September 23, 2010
MINUTES
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Robin Green COMMISSION MEMEBERS ABSENT
OTHER STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Jim Narey, Planning Director JaNan Davis, City Attorney Lawren Fason, Project Coordinator Dwight Pattison, Planning Consultant OTHER STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT Mizan Rahman, City Engineer Chairman Todd called the regular meeting of the Maumelle Planning Commission to order at 6:30 pm. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Jim Narey announced the agenda had been amended to reflect Sandra Fuller as the applicant for items B and C. APPROVAL OF MINUITES FOR August 26, 2010 Chairman Todd asked for comments and/or changes to the minutes as submitted. MOTION: Commissioner Wyeth made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman Todd opened public comment at 6:31pm. Convene Board of Zoning Adjustment Chairman Todd convened the Board of Zoning Adjustment at 6:32pm. OLD BUSINESSThere was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS A)Request for variance regarding Sec. 94-4 Building Permit Mr. Narey stated the request was to move and smooth dirt, and that the Site plan was expired. Wayne Richie, 100 Yellow Brick Road, Little Rock, applicant, presented photos to the Commission. Mr. Richie stated there had been mounds of dirt placed on the property that needed to be moved as well as mowing, clearing of trash and debris. Mr. Richie stated he did not intend to build at this time; however he would like to keep the property clean. Chairman Todd asked Mr. Richie if he would agree to mow during the growing season. Mr. Richie agreed to comply with Chairman Todd’s request. Commissioner Fisher asked how Sec. 94-4 applied to the applicants situation. Madam City Attorney Davis stated that to move dirt on a commercial site a building permit would need to be obtained. Madam City Attorney Davis stated the applicant had no intent to build at this time therefore a variance was required. Commissioner Fisher suggested the Commission amend Code for future situations such as this. Mr. Richie stated he respected the City’s Code and thanked the Commission. Doug Ladner, 174 Lilly Drive, City Council Member, stated he was in favor of this variance however he wanted this to be considered a special situation and not set precedence. Chairman Todd stated that discussion was also presented at the Planning Commission Subcommittee meeting and it was agreed no precedence would be set. MOTION: Commissioner Johnson made the motion for approval of a variance regarding Section 94-4 for Lot 3, Block 2, Town Center North, Tract C pending all Staff and Commissioner comments.Commissioner Wyeth seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
B)Request for variance regarding Sec.94-98 (8) Development Standards and Review Guidelines, Sec. 94-101 Site Plan Review Mr. Narey stated the variance was regarding review of Site Plan and Landscape Plan for a CUP in relation to Maumelle City Code. Mr. Narey stated there is no distinction between new construction or a “stand alone” structure or lease space, and this location was built before these standards were in place by the City. Mr. Narey stated the applicant did submit a Site Plan and Landscape Plan. Sandra Fuller, 852 Hwy 365 Mayflower, applicant, stated the history and daily functions of her current business in Conway. Mrs. Fuller stated her client request to locate in Maumelle was great in number and she believed it would benefit the community. Mrs. Fuller stated the State would allow her to care for up to 19 clients at this proposed location, and she would have a RN and LPN onsite. Chairman Todd asked how the State regulated her business. Mrs. Fuller stated the State of Arkansas would conduct annual inspections including one following the inspection by the City, and the Fire Department. Chairman Todd asked what the patient to staff ratio would be. Mrs. Fuller stated there would be one staff member to every six clients. Commissioner Kierre asked how safe the client loading and unloading would be at the proposed location. Mrs. Fuller stated they prefer to use the back door for loading and unloading and agreed to construct a handicap ramp. Mrs. Fuller stated she is a certified Medicaid Transporter and currently transports daily, usually 2-3 clients per vehicle. Dave Acers, 31 Turquoise, Maumelle Citizen, stated his mother who is 91 was a client of Mrs. Fuller and he was very grateful for the outstanding care she provides. Mr. Acers stated his mother has dementia and is not sure what she does each day, but knows and looks forward to going to the applicant’s Conway facility. Mr. Acres stated their current facility is very clean and the people are very nice and he believed this would be a benefit for Maumelle. MOTION: Commissioner Fisher made a motion to approve the variance request regarding Sec. 94-98 (8) and Sec. 94-101 regarding requirements of the Site Plan and Landscape Plan for a Conditional Use Permit Application. Commissioner Kierre seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Reconvene Maumelle Planning CommissionMOTION: Commissioner Kierre made a motion to reconvene the Maumelle Planning Commission at 6:56pm. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. C)Application for Conditional Use Permit regarding an adult day care facility locating in a PCD zone. Mr. Narey stated the Conditional Use Permit was to locate a Adult Day Care center in a PCD Zone. Mr. Narey stated approval had been given by Maumelle Fire Marshall Glenn and Maumelle Police Chief Williams and Staff would recommend for approval. MOTION: Commissioner Fisher made a motion to recommend to the City Council for approval the request for a Conditional Use Permit for an Adult Day Care Center to be located in a PCD Zone to Sandra Fuller. Commissioner Kierre seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. D) Revised Preliminary Plat, Country Club of Arkansas, Phase 21. Mr. Narey stated the only change from the previously approved plat was the addition of phasing lines. Mr. Narey stated Staff recommended for approval. Jim Morley, Maumelle Code Enforcement Director stated the plat note 6 needed to be changed from “ natural ground” to read “finished grade” for easier understanding by the Code Enforcement department. Mark Redder, Holloway Firm, stated he would comply. MOTION: Commissioner Kierre motion to approve the Preliminary Plat, Country Club of Arkansas, Phase 21 subject to all Staff and Commissioner Comments. Commissioner Wyeth seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. E)Revised Preliminary Development Plan, Country Club of Arkansas, Phase 21. Mr. Narey stated the revision was the addition of phasing lines and a construction schedule.
MOTION: Commissioner Wyeth motion to approve the Preliminary Development Plan for Country Club of Arkansas, Phase 21 subject to all Staff and Commissioner comments. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
MOTION: Commissioner Wyeth made a motion to close public hearing.Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:06 pm. LIASON REPORT September 7- Tuesday Chairman Todd gave a brief report to include the second reading of Ordinance 754, and the first reading of Ordinance 736 regarding annexation and detachment. September 20 Chairman Todd reported the third reading of Ordinance 754, the second reading of Ordinance 736, and first reading of Ordinance 755. MOTION: Commissioner Fisher made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Approved:
_______________________________ Chairman John Todd October 28, 2010 |
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