Need details to clarify drainage notes 1-3 on sheet number 5.
Mr. Krennerich made a motion to accept this item. Mr. Day seconded this motion. Commissioners voted unanimous to approve this item.
9. FP-06-15 Vance A. Brown requests Final Plat approval for BROWNSTONE SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, a 16-lot residential subdivision on 5.49 acres located approximately 800 ft. west of Harrisburg Road and south of Brownstone Drive. The zoning is R-1 Single-Family Medium Density District. [ITEM REMOVED AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT]
1. Need flow information for each storm water conveyance system.
2. Please look at the side lot line between lots 3 & 4; there are concerns with swale width, depth, and drainage easement size.
3. There are concerns with drainage at lot 12.
The comments below have been addressed.
1. Need drainage report for proposed development.
2. Show improvements for Russell Hill Dr. & Hacienda Dr. on plans.
3. Provide typical details with slope information where applicable.
4. Label contours on the drainage plan.
5. Need length of inlet extension noted.
10. SP-06-21 Site Plan Review. Villas at Jonesboro/Ridge at Jonesboro. 48 units on each item.
This item was discussed by the commissioners.