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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes
November 13, 1969
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The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met on Thursday, November 13, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott, Kenward, Lane, Ulmer, King, Griffin, Falls, Spurlock, Brooks Griffith (representing Public Works Office), Pat Hodges (Secretary), and Mr. Martz (Building Inspector).
The meeting was called to order by Chairman A. E. Scott, Jr.
October 14, 1969 minutes were read, changes were made, and minutes were approved.
Items for business were as follows:
Item #1. Dr. Bill Bowers property to rezone from R-1 to R-3. After discussion a motion was made by Mr. King to rezone to R-2 there was no second. Mr. King then withdrew his motion. A motion as made by Mr. Falls to deny the rezoning there was no second. Mr. Falls then withdrew his motion. Mr. Lane moved to table the decision until next meeting and also asked that Dr. Bowers bring corrected plats showing existing ownership.
Item #2. Melton Brothers Inc. to rezone from R-1 to R-2. A motion was made by Mr. Ulmer to approve the rezoning. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lane. Motion carried.
Item #3. Carl B. Barkley to rezone from I-2 to R-3. A motion was made by Mr. Lane to approve the rezoning. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. Motion carried.
Item #4. Harry Brewer to rezone from R-2 to C-3. A motion was made by Mr. Spurlock to approve the rezoning. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. Motion carried.
Item #5. Farmers Union Association, James O. Bridger, Lucy Cole, and L.N. Hynes to rezone from R-3 to C-2. Mr. Walker came before the commission to answer questions and state reasons for having the property rezoned. After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Mr. Kenward to deny rezoning. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lane. Motion carried.
Item #6. Watkins Second Addition to rezone from R-1 to C-3. A motion was made by Mr. Ulmer to deny the rezoning. Motion was seconded by Mr. Spurlock. Motion carried.
Item #7. Oswalt’s Site Development Plan. Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve the plan. Mr. Lane seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Item #8. Pickle/ Crawford Subdivision Section 25-14-3 Zoning R to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mr. Kenward presented the plat to the commission for preliminary approval. The plat was discussed and preliminary approval was given.
Other-After suggested changes were made by the commission at the October 14th meeting, to the plat of Wagner Subdivision the plat was again reviewed and approval was given, before the November meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:22 P.M.