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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on June 13, 1985.
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MAPC MINUTES
JUNE 13,1985
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met Thursday, June 13, 1985. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers, 314 W. Washington, Jonesboro, AR to consider the following requests:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. McCracken, Jr., Mr. Hunt, Mr. White, Ms. Barber, Mr. Vance, Mr. Lusby, Mr. Blalock
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Ball
ASSISTING DURING THE MEETING: Pat Cornish, Joe Tomlinson, Gene Martz
Minutes from the May 9, 1985 meeting were approved with no additions or revisions.
#1 The Quorum Court requests another review of construction plans for Manor Heights Addition, a planned unit development to be located on a part of the Northwest Quarter, Southeast Quarter, Section 23, Township 14 North, Range 3 East. The development covers. 1.7 acres and contains 20 units in five buildings, for a density of 11.76 units per acre. The general location of the property is South of West Nettleton Avenue and West of Smoot Drive.
There was much discussion on this item by property owners in Briarwood addition concerning potential health & safety hazards. A motion made by Mr. Vance to stand by the commissioners decision from the February meeting that approved this construction with the stipulation that if the developer revised the plans that they be presented at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. McCracken. Those voting aye were Mr. McCracken, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Orr, Mr. Vance, and Mr. Blalock. Those voting no were Ms. Barber, and Mr. Lusby MOTION APPROVED.
#2 Briarwood Homeowners request a rezoning from Residential Two (R-2) to Residential One (R-1), the following described property: Lots 1-12, Block A; Lots 1-2, Block B; Lots 1-3, Block C; Lots 1-4, Block D, Lots 1-2 Block E, all in Briarwood 5th Addition; Lots 1-18, Block A; Lots 1-11, Block B; Lots 1-6, Block C; Lots 1-6 Block D, all in Briarwood 6th Addition. The general location of this property is South of West Nettleton Avenue and West of Smoot.
Technicalities that could cause property owners problems in the future were discussed concerning this rezoning request. Commissioners said they did not want (R-2) spot zoning within (R-1) zoning. A motion was made by Mr. Vance to table this item, seconded by Mr. McCracken, all present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#3 Maxie Stem request a zoning classification of Residential Two (R-2). Subject zoning request is submitted under the provision of City ordinance #1473 providing for zoning classification prior to the subject property being annexed to the city. The 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 Northwest Quarter, Southwest Quarter, Section 27, Township 14 North, and Range 4 East. The general location of this property is south of Race Street and East of Richardson Road. Mr. Orr made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Vance. All present voting aye. Mr. McCracken was absent during voting. MOTION APPROVED.
#4 Tommy Rankin requests final approval of construction plans for Lakewood 2nd Addition, a planned unit development to be located on a part of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. The development covers 5.363 acres and contains 30 units in 8 buildings for a density of 5.59 units per acre. The property is zoned R-3. The general location is East of Medallion Acres and Old Highway 1.
Mr. Lusby made the motion to approve request, seconded by Mr. McCracken, all present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#5 Village Communities request final approval of construction plans for Candlewood 9th a sub-division to be located on a part of the Northeast Quarter Section 35, Township14 North, Range 3 East, containing 13.46 acres more or less. The development will have 32 lots and is zoned R-1. The general location of this property is South of Neely Road, East of Quail Ridge Subdivision.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance to approve the requests, seconded by Ms. Barber. All present voting aye. Mr. Lusby was absent during voting. MOTION APPROVED.
#6 Maxie Stem requests a replat of Lot 1, Maxie Stem 1st, into 3 lots and approval of Lots 4, 5, and 6. The general location of this property is south of Race and east of Richardson Road. A motion by Mr. Blalock to approve request was withdrawn. Mr. Lusby made motion to table this request seconded by Ms. Barber. All present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED ITEM TABLED
#7 Maxie Stem requests approval of site development plans for apartments to be built on Lots 1-6 Maxie Stem’s 1st Addition. The general location of this property is South of Race St. and East of Richardson Road.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance to table this item, seconded by Mr. McCracken. Those voting aye were Mr. McCracken, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Barber, Mr. Lusby, Mr. Blalock, Mr. Vance. Those voting no were Mr. Orr. MOTION APPROVED.
#8 Robin Nix request preliminary approval of construction plans for Executive Square, a sub-division to be located on a part of the Southwest Quarter, Section 29, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, containing 4.49 acres more or less. The development will contain 16 lots. The general location of this property is East of Brown’s Lane.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance to approve the request with the stipulation that the engineer agrees to comply with all ordinances and codes, seconded by Ms. Barter. Those voting aye were Mr. McCracken, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Barber. Mr. Lusby abstained. MOTION APPROVED.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance to approve final plans, seconded by Mr. Blalock. Those voting aye were Ms. Barber, Mr. Orr, Mr. Vance, Mr. Blalock. Those voting no were Mr. McCracken, and Mr. Hunt. Mr. Lusby abstained. MOTION APPROVED.
#9 Broddie Noell request a replat of a part of Lot 13, Cobb and Lee Survey of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. The general location of this property is North of East Nettleton Avenue and East of Caraway Road.
#10 Hardee’s requests approval of site development plans for a restaurant to be located on Lot 1 of Broddie Noel replat. The general location of this property is north of East Nettleton and East of Caraway Road.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve request with the following stipulations: that the southern entrance on Caraway be closed and the northern entrance on Caraway be revised and widened to include one entrance and two exits, that a deceleration lane for northbound traffic on Caraway be added and the building permit issued would be subject to approval by the building inspector and that the revised plans be resubmitted at next month’s meeting for final approval. The motion was second by Mr. Vance. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#11 James Crawford requests preliminary approval of construction plans for Crawford’s Sub- division, to be located on Lot 4 of Kreager 2nd Addition, into five lots. The general location of this property is North of Sims Street and East of Wood Street.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve request with the stipulation that the engineers revise the drainage plans before final request is made. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCracken. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#12 Lone Star, Inc. requests a replat on Lots 29, 28, 27, 26 and the North 5.0' of Lot 25 in Block 9 of Ridgecrest Addition to Jonesboro, Ar. into one lot. The general location of this property is North of Highway 49 South (Southwest Drive) and East of Glenwood Drive.
Mr. Orr made a motion to approve request, seconded by Mr. Lusty, all members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#13 Cooper Construction Company requests a replat of a part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 28, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, containing 4.419 acres more or less into lots A and B. The general location of this property is East of Caraway Road and South of Fred’s Dollar Store.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve request, seconded by Ms. Barber. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED. The chairman and secretary will not sign the papers until the property owners have signed.
#14 Bera Barnett requests a replat of Lots 10, 11, 13 and 14, Block B, Sunset Hills Addition. The general location of this property is West of Sharon Drive and East of Despain Cove.
A motion was made by Mr. Lusby, seconded by Mr. McCracken to approve request pending inspection of this property by Harvey Johnson. The chairman and the secretary will not sign until the property owners have signed.
#15 Mrs. Ethel Cooper requests a replat of Lots 6 and 7, Block D, Dudley’s 1st Addition to the town of Nettleton, now Jonesboro, Ar. The general location of this property is Southwest of Highway 63B and South of Race Street.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Ms. Barber. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED. The chairman and secretary will not sign until the property owners have signed the papers.
#16 Carroll Caldwell and HSC requests a replat of Lots 8 and 6A, Block B, Marshall Estates Subdivision. The general location of this property is South of East Matthews Avenue.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Orr. Those voting aye were Mr. McCracken, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Barber, Mr. Orr, Mr. Vance, Mr. Blalock. Mr. Lusby abstained.
MOTION APPROVED.
#17 H. J. Harrell requests a replat of Lots 1 and 2 of a replat of Lot 2, Block A, Harrell-McDonald Subdivision, Jonesboro, Ar. The general location of this property is West of Brown’s Lane and North of Brown’s Cove.
Mr. Vance made a motion to approve the request, second by Mr. Lusby, subject to the buildings being shown in relation to the lot lines. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#18 John M White request a replat of Lots 1-C into Lots 1-C and 2-C, of a replat of Lot 1, Woodfield Development, Jonesboro, Ar. The general location of this property is North of Woodfield St.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Mr. McCracken to approve the request. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
A motion was made by Mr. Vance and seconded by Mr. McCracken to contact the City of Jonesboro Street Department with consideration given to further excavation work continuing toward Wood Street from the present end on both sides of the street on Sims. All present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
A motion was made by Mr. Orr and seconded by Ms. Barber, that the chairman of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission go to Quorum Court concerning the paving of the street, pouring curb and gutter on West Nettleton extended at the intersection of Smoot. a request was made that a copy of the letter be sent to the Concerned Citizens Group of Craighead County. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.