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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Meeting – March 24, 2026

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, March 24, 2026

BodyJonesboro, Arkansas

SessionMeeting Portal

DateTuesday, March 24, 2026

StatusFILED

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Right.

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Bells are ringing.

0:01

Sounds like it's 5 30.

0:04

So we'll call this meeting to order.

0:06

First order of business would be the roll call.

0:10

If everybody would button toward that's all right.

0:40

Right, we do have five present, so we have a quorum.

0:44

We can begin the rest of the meeting.

0:47

Next order of business would be the approval of a minutes.

0:51

Everybody you should have had the minutes attached to your packet.

0:56

If you would we approve the minutes as presented.

0:59

Do I have do I have a second?

1:04

Second.

1:05

Jim Little.

1:07

All right, we have a motion and a second.

1:10

If everyone would vote by pressing your I or nay button.

1:28

All right, we do have approval 5-0 on the minutes.

1:32

Next item of business is preliminary subdivision approval.

1:37

Poppy Investment LLC and Island Construction Inc.

1:40

is requesting to approve preliminary subdivision of Windsor Landing Phase 9.

1:47

Do we have anyone here to present that information?

1:53

I'm here to answer any questions.

1:59

Mind coming to the podium stating your name and address.

2:06

Maybe just give us a quick summary of uh what you're requesting.

2:11

I'm Darren Williams with McAllister Engineering.

2:14

We're at 4508 Stadium Boulevard here in Jonesboro.

2:19

Uh essentially this is the last phase of that subdivision to my knowledge.

2:25

Um there was some issues with the way it was originally platted, and we have gone back and forth to address what those issues were.

2:37

And as far as I know, we've addressed everything that needs to be addressed.

2:42

And now we're just seeking approval for it.

2:48

Uh yes, sir.

2:49

Um we have reviewed it.

2:51

It does meet all the requirements of the subdivision ordinance, so we would recommend approval of this subdivision.

3:00

I'll make a motion that we approve.

3:04

All right, we have a motion uh for approval.

3:08

Uh do we have a second?

3:10

Jim Little, second.

3:12

So we have a motion and a second.

3:14

If everyone would please vote, uh yes.

3:30

Like we have 5.0.

3:32

Uh we've passed that.

3:34

Um so you have received a favorable approval, and you'll need to get on the get a file.

3:43

No, no, okay.

3:44

No, you just um get with planning engineering to get uh get your plat, everything ready on the plates.

3:51

Okay.

3:54

All right, the the second item on the list um was an item for horizon land surveying.

4:01

Uh they're requesting rezoning of that has been asked to be rescheduled to the next MAPC meeting, which will be April 14th.

4:10

Uh so for that rezoning at 5925 East Johnson Avenue will be rescheduled to the MAPC meeting on April 14th.

4:24

The final item of business tonight is a rezoning request.

4:28

Applicant John Easley is requesting a rezoning of the property at 6904 East Highland Drive from R1 to commercial C3 and industrial I2.

4:40

Um looks like John is here.

4:42

John Deal with Associate Engineering on behalf of John Stuckey, the property owner.

4:48

We're asking for a rezone on a very small portion of the property.

4:53

Back in 86 when the annexation took place.

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This was on the very edge of the city limits, and the property that came in was coming in as R1, 300 foot off the Easley lane and 300 foot off Highway 18.

5:07

Since then it's been annexed, property zoning for the industrial.

5:11

What Mr.

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Stuggies asking for is a portion of the R1 be rezoned as commercial C3 along Highway 18 and then approximately halfway up the property on Easy Lane.

5:23

And the rest of the property remains the same.

5:38

Darrell, if you let us know.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Summary of Proceedings

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Meeting – March 24, 2026

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) met on March 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Center. The meeting was called to order with a quorum of five members present. The commission approved minutes from the previous meeting, approved a preliminary subdivision plat, rescheduled one rezoning request, and approved another rezoning with stipulations. Public input was heard on the latter.

Public Comments & Testimony

A resident living near the property at 6904 East Highland Drive expressed concern about potential noise from a factory if the rezoning were approved. The resident stated that neighbors opposed a noisy factory. The commission clarified that C-3 zoning does not permit heavy industrial uses like factories. The applicant later explained that the C-3 portion would be subdivided into small business lots to support the adjacent industrial area, alleviating concern about a factory in front of homes.

Discussion Items

Preliminary Subdivision – Windsor Landing Phase IX (PP-26-03): Darren Williams of McAllister Engineering presented the final phase of the subdivision. He noted that prior issues with the plat had been resolved. Staff recommended approval as the plat meets all subdivision ordinance requirements. The commission voted unanimously to approve.
Rezoning RZ-26-05 (5925 E Johnson Ave): This item was rescheduled to the April 14, 2026 MAPC meeting at the request of the applicant, Horizon Land Surveying LLC.
Rezoning RZ-26-06 (6904 E Highland Dr): John Deal of Associate Engineering, on behalf of property owner John Stuckey, requested rezoning of a portion of the property from R-1 to C-3 (commercial) and I-2 (industrial). The property was annexed in 1986 with R-1 zoning along the road frontage; the request sought to rezone a small strip along Highway 18 and Easley Lane to C-3, while the rest remains I-2. Staff recommended approval with stipulations including satisfaction of city engineer requirements, stormwater/floodplain regulations, submission of a final site plan, and planning department approval for any change of use. The commission discussed the permitted uses in C-3. The applicant clarified that the plan is to subdivide the C-3 area into individual lots for small businesses, not a factory. The commission voted 5-0 to approve the rezoning with the stated stipulations.

Key Outcomes

Approval of Minutes: Minutes from March 10, 2026, approved 5-0.
Preliminary Subdivision Approved: Windsor Landing Phase IX approved 5-0.
Rezoning RZ-26-05 Rescheduled: Moved to April 14, 2026 MAPC meeting.
Rezoning RZ-26-06 Approved: Approved 5-0 with stipulations. The applicant must appear before the City Council by Thursday (March 26, 2026) at 10:00 AM to schedule the rezoning ordinance.
Upcoming Events: Staff announced a comprehensive plan design week from March 30 to April 2, 2026, with open houses on Monday and Thursday evenings (5:00–7:30 PM) at the old YMCA on Nettleton. The public is encouraged to attend and provide input.

Meeting Transcript

Right. Bells are ringing. Sounds like it's 5 30. So we'll call this meeting to order. First order of business would be the roll call. If everybody would button toward that's all right. Right, we do have five present, so we have a quorum. We can begin the rest of the meeting. Next order of business would be the approval of a minutes. Everybody you should have had the minutes attached to your packet. If you would we approve the minutes as presented. Do I have do I have a second? Second. Jim Little. All right, we have a motion and a second. If everyone would vote by pressing your I or nay button. All right, we do have approval 5-0 on the minutes. Next item of business is preliminary subdivision approval. Poppy Investment LLC and Island Construction Inc. is requesting to approve preliminary subdivision of Windsor Landing Phase 9. Do we have anyone here to present that information? I'm here to answer any questions. Mind coming to the podium stating your name and address. Maybe just give us a quick summary of uh what you're requesting. I'm Darren Williams with McAllister Engineering. We're at 4508 Stadium Boulevard here in Jonesboro. Uh essentially this is the last phase of that subdivision to my knowledge. Um there was some issues with the way it was originally platted, and we have gone back and forth to address what those issues were. And as far as I know, we've addressed everything that needs to be addressed. And now we're just seeking approval for it. Uh yes, sir. Um we have reviewed it. It does meet all the requirements of the subdivision ordinance, so we would recommend approval of this subdivision. I'll make a motion that we approve. All right, we have a motion uh for approval. Uh do we have a second? Jim Little, second. So we have a motion and a second. If everyone would please vote, uh yes. Like we have 5.0. Uh we've passed that. Um so you have received a favorable approval, and you'll need to get on the get a file. No, no, okay. No, you just um get with planning engineering to get uh get your plat, everything ready on the plates. Okay. All right, the the second item on the list um was an item for horizon land surveying. Uh they're requesting rezoning of that has been asked to be rescheduled to the next MAPC meeting, which will be April 14th. Uh so for that rezoning at 5925 East Johnson Avenue will be rescheduled to the MAPC meeting on April 14th. The final item of business tonight is a rezoning request. Applicant John Easley is requesting a rezoning of the property at 6904 East Highland Drive from R1 to commercial C3 and industrial I2.

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