Jonesboro public meetings in 2021

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-11-16 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider two variance requests. One seeks to allow a 17-foot multi-tenant sign at 1819 East Parker Road, exceeding the 12-foot limit. The other requests a new driveway at 104 West Highland Drive that would be closer to property lines and an intersection than guidelines allow.

• Variance VR-21-33: 17' sign at 1819 East Parker Road (C-3 district)
• Variance VR-21-34: new drive at 104 West Highland Drive (R-2 district)
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2021

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments met on November 16, 2021, with four members present and one absent. The board reviewed two variance requests: one for a 17-foot sign at 1819 East Parker Road and another for a new driveway at 104 West Highland Drive. No votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes; the items were only presented for consideration.

• Heard variance request VR-21-33 for a 17' sign at 1819 East Parker Road (no action recorded)
• Heard variance request VR-21-34 for a new drive at 104 West Highland Drive (no action recorded)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-10-19 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider two variance requests at its October 19, 2021 meeting. One request seeks to reduce building setbacks and waive overlay and access management rules at an industrial property. The other asks for a six-foot privacy fence on a corner lot. The board will also approve minutes from its September 21 meeting.

• Variance VR-21-31: reduce front setback to 16.5' and rear setback to 15' at 3101 Parker Annex Road, I-1 Limited Industrial District
• Variance VR-21-31: waive overlay district and access management regulations, maintain existing drive width
• Variance VR-21-32: six-foot privacy fence at 4214 Cornerstone Drive, R-2 Low Density District, corner lot with three street frontages
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a variance for the existing building at 3101 Parker Annex Road, allowing reduced setbacks and waivers of overlay and access management regulations, but only for the existing structure. A separate variance request for 4214 Cornerstone Drive was listed on the agenda but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved variance for existing building at 3101 Parker Annex Rd (4-0)
• Denied variance for new building at 3101 Parker Annex Rd (implicitly, as motion limited to existing building)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-09-21 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider three variance requests at its September 21, 2021 meeting. The board will vote on requests to allow a carport and patio closer to property lines, a residence in a commercial district, and reduced setbacks for an industrial building. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Variance VR-21-28: 1104 Thrush Road — allow carport and covered patio within 7 feet of side and rear setbacks in R-1 Single Family District
• Variance VR-21-30: 511 West Monroe Avenue — allow single family residence in C-2 Downtown Fringe Commercial District (Industrial Arts District)
• Variance VR-21-31: 3101 Parker Annex Road — reduce front setback to 16.5 feet and rear setback to 15 feet, waive overlay and access management regulations, maintain existing drive width in I-1 Limited Industrial District
• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2021 BZA meeting

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a variance for Gabe and Megan Roberts to build a carport and covered patio within 7 feet of side and rear setbacks at 1104 Thrush Road. It also approved a variance for Bryant Marshall to build a single-family residence at 511 West Monroe Avenue in the C-2 Downtown Fringe Commercial District. A request by HCS Investment and Development, LLC for multiple variances at 3101 Parker Annex Road was tabled. The minutes from August 27, 2021 were approved.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2021 BZA meeting.
• Approved variance for 1104 Thrush Road to allow carport and covered patio within 7 feet of setbacks (3-0).
• Approved variance for 511 West Monroe Avenue to allow a single-family residence in C-2 district (3-0).
• Tabled variance request for 3101 Parker Annex Road to reduce setbacks and waive regulations (3-0).

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-08-27 1:30 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments is holding a special called meeting to consider two variance appeals. The board will decide on a request from Kum & Go for a taller sign and from Arvest Bank to keep two driveways, both in the C-3 General Commercial District.

• Variance VR-21-26: Kum & Go, LLC at 3418 E. Johnson Avenue requests a 30' freestanding sign instead of the required 8' monument sign.
• Variance VR-21-27: Arvest Bank (formerly Heritage Bank) at 2713 East Nettleton Avenue requests to keep two drives onto Nettleton, where access management allows only one.
• Approval of minutes from the June 15, 2021 BZA meeting.

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved two variance requests at a special called meeting. The first allowed Kum & Go to keep a 30-foot freestanding sign at 3418 E. Johnson Avenue, despite the overlay district's 8-foot monument sign requirement. The second allowed Arvest Bank to retain two driveways onto Nettleton Avenue at 2713 E. Nettleton, where the access management ordinance permits only one. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for 30' freestanding sign at 3418 E. Johnson Ave (4-0)
• Approved variance to keep two drives at 2713 E. Nettleton Ave (3-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-06-15 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider five variance requests at its June 15, 2021 meeting. These include requests to keep an unpermitted fence, reduce masonry requirements, adjust lot frontage, build a taller fence, and extend a building footprint. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Variance to keep 6-ft fence at 1220 W Jefferson Avenue (unpermitted)
• Variance to reduce masonry exterior requirement at 3914 S. Caraway Road
• Variance to reduce lot frontage from 60 ft to 59.44 ft at 403 Elizabeth Lane
• Variance to build 6-ft fence at 910 Sycamore Cove
• Variance to extend building footprint at 428 N Main with 62x35 red iron structure

The Board of Zoning Adjustments denied Mary Dalton's request to keep a 6-foot-tall fence in the front yard setback at 1220 W Jefferson Avenue, as the fence was built without a permit and violates city fencing ordinances. The board also approved variances for 403 Elizabeth Lane (lot frontage reduction to 59.44 ft), 910 Sycamore Cove (6-ft privacy fence), and 428 N Main (pipe shed extension), while tabling a request for 3914 S Caraway Road due to notification errors.

• Denied variance for 1220 W Jefferson Ave to keep 6-ft fence in front yard setback (motion failed 3-0).
• Approved variance for 403 Elizabeth Lane to reduce lot frontage from 60 ft to 59.44 ft for lots 9 and 10.
• Approved variance for 910 Sycamore Cove to construct a 6-ft privacy fence extending 20 ft to total 80.5 ft.
• Approved variance for 428 N Main to extend building footprint with a 62x35 ft pipe shed.
• Tabled variance for 3914 S Caraway Road due to incorrect address and date on neighbor notifications.
• Approved minutes from May 4 and May 18, 2021 meetings.

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-05-18 1:30 PM

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved five variance requests, including a garage within the front yard setback at 801 Shoshoni Drive, a fence at 1220 W Jefferson Avenue (withdrawn), a setback reduction at 1716 Executive Square, a street paving variance at 603 Pinehill Lane, and a driveway addition at 1238 Main Street. All votes were 3-0 with one absence.

• Approved variance for accessory building/garage at 801 Shoshoni Drive (3-0)
• Withdrawn variance for fence at 1220 W Jefferson Avenue
• Approved variance for reduced setbacks at 1716 Executive Square (3-0)
• Approved variance to pave street without curb/gutter at 603 Pinehill Lane (3-0)
• Approved variance for driveway on Church Street at 1238 Main Street (3-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-05-04 1:30 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a variance request (VR-21-14) by Vision 2000, LLC for the Tommy Car Wash site at 3700 E Johnson. The variance covers landscaping buffers, light pole heights (25 ft vs. 20 ft max), building exterior finishes (less than 80% brick/wood/stone), and a taller monument sign. Approval is conditional on the city approving the revised landscape plan and proper directional lighting. The vote was 3-0 with one abstention.

• Approved variance VR-21-14 for 3700 E Johnson (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved variance for landscaping buffer reductions along Johnson, East, rear, and Vision Ave
• Approved variance for light pole height increase to 25 ft (ordinance max 20 ft)
• Approved variance for building exterior finish requirement (80% brick/wood/stone)
• Approved variance for monument sign height exceeding 6 ft ordinance max
• Conditioned approval on city approval of revised landscape plan and directional lighting

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-04-20 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider six variance requests at its April 20, 2021 meeting. These include requests to reduce green-space and building finish requirements, adjust side setbacks, install a taller fence, modify overlay district requirements, place a portable classroom, and reduce a landscape buffer. The board will also approve minutes from the March 16 meeting.

• Variance for 2017 Bridger Road to reduce green-space and building finish requirements in C-3 district
• Variance for 406 and 408 W. Allen to reduce side setback from 7.5 ft to 3.35 ft
• Variance for 4204 Nobhill Circle to install 8 ft fence instead of 6 ft
• Variance for 3700 E Johnson for overlay district changes (landscaping, light poles, finishes, sign) for Tommy Car Wash
• Variance for 3920 Southwest Drive for landscape buffer reduction (Kum and Go)

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved five variance requests and tabled one. Approved variances include a green-space and building finish reduction for an assisted living home at 2017 Bridger Road, a side setback reduction at 406/408 W. Allen, an 8-foot fence at 4204 Nobhill Circle, a temporary portable classroom at 210 E. Johnson Avenue, and a landscape buffer reduction for Kum and Go at 3920 Southwest Drive. The variance for a car wash at 3700 E. Johnson was tabled. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved variance for 2017 Bridger Road to reduce green-space and building finish requirements (3-0)
• Approved side setback variance for 406 and 408 W. Allen (3-0)
• Approved 8-foot fence variance at 4204 Nobhill Circle (3-0)
• Approved temporary portable classroom variance at 210 E. Johnson Avenue (3-0)
• Approved landscape buffer variance for Kum and Go at 3920 Southwest Drive (3-0)
• Tabled variance for 3700 E. Johnson (car wash overlay modifications)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-03-16 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider ten variance requests at its March 16, 2021 meeting. These requests seek relief from zoning requirements such as front yard setbacks, landscape buffers, and building material rules. The board will also approve minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for 4405 and 4401 Finn Road to reduce front yard setback from 25 ft to 20 ft (R-1 district)
• Variance for 3105 Southwest Drive to omit multiple overlay district landscape and parking setbacks (C-3 district)
• Variance for 4104 Manila Street / 2319 Boydston Street to allow two residential structures on a single lot (R-1 district)
• Variance for 805 Gwen Street to build a duplex on a 6,900 sq ft lot instead of required 7,200 sq ft (R-3 district)
• Variance for 5410 Brody Drive to reduce front yard setback from 25 ft to about 2.1 ft on west side (R-1 district)

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved seven variance requests and denied two. Approved: front yard setback reduction at 4405/4401 Finn Road; overlay district variances at 3105 Southwest Drive (with conditions), 3725 E Johnson, 5410 Brody Drive, 4815 E Parker Road, 610 Willett Road (with fence height condition), and 2501 W Washington (with brick frontage condition). Denied: two residential variances at 4104 Manila/2319 Boydston and 805 Gwen Street. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved front yard setback variance at 4405/4401 Finn Road (4-0)
• Approved overlay variances at 3105 Southwest Drive, reduced to one driveway with more landscaping (4-0)
• Approved overlay variances at 3725 E Johnson, with increased landscaping if buffer reduced (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 5410 Brody Drive (4-0)
• Approved exterior material and paving variance at 4815 E Parker Road (4-0)
• Approved driveway variance at 610 Willett Road, with fence height limited to 6 ft (4-0)
• Approved exterior material variance at 2501 W Washington, with brick frontage (4-0)
• Denied variance for two residential structures at 4104 Manila/2319 Boydston (no motion)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2021-01-19 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to consider five variance requests from property owners and businesses. The board will also approve minutes from three prior meetings. Each variance seeks an exception to city zoning rules for specific properties.

• Variance to gravel a parking area at 3000 E. Parker for car staging
• Variance to reduce rear setback to 0 feet at 1901 S. Caraway Road #B
• Variance for truck loading and turning at 3101 and 3105 Orval Orlan Drive
• Variance to waive asphalt, curb, and gutter at 3401 Day Drive
• Variance to eliminate perimeter curbing at 2121 Barnhill Road

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved all five variance requests on the agenda, each with conditions. The board granted a variance for a gravel car-staging area at 3000 E. Parker with a two-year time limit, and approved variances for setback, gravel truck areas, road paving, and curb elimination at other commercial and industrial sites. All votes were 3-0 with one member absent.

• Approved variance VR-20-49 for gravel parking at 3000 E. Parker with 2-year limit, no salvage, fence/screen (3-0)
• Approved variance VR-20-50 for rear setback reduction at 1901 S. Caraway Rd #B (3-0)
• Approved variance VR-20-51 for gravel truck loading area at 3101/3105 Orval Orlan Dr with 24-month limit (3-0)
• Approved variance VR-20-52 to waive asphalt/curb/gutter for replat at 3401 Day Dr (3-0)
• Approved variance VR-21-01 to eliminate perimeter curbing at 2121 Barnhill Rd (3-0)