Planning commission approves Orchard Phase 3 preliminary subdivision for 43 lots

The Jonesboro planning commission on a voice vote approved preliminary plat for Orchard Phase 3, a 13.61‑acre subdivision proposed for 43 single‑family lots. Mark Morris, the project's engineer, presented the plan and said the submission seeks preliminary approval for 43 lots in the third phase of the Orchard development. "My name is Mark Morris. I'm the, engineer on this project, and we're seeking preliminary approval on 43 lots," he told commissioners.

City planning staff recommended the commission approve the application, stating it met the lot‑size and single‑family zone standards. A commissioner moved to accept the application and the commission approved the preliminary subdivision; no opposing votes were recorded during the meeting.

The approval is for preliminary plat status; final site plan review and any required ordinance compliance will remain subject to Planning Department review prior to redevelopment, per staff remarks. The commission did not record specific conditions attached to the preliminary approval during the session.

The next procedural step noted by staff is filing any required final materials and proceeding through standard plan‑approval processes before development can begin.