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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on June 13, 1974.
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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes
June 13, 1974
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met in regular session on Thursday, June 13, 1974 in the Court Room at City Hall.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. A.E. Scott, Jr.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott, Morrison, Haggenmacher, Cooper, Matthews, Adams, and Smith.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mardis and Roddy.
Item #1. The Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority request a rezoning of the following tract of land from Residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-1). This parcel is described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Monroe Street (East) with the centerline of Carson Street, thence southerly along and following the centerline of Carson Street for a distance of approximately 110 feet to a point, thence northward along and following the existing zoning boundary for a distance of approximately 110 feet to its intersection, with the centerline of Monroe Street (east), thence westward along and following the centerline of Monroe Street (east) to its intersection with the centerline of Carson Street, which point is the point of beginning. General location of this property is described as being the southeast corner of Monroe and Carson Streets. A motion was made by Mr. Cooper and seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher to APPROVE the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #2. The Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority request a rezoning of the following described tract of land from Commercial (C-1) to Industrial (I-1). This property is described as follows: Beginning at intersection of the centerline of Bridge Street with the eastward projection of a portion of the north project boundary of the Jonesboro Center N.D.P. Project No. Ark. A-24. Thence, westward along and following the meanderings of said true and projected north project boundary of said project to its interse3ction with the centerline of Main Street; thence, southerly along and following the centerline of Main Street to its intersection with the centerline of Cate Avenue; thence eastwardly along and following the centerline of Cate Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Bridge Street; Thence northwardly along and following the centerline of Bridge Street to its intersection with the eastward projection of a portion of the north project boundary of the Jonesboro Center N.D.P. Project No. Ark. A-24, which point is the point of beginning. General location of subject property is described as follows: The property is bounded on the south by Cate Avenue, on the north by the railroad yards, on the east by Bridge Street, on the west by Main Street. Play on subject property is available at the City Inspector’s Office, City Hall. A motion was made by Mr. Cooper and seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher to APPROVE the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #3. Bill Ebbert and R.B. and Daisy Hill request a rezoning of the following described tract of land from Residential (R-2), to Commercial (C-3). The property is described as follows: A part of Block H, Belmont Addition to the City of Jonesboro and consisting of the north 105.0 feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3 and all of Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7. Also request to rezone from residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-3), a part of Block H, Belmont Addition to the City of Jonesboro consisting of the south 50.0 feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3. The general location of this property is described as follows: Located on South Madison Avenue on the east side of Madison Avenue near the point where South Madison Street dead ends. A motion was made by Mr. Cooper and seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher to APPROVE the request to a 60 foot right of way on Rose Street. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #4. Ella Chrisco Gregson, Maxine Chrisco Webb and Lowell Chrisco request a rezoning of a tract of land from Residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-3). The property is described as follows: A part of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 21, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, more particularly described as follows: Begin at the northeast corner of said southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 21 and run thence west along the north line of said southwest quarter of the northeast quarter 1,210 feet to the west boundary of the tract presently zoned C-3, the point of beginning of the tract described, thence south 1,080 feet, thence west to the east boundary line of said Highway 1 to the north line of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 21, thence east to the point of beginning. The general location of this property is as follows: Located on the east side of the Highway 1 Bypass commencing approximately 200 feet north of Nettleton Avenue and continuing north for a distance of approximately 1,080 feet in length and approximately 100 feet in depth from Highway 1 to the east. Mr. David Walker, attorney, represented the property owners. A motion was made by Mr. Matthews and seconded by Mr. Cooper to APPROVE the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #5. Ella Chrisco Gregson, Maxine Chrisco Webb and Lowell T. Chrisco request a rezoning of the tract of land from Residential (R-2), to Commercial (C-3). The property is described as follows: Begin at a point on the north line of the right of way of Nettleton Avenue as enlarged by Highway Department condemnation 330 feet west of the east line of the southeast quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 14 North, Range 4 east, and run thence north 330 feet, thence east to the west right of way line of Young Street thence south and west along the west line of said right of way and the north line of Nettleton Avenue to the point of beginning. A motion was made by Mr. Cooper and seconded by Mr. Adams to APPROVE the request subject to a buffer fence being placed along the residential area to the west starting even with the residential zoning through Lot No. 44; thence fence is to be a solid 6 foot fence to be maintained by the developer; the commission further states that approval is subject to the clearing and cleaning up of the property within 30 days. A vote was taken. The vote was YEA: Morrison, Haggenmacher, and Cooper, and Adams. PASS: Matthews and Smith. The motion to APPROVE the request was passed.
Item #6. Jerry Craft requests final approval of a replat of Lots 22, Stratford Heights Addition to Jonesboro, Arkansas into 11 lots. This property is bounded on the east by Stratford Drive and on the south by West Matthews. A motion was made by Mr. Haggenmacher and seconded by Mr. Matthews to APPROVE the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #7. H.S.C. Inc. and P.F. Service Corporation requests final approval of a replat of a part of Block G, Lots 14, 15, and 18 of Marlo Acres 6th Addition. This property is bounded on the south by the Highway 63 Bypass and on the east by the platted and partially developed Greenbriar Drive. A motion was made by Mr. Morrison and seconded by Mr. Cooper to APPROVE the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #8. Marian Krick and Ed Stallings request a final approval of a plat of Lots 1 through 6 inclusive of the University Heights Addition. This property constitutes the north portion of the present University Heights Addition and is bounded on the north and west by Arkansas State University property. A motion was made by Mr. Matthews and seconded by Mr. Smith to APPROVE the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #9. Barton Equipment Company requests a final approval of a subdivision to be known as Barton Center. This property is located immediately south of the Highway 63 Bypass and Parker Road with a portion of the property being bounded on the east by Caraway Road. A motion was made by Mr. Morrison and seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher to APPROVE the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #10. Bill Ebbert requests a final approval of a replat of the north 50 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Block H, Belmont Addition into one lot. This property is located on South Madison Street and Rose Street, Rose Street being a platted but undeveloped street. Amotion was made by Mr. Morrison and seconded by Mr. Adams to APPROVE the request subject to a replat of the 50 x 125 foot; the north line of Lot No. 1 would begin 30 ft. south of the centerline of Rose Avenue. A motion was made by Mr. Morrison and seconded by Mr. Adams to APPROEV the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #11. Curt Gamblin requests an approval of a replat of Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the Willow Acres Subdivision into Lot 1 and 2. This property is within the Willow Acres Subdivision which is located south of the Highway 63 Bypass and is bounded on the east by Willow Road. A motion was made by Mr. Cooper and seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher to APPROVE the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #12. Curt Gamblin requests an approval of a replat of Lots 17, 20, 21, and 22 of the Willow Acres Subdivision. This property is within Willow Acres Subdivision which is located south of the Highway 63 Bypass and is bounded on the east by Willow Road. A motion was made by Mr. Morrison and seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher to APPROVE the request. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #13. A delegation from the Parks Action Group of the Fairview and Belaire Neighbors for Improvement on ACORN affiliated organization presented a statement on the park area at Brazos Street and Parkwood Road owned by Rich Industries of West Memphis. Rich Industries presented plans to build homes on the park site. A motion was made by Mr. Cooper and seconded by Mr. Adams to instruct the City Attorney to investigate the situation entire land and report back on it. The commission requests a clarification of City Ordinance No. 909, Section 21-30 and Section 21-31 on Public Use Area. Questions: Is this property dedicated and would there be a breach of trust involved? A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.