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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on June 17, 2003.
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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes, June 17, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beadles, Damron, Gott, Moore, M. Johnson, Day, G. Johnson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vance, Krennerich
The minutes of the May 13, 2003 were approved as prepared with correction of some typographical errors.
#1 RZ03-8 Mabe Spurlock and Jay Harmon requested approval of rezoning from the I-2, General Industrial District to the C-3, General Commercial District for Lots 19, 20, 22 and 23 of Harmon Industrial Park Second Addition. The general location of the property is on the southwest corner of Highland Drive and Nestle Way.
It was noted that conflicting information was provided with the request. The application requested a C-3 LU-O designation but the rezoning plat requested a C-3 General Commercial designation.
Skip Mooney, Sr. stated that the petitioners are requesting the limited use overlay and he read the list of proposed uses which are: automated teller machine; bank or financial institution; car wash; convenience store; government service; hotel or motel; medical service/office; post office; restaurant, fast food; restaurant, general; retail/service; safety services; service station; sign, off premise; vehicle and equipment sales; warehouse; freight terminal; research services; agriculture, farmers market.
Teddy Hooton, City Engineer, pointed out that the subdivision was developed as an Industrial I-2 subdivision which did not require curb and gutter and underground drainage.
Mr. Hooton also pointed out that there are some things that need to be done so the Harmon Industrial Park Subdivision can be accepted into the City’s probationary period. Those items are that the street width will not accommodate 24’ of ACHM w/8’ of shoulder (road measures 27’ wide); ditches need to be moved; streets need to be set up and paved as per plan; shoulder rock needs to be placed and compacted as per plan.
No opposition was expressed from any in attendance.
Mr. Day made a motion to recommend approval of the request to the City Council with the following stipulations
1. Revise the plat to reflect the C-3 LU-O zoning request
2. Installation the necessary street improvements on both sides of AmberJay Drive and Carrie Dehon Drive adjoining these four lots to meet city code for a commercial subdivision
3. Compliance with City Engineer’s comments
4. Uses of the property are limited to the following: automated teller machine; bank or financial institution; car wash; convenience store; government service; hotel or motel; medical service/office; post office; restaurant, fast food; restaurant, general; retail/service; safety services; service station; sign, off premise; vehicle and equipment sales; warehouse; freight terminal; research services; agriculture, farmers market.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Moore. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Gott, Damron, Moore, G. Johnson, Day, M. Johnson. MOTION CARRIED, REQEUST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#2 RZ03-16 Ronald L. and Laura J. White requested approval of rezoning from the Residential R-1, Single-Family Medium Density District to the C-3, General Commercial District for 5.53 acres located on a part of the SW ¼, SW ¼ of Section 27, T14N, R4E. The general location of the property is on the northeast corner of Richardson Drive and Access Road.
This is the former Richardson Trailer Park which has been closed for some time. Mr. White is wanting to build some residential mini storages on the property which will be considered later on this agenda as a conditional use. The property is bounded by a railroad on one side, Highway 63 Bypass on the south side and by some commercial entities and a residential subdivision on the north side. There is an existing privacy fence on the property line of the residential subdivision.
No opposition was expressed by any in attendance.
A motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council was made by Mr. Day and seconded by Mr. Gott. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were G. Johnson, Day, Moore, Gott, Damron, M. Johnson. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#3 MP03-3 Ronald L. and Laura J. White requested approval of a one lot minor plat containing 5.53 acres and located on a part of the SW ¼, SW ¼ of Section 27, T14N, R4E. The general location of the property is on the northeast corner of Richardson Drive and Access Road.
A motion to approve the request was made by Mr. Damron and seconded by Mr. Day. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Moore, Gott, M. Johnson, Damron, Day, G. Johnson. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#4 CU03-4 Ronald L. and Laura J. White requested approval of conditional use to build a warehouse complex for residential mini storage in the C-3, General Commercial District. The general location of the property is on the northeast corner of Richardson Drive and Access Road.
George Hamman, Project Engineer, stated they were adding a fire hydrant to the site. The drives and access will be an impervious surface, either asphalt or concrete. The conditional use application is what is being considered tonight, complete plans will be submitted to Glenn Batten, City Planner.
It was pointed out that there are some existing drainage problems in the area and this development may need to do some drainage retention to prevent additional problems. Access within the development by fire trucks was also questioned.
Mr. Damron made a motion to approve the request with the following stipulations:
1. Obtaining Fire Department approval of the width and turning radii inside the development
2. Providing complete site development plans that would evaluate the drainage to determine if retention is needed
The motion was seconded by Mr. Gott. Voting was 6 in favor. Those voting aye were Damron, M. Johnson, Gott, Day, G. Johnson, Moore. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#5 CU03-5 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church requested approval of a conditional use to construct a church in the Residential R-1, Single Family Medium Density District. The general location of the property is on the south side of the 1000 block of E. Highland Drive.
Albert Frankenburger, representing the church, stated they plan to relocate their facilities on a period of time with the first being the family life center and the KC hall. The locations of structures on the site may change but will basically stay in the center of the property. When the final decisions are made, complete site plans will be submitted for approval.
Mr. Damron made a motion to approve the conditional use subject to complete site development plans being submitted for approval. The motion was seconded by Ms. Moore. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained. Those voting aye were M. Johnson, Damron, Moore, Day, G. Johnson. Those abstaining were Gott. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#6 PP03-5 Eddie Foster requested preliminary approval of subdivision plans for Brittney Heights Phase II containing 23 lots on 6.43 acres. The general location of the property is on the south side of Prospect Road, east of Ellis Lane.
Teddy Hooton, City Engineer, stated that there are off site drainage issues that need to be address with the adjacent owners. Plans need to be revised to show standard curb inlets @ Prospect Road and the new street with throat in back. Inlets are needed at the intersection of the new street near lots 14 & 23. Need to see a typical section on ground above pipe on Prospect. On page 8 of 12, gutter grades don’t match street profile on page 6 of 12. Need typical section at the west “T” intersection just east of Lot 18. How will this drain after overlay?
Restricting access from the interior street to lots 11 & 32 was discussed.
Mr. Day made a motion to grant preliminary approval with the following stipulations:
1. Add the following language to the plat, “prior to the sale of any lot or lots within the subdivision, all improvements must either be completed or have a bond posted with the City of Jonesboro to cover the cost of the improvements as estimated by a registered civil engineer”.
2. All drainage improvements must be completed, with or without the bonding in place, prior to issuing building permits.
3. Compliance with the City Engineer’s comments as noted above.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Moore. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Day, Moore, G. Johnson, Gott, M. Johnson, Damron. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#7 Review proposed amendments to the text of the Zoning Ordinance to permit an indoor firing range as a conditional use in the I-1, Limited Industrial District and the I-2, General Industrial District.
It was noted that the ordinance prohibiting the discharge of firearms in the city limits of Jonesboro would need to be amended to allow firearms in approved locations.
No one in attendance spoke in favor or in opposition to the proposed amendments.
A motion was made by Mr. George Johnson to recommend approval of the ordinance to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were G. Johnson, Moore, Damron, Gott, M. Johnson, Day. MOTION CARRIED.