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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on March 8, 2005.
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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes, March 8, 2005
Members Present: Beadles (Chair), Vance, Moore, Harpole, Day, Krennerich, Roberts, Sawyer
Members Absent: Gott
Staff Present: Martin, Harris, Robins
Before introducing the first agenda item, Dr. Beadles introduced and welcomed two new members, Dr. John Sawyer, Jr. and Lonnie Roberts, to the Commission. Dr. Beadles also recognized Jim Damron, the former Secretary, for all his years of service on the Commission. Dr. Beadles commented further that Mr. Damron had given his time and efforts for well over ten years representing the people of Jonesboro and the Commission, and such a significant contribution needed to be recognized.
The minutes of the February 8, 2005 meeting were approved as prepared on a motion, second and unanimous vote.
Dr. Beadles reminded commissioners about the Planning Commission Training Seminar in West Memphis, April 13 from 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. The City will pay the $75.00 fee. Commissioners planning to attend the seminar include Sawyer, Roberts, Beadles, Harpole, Day, Krennerich and Moore.
#1RZ-05-04 Max Dacus, Jr. requests approval of rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District, to R-2 Multi-Family Low Density District for a 0.51 acre parcel on the west side of Nettleton Avenue, between Highland Drive and Stevens Street.
George Hammon was present to represent the developers of this project. He stated that the owner intends to add a privacy fence along south side of the property. Dr. Beadles asked for comments from the city planner. Mr. Harris said he didn’t think there was a compelling reason to go either way. He usually does not like to rezone unless there is a compelling reason to do so, but that this request is simply to move the boundary where the R-2 and C-3 zones come together one parcel further north. Then asked city engineer and there was no comment. Asked commissioners for any comments and there were none. Dr. Beadles explained to the commissioners that with a motion you understand this be recommended to the city council, the only one to approve rezoning. Mr. Vance made a motion and second by Mr. Harpole. Roll call was made with 7 Yea and 0 Nea.
#2 RZ-05-05 Gary Ezelle requests approval of rezoning from R-1, Single-Family Medium Density District, to C-3, General Commercial District for a 0.69 acre parcel located on the south side of Harwood Drive, just west of Oak Park Circle.
George Hammon was present to represent the developers of this project. City planner mentioned he had one phone inquiry but no opinion voiced and city engineer had no comments. Mr. Hammon stated that the property has a major drainage way that crosses both of those lots and is virtually undevelopable as is. Mr. Hammon suggest to just making as one continuous parcel. Mr. Krennerich suggests he thinks this is not a very good idea and to recommend this issue should be denied. Mr. Day seconds the motion. Roll call was made with 7 Yea and 0 Nea.
#3 FP-05-04 Nix Fowler requests final plat approval of plans for Preston Oaks, a residential subdivision containing 38 lots on 34.33 acres in the R-1 Single-Family Medium Density District. The property is between Woodsprings Road and Pebble Beach Drive.
The proponent for this item is Chad Dulany with Associated Engineering, requesting final approval for Preston Oaks Subdivision. City planner mentioned the only stipulation was the access out to the highway be opened and the access to Sea Island be closed off to stop the circus flow going down the street, which has been done by barriers. No opponents to this item and City Planner had no issues and City Engineer had no comments. Mr. Vance made the motion and Mr. Harpole second. 7 Yea and 0 Nea.
NOTE: Items #4 and #5 have been withdrawn upon persuasion of the Commissioners, which the proponent can return with it next month. Item #6 has been pulled at the commissioner’s request.
#4 MP-05-02 Jim Coleman requests final plat approval of plans for Coleman’s First Greensboro Road Minor Plat, a residential subdivision containing 2 lots on 0.406 acres in the R-1 Single-Family Medium Density District. The property is on the north side of Greensboro Road between Sandino Drive and Mays Road.
At this time, David Harris suggests the Commission look at items #4 and #5 since it is both Jim Coleman’s subdivision on Greensboro Road.
#5 MP-05-03 Jim Coleman requests final plat approval of plans for Coleman’s Second Greensboro Road Minor Plat, a residential subdivision containing 1 lot on 0.446 acres in the R-1 Single-Family Medium Density District. The property is on the north side of Greensboro Road between Sandino Drive and Mays Road.
The proponent for this item is Bobby Hardin, who is the builder for this property, standing in for his father-in-law. Mr. Hardin is requesting to tear down two older homes and rebuild four new homes on 0.4 acres on the north side of Greensboro Road. David Harris, City Planner, commented that when he first looked at items #4 and #5, these requests could have been decided administratively due to the fact that one is a single lot and the other is two lots. David Harris said since he is new to the area and does not know the history of the area very well; he didn’t feel comfortable in making a decision on either issue. Mr. Hardin mentioned they already own the 30 acres and Mr. McAlister already has 28 lots on Mays Road and Lawrence Street. The City Planner was concerned with the property being part of the 30 acres and Dr. Beadles mentioned that the commission likes to look at the whole subdivision, not in a piecemeal. Mr. Hardin mentioned that Mr. McAlister has plats showing the whole subdivision but did not have them with him. Commission mentioned that about 29 acres that lye behind these lots that start at Hail Street to the south are unplatted and unproposed. Mr. Harris said he talked to Mr. Coleman briefly and suggested he would rather pull these items instead of being turned down. Dr. Beadles suggest that Mr. Hardin withdraw his request till he meets with the City Planner and bring in exactly how it fits in the whole 30 acres. At this time Mr. Hardin withdrew the request.
#6 RP-05-12 J. Harmon requests approval for a replat of Harmon’s Industrial Park. The replat would contain 8 lots on 31.63 acres in the I-2 General Industrial District.
No proponent for this issue. Dr. Beadles said that there’s no infrastructure that has ever been completed on the acreage as required. The City Planner mentioned that he thought about doing this issue as a replat since he was actually reducing the number of lots. Mr. Harris mentioned he spoke with Ron Shipley and he wasn’t sure if the streets have ever been completed, which they are still gravel. When building a subdivision or development, the streets must be built or bring the streets up to certain without laying the final on it till all heavy vehicles have moved in and out. If you don’t then you have to bond it or put up the money to develop it. Dr. Beadles said the city planner needs some help on getting the infrastrutued developed before they start selling off parcels of land for industrial development. Dr. Beadles suggest that they pull this item.
Other business, Dr. Beadles mentioned that Bill Gott had shoulder surgery and that’s why he did not make the meeting. Chariman mentioned commissioners need to elect Chair, Vice Chair and a Secretary. Mr. Krennerich made a motion for Dr. Beadles as Chariman and Ms. Moore second the motion. All in favor 7 Yea and 0 Nea. Mr. Marvin Day made the motion for George Krennerich as Vice Chair and Mr. Gary Harpole second the motion. All in favor 7 Yea and 0 Nea. Mr. George Krennerich made the motion for Mr. Marvin Day to become Secretary and Mr. Gary Harpole second the motion. All in favor 7 Yea and 0 Nea.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.