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MAPC MINUTES
NOVEMBER 13, 1986
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The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met Thursday, November 13, 1986 in the Council Chambers, 314 W. Washington. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Johnny White. The requests considered are as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Blalock, Mr. Lusby, Mr. Sloan, Mr. McCracken, Mr. Vance, Mr. Orr, Mr. White
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Barber, Mr. Hunt
The minutes of the October 9, 1986 meeting were approved as written.
#1 WITHDRAWN.
#2 A request by Wesley and Edna Gatlin for a rezoning from R-2 to C-1 for Lots 17 and 18 of Block B of Burns and Lutterloh Subdivision and Lots 2, 3 and 4 in Block D of Elder’s Addition was denied on a motion by Mr. Lusby. Mr. Lusby stated that a C-1 classification would by inconsistent with the zoning is this area. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vance. Those voting aye were Mr. Orr, Mr. McCracken, Mr. Vance, Mr. Lusby and Mr. Blalock. Mr. Sloan abstained MOTION APPROVED - REQUEST DENIED.
#3 Mr. Vance made a motion to approve a request by Wilson Cox, Camelia Cox, Glenn Irvin,
Tommy Davis, Ellie Davis, Lyle Horvie, Patricia Horvie, Rick Holcomb, Ronda Holcomb, Ronnie Richardson, Darrell Barnes, James Gray, Glenda Gray, Geneva Barkley, Jim Sawyer, Marline Sawyer, James Holt, Mildred Holt and Donald Lawrence for a zoning classification of R-2 for a part of the west ½ of the SE 1/4, and a part of the east ½ of the SW 1/4, all being in Section 8, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. Included in Mr. Vance’s motion was a statement that the commission recommends to the City Council that an agreement be reached on what street improvements are needed and that these improvements be made a part of the annexation. Jeff Gibson, City Engineer, informed the commissioners that the streets in this area, some of which are non-improved, are basically gravel lanes. The motion was seconded by Mr. McCracken. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#4 Max L. Smith, Ed Jumper & Ray Marlin, Trustees of Walnut Street Baptist Church received approval for a R-2 zoning classification for a part of the south ½ of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 23, and a part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 26, Township 14 North, Range 3 East, containing 18.5 acres, more or less. The motion to approve the request was made by Mr. McCracken and second by Mr. Lusby. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#5 A requests by Jonesboro Industrial Development Corp. and others for zoning classification of A-1 were approved on motion by Mr. Lusby. The property being zoned is part of Section 25 and a part of Section 26, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, Section 28, 29, 30 and a part of Section 31 & 32 and part of Section 36, all in Township14 North, Range 5 East containing 2,960 acres more or less. The general location of property is south of State Hwy.18 and east of Commerce Dr. The motion was second by Mr. McCracken. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#6 Darryl and Connie Hiers’ request for a rezoning from R-2 to C-5 was denied on a motion by Mr. McCracken. The property to be rezoned, Lot 1 of Block 1 of Mangrum’s Subdivision of Block 4, is located in an all residential zoning area therefore the rezoning would be inconsistent with the surrounding zoning and would constitute spot zoning. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sloan. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED - REQUEST DENIED.
#7 A replat request by Joe Little for Lots 1 & 2 of Block C of Elmdale Condominiums was approved on a motion by Mr. McCracken. Mr. Vance seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#8 Roy Cooper’s request for a replat of a survey of a part of the SW 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 28, Township 14 North, Range 4 East was approved on a motion by Mr. McCracken subject to the property owner granting the additional right-of-way to make a total of 60' from the centerline on Caraway Road. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#8A a request for approval of site development plans for a Super 8 Hotel was granted to Roy Cooper on a motion to approve by Mr. McCracken and second by Mr. Blalock. The project is to be located east on Caraway Rd and north of Race St. This approval is subject to curb and gutter being placed along the entire length of the property on Caraway Road and the installation of drainage tile as well. Approval is also contingent upon the submission of detailed building plans. The motion was second by Mr. Lusby. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#9 Mr. Vance made a motion to approve a request by Paul and Anita Arnold for a replat of Lot 2, Block 4, and the North 105' of Lot 4, Block 4 of Broadway’s Addition. The motion was seconded by Mr. Blalock. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#10 A request for site plan approval of Block C of Watertree II was granted by a motion by Mr. Vance subject to the plans showing the 20' easement on the north side of Lots 2 and 3. Mr. Lusby seconded the motion. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#11 WITHDRAWN.
#12 John A. Burns Sr.’s request for a replat of Lots 28, & 29 and the North 20' of Lot 30 in Block G of Krewson’s Subdivision of Jonesboro College Addition was approved on a motion by Mr. Lusby. There are two livable structures on this property and this replat does not affect the ability to live in both units. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lusby. All members present voting aye. MOTION APPROVED.
#13 Herbert Blalock was granted preliminary approval of plans for Sunset Hills 7th Addition on a motion by Mr. Sloan. The project has 21 lots and contains 9.56 acres, more or less. The motion was seconded by Mr. Orr. A further part of this motion was a statement that because of the gradients on the section of the street extending farther than 600' that drop inlets will not be required in that section. Those voting aye were Mr. Sloan, Mr. Lusby, Mr. Vance, Mr. McCracken, and Mr. Orr. MOTION APPROVED.