Planning 07-28-93 ,
PLANNING COMMISSION
July 28, 1993
The West Memphis Planning Commission held its regular scheduled
meeting, at 3:30 pm, on July 28, 1993, at 205 South Redding,
Council Chambers.
Chairman Jack Avery called the meeting to order and roll was
called.
Present:
Chairman Jack Avery
Commissioner Eddie Brawley
Commissioner Taylor Crews
Commissioner Pat Magruder
Director of
Planning and Development Jim Covington
Secretary Christine Byrd
Absent:
Commissioner Frederick Anthony
Commissioner Willie Mae Rowe
Commissioner Jack Woodard
Assistant Director
of Planning and Development Renita Rash
Chairman Avery stated the first item on the agenda is correction
or approval of the minutes for the June 30, 1993 meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Pat Magruder to approve the
minutes for the June 30, 1993 meeting, Seconded by Commissioner
Crews. Upon voice vote Motion passed.
Chairman Avery stated the next item on the agenda is Public
Hearing, Comprehensive Development Plan Change. This Public
Hearing is being conducted to review the Comprehensive Plan from
Multiple Family Residential to Commercial District, prepared by
Sloan, Rubens and Peeples Attorney, for the property located at
1700 - 1850 North Rich Road, South of the service access road to
Interstate 40. The purpose of this Comprehensive Plan Change is
in conjunction with Rezoning Application #06-93,
After discussion, Motion was made by Commissioner Brawley to
approve the Comprehensive Development Plan Change form Multiple
Family Residential to Commercial District, prepared by Sloan,
Rubens, and Peeples Attorneys, for the property located at
1700-1850 North Rich Road, South of the service road to Interstate
40, Seconded by Commissioner Magruder. Upon roll call vote Motion
passed.
Chairman Avery stated the next item on the agenda is Rezoning
Application #06-93. This Public Hearing is being conducted to
consider the application of Guaranty Loan and Real Estate Company,
for the property located at 1700-1850 North Rich Road, South of
the service access road to Interstate 40. The owner is requesting
a Zoning change from R-4 Medium Density Residential to C-1 General
Business District.
This property is adjacent to the R-4 Zone on the East, R-1 Zone to
the South and C-1 to the West . The desired use would be to
construct a retail establishment.
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Commissioner Brawley stated this is on Shoppingway and we should
be assured of access and the street will not dead end.
Mr. Sorrell stated there are plans to continue thru to Rich Rd. at
a later time and this will not be a dead end street.
Mr. Sorrell stated this parcel will be replated and this can be
addressed at that time.
After discussion, Motion vas made by Commissioner Magruder to
approve Rezoning Application *06-93, prepared by Sloan, Rubens and
Peeples Attorneys for Guaranty Loan and Real Estate Company, for
the property located at 1700-1850 North Rich Road, South of the
service access road to Interstate 40, from R-4 Medium Density
Residential to C-1 General Business District, Seconded by
Commissioner Crews. Upon roll call vote Motion passed.
Chairman Avery stated the next item on the agenda is Subdivisions,
Final Plat of Lot 2-D McCain Square, PUD. This plat contains 1. 87
acres and is a replat of Lot 1 - 3 of McCain Subdivision. This
plat was prepared by Bond Consulting Engineers, % Jack Bond.
Staff recommends approval subject to the following:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates.
2. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis
Utility Department as to easements and utility plans.
3. Approval of the City Engineer in regards to drainage and
street improvements.
After discussion, Motion was made by Commissioner Magruder to
approve the Final Plat of Lot 2-D McCain Square, PUD. This plat
contains 1. 87 acres and is a replat of Lot 1 - 3 of McCain
Subdivision, prepared by Bond Consulting Engineers, % Jack Bond,
subject to the following:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates.
2. . Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis
Utility Department as to easements and utility plans.
3. Approval of the City Engineer as to drainage and street
improvements.
Seconded by Commissioner Brawley. Upon roll call vote Motion
passed.
Other Business:
Chairman Avery stated the next item on the agenda is revision to
McCain Square Unit Development. These revisions cover only Lots
2-A and 2-B. The revisions are to amend the setbacks and downsize
the requested usage file on the original PUD document.
Mr. Covington stated what they are asking is to change the front mj
setback from 25 feet to 35 feet.
Ms. O'Neal stated we want no more than four (4) structures on a
lot and we would like to amend this, rather than have ten ( 10)
dwelling units, we only want four (4) units.
Commissioner Magruder stated the permited uses should be defined.
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Chairman Avery stated he would recommend defining what could be
permited there. The Commission agreed and asked that they define
these things and present these changes at a later time.
The Commission discussed the newly annexed area and the proposed
uses for this area. The Commission also discussed proposed
Iliw streets for the area. They also discussed proposed utilities and
easements for the area with Utility Department representatives.
Chairman Avery asked that the time change for the Planning
Commission meeting be put on the agenda for the next regular
meeting.
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Jack Avery, -irman
Christine Byrd, -Secretary