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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on November 14, 1985.
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MAPC MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 1985
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met Thursday, November 14, 1985. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the council Chambers, 314 W. Washington, Jonesboro AR to consider the following requests:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. White, Mr. Vance, Mr. Lusby, Mr. McCracken, Mr. Orr, Ms Barber. Mr. Hunt
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Blalock, Mr. Ball
Assisting during the meeting: Joe Tomlinson, Jeff Gibson, Pat Parsons, Brian Wadley
The minutes from the October 10th meeting were approved.
#1 Don Culpepper requests permission to address the Commission on Ag Ordinance.
This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
#2 Jimmy Doyle Hunt requests a rezoning from Industrial 2 ( I-2 ) to Residential 3 ( R-3 ) the following described property: Part of the west one-half of the Southwest One Quarter of Section 13, Township 14 North, Range 3 East containing 2.35 acres, more or less. The general location of this property is north of Washington and west of Gee Street.
After discussion of this item, it was withdrawn by Mr. Hunt.
#3 The homeowners of Medallion Acres Subdivision ( Tract I ) and Curtis and Dianna Shatley, R Dale and Lura D Reaves ( Tract II ) request a zoning classification of Residential One ( R-1 ). Subject zoning request is submitted under the provisions of City Ordinance #1473 providing for zoning classification prior to the subject property being annexed to the City. The MAPC is asked to prepare a written statement as to what effect the proposed annexation would have on the City accepting said land. The property is described as follows: Tract I - All of Mediallion Acres to Jonesboro, AR containing 17.58 acres more or less, further described as being Lots 1-30 of said Medallion Acres Subdivision. Tract II - A part of the South half, Northwest Quarter, Section 32, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, Craighead County, AR, containing 9.32 acres more or less. The general location of this property is south of Highway 63 and east of Highway 1B.
Mr. Orr made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Ms. Barber. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#4 Huey A. and Joyce F. Rushin request a replat of lots 2, 3, and 4, Block A of Parker’s 1st Southhaven Addition, to the City of Jonesboro, AR. The general location of this property is east of Rhonda Drive and south of Parker Road.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance to approve this request, seconded by Mr. Orr. Those voting aye were Mr. Lusby, Mr. Vance, Mr. Orr, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Barber. Those voting no were Mr. McCracken. MOTION PASSED.
#5 Maxie Stem requests a replat of lots 5-28, Block A, of the revised replat of Fisher Commercial Subdivision of a part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 23, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. The general location of this property is north of Samantha Avenue and east of Kathleen Street.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance to approve this request with the stipulation that this action becomes null and void if the City Council does not grant back to the owner the dedicated property of the 3 cul-de-sacs and that the owner will coordinate with the utilities, and that the existing 40' drainage easement back to lot 21. The motion was seconded by Ms. Barber. Those voting aye were Mr. Vance, Mr. Orr, Ms. Barber, Mr. Hunt. Those voting no were Mr. Lusby and Mr. McCracken. MOTION PASSED.
#6 Morris and Laura McMillan requests approval of plans for McMillan Subdivision, a subdivision located on the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 8, Town-ship 13 North, Range 4 East, Craighead County, AR. The development covers 23.92 acres, more or less, and will have 20 lots. This property is located southwest of Highway 1B and west of Old Ridge Rd.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve this request with the stipulation that if any time the property owners in this subdivision seek to be annexes to the City that they will be required to meet the City’s specifications regarding street improvements including curbs and gutters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hunt. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#7 Bill Benton requests approval site development plans for Benton Center to be located on the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 16, Township 14 North, Range 4 East Craighead County, AR. The general location of this property is south of Johnson Avenue and east of Caraway Road.
Mr. Lusby made a motion to approve this request subject to the revision, as noted on the plat attached to the site development plans, being met. The motion was seconded by Ms. Barber. Those voting aye were Mr. Lusby, Mr. Orr, Ms. Barber, Mr. Hunt. Those voting no were Mr. Vance and Mr. McCracken. MOTION PASSED.
#8 Gilmore Enterprises, Inc. requests a replat of lots l and 2, Block B of Stadium Square, Jonesboro, AR. The general location of this property is east of prosperity Drive and south of Parker Road.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance to approve this request, seconded by Mr. Hunt. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#9 David and Peggy Hughey requests a replat of lots 11 and 12 of Gregg and Houghtons Subdivision of South Main Addition to the City of Jonesboro, Ar. The general location of this property is south of Campus Street and west of Church Street.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Mr. Lusby. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#10 David and Peggy Hughey requests approval of site development plans for three (3) apartments to be added to an existing structure to be located on the above mentioned property. The general location of this property is south of Campus Street and west of Church Street.
A motion to approve this request was made by Mr. Vance and seconded by Mr. Lusby. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#11 Mr. John Mattingly requests approval of site development plans for Mattingly Furniture Company to be located on the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter, Northwest Quarter, Section 33, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. The general location of this property is south of Parker Road and west of Prosperity Drive.
Mr. Lusby made a motion to approve this request with the understanding that there will be no future access to Parker Road except at the most western portion of the property and that any of this approval would be subject to the approval of the Board of Zoning Variance about the parking requirements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vance. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#12 Realty Associates requests approval of plans for Grant Street Addition, a subdivision located on Tract I - A part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 14 North, Range 4 East of the 5th Principal Meridian in Craighead County, AR. Tract II - A part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 14 North, Range 4 East of the 5th Principal Meridian in Craighead County, AR. The development covers 0.462 acres on Tract I and 0.465 acres on Tract II, more or less, zoned Commercial Two (C-2 ) and will have two ( 2 ) lots. The general location of this property is east of Bernard Street and north of Fowler Avenue.
A motion to approve this request for both preliminary and final approval was made by Mr. Vance with the stipulation that all utilities be extended per City Water & Light’s requirements across the full length of lots 1 and 2. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lusby. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#13 Realty Associates requests approval of the drainage plans for Caraway Plaza Shopping Center, Jonesboro, AR.
#16 Realty Associates requests approval of the overall site plan for Caraway Plaza Shopping Center per MAPC’s stipulation in the September 12, 1985 meeting.
Mr. Vance made a motion to table item #13 and #16 on the basis that the commissioners need the project engineer to show the engineering design along Caraway Road and Nettleton. It was further stated that this design should address a 5th lane of traffic on Caraway Road and secondly a letter of commitment from the developer and the City on their participation in those improvements. The motion was seconded by Mr. McCracken. All members present voting aye. MOTION PASSED.
#14 Jay Lee requests preliminary approval of construction plans for Peartree Place, a Planned Unit Development which is to be located on a part of lot 2 of the McGehey Addition. The development covers 5.87 acres and contains 21 units in 21 buildings for a density of 4.5 units per acre. The property is zoned Residential One ( R-1 ).
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve this request with the stipulation that a recommendation from the City Engineer be received regarding the drainage issue, also receiving from the City Attorney, his legal opinion in regards to lot 21 as to whether this lot can be considered a part of the development since it already exists with an existing house. It was further stipulated that the developer evaluate buffer zones and that the developer and their engineer look at lots 7, 8 and 9 and possibly changing them to allow more street frontage on lot 9, and should also include from the developer plans showing the maintenance and ownership of the common-use property shown as lot 17. This motion was seconded by Mr. Lusby. Those voting aye were Mr. Lusby, Mr. Vance, Mr. Orr, Mr. McCracken. Those voting no were Mr. Hunt and Ms. Barber. MOTION PASSED.
#15 Bob Harrison requests final approval of plans for Southside Estates First Addition, a subdivision located on a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and a part of Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, Craighead County, AR. The development covers 4.94 acres, more or less, and will have 13 lots. The location of this property is south of Parker Road, between South Culberhouse and Highway 1B South. The property is zoned Residential Three (R-3).
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve this request subject to the swale on the east border being sod and meeting the City Engineer’s approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lusby. Those voting aye were Mr. Lusby, Mr. Orr, Ms. Barber, Mr. McCracken. Those voting no were Mr. Vance and Mr. Hunt. MOTION PASSED.
#17 Louis Hartley requested preliminary approval of construction plans for Lakewood VI, a Planned Unit Development which is to be located on a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 14 North, Range 4 East of the 5th Principal Meridian in Craighead County, AR. The development covers 5.5 acres, more or less, and contains 62 units in 62 buildings, for a density of 11.27 units per acre. The property is zoned Residential Three (R-3).
Mr. Vance made a motion to take action on this item contingent on the necessary documents being signed by the property owners by 5:00 p.m. On Monday and that any action taken would become null and void if they were not signed. The MOTION FAILED for lack of a second.
#18 Louis Hartley requests preliminary approval of construction plans for Westside Village, a Planned Unit Development which is to be located on a part of the west half of Southwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 14 North, Range 3 East of Craighead County, AR. The development covers 2.35 acres and contains 27 units in 27 buildings, for a density of 11.49 units per acre. The property is zoned Industrial Two ( I-2 ) and is presently being requested to be rezoned Residential Three ( R-3 ).
There was no action taken on this item because of the withdrawal of the rezoning request. (Refer to item #2).
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.