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Planning commission approves conditional use for Elmhurst Drive climate-controlled storage after traffic and process objections
Summary
The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved a conditional use for a one-story, climate-controlled storage facility on Elmhurst Drive by a 4-3 vote after residents raised traffic and procedural concerns; staff required subdivision and road improvements before permitting.
The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on Feb. 11 approved a conditional use permit for a one-story, climate-controlled storage facility on Elmhurst Drive, west of 3319 Harrisburg Road, by a 4-3 vote.
Barry Davidson, with Davidson Engineering, representing Glenwood Limited Partnership and MyU Storage, told the commission the plan before members “is essentially what was before you last February and approved with conditions.” Planning staff recommended approval with stipulations that include obtaining all required local and state permits, completing subdivision improvements for Gladiolus Business Park before a building permit is issued, and requiring site-plan review for any commercial development exceeding 75,000 square feet.
The proposal drew sustained public comment and questions from commissioners about traffic and the timing of a return application. Patty Lack, a resident, urged commissioners to reject the…
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