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MAPC MINUTES
APRIL 9, 1987
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The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met Thursday, April 9, 1987 in the Council Chambers, 314 W. Washington. Chairman McCracken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m. A welcome was extended to everyone present and especially to Ben Lamberth and Bob Harris who are new to the commission.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Sloan, Mr. McCracken, Mr. Vance, Mr. Harris, Mr. Lamberth
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Blalock, Mr. Lusby, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Smock
The requests considered are as follows:
#1 A request by Dr. William C. Young, Jr. for a rezoning of Lot 13 of Block 1 of Gregg and Houghton’s Subdivision of Kitchen Place, and a part of Lot l of Massey Subdivision of Cobb’s Survey from R-2 to C-1 was approved by a motion by Mr. Vance and a second by Mr. Harris. The property is located north of Gant and east of Rains. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#2 A rezoning from R-2 to C-2 for Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Beloate’s Addition was approved for Central Baptist Church on a motion by Mr. Sloan with the stipulations that before the plat is recorded that it be corrected to show 30' of right-of-way from the centerline on Oak and to show the right-of-way on Church to extend to the existing curb line. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lamberth. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#3 Cora Atkins requests a zoning classification of R-1 for a part of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 10, R4E, containing .37 acres more or less and located south of U. S. Hwy. 49 North. A motion was made by Mr. Vance to approve the request with the stipulation that the property owners agree to pay 1/4 of the cost to install a fire hydrant in this vicinity. Mr. Vance further asked City Officials to get with the fire marshal and make contact with the surrounding property owners who were recently annexed and ask them to share the cost to install a fire hydrant in this vicinity. Mr. Vance further asked City officials to get with the fire marshal and make contact with the surrounding property owners who were recently annexed and ask them to share the cost of the fire hydrant installation. Mr. Vance also made the statement that this motion is made strictly from a planning point of view and is not addressing the existing mobile home and existing structure setbacks on this property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sloan. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#4 Mr. Harris made a motion to approve a rezoning request from R-2 to I-1 by John S. Cravens, Sr. of the east 125 feet and the south 94 feet of Lot 5, Block Two of Flint’s Addition and located south of Burke and west of McClure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sloan. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#5 James McDaniel, Jr. and others requests a zoning classification of R-1 for a part of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 27, T14N, R3E and located at State Hwy. 226 at Neely Road. Mr. Vance made a motion to approve this request subject to paving and curbing to city specifications on ½ of the street on Neely Road. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#6 A motions was made by Mr. Vance to approve a request by Dr. William C. Young, Jr. for a replat of Young’s replat in the Medical Center Development Company of Gregg & Houghton’s Subdivision, located south of Matthews and west of Rains. Mr. Vance pointed out that in reviewing a replat it needs to show the location of the buildings on the property to see if the setback requirements are met and to ensure that the lot lines do not pass through existing structures. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lamberth. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#7 Bob Bennett requests a replat of a part of Lots 27 & 28 of Cobb and Lee’s Survey of the SW 1/4 of Section 17, T14N, R4E and located north of Washington Avenue.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve the request as submitted. The motion filed for lack of a second.
Mr. Lamberth made a motion to grant the request subject to 1' additional right-of-way being granted for a total of 41' on E. Washington. The motion was withdrawn.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance to table this request for further study. Mr. Harris seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED. ITEM TABLED.
#8 Bob Bennett requests a replat of a part of Lots 20, 21 & 22 of Cate’s Subdivision of Jonesboro, located east of Main. Mr. Vance made a motion to approve the request subject to a 4' sidewalk easement being shown by the owner of the north side of the property along Cate Street. Mr. Lamberth seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#9 Mr. Harris made a motion to approve a replat request by Mike McNabb for Lots 1-5 of Williamsburg Addition located east of Ferrell St. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sloan. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#10 A motion to approve a replat of Lot 11 of Block A and Lot 24 of Block B of High Meadow 2nd Addition for Joe Murry was made by Mr. Vance. The purpose of the replat is to properly connect Bryne Wood Drive in High Meadow to a proposed street on Bob Haun’s property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lambert. Al members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#11 A request by Bob Haun for approval of a street dedication connecting High Meadow Subdivision to Robinwood Subdivision was approved by a motion by Mr. Sloan and second by Mr. Vance. This approval is subject to the stipulation that before any street is constructed in this right-of-way that it comes back before the commission for approval of the street plans and that it is our understanding that the curbed portion of the street will be extended as a loop street to the west and to the south, southeast. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#12 Tony Bishop requests a replat of Lots 1, 2, 8 & 9 of Block C of a replat of a part of Spring Valley Subdivision located west of Neely Road and south of Spring Valley Drive. Mr. Sloan made a motion to approve this request with the stipulations that before the replat is recorded that the property owners secure a release from CW & L on the existing utility easement they now have on the property. Mr. Sloan further stipulated that when the property fronting Neely Road along with all street improvements according to the code book before building permits are issued. Mr. Vance seconded the motion. All members present voting aye MOTION APPROVED.
#13 Charles McKinnely requests a replat of the east half of Lot 15 and the east half of Lot 14 of the Northwest Addition into one (1) lot. The property is located north of Gordon and west of Church. Mr. Vance made a motion to approve this request with the stipulation that before the replat is recorded that Mr. Johnson provide ample proof that the property owned by this party is in fact the property being recorded and not a replatting of all of the property involved, namely Lots 14 & 15. This approval is also subject to lot numbers being assigned to this property. Mr. Lamberth seconded the motion and all members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#14 Robin Nix requests final approval of Nix’s Lake Estates Second Subdivision containing 22 Lots on 16 acres and located at the west end of Paula and at the end of Rusher. Mr. Sloan made a motion to approve this request not as one (1) subdivision, but as two (2) subdivisions. The first subdivision will include lots 6, 7, 8 & 9 as shown on the present drawing and will be named Nix’s Lake Estates 2nd Addition. The reminder of all other lots as presented at this time for review will be named Mix Hill Estates. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lamberth. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
# 15 Hardee’s Restaurant requests a review of the site plans for a restaurant at the corner of Nettleton Avenue and Caraway Road. Mr. Vance made a motion to approve this request subject to the following stipulations:
1. Moving the gas valve a minimum of 20 ft. east from the west property line and placed in the grass area as shown on the plat and granting a 10' utility easement.
2. the architect and city engineer work together to ensure that the curbs along Caraway Road are put at such places that will allow for the five lanes as designed and is currently being constructed on this section of Caraway Road.
3. subject to ensuring that when the project is completed with the five lanes in the future that there will still be a deceleration lane sufficient enough to take care of as many cars as would have been taken care of with the deceleration lane that is currently on the previously approved plat.
4. That until such time as the five lines are opened up that there will be a temporary asphalt curb installed at the corner of Caraway & Nettleton to keep traffic into the current traffic pattern.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lamberth. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#16 Ray Pierson, Jr. requests final approval of Candlewood 10th Addition containing 29 Lots on 10.14 acres located south of Neely Road.
A motion was made by Mr. Lamberth to approve this request subject to the issuing of bills of assurance stating that no drives on to Neely Road from the lots fronting Village Drive will be constructed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harris. Enforcement of bills of assurance was then discussed before Mr. Lamberth and Mr. Harris withdrew their motion and second.
Mr. Lamberth made a motion to approve the request as is. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve with the stipulation that street improvements are made on Neely Road meeting city codes and that the plat is corrected to show 30' setbacks. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sloan. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#17 Herbert Stallings requests final approval of Stallings 7th Addition, containing 11 lots on 5.16 acres and located north of Matthews and west of Neil Drive. A motion was made by Mr. Vance to approve this request with the stipulations that the property owner work with the fire marshal on the location of a fire hydrant in this subdivision and that curb and gutter be installed on Neil Drive along with all street improvements along the full distance on the property owner’s side. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lamberth. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#18 Mr. Harris made a motion to approve a replat request by Joe Rankin for Lots 19 & 20 of Block A of Rankin’s Oak Forest 6th Addition into one ( 1 ) lot ( Lot 20 ). The motion was seconded by Mr. Sloan. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#19 Parnell Construction Company, Inc. of Bentonville, AR requests approval of site development plans for a Best Western Hotel to be located west of Stadium and south of Phillips Drive. Mr. Sloan made a motion to approve this request subject to the placement of a fire hydrant on this property in agreement with the fire department. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harris. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#20 Rebel Tire requests approval of site plans for a building to be located on the Northeast corner of S. Caraway and Race Streets. Mr. Sloan made a motion to approve the request subject to the following stipulations being met:
1. meet with the fire marshal to determine placement of a fire hydrant on the property to meet fire codes
2. installation of an 8' screening fence around the open storage area
3. Install culvert and close ditch on Caraway Road
4. Paving and curb and gutter on Caraway Road to meet the specifications of the city engineer
5. Street improvements to be made on Race St., to include ½ of a 4 lane street with curb
6. show a 60' right-of-way on Caraway Road from the centerline and 41' of right-of-way on Race Street from the centerline
A further statement was made that the city officials research the minutes to see if Danver’s Restaurant is to complete the south side of Race St. When the north side is developed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vance. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
Mr. Sloan further commented that if the City and County should participate in any improvements on Race St. or should they not agree to participate that this does not relieve any responsibility for these property owners to pave the section of Race adjoining this property.
In other business:
A motion was made by Mr. Vance that the commission adopt a firm policy that from this day forward that the commission will abide by the code book to the best of their ability in regards to any matter coming before this commission and in particular as far as street improvements are concerned, expressly right-of-ways, curbs and gutters, storm drainage and other improvements as deemed necessary. Mr. Lamberth seconded the motion and all members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
Mr. Lamberth made a motion to affirm the recommendation of the Fire and Police Departments to the City Council on changing the street name on Apache Drive to Phillips Drive to eliminate problems in identifying locations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vance and all members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
Mr. Vance made a motion that the commission authorize Chairman McCracken to get with Mr. Lusby to write an ordinance to present to the City Council to the effect that the City Inspector not issue building permits unless street improvements are included in the plans on all major developments. Mr. Lamberth seconded the motion and all members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m.