Jonesboro public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-12-20 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider five variance requests at its December 20, 2022 meeting. These include requests for increased lot coverage, taller privacy fences, and a reduced rear setback. The board will also approve minutes from its October 18 meeting.

• Variance for 75% lot coverage at 3100 Prosperity Drive (C-3 district, max 60%)
• Variance for 8-ft fence at 4109 Charleston Drive (R-1 district)
• Variance for 6-ft fence in street-facing yard at 1305 South Main Street (R-2 district)
• Variance for 15-ft rear setback at 3301 Ridgeway Circle (R-1 district, requires 25-ft)
• Variance for 8-ft fence at 2908 Gilmore Drive (C-3 district)

The Board approved variance requests for privacy fences at 1305 South Main Street and 2908 Gilmore Drive. Requests for a lot coverage variance at 3100 Prosperity Drive, a fence variance at 4109 Charleston Drive, and a setback variance at 3301 Ridgeway Circle were denied.

• Approved 6ft privacy fence in street-facing yard at 1305 South Main Street (3-0)
• Approved 8ft privacy fence for patio at 2908 Gilmore Drive (3-0)
• Denied 75% maximum lot coverage variance at 3100 Prosperity Drive (2-0)
• Denied 8ft privacy fence variance at 4109 Charleston Drive (3-0)
• Denied 15ft rear setback variance at 3301 Ridgeway Circle (3-1)
• Approved October 18, 2022 BZA Minutes (3-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-10-18 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests. One request seeks permission for an eight-foot privacy fence in the side yard of a home on Layman Drive, while the other asks to allow a gravel fire access road instead of concrete paving at a Delta Peanut facility. The board will also approve minutes from its September meeting.

• Variance request by Joe Schulte for an 8-foot privacy fence at 1004 Layman Dr., in an R-1 Single-Family Medium Density District
• Variance request by Tommy Jumper for Delta Peanut, LLC, to allow a gravel fire access road at 9540 C.W. Post Road
• Approval of minutes from the September 20, 2022 BZA meeting
• The Layman Dr. variance was previously tabled at the September 20 meeting

The Board of Zoning Adjustments voted 3-0 to deny a variance request from Joe Schulte for an 8-foot privacy fence in the side yards at 1004 Layman Dr. in the R-1 district. The applicant said the extra height was needed for pool privacy due to elevated neighboring properties. Commissioners cited a desire to avoid setting a precedent for 8-foot fences. A separate variance request from Delta Peanut, LLC for a gravel fire access road at 9540 C.W. Post Road was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 (3-0)
• Denied variance VR-22-25 for 8-foot privacy fence at 1004 Layman Dr. (3-0)
• Variance VR-22-26 for gravel fire access road at 9540 C.W. Post Road withdrawn by applicant

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-09-20 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider six variance requests at its September 20, 2022 meeting. These include residential fence height variances, a commercial driveway width variance, and several overlay district requirement variances. The board will also approve minutes from the August 16 meeting.

• Variance to replace 6-foot fence at 628 W. Matthews Ave. (R-2 district)
• Variance for 8-foot privacy fence at 1004 Layman Dr. (R-1 district)
• Variance to increase driveway opening from 40 to 60 feet at 2810 Quality Way (I-2 district)
• Variance from Overlay District requirements at 6701 E. Johnson Ave. (C-3 district)
• Variance from Access Management for curb cut near signalized intersection at 2529 S. Caraway Rd.

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved five variance requests for fence height, driveway width, overlay district requirements, access management, and architectural materials. One variance request was tabled because the applicant was absent. All votes were 3-0 with one member absent.

• Approved variance for 6-ft fence at 628 W. Matthews Ave. (3-0)
• Tabled variance for 8-ft fence at 1004 Layman Dr. (applicant absent)
• Approved variance for 60-ft driveway opening at 2810 Quality Way (3-0)
• Approved variance from overlay district requirements at 6701 E. Johnson Ave. (3-0)
• Approved variance for curb cut near signalized intersection at 2529 S. Caraway Rd. (3-0)
• Approved variance for architectural metal panels at 7305 E. Highland Dr. (3-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-08-16 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider one appeal case: a variance request from Lisa Williams for an existing six-foot-tall fence in the front yard of a home at 913 Sweetheart Lane, located in the R-1 Single Family Medium Density District. The board will also approve minutes from its July 19, 2022 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Variance request VR-22-23 by Lisa Williams for a six-foot fence in the front yard at 913 Sweetheart Lane
• Approval of minutes from the July 19, 2022 BZA meeting

The Board of Zoning Adjustments denied a variance for an existing 6-foot-tall fence in the front yard at 913 Sweetheart Lane. The applicant sought to keep the fence for property protection, but the board found it violated the 4-foot height limit for front-yard fences. The motion to deny failed 3-0, meaning the variance was not granted and the fence must be reduced to 4 feet.

• Denied variance for 6-ft fence at 913 Sweetheart Lane (motion failed 3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 19, 2022 (3-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-07-19 1:30 PM

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes with a correction on page 8, passing 3-0 with one absence. Arvest Bank, through its representative, officially withdrew its variance request for a multiuse sign at 910 Canera Dr. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 21, 2022 BZA minutes with correction on page 8 (3-0, 1 absent)
• Arvest Bank variance request for sign at 910 Canera Dr. withdrawn

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-06-21 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider eight variance requests, seven of which are for taller-than-allowed privacy fences or setback relief in residential districts, and one for a commercial sign height. The board will also approve minutes from its May 17 meeting. One item, VR-22-17, was tabled at the previous meeting and will be reconsidered.

• VR-22-13: 6-ft privacy fence at 3137 Sistine Chapel Circle (R-1)
• VR-22-17: 8-ft privacy fence at 3005 Pinewood Circle (R-1, tabled 5/17)
• VR-22-18: 7-ft privacy fence at 1720 High Ridge Ln. (R-1)
• VR-22-19: rear setback variance for accessory building at 1617 S. Church St.
• VR-22-21: 29-ft multiuse sign for Arvest Bank at 901 Canera Dr. (Overlay District)

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved five of seven variance requests, denied one, and tabled one. Approved: privacy fences at 3137 Sistine Chapel Circle, 1720 High Ridge Ln., 717 S. McClure St., and 1238 S. Main St., plus a garage setback variance at 1617 S. Church St. Denied: an 8-foot fence at 3005 Pinewood Circle. Tabled: a 29-foot multiuse sign for Arvest Bank at 910 Canera Dr. pending developer agreement.

• Approved 6-ft fence variance at 3137 Sistine Chapel Circle (3-0)
• Denied 8-ft fence variance at 3005 Pinewood Circle (0-3)
• Approved 7-ft fence variance at 1720 High Ridge Ln. (3-0)
• Approved garage setback variance at 1617 S. Church St. (3-0)
• Approved 6-ft fence variance at 717 S. McClure St. (3-0)
• Tabled 29-ft sign variance at 910 Canera Dr. (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 6-ft fence variance at 1238 S. Main St. (3-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-05-17 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public meeting to consider six variance requests from property owners. The cases involve setbacks, fence heights, and building dimensions on residential properties. The board will also approve minutes from its April 12 meeting.

• Variance for 55' setback on Washington Ave. and 30' on Floyd St. at 509 Floyd St.
• Variance to reduce accessory building setback at 5503 Beaver Lane
• Variance for 6' ornamental fence in front yard at 710 Morningview Drive
• Variance for 6' privacy fence along S. Church St. at 1238 S. Main St.
• Variances for 8' privacy fences at 4621 Judes Park and 3005 Pinewood Circle

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved variances for a home at 509 Floyd Street, a shop addition at 5503 Beaver Lane, and a fence at 710 Morningview Drive. It denied requests for a privacy fence at 1238 S. Main Street and an 8-foot fence at 4621 Judes Park. A request for a fence at 3005 Pinewood Circle was tabled.

• Approved variance for 509 Floyd Street (setbacks, ceiling heights, parking pad) (2-0)
• Approved variance for 5503 Beaver Lane with fire department approval condition (2-0)
• Approved 6-foot ornamental fence variance at 710 Morningview Drive (2-0)
• Denied 6-foot privacy fence variance at 1238 S. Main Street (2-0 against)
• Denied 8-foot privacy fence variance at 4621 Judes Park (2-0 against)
• Tabled 8-foot privacy fence variance at 3005 Pinewood Circle

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-04-19 1:30 PM

The Board of Zoning Adjustments took no action on a variance request for 816 East Parker Road, determining it lacked authority over drainage matters. Staff will help the applicant get the case scheduled before the Stormwater Board, which has final say. The board also approved the March 15th meeting minutes.

• Approved March 15th BZA minutes (4-0)
• Variance request for 816 E. Parker Rd. referred to Stormwater Board; no BZA action taken

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-03-15 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hear four variance requests at its March 15, 2022 meeting. Two of the cases (VR-21-43 and VR-21-44) were tabled from the January 18 meeting and will be reconsidered. The board will also take up two new variance requests involving parking landscaping and greenspace requirements.

• VR-21-43: Variance for reduced lot depth (100' to 80') and rear setback at 1100 West Monroe Avenue, zoned R-2
• VR-21-44: Variance for reduced side setback (10' to 5') and rear setback (20' to 10') at 3003 Kingsbury Street, zoned C-3
• VR-22-05: Variance to relocate required interior parking landscaping to perimeter at Latourette Drive and Caraway Drive, zoned C-3
• VR-22-06: Variance to reduce greenspace requirement from 10 ft. to 5 ft. at 3003 Apache Drive, zoned C-5

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved three variance requests: a reduced lot depth at 1100 West Monroe Avenue, a parking lot landscaping relocation at Latourette and Caraway Drives, and a greenspace reduction at 3003 Apache Drive. It denied a request for multiple setback and landscaping reductions at 3003 Kingsbury Street, with a 1-3 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the February 22, 2022 meeting.

• Approved variance for reduced lot depth at 1100 West Monroe Avenue (4-0)
• Denied variance for reduced setbacks and landscaping at 3003 Kingsbury Street (1-3)
• Approved variance to relocate interior parking landscaping to perimeter at Latourette and Caraway Drives (4-0)
• Approved variance to reduce greenspace from 10 ft to 5 ft at 3003 Apache Drive (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-02-22 1:30 PM - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments is holding a special called meeting to consider six variance requests. These include requests for a taller monument sign, reduced parking, adjusted setbacks, and taller privacy fences. The board will also approve minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting.

• Variance for 10-foot monument sign at 5210 Stadium Blvd. (overlay limit is 8 feet)
• Variance for 25% parking reduction at 816 East Parker Rd.
• Variance for adjusted setback at 910 Professional Acres Dr.
• Variance for 8-foot privacy fence at 3402 Turtle Creek Rd. (R-1 district)
• Variance for parking and building materials reduction at Browns Lane Access Road (Elite Autos)

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved all six variance requests on the agenda, covering a sign height increase, parking reductions, a setback adjustment, and fence height variances. The board also approved the January 18, 2022 minutes. A tabled variance for 3003 Kingsbury was discussed and will be on next month's agenda.

• Approved 2-foot sign height variance at 5210 Stadium Blvd (3-0)
• Approved 25% parking reduction at 816 Parker Rd (3-0)
• Approved rear setback reduction to 17' at 910 Professional Acres Dr (3-0)
• Approved 8-foot privacy fence at 3402 Turtle Creek Rd (3-1)
• Approved parking and building material variances for Elite Autos on Browns Lane (3-0)
• Approved 6-foot privacy fence at 5601 Brookshire Drive (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 18, 2022 (3-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments on 2022-01-18 1:30 PM

The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider eight variance requests from property owners and developers seeking exceptions to zoning rules. These include requests for reduced setbacks, altered building features, and a lower ceiling height in the Downtown district. The board will also approve minutes from its November 16, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for 3315 Stadium Blvd to allow different exterior features, reduced landscape buffer, and fewer parking islands
• Variance for 206, 250-266, & 268-276 Southwest Drive to adjust setbacks for existing buildings
• Variance for 5601 Brookshire Drive to allow a 6-ft privacy fence (max 4-ft, 50% open required)
• Variance for 1020 East Washington Avenue to allow 9-ft first-floor ceiling height instead of 12-ft
• Variance for 6301 Highland Drive to allow building 21.6 ft into required 25-ft setback and keep existing drive

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved all six variance requests on the agenda, including a major variance for a car dealership at 3315 Stadium Blvd. to use non-standard exterior materials and reduce landscaping, and a variance for a downtown quadplex to have 9-foot ceilings instead of the required 12 feet. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with one member absent. No requests were denied or tabled.

• Approved variance for 3315 Stadium Blvd. allowing non-standard exterior materials, reduced landscape buffer, and reduced parking islands (3-0)
• Approved variance for 206, 250-266, & 268-276 Southwest Drive to adjust setbacks for existing buildings (3-0)
• Approved variance for 5601 Brookshire Drive for a 6' tall privacy fence on a corner lot (3-0, no one present for the item)
• Approved variance for 1020 East Washington Avenue allowing 9' first-floor ceiling height instead of 12' (3-0)
• Approved variance for 6301 Highland Drive for a setback and access management variance for a preexisting building (3-0)
• Approved variance for 1100 West Monroe Avenue for reduced lot depth and rear setback (3-0)
• Approved variance for 3003 Kingsbury Street for reduced side and rear setbacks (3-0)