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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on January 10, 1995.
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MINUTES
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 10, 1995
Members Present: Coleman, Little, Damron, McCracken, Finley, Beadles, Pitts, Shaw and Phillips
Members Absent: None
Minutes of the December 13, 1994 meeting were approved as submitted.
#1 RZ95-1 Jim Farmer requested approval of rezoning from R-1 to C-3 for 1.11 acres located north of Colony Drive, west of Richardson Drive.
A property owner on Colony Drive read a letter of opposition from property owners in the area and presented copies to the commissioners. They are opposed to the rezoning, stating decreased property values and aesthetic value of the neighborhood as being the reasons. Several of the property owners were in attendance. They further stated that they bought their homes where they did because of the surrounding R-1 zoning.
Mr. Pitts made a motion to deny the request as precedent setting for spot zoning and it would not be appropriate for the neighborhood. Mr. Beadles seconded the motion with 5 voting aye, one no, REQUEST DENIED.
#2 RZ95-2 Jerry Craft requested approval of rezoning from R-1 to C-3 for 2.03 acres located at the southwest corner of Dan Avenue and Myette Street.
Ms. Shaw moved to approve the request, seconded by Mr. McCracken. Eight voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#3 MP95-1 Jerry Craft requested approval of a one lot minor plat containing 2.03 acres located on the southwest corner of Dan Avenue and Myette Street.
Mr. McCracken moved to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Damron with 8 voting aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#4 RZ95-3 James McDaniel requested approval of rezoning from R-1 to C-3 for 0.8 acres located on the west of Southwest Drive, north of Leon Kirksey Road.
Usage of the building was discussed and in C-3 zoning, to have warehouse space, a portion would have to be utilized as retail or office space along with the warehouse. This is the former site of McDaniel Oil Company.
Mr. Phillips made a motion to approve the request subject to right of way being 60' from centerline of Southwest Drive and further stated that the right of way would be more appropriately addressed in the platting of the property. Mr. McCracken seconded the motion with 6 voting aye, 2 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#5 MP95-3 James McDaniel requested approval of a one lot plat containing 34,898 square feet and located on the west side of Southwest Drive, north of Leon Kirksey Road.
A motion was made by Mr. McCracken to approve the request, subject to the right or way being 60' from centerline of Southwest Drive in accordance with the Master Street Plan. Ms. Shaw seconded with seven voting aye, one no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#6 RZ95-4 Phillips Investments requested approval of rezoning from R-1 to C-3 of 0.475 acres located south of Harrisburg Road, east of Gladiolus Street.
Ms. Shaw moved to approve the request seconded by Ms. Finley, with 7 voting aye, 0 no and one abstaining, REQUEST APPROVED.
#6A A plat for the above item was submitted but not on the agenda.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Ms. Shaw. Seven voted aye, 0 no and one abstained, REQUEST APPROVED.
#7 MP95-8 Charles Pratt requested approval of a three lot minor plat containing .84 acres. The property is located on the west side of Granger Street, south of Daybreak Drive.
Ms. Shaw made a motion to approve subject to the flood plain being shown on the final plat. Mr. Damron seconded with 8 voting aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#8 FP95-1 Bob Gibson requested final approval of Barrett Place Second Addition, a subdivision containing 6 lots on 6.20 acres. The property is located on the northeast corner of Harrisburg Road and Fox Meadow Lane.
Ms. Shaw made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Ms. Finley. Eight voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#9 FP95-2 Robert Chastain requested final approval of Windsor Landing Subdivision containing 62 lots on 19.02 acres. The property is located on the north side of Johnson Avenue, west of Darrick Lane.
Ms. Finley made a motion to approve the request subject to a City Water and Light easement being worked out with City Water and Light and the developer. Mr. Damron seconded, 8 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#10 FP95-3 Paul Throgmartin requested final approval of Throgmartin Subdivision Phase VI containing 3 lots on 2.61 acres. The property is located on the north side of Prospect Road, west of Gerald Drive.
Ms. Shaw made a motion to approve the request subject to a 10' utility easement adjacent to the street right of way and a street agreement being signed by the owner. Eight voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#11 MP95-7 Gregg Pinkston requested approval of a two lot minor plat containing 1.04 acres located on the southeast corner of Kellers Chapel Road and Walters Road.
Title and access to this property was questioned according to the plat submitted. Commissioners advised the property owner to check for a recorded plat of this property and any and all other documents relating to this property. As drawn access to a dedicated street may be absent.
Mr. Little moved to approve the request contingent upon gaining clear title, access, etc. to the site. Dr. Beadles seconded with 8 voting aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#12 MP95-4 Jonesboro Public Schools requested approval of a one lot minor plat containing 12.014 acres. The property is located on the south side of Thomas Green Road, east of N. Church Street.
Donn Mixon of the Jonesboro School Board presented preliminary information and an overall plan for the new site of North Elementary School on North Church Street at the intersection with Highway 141. The Commissioners expressed great concern for the traffic that will be at the Highway 141 intersection. Much concern was also expressed about the curves in Thomas Green Road. Several possible remedies were discussed. The reason for the curve in the road is to avoid an existing cemetery dating back into the 1800's.
The City of Jonesboro leases an acre of land from the school where a fire station is presently located. The current proposal calls for some possible changes in that lease involving a park and some other things important to the community. Proper turning lanes and sufficient stack up space for dropping children off was noted as being of major importance. Existing situations at other schools were cited as to be avoided at all costs at this location.
It was noted that with the location of the school in this area that development of surrounding lands would probably occur at a very rapid pace. Plans should be made now for the future needs. The master street plan calls for a minimum right of way of 100' with Thomas Green Road being classed as a minor arterial. At some future point Thomas Green will carry lots of traffic.
Dr. Beadles moved to table this item due to the preliminary status of the plans, seconded by Ms. Shaw. Eight voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST TABLED.
#13 SP95-1 Gorton Hydraulics requested approval of site plans for expansion of the existing manufacturing facility. The property is located on the northeast corner of Krueger Drive and Opportunity Drive.
Mr. Damron made a motion to table this request, seconded by Ms. Shaw. The motion and second were withdrawn.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve the request subject the "Engineer Comments" concerning the flood plain and floodway being worked out satisfactorily. Dr. Beadles seconded with 8 voting aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#14 SP95-2 Crowleys Ridge Development Council requested approval of an apartment complex containing 20 units in 5 buildings. The property is located on the north side of Samantha Drive, west of Amanda Drive.
Mr. McCracken moved to approve the request subject to:
1. A 6' wooden fence on the West and North property lines.
2. BZA approval on parking variance.
3. A 10' drainage easement on the north property line
4. Trash dumpster site moved to east.
Mr. Damron seconded with 5 ayes, 0 no, 3 abstaining, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#15 PUD94-3 James Darnell requested approval of revised Planned Unit Development plans for a part of Country Meadow Addition. Six residential units are proposed to be constructed on the lot. The property is located on the north side of Auburn Place, east of Hester Street.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Ms. Shaw. Eight voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
In other business Mr. Coleman asked for nominations for Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary of the Commission.
Mr. McCracken moved to retain the present office holders, which is Chairman - Jon Coleman, Vice-president - Hardy Little, Secretary - Jim Damron. The motion was seconded by Ms. Shaw. All present voted aye, MOTION CARRIED.