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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on December 9, 2003.
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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes, December 9, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beadles, Vance, Damron, Gott, Moore, Day, M. Johnson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Krennerich, G. Johnson
OTHERS PRESENT: Glenn Batten, City Planner; Phillip Crego, City Attorney; Brian Wadley, Planning Coordinator
The minutes of the 11-11-03 meeting were approved as prepared on a motion by Gott, second by M. Johnson and unanimous vote.
#1 RZ03-24 Ronald Jefford, HJH, LLC, requests approval of rezoning from the C-3, General Commercial District to the Residential R-3, Multi-Family Medium Density District for 11.15 acres located on a part of the SE ¼, SW ¼ of Section 33, T14N, R4E. The property is located on the west side of Stadium Boulevard, south of Planters Drive.
Terry Bare, Project Engineer, stated that his clients own the apartment complex adjacent to this property on the north side and they wish to build something similar to this on this property. Residential uses are located to the west and north. Mr. Bare further stated that he had talked with the City Engineer’s office about any drainage problems with the existing apartment complex or any problems caused by the complex. He said he was informed by them that they were not aware of any such drainage problems. Drainage issues will be addressed when the site plan is prepared.
Clifford Toney, owner of property in front of the property, spoke about this request. Mr. Toney stated that while he had several concerns with the request, he mainly wanted to offer some alternatives for the proposal which would alleviate some of his concerns. Photographs were presented showing the area. Mr. Toney stated the he has a kennel on the property now and has had for several years. Mr. Toney contended that the development of residential uses adjacent to his property would cause damage to his current use of the property. A shopping center could be constructed there. The property l...
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