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Jonesboro Planning Commission Meeting Summary - June 9, 2026

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, June 9, 2026
BodyJonesboro, Arkansas
SessionMeeting Portal
DateTuesday, June 9, 2026
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0:00

Good evening, everyone.

0:01

Welcome to the City of Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meeting for Tuesday June 9th, 2026.

0:07

I'll open up for you to register your roll call, please.

0:13

You ready?

0:24

Okay.

0:25

Now I'll open up for the discussion of the minutes from the this will be from the May 26th meeting.

0:30

Are there any changes to be made?

0:33

I'll entertain a motion for approval.

0:36

Styling motion to approve.

0:40

Little second.

0:42

Everybody cast your ballot.

0:55

First item we have tonight on the agenda is a preliminary subdivision.

0:58

This is a Woodridge Place, subdivision phase four.

1:02

We have the proponent for this item here tonight.

1:05

You would come up.

1:10

State your name for the record and tell us what you want to do there.

1:16

My name is Darren Williams.

1:18

I'm with uh McAllister Engineering here in Jonesboro.

1:23

Um this is uh it's been an ongoing subdivision, and this is just another phase of it.

1:30

It's a total of 27 lots.

1:33

Um we're not looking to have anything rezoned.

1:37

Um it pretty much fits with the surrounding areas.

1:42

There are some areas around it that haven't been developed, but what has is of similar development.

1:50

City planner, you have staff comments?

1:53

Uh yes, sir, we do.

1:54

Uh we reviewed it, it does meet the requirements of the subdivision code, so we would recommend approval with one stipulations.

2:03

So um all new lots uh will be required to have a residential sprinkler system since there's only one way in or out of this proposed subdivision.

2:12

You're talking about a fire sprinkler system.

2:14

Yes.

2:15

Okay.

2:16

Commissioners have any questions about this development.

2:21

When ready with a motion, finally I'll move for approval with stipulations noted.

2:30

Everyone cast your vote.

2:40

Okay, preliminary subdivision has been approved.

2:43

Thank you.

2:44

Thank you.

2:48

Next item we have on the agenda.

2:49

This is a sky point sub landing phase one.

2:54

Preliminary subdivision.

2:56

Had the proponent here for this item.

2:57

If you would come up and state your name for the record.

3:12

There will be 20 lots.

3:15

And it was commented yesterday that we will be adding a traffic control measure, and we're still gonna work out what that is, but that'll be along that main road.

3:25

Sounds great.

3:26

City planner staff comments.

3:29

Uh yes, sir.

3:29

Again, we have reviewed it and it does um meet all the requirements of the subdivision code, so we would recommend approval.

3:37

Okay.

3:38

That being said, commissioners, you have any questions or comments.

3:42

So the only question I have this is Monroe.

3:45

Um, with that comment that he made that there would be some traffic things done there.

3:50

So when did that get entered or when would that be noted to where that's going to get done or would it be we'll see that on the final flat?

3:56

It'll come in during the review process.

3:59

Um we're still in the review process on it.

4:02

Sorry, I forgot this is a preliminary.

4:03

I forgot to say that.

4:04

Sorry.

4:05

And and you will see it when they do the final flat on this.

4:09

Okay.

4:14

You ready?

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Summary of Proceedings

Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Meeting Summary - June 9, 2026

This meeting of the City of Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, held on June 9, 2026, addressed three subdivision approvals and two rezoning requests. The commission approved a preliminary subdivision (Woodridge Place Phase 4), a preliminary subdivision (Sky Point Sub Landing Phase 1), and a final subdivision (White Tail Crossing Phase 2). One rezoning request (RZ2608) for a pediatric farmhouse facility was recommended for approval, and another rezoning (RZ2609) was tabled to the next meeting at the applicant's request.

Discussion Items

  • Woodridge Place Phase 4 - Preliminary Subdivision (27 lots): Proponent Darren Williams (McAllister Engineering) presented the next phase of an ongoing subdivision. Staff recommended approval with a stipulation requiring residential fire sprinkler systems on all new lots due to a single access point. The commission approved the motion unanimously.
  • Sky Point Sub Landing Phase 1 - Preliminary Subdivision (20 lots): The proponent (name not stated) noted that a traffic control measure would be added along the main road. Staff recommended approval, and the commission approved the preliminary plat.
  • White Tail Crossing Phase 2 - Final Subdivision (85 lots): Isaac Hamric (Mark Morris) presented the final plat. Staff confirmed compliance with the subdivision code, and the commission approved the final subdivision.
  • RZ2608 - Rezoning from R1 to PD at 1004 N. Caraway Road: David Tapp (Pediatrics Plus) requested a PUD to allow a farmhouse for children with autism, including a 12,000 sq ft building, a barn with donkeys/sheep, a chicken coop, greenhouse, and gardens. The facility would operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30-6:30 PM, with minimal lighting. Staff recommended approval with stipulations (satisfy city engineer requirements, stormwater and floodplain compliance, final site plan approval, and change of use subject to planning department approval). The commission voted to approve, sending a favorable recommendation to the city council.
  • RZ2609 - Rezoning from C3 to RM16 at 2038 N. Caraway Street: Jim Gramling (Graham & Law Firm) requested a tabling to the next meeting after concerns about density were raised at the pre-meeting. The commission voted to table the item without renotification, as per past practice.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved: Woodridge Place Phase 4 preliminary subdivision (motion to approve with stipulation)
  • Approved: Sky Point Sub Landing Phase 1 preliminary subdivision (motion to approve)
  • Approved: White Tail Crossing Phase 2 final subdivision (motion to approve)
  • Recommended for Approval (to City Council): RZ2608 - rezoning to PD for Pediatrics Plus farmhouse (with stipulations)
  • Tabled: RZ2609 - rezoning to RM16 (to next meeting, applicant's request)

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the City of Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meeting for Tuesday June 9th, 2026. I'll open up for you to register your roll call, please. You ready? Okay. Now I'll open up for the discussion of the minutes from the this will be from the May 26th meeting. Are there any changes to be made? I'll entertain a motion for approval. Styling motion to approve. Little second. Everybody cast your ballot. First item we have tonight on the agenda is a preliminary subdivision. This is a Woodridge Place, subdivision phase four. We have the proponent for this item here tonight. You would come up. State your name for the record and tell us what you want to do there. My name is Darren Williams. I'm with uh McAllister Engineering here in Jonesboro. Um this is uh it's been an ongoing subdivision, and this is just another phase of it. It's a total of 27 lots. Um we're not looking to have anything rezoned. Um it pretty much fits with the surrounding areas. There are some areas around it that haven't been developed, but what has is of similar development. City planner, you have staff comments? Uh yes, sir, we do. Uh we reviewed it, it does meet the requirements of the subdivision code, so we would recommend approval with one stipulations. So um all new lots uh will be required to have a residential sprinkler system since there's only one way in or out of this proposed subdivision. You're talking about a fire sprinkler system. Yes. Okay. Commissioners have any questions about this development. When ready with a motion, finally I'll move for approval with stipulations noted. Everyone cast your vote. Okay, preliminary subdivision has been approved. Thank you. Thank you. Next item we have on the agenda. This is a sky point sub landing phase one. Preliminary subdivision. Had the proponent here for this item. If you would come up and state your name for the record. There will be 20 lots. And it was commented yesterday that we will be adding a traffic control measure, and we're still gonna work out what that is, but that'll be along that main road. Sounds great. City planner staff comments. Uh yes, sir. Again, we have reviewed it and it does um meet all the requirements of the subdivision code, so we would recommend approval. Okay. That being said, commissioners, you have any questions or comments. So the only question I have this is Monroe.

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