TONTITOWN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES 10-23-2012
Public Hearing to be held immediately preceding Planning Commission
meeting for:
1) Rezoning at 2368 W Henri de Tonti Blvd from R-3 to C-2 – James
Winchester, with Ridout Surveying, stated that the upper half of the property is
being rezoned from R-3 to C-2 at the request of the city. This may be used for
commercial in the future.
2) Chapter 153 – Ken Bailey stated that warehousing is currently not allowed in
C-2, but it is happening all over the city. This will clean it up by allowing
warehousing as a conditional use in C-2. Hawkins stated that warehousing is
an accessory use to a lot of places. It is not recommended to allow
warehousing in all C-2 areas. If allowed as a conditional use, each application
will come before the Planning Commission for a decision.
Joyce Lawhorn, at 2352 W Henri de Tonti Blvd, stated that she would not like
for her property to be rezoned to Commercial.
3) Adoption of International Residential Code –
4) Adoption of Arkansas Energy Code – Bailey stated that notice was received
from the state energy office that all municipalities shall adopt the 2011 AR
Energy Code as of December 31, 2012. This code consists of parts from
several documents. Bailey recommended using the 2009 International Energy
Code instead, which is in one complete book. Several cities in the area are
using or will be using the 2009 International Energy Code as well. This code
regulates energy efficiency on all new construction. Hawkins stated that this is
not a planning matter, but will have to be approved by the City Council.
5) Chapter 155 – Bill Brandt stated that street vendor fees have been added to
this Chapter.
1. ROLL CALL – Members present were Bill Brandt, Jerome Fantinel, Bryon
Mick, Norbert Ranalli, and Mike Franco. Also present were Jeff Hawkins, JR
Carroll, Ken Bailey and Rebecca Bennett.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – A motion made by Ranalli to approve the agenda
as presented and 2nd by Fantinel, motion passed unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR 09-25-2012 – A motion made by Bryon Mick
to approve the minutes as presented and 2 nd by Fantinel, motion passed
unanimously.
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Warehouse in C-2 Zoning – A motion made by Fantinel
to approve the revisions to Chapter 153 regarding warehouses in C-2
zoning and 2nd by Ranalli. Carroll stated that if warehouses are permitted
the Planning Commission would have to say so whatsoever. If
warehouses are a conditional use, the Planning Commission would decide
whether it is allowed or not. Hawkins stated that there are provisions in the
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conditional use section of the ordinance that would be taken into
consideration in the decision making process. Carroll stated that having it
as a conditional use would be better than not to allow it at all. Motion
passed unanimously. Brandt directed Carroll to draft an ordinance for the
City Council.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Pruitt Rezoning – James Winchester, with Ridout Surveying, stated that
the upper half of the property is being rezoned from R-3 to C-2. A motion
made by Fantinel to approve the Pruitt Rezoning and 2nd by Bryon Mick.
After a brief discussion, motion passed unanimously.
B. Revision of Chapter 155 – Brandt stated that this will add the street
vendor fees, which will be eliminated from Chapter 114. A motion made by
Ranalli to approve the revisions to Chapter 155 regarding street vendor
fees and 2nd by Bryon Mick. Bailey stated that no fees are being changed.
Motion passed unanimously.
6. REVIEW OF POSTED SECURITY DEPOSITS – Brandt stated that this is a
schedule that is set up when a development posts funds with the city. There
are three currently posted: Chandler for $13,450; Willy James for $20,065; and
Tontitown Winery for $10,000.
Bailey stated that the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code consists of the Fire
Code, the International Building Code and the International Residential Code.
Chapter 50 lists all the codes the city goes by, except the International
Residential Code. It is just a formality to add this to Chapter 50. Hawkins
stated that the city has adopted the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, which has
been amended by the state, and the city has adopted the International
Building Code, which has not been amended.
7. REVIEW ITEMS FOR PLACEMENT ON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – Brandt
stated that the following shall be placed on the City Council agenda: Chapter
153 regarding warehouse zoning; Chapter 155 regarding street vendor fees;
and the Pruitt Rezoning.
8. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS – Franco stated that N Barrington
needs to be re-striped, especially around the curve.
9. ADJOURN – A motion made by Ranalli to adjourn. Motion passed
unanimously.
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