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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on November 14, 2000.
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MINUTES
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 14, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beadles, Damron, Shaw, Krennerich, Gott, Gill, Little
MEMBERS ABSENT: Pitts, Phillips
The minutes of the October 10, 2000 meeting were approved with correction of a typographical error on page four.
#1. Resolution endorsing the designation of U. S. 63, from U. S. 49 in Jonesboro to I-55, as an Interstate Highway (I-555).
A motion was made by Ms. Shaw and seconded by Mr. Damron to adopt the resolution stating that this designation will be great for economic development. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
#2. Resolution amending the Jonesboro Planning Area Map & Description.
Ms. Shaw made a motion to adopt the revised planning area map dated 11-13-2000 due to annexation activity in the Bay area. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
#3. Resolution recommending enactment of an ordinance providing for control of entry into certain major streets.
A motion to adopt the resolution was made by Ms. Shaw and seconded by Mr. Little. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
#4. Resolution recommending enactment of an ordinance establishing setbacks lines on certain major streets, and prohibiting the establishment of any new structures within the setback lines.
Mr. Krennerich made a motion to adopt the resolution noting that no structures or other improvements will be allowed in the setback. The motion was seconded by Ms. Shaw. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
#5. RZ00-7 Ann Williams requested rezoning, from R-2 Residential to C-4 Commercial, of Lots 14 & 15 of College Place Addition, at the northeast corner of Aggie Road and Melrose Street.
Dr. Bill Garrison spoke in opposition to the request and three letters were presented from neighbors in opposition. The petitioners explained that they had applied for and received a parking variance from the BZA and the proposed parking spaces would be set back farther from the street than they currently are.
Mr. Little made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City council stating that the Limited Use Overlay provisions contained in the proposed Land Development Codes be applied here to limit the use of the property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#6 RZ00-44 Jay Harmon requested rezoning, from AG-1 to R-3 Residential, of 28.76 acres generally located on the east side of Kathleen, north of Morton Drive.
A motion was made by Ms. Shaw to untable the request which was tabled at the 10-10-00 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST UNTABLED.
Concerns were expressed by commissioners regarding the closeness of the airport, the railroad in front of the property and dense development in the floodway and flood plain.
A motion by Mr. Gill to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council subject to compliance with the flood plain ordinance died for lack of a second.
Mr. Krennerich made a motion to disapprove the request stating that we shouldn’t be rezoning to a higher intensity use in the flood plain. The motion was seconded by Ms. Shaw. Voting was 5 in favor, 1 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST DISAPPROVED.
#7 RZ00-46 Richard and Patsy Foster requested rezoning, from R-1 to C-3 Commercial, of 2.21 acres at the southeast corner of Philadelphia Road and N. Church Street.
A motion was made by Ms. Shaw to untable this item which was tabled at the 10-10-00 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Krennerich. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST UNTABLED.
Mr. Foster stated that he plans to use the property for used equipment sales. He also cited drainage problems as not being conducive to residential development. Opposition to the request was expressed by neighbors in the area. Concerns were expressed about additional lands owned by the Foster’s being rezoned if this small tract is rezoned. The availability of city sewer for commercial development was discussed as was the fact that sidewalks being installed on Hwy. 141 are on this side of the road where kids would be walking to school. It was pointed out that the reason the property across the street was rezoned was to bring a nonconforming use into compliance. Foster’s Well Drilling has been located on that property for many years.
Mr. Krennerich made a motion to disapprove the request due to surrounding lands all being zoned R-1. Mr. Damron seconded the motion. Voting was 5 in favor, 1 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST DISAPPROVED.
#8 RZ00-49 Craighead Farmers Co-op requested rezoning, from R-1 to C-3 Commercial, of 3.82 acres on the north side of the 6100 Block of Southwest Drive.
Mark Eaton stated that existing structures will be demolished and a new structure erected to take its place a little further west. Properties to the south of this property were recently rezoned by the City Council.
Mr. Krennerich made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council subject to approval of site development plans by the MAPC before development. With this being an arterial into the city, landscaping and infrastructure improvements will be looked at closely. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#9 RZ00-50 Sam Hester requested rezoning, from R-2 to C-5 Commercial, of Lot 8, Block 11 of Flint’s Addition (418 West Matthews).
Mr. Hester, who is a doctor, stated that he planned to move his office from Southwest Drive to this location and that was the only was he could justify the restoration of the historical structure.
Opposition was expressed by Ken Gibson who stated that he opposed the encroachment of commercial development into residential areas, particularly those that are historic. This area is part of Jonesboro’s historical heritage and needs to preserved and kept that way
A letter was submitted by Phillip Jones also in opposition to the request.
Mr. Krennerich made a motion to disapprove the request stating the redevelopment occurring in this area is residential and the encroachment of commercial zoning is not appropriate. The motion was seconded by Ms. Shaw. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST DISAPPROVED.
#10 RZ00-51 Mitchell Caldwell requested rezoning, from R-1 to C-3 Commercial, of 1.28 acres on the north side of the 3400 block of Colony Drive.
It was pointed out that a rezoning that occurred in 1995 was initially rejected by the MAPC but was approved on appeal to the City Council. The rezoning was approved in order to bring a nonconforming use owned by Jim Farmer that was annexed in 1989 to be brought into compliance. Several area owners were in attendance in opposition to this request.
Ms. Shaw made a motion to disapprove the request stating that the projected use in the land us plan calls for low density residential development in this area. The motion was seconded by Mr. Krennerich. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST DISAPPROVED.
#11 RZ00-52 Jack Poling requested rezoning, from R-1 to C-3 Commercial, of 9.33 acres on the south side of the 2200-2300 block of West Washington.
A motion was made by Mr. Gott and seconded by Mr. Damron to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council . Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#12 RZ00-53 Loretta Little requested rezoning, from R-1 to R-2 Residential, of 1.67 acres on the south side of the 2100 block of West Matthews (2101 W. Matthews).
Mr. Gill made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council subject to the legal description being corrected on the plat and removal of the disclaimer and expiration language if the City Planner deems necessary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Damron. Voting was 5 in favor, 1 abstained, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#13 FP00-6 Tom Croft requested final plat approval for the subdivision of 2.75 acres into seven (7) lots at the southwest corner of Wood Street and Woodsprings Road.
Ms. Shaw made a motion to grant final approval of the plat subject to the owner providing drainage plans for the property. It was noted that the utilities are in place and the streets are fully improved at this time. Approval of the plans as revised was deferred to City Staff and if they are comfortable with the plans they do not have to come back before the MAPC. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gott. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#14 RP00-66 Alec Farmer requested approval of a replat of the Stone Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD).
A motion to approve the request was made by Mr. Damron and seconded by Mr. Krennerich. It was noted that noted that the streets are private and will be privately maintained. Voting was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED.
#15 PP00-8 Robin Nix requested preliminary plat approval of the subdivision of Lot 4A of the Replat of Cornerstone United Methodist Church Addition (33.076 acres into 28 lots).
A secondary means of access was discussed at length as being needed for the safety of the occupants.
A motion by Mr. Krennerich and second by Mr. Little to grant preliminary approval subject to providing a secondary access to Mockernut Drive in this phase failed by a vote of 3 ayes, and 3 nays.
A second motion was made by Ms. Shaw to grant preliminary approval of the request subject to opening Jamaica Place into phase I. It was further stated that Mockernut will probably have to be opened in future phases. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gott. Voting was 5 in favor, 0 opposed, MOTION CARRIED, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.