PC Minutes 9-3-2019City of Van Buren, Arkansas
Municipal Annex
111 North 12� Street • Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
September 3, 2019
The Van Buren Plannhig Commission held
its monthly meeting
on Tuesday,
September 3, 2019 at 5:30 P.M.,
in the City Council Room of the Municipal
Complex.
Members Present — Chaixmau Andy Dibble, Philip Bagby, Maxlc Evans, John Symonds, Jay White, Maxk
Evans, Jason Myers and Mason Shirey. Others Present -Wally Bailey, Planning Director, David Martin, City
Building Inspector, Candice Settle, City Attorney, Kevin Bell, Ricky Hill, Satterfield Surveying and Aaron
Helms.
The First item on the agenda was to approve the minutes from the last meeting. A motion was made by Jay
White and seconded by John Symonds to approve the meeting minutes. The motion was approved
unanimously.
Second item on the agenda was a plat review for Ballentine Tracts 2A, 2B and 2C, Ricky Hill from Satterfield
Surveying. Planning Director Wally Bailey explained to the commission the plat was reviewed at the last
planning commission meeting, but the lot lines had changed from 18.46 acres to 8.46, so the commission
needed to review and approve. A motion to approve the plat by John Symonds and seconded by Philip
Bagby. The motion was approved unanimously.
Next item was the public hearing for Variance#2-2019, 825 South 26thStreet, Jim Petty. A variance is being
requested for the addressing of seven buildings to be located in the proposed Patriot park development. The
property is laid out in such a way that it will not accommodate the proposed site plan due to the Kibler Road
frontage width. Wally Bailey, Planning Director, recommended to the planning commission this ordinance be
discussed at a future meeting due to the difficulties on multi -building and multi -tenant developments. A
motion to approve the valiance by Mark Evans and seconded by John Symonds. The motion was approved
unanimously.
The next item was Rezone#3-2019 Aaron Helms, 2803 Oak Lane, from R-3 to C-2. Mr. Helms is proposing
a laundromat at this location. Wally Bailey, Planning Director, stated the property has a history of being
zoned Commercial. In 2009, a zoning change was approved by the City Council with the passage of
Ordinance#25-2009. The property has access to two Collector streets, and the proposed zoning of C-2 is
consistent with the Master Land Use Plan Map designation of Commercial. A motion to approve the rezone
by Jason Myers and seconded by Jay White. The motion was approved and sent to the City Council for final
approval.
Next item was Rezone#2-2019, Kevin Bell, Parcel 700-04770-432, from RHI to R-2 or R-3. Mr. Bell stated to
the commission he is asking for a rezone on this parcel and the buyer is planning to build a duplex. Wally
Bailey, Planning Director, stated the current zoning does not permit the construction of a duplex. Only zero
lot line or townhouses are permitted. The development of the lot with a single duplex will be consistent with
the master land use plan map. Chairman Dibble asked if the public had any comments. Several homeowners
from the neighborhood stated they did not like the rentals in the area because it might bring their property
values down.
Mr. Bell assured the commission and public the duplex would look much better than a row of townhouses.
After a lengthy discussion, the public was satisfied with the R-2 zoning for that parcel. A motion was made by
Plulip Bagby and seconded by Jay White to approve the rezone. One abstained. Motion was approved and
sent to the City Council for final approval.
New/Old Business
— Wally Bailey, Planning Duector,
stated some of the city
or nances needed to be
reviewed by the commission
for possible amendments
or modifications at the
next meeting.
A mot on was made by Jay White and seconded by Philip Bagby to adjourn.
Andy Dibble, Chairman
Wally Bailey, Planning Dixectox