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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on November 12, 2002.
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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes, November 12, 2002
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vance, Damron, Gott, Street, Krennerich, Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT: Johnson, Beadles
OTHERS PRESENT: Glenn Batten, City Planner; Claude Martin, City Engineer; Teddy Hooton, City Engineer; Phillip Crego, City Attorney; Brian Wadley, Planning Coordinator
George Krennerich, vice-chairman of the Commission, presided over the meeting in Dr. Beadles absence.
The minutes of the October 8, 2002 meeting were approved as prepared on a motion by Mr. Gott, second by Mr. Damron, and unanimous vote.
#1 RZ02-35 Geron Vail requested approval of rezoning from the Industrial I-1, Limited Industrial District to the Commercial C-3, General Commercial District for Lot 1 of Geron Vail Replat of Lots 9 & 10 of Cobb & Lee’s Survey and part of Lot 1, Block A of Stuck & Stuck Subdivision. The general location of the property is on the southwest corner of Johnson Avenue and Howard Street.
Glenn Batten, City Planner, explained that uses in the area are a wide mix of uses. Uses permitted in both the C-3 and I-1 Districts are appropriate here and either could be developed here but C-3 is more appropriate for the area and allows more flexibility in the type of uses. The proposal is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan as well as the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Vance made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Vance, Damron, Gott, Street, Moore. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#2 RP02-48 Geron Vail requested approval of a replat of part of Lots 9 & 10 of Cobb and Lee’s Survey and part of Lot 1, Block A of Stuck and Stuck Subdivision. The general location of the property is on the southwest corner of Johnson Avenue and Howard Street.
A motion to approve the replat was made by Mr. Gott and seconded by Mr. Street. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Street, Moore, Gott, Damron, Vance. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APRPOVED.
#3 RZ02-38 Skip Macon and Max Dacus requested approval of rezoning from the Residential R-3, Multi-family High Density District and the Residential R-1, Single Family Medium Density District to the Commercial C-3, General Commercial District for Lot 1, Block A of Washington Grove Addition and a part of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T14N, R3E containing in all 6.532 acres. The general location of the property is on the north side of W. Washington Avenue, west of Stratford Drive.
Glenn Batten, City Planner, stated that the rezoning is consistent with the Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The proposal conforms to the pattern of existing uses and pattern of land use. The R-3 zoning is inappropriate for this area. There should not be any detrimental effects on the adjacent properties.
Mr. Street made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vance. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Moore, Street, Damron, Vance, Gott. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#4 PP02-19 Skip Macon and Max Dacus requested preliminary approval of subdivision plans for Washington Grove Extended, a subdivision containing 4 lots on 6.532 acres, which includes Lot 1 of Washington Grove Addition. The general location of the property is on the north side of W. Washington Avenue, west of Stratford Drive.
City Planner, Glenn Batten, informed the Commissioners that a utility plan was not included in the set of plans and is needed. In keeping with what the MAPC has done along W. Washington, Mr. Batten noted that controlled access to the property should be by way of the side street, Ivy Lane, with no direct access to W. Washington. In keeping with the subdivision ordinance, Mr. Batten read the section of the ordinance pertaining to street improvements so there would be no misunderstanding. The ordinance states that, “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.
John Easley, Project Engineer, stated he had no problem with the Planner’s comments but he would have to refer them to his clients.
City Engineer, Claude Martin, stated he was concerned over there being just one inlet on the street and that a second inlet may be needed in the cul-de-sac, one on each side. A drainage easement is needed for the pipe either to the south or the east. Mr. Martin also informed the commissioners that a commercial street requires an 8” class 7 gravel base and 4” of ACHM.
Mr. Vance made a motion to grant preliminary approval of the subdivision with the followitn stipulations:
1. Provide a utility plan for review by the utility providers
2. Limit access to Lot 1 to Ivy Lane, with no direct access to Washington
3. Compliance with the subdivision ordinance regarding street improvements
4. Correcting the street specifications to comply with a commercial street
5. Granting a drainage easement for the drainage pipe to the south or east
The motion was seconded by Mr. Street. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Damron, Vance, Gott, Street, Moore. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#5 RZ02-39 Tipton Ross requested approval of rezoning from the Commercial C-5, Neighborhood Office District and the Commercial C-3, General Commercial District to the Residential R-3, Multi-Family High Density District for Lot 5 of Harrisburg Road Addition. The general location of the property is on the south side of Lakewood Drive, east of Harrisburg Road.
City Planner, Glenn Batten, explained that this proposal was the fourth such proposal for the property located on the south side of Lakewood Drive, east of Harrisburg Road. The proposal is consistent with what has been done previously and is consistent with the land use plan and the zoning ordinance. The proposal is consistent with zoning and uses in the area and should not a detriment to the area.
Terry Bare, Project Engineer, stated that this was the last parcel his clients currently owned in the area and like the previous rezonings they were desirous to change this from Commercial C-3 and C-5 to Residential R-3.
A motion to recommend approval of the request to the City Council was made by Mr. Gott and seconded by Mr. Street. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Gott, Damron, Street, Moore, Vance. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#6 RZ02-40 Calvary Chapel Church requested approval of rezoning from the AG-1, Agricultural District to the Commercial C-3, General Commercial District for Lots 2A and 2B of the Replat of Lot 2 of Calvary Chapel Addition. The address of the property is 3400 Stadium Boulevard and the general location of the property is on the east side of Stadium Boulevard, south of Rook Road.
Glenn Batten, City Planner, stated the proposal was consistent with the land use plan and the zoning ordinance. Agricultural Zoning is not an appropriate zoning for this rapidly developing commercial area. The proposal is also compatible with the existing land uses, zoning and character of the surrounding area. There should not be any detrimental effect on nearby property and any environmental issues will be resolved during site plan review. The church has plans to build a new church on the back of the property fronting on Rook Road and the frontage on Stadium Boulevard would be converted to commercial uses similar to those in the area.
Mr. Vance made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council with Mr. Damron making the second. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Vance, Moore, Damron, Gott, Street. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APRPOVED.
#7 RP02-56 Calvary Chapel Church requested approval of a replat of Lot 2 of Calvary Chapel Addition. The address of the property is 3400 Stadium Boulevard and the general location of the property is on the east side of Stadium Boulevard, south of Rook Road.
A motion to approve replat of the property into two lots was made by Mr. Damron and seconded by Mr. Gott. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Vance, Moore, Damron, Gott, Street. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APRPOVED.
#8 RZ02-42 Clarence Fisher and others requested approval of rezoning from the Residential R-1, Single Family Medium Density District to the Commercial C-3, General Commercial District for 23.29 acres located on a part of the SW 1/4, SW 1/4 of Section 36, T14N, R3E. The general location of the property is on the east and west sides of Mt. Carmel Road, south of Kellers Chapel Road.
WITHDRAWN PRIOR TO MEETING.
#9 CU02-14 Southridge General Baptist 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 Colony Drive, immediately east of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Glenn Batten, City Planner, stated that this was an appropriate conditional use considering its proximity to the railroad tracks. This will be a good buffer between the heavy commercial uses and the residential uses to the east. A site development plan will have to be submitted to the City Planner for approval prior to construction.
Mr. Gott made a motion to approve the conditional use with Mr. Street making the second. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Gott, Damron, Vance, Street, Moore. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#10 Reconsideration of site development plans for Bill’s Fresh Market which is located at 3605 E. Johnson Avenue.
At the request of Jim Lyons, Attorney for the Phillips family, the MAPC reconsidered the site development plans and the stipulations from October 16, 2000. After much discussion by the commissioners and some area residents the following motion was made by Mr. Vance to try to bring a resolution to the development issues.
Mr. Vance made a motion to amend the original site development plan and the stipulations placed by the MAPC ON 10-16-00 as follows:
1. Eliminate the curbed islands in the parking lot
2. Eliminate the installation of an irrigation system
3. Redirect outdoor lighting immediately so that the projection is downward
4. Complete all other landscaping and screening requirements as shown on the landscaping plan with the following exceptions:
A. The species of trees planted does not matter as long as they keep their leaves in the winter. In the absence of an irrigation system, manual watering should be performed to give the trees their best chance of survival. Developer shall be responsible for replacing any trees that may die in the first two years after planting
B. A four foot opening may be left in the fence on the south side of the property near Sharon Drive
C. The tree planting on the south side may stop at the centerline of Sharon Drive thereby saving the large trees already in place on the southwest corner of the property
D. Omit the tree planting on the west side since it is now zoned commercial
E. Completion of all other items on the site plan improvements that are missing including, but not limited to, paving the ramp area on the southeast side of the property and the curbing and guttering on the west side
F. Repair and/or replace the sections of the existing fence that are leaning or failing
G. All improvements are to be completed within 60 days from the date of approval
The motion was seconded by Mr. Street. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Vance, Street, Damron, Moore, Gott. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#11 FP02-16 Mitchell Caldwell requested final approval of subdivision plans for Caldwell Acres Fourth Addition containing 39 lots on 9.90 acres. The general location of the property is on the east side of Richardson Road, north of Keely Drive.
WITHDRAWN PRIOR TO MEETING.
#12 FP02-17 Mitchell Caldwell requested final approval of subdivision plans for Caldwell Acres Fifth Addition containing 19 lots on 4.30 acres. The general location of the property is on the east side of Richardson Drive, and is continuation of Keely Drive.
WITHDRAWN PRIOR TO MEETING.
#13 FP02-18 Mitchell Caldwell requested final approval of subdivision plans for Caldwell Acres Sixth Addition containing 19 lots 4.44 acres. The general location of the property is on the east side of Richardson Road, north of Keely Drive.
WITHDRAWN PRIOR TO MEETING.
#14 FP02-19 Delta Coleman requested final approval of subdivision plans for Throgmartin Estates Phase IV containing 12 lots on 4.38 acres. The general location of the property is east of Elizabeth Lane, on the north and south sides of Nathan Drive.
George Hamman, Project Engineer, said he had received all comments and questions and all have been addressed or will be addressed. Revised plans will be submitted.
City Engineer, Claude Martin, stated that they needed a drainage easement to the east fo the ditch on the south side of the subdivision. Inlets are needed at the northwest corner of Troy Cove and Nathan Drive.
If sidewalks are installed they need to be shown on plans and in compliance with ADA requirements. Mr. Martin stated these had been discussed with George Hamman but he had not seen the revisions.
Mr. Gott made a motion to approve the request subject to the City Engineer reviewing and approving the revised plans and granting a 10' utility easement on both sides of the property line between Lots 4 & 5. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Those voting aye were Gott, Damron, Vance, Moore, Street. MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#15 PP02-20 Kent Arnold requested preliminary approval of subdivision plans for Chapel Hill Subdivision Phase I containing 34 lots on 10.442 acres. The general location of the subdivision is on the south side of Kellers Chapel Road, approximately 1/4 mile west of Southwest Drive.
WITHDRAWN BY PROJECT ENGINEER AT MEETING.
Stipulations for Bill’s Fresh Market, 11-12-02
Eliminate the curbed islands in the parking lot
Eliminate the installation of an irrigation system
Redirect outdoor lighting immediately so that the projection is downward
Complete all other landscaping and screening requirements as shown on the landscaping plan with the following exceptions:
a. The species of trees planted does not matter as long as they keep their leaves in the winter. In the absence of an irrigation system, manual watering should be performed to give the trees their best chance of survival. Developer shall be responsible for replacing any trees that may die in the first two years after planting
b. A four foot opening may be left in the fence on the south side of the property near Sharon Drive
c. The tree planting on the south side may stop at the centerline of Sharon Drive thereby saving the large trees already in place on the southwest corner of the property
d. Omit the tree planting on the west side since it is now zoned commercial
Completion of all other items on the site plan improvements that are missing including, but not limited to, paving the ramp area on the southeast side of the property and the curbing and guttering on the west side
Repair and/or replace the sections of the existing fence that are leaning or failing
All improvements are to be completed within 60 days from the date of approval.