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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on September 9, 1997.
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MINUTES
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
MEMBERS PRESENT: Coleman, Damron, Gardner (present Items 8 through 12), Finley, Beadles, Pitts, Shaw and Phillips
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Minutes of the August 12, 1997, meeting were approved as submitted.
#1 RZ97-34 The Humane Society, Richard Wang, requested approval of rezoning from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-3 for 2.37 acres located on the north side of Matthews Avenue, west of Strawfloor Drive.
Attorney Jim Lyons represented the Humane Society. Questions were answered concerning indoor\outdoor kennels, and an indoor facility for night use. They have received approval from the State Health Department on the septic system. Types of sound absorbing materials were discussed.
Mark Saddler spoke in opposition to the proposal, in particular, odor and noise. He also believes this should be in an industrial area, not residential.
Ruth Coggin spoke for the Humane Society, stating they had cared for more than 2000 animals last year. The planned improvements, a $300,000 structure with indoor kennels and runs, will improve the quality of life in the area for the animals and the residents.
Ms. Shaw moved to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council subject to site plan approval prior to development and street dedications as required by MATA. Mr. Little seconded, four voted aye, three no, Chair voted aye, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#2 RZ97-35 Jim Lackey requested approval of rezoning from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-3 for .99 acre located at 4114 Forest Hill Road.
It was noted that this was the site of Ellis Machine Shop for many years. Mr. Lackey will be totally remodeling the place, cleaning the premises and making many improvements to the property. Mr. Damron made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council, seconded by Dr. Beadles. Six voted aye, 1 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#3 MP97-34 Jim Lackey requested approval of a minor plat containing .99 acre and located at 4114 Forest Hill Road.
Ms. Finley moved to approve the minor plat, seconded by Mr. Damron. Six voted aye, 1 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#4 SU97-8 S. Wiley Smith requested approval of placement of a mobile home at 2003 Kellers Chapel Road.
Dr. Beadles moved to approve the request with a stipulation that if house is not completed in 24 months, a request must be made for the additional time needed. Mr. Little seconded, 7 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#5 SU97-9 Vic and Nancy Brooks requested approval of placement of a mobile home at 2416 Carter Lane.
Mr. Pitts moved to approve the request with the stipulation that if the house is not completed within 24 months, a request must be made for additional time needed. Ms. Shaw seconded, 7 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#6 MP97-33 Vic and Nancy Brooks requested approval of a minor plat containing 1.0 acre and located at 2416 Carter Lane.
Mr. Pitts moved to approve the minor plat, seconded by Ms. Shaw. Seven voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#7 PP97-15 Jim Abel requested preliminary approval of subdivision plans for Woodland Heights Phase III containing 85 lots on 29.28 acres. The property is located on the east side of Culberhouse Street, south of Savannah Drive.
Another access to Culberhouse will be provided in the fourth phase of the subdivision. Approval is also requested to install roll over curb in phase II and throughout the remaining phases.
Dr. Beadles moved to give preliminary approval subject to:
1. Engineer's Comments
2. Staff Comments
3. Utility Comments
4. Approval of drive over curb in Phases II throughout
5. Submit revised street plans for Phase II
Mr. Pitts seconded, 7 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#8 SP97-24 Thursday Corporation requested approval of site plans for an Exxon Station to be located on the southeast corner of Caraway Road and Parker Road.
Dr. Beadles moved to approve the plans, seconded by Ms. Shaw. Eight voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#9 SP97-27 Mike Watson and Mike Warden requested approval of site plans to add two apartments to the development at 210 Richmond Avenue for a total of 10 units.
Mr. Phillips moved to approve the site plan subject to Engineering Comments on parking, landscaping and certified compaction tests as required. Mr. Damron seconded, 7 voted aye, 1 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#10 SP97-26 The Arkansas Bank requested approval of revised site plans to include a second access off Jewell Drive. The property is located on the southwest corner of Johnson Avenue and Jewell Drive.
Sight distances, grade changes and narrow streets were raised as objections by a neighbor in the area though no engineering data was supplied.
Mr. Little moved to deny the request, seconded by Ms. Shaw. Eight voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST DENIED.
#11 MP97-32 Jonesboro Roofing requested approval of a minor plat containing 2.12 acres and located at 2900 W. Washington Avenue.
Mr. Little moved to approve the request subject to acknowledgment of the encroachment on ROW and a 10' utility easement adjacent to ROW. Ms. Finley seconded, 8 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#12 SP97-25 Jonesboro Roofing requested approval of site plans for additions to the current site located at 2900 W. Washington Avenue.
Mr. Little moved to approve the site plan subject to same comments as Item # 11. Ms. Finley seconded, 8 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
#13 MP97-18 Charles Gibson requested approval of a minor plat located on the north side of Greensboro Road, south of Lucille Drive.
A motion to approve the request was made by Ms. Finley and seconded by Ms. Shaw. All members present voting aye, REQUEST APPROVED.
In new business, Ms. Shaw made a motion to adopt a resolution to urge the City and County officials to diligently search for an alternate site for the humane society. The motion was seconded by Ms. Finley. The resolution was approved unanimously.
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