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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on July 15, 1982.
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MAPC MINUTES
JULY 15, 1982
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met Thursday, July 15, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 314 West Washington, Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman Roy Cooper.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Cooper, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. White, Mr. Feher, Mr. Blalock, Mr. Scott.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Smith.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Cameron, John Broadaway, Joe Tomlinson, Sheri Kiech.
#1 Poinsett County Savings & Loan request preliminary approval of construction plans for Oak Meadows Condominiums, a planned unit development to be located North of Nettleton Ave. and West of Caraway Plaza Shopping Center. The development covers 10.38 gross acres containing eight mixed two story and single story units per acre. This property is zoned ( R-2 ).
A motion was made by Mr. Ball, seconded by Mr. Feher to approve the request. Voting aye Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. White, Mr. Feher, Mr. Blalock and Mr. Scott.
#2 Donald Swanner requests a zoning classification of Residential One (R-1). Subject to zoning request is submitted under the provisions of City Ordinance #1473 providing for zoning classification prior to the subject property being annexed to the City. MAPC is asked to prepare a written statement as to what effect the proposed annexation would have on the City accepting said land. The property is described as follows: A part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, Craighead County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Quarter North 104.2 feet; thence West 5.5 feet; thence North 56 degrees 24 minutes West 289.5 feet to the Easterly right-of-way of Missouri-Pacific Railroad; thence South 33 degrees 21 minutes West 324.0 feet along said railroad right-of-way line; thence North 89 degrees 09 minutes East 424.8 feet to the point of the beginning proper, containing 1.60 acres, and being subject to easement for Kathleen Street. The general location of this property is West of Kathleen Street and North of Morton Drive.
A motion was made by Mr. Scott to approve the request; subject to the proper Right-of-way on Kathleen Street will be dedicated to the City. The motion was seconded by Mr. Blalock Voting aye, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. White, Mr. Feher, Mr. Blalock, Mr. Scott
#3 Virgil Wallace request final approval of subdivision plans for Oak Hollow Subdivision. The general location of this property is South of Highland Dr. and West of Indian Trails Subdivision.
A motion was made by Mr. Tilton to approve the request with the following stipulations: The Entire Street package shall be completed prior to the commencement of construction of any structures within the subdivision. The Bill of Assurance shall be recorded the day after final approval is granted by the MAPC. The subject Bill of Assurance shall be held in escrow by the City Attorney prior to the recording date. The applicable dedication deeds from Fisher Street Baptist Church and Trinity Church shall also be delivered along with the Bill of Assurance to be held in escrow by the City Attorney. The Slopes to be changed from 1 ½ -1 ro 3-1 to meet the City Engineer’s specification. The Agent for the Property Owners, Mr. Donn Mixon waives the Right from denying any property Owner from asserting their Right from the Bill of Assurance. The motion was seconded by Mr. White. Voting aye, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. White, Mr. Feher, Mr. Blalock. Voting no, Mr. Scott.
#4 Guaranty Mortgage Company requests final approval of construction plans for a planned unit development to be placed on a replat of Block C of Scenic Hills Subdivision Third Addition. The development covers one acre and contains 12 single story units. The general location of this property is North of West Nettleton Ave. and West of Cenwood Dr. The property is zoned (R-3).
A motion was made by Mr. White to approve the request with the stipulation that the curbs & gutters be completed fifteen (15) feet from center line on West Nettleton Avenue. Mr. Scott seconded the motion. Voting aye, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. White, Mr. Blalock, Mr. Scott. Mr. Feher passed.
#5 Roger Moore requests final approval of construction plans for a Planned Unit Development to be located near the corner of Stone Street and Nettleton Avenue. The development covers .62 gross acres containing 23 single story units per acre. The property is zoned (C-3).
A motion was made by Mr. White to approve the request with the stipulation that the owner meet with Joe Tomlinson and John Broadaway to secure the necessary changes that must be made prior to the item being submitted for final approval. The curbs & gutters are to be completed as shown on the Plans. Mr. Ball seconded the motion. Voting aye, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. White, Mr. Feher, Mr. Blalock, and Mr. Scott.
#6 Harold Kaffka requests final approval of subdivision plans for Minni-Mall East First Addition to Jonesboro, Arkansas. The general location of this property is South of Forrest Home Road and West of Stone Street.
A motion was made by Mr. White to approve the request with the stipulation that the property already sold on Forest Home Road and Maria Circle will have curbs & gutters put in, either by the new owner or by Mr. Harold Kaffka. The motion was seconded by Mr. Feher. Voting aye,
Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. White, Mr. Feher, Mr. Blalock, Mr. Scott.
#7 Richard Kay requests a replat of a part of the South ½ of Block 11 of Nisbett’s 2nd Addition, Jonesboro, Arkansas, into five lots. The general location of this property is North of Monroe Avenue and West of Nisbett Street
A motion was made by Mr. Scott to approve the request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Feher. Voting aye, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. Feher, Mr. Blalock, and Mr. Scott. Mr. White passed.
#8 This item was not on the Agenda. The University Christian Church requests a replat of Lots 2-7 of Block A of Gwyndale Subdivision of a part of Lot 12 of Charles A Stuck’s Creek Addition to Jonesboro, Arkansas into one lot. The general location of this property is North of Baswell Avenue and West of Brazos Street.
A motion was made by Mr. Scott to recommend that Baswell, between Brazos and Stadium Drive, is not necessary for conducting, of traffic in that area. He recommended that it be abandoned. At some point a drainage easement needs to be retained so the ditch can be maintained. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tilton. Voting aye, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. White, Mr. Feher, Mr. Blalock, and Mr. Scott.
A motion was made by Mr. Scott to approve the Replat for the University Christian Church, with the Right-of-way indicating on the Replat. The motion was seconded by Mr. Blalock. Voting aye, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Ball, Mr. Tilton, Mr. White, Mr. Feher, Mr. Blalock, and Mr. Scott.