title
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes
January 11, 1968
body
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met on Thursday, January 11, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott, Kenward, Ulmer, Falls, Lane, Brooks Griffith (Public Works Director), Bob Stewart (Building Inspector).
ABSENT WERE: Jarrett, Spurlock, Harrison, and Parker.
Minutes were read and approved.
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Aubrey Scott.
First business of the meeting was the election of officers.
Kenward nominated Scott for Chairman, seconded by Ulmer and moved that nomination cease and to elect Scott by acclimation. Motion carried. Lane nominated Kenward as Executive Secretary and seconded by Ulmer and moved that nomination cease and to elect Kenward by acclimation. Motion carried.
Scott explained to the audience that we would hear each item on the agenda as they are listed and all arguments and comments. The commission then will make their decision on each item.
Item #1. The request of Malco, Inc., to change the zoning from Residential R-2 to Commercial C-3 of property described as the west one half of the west one half of the Northeast one quarter of the northeast one quarter of Section 29, Township 14 North, Range 4 East having a frontage of approximately 330’ on Arkansas State Highway 18 and a depth of approximately 1313’ North and South. This tract contains ten acres more or less. After a lengthy discussion the City Planning Commission decided to postpone ruling on the request of Malco Inc., until further study of Arkansas State Highway requirement set back and ruling on proposed Bernard Street Extended.
Item #2. The request of Dean B. Ellis to change the zoning from residential R-1 to Commercial C-3 to property described as the East part of the Northeast one quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Township 14 North, Range 4 East within the corporation limits of the City of Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas comprising approximately 17.5 acres more particularly described as follows: being 121 rods, 15.5 feet east of the center of Section 20, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, thence East to the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of said Section 20, thence south along the east boundary line of said Section 20 to the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 20, thence west along the south boundary line of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter to a point directly south tot eh point of beginning, thence north to the point of beginning less a square area of 210’ x 210’ in the southeast corner of the above described tract boundary on the East and the south between boundary lines by the described tract. Motion was made by Kenward and seconded by Lane that Dean Ellis request for rezoning to be postponed for further study and Arkansas Highway Dept. recommendation for setback on Caraway Road and Nettleton.
Item #3. The request for Sloan-Jeter Development Company to change the zoning from Residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-3) for the lots of 4 and 5 of Block F and the Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 of Block B of the Viking Addition of the City of Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas. Motion was made by Ulmer and seconded by Lane that this be granted. Motion carried.
Item #4. The request of Farmers Union, Inc., to change the zoning from Residential (R-3) to Commercial (C-3) of Lots 14 through 61 of Block 1 of the E.C. Stuck Addition to the City of Jonesboro. Motion was made by Ulmer seconded by Kenward to postpone Farmers Union Inc. for further study and possible recommendations from outside planning source. Motion carried.
Item #5. The request of Jack G. Poling to change the zoning from Residential R-2 to Commercial C-3. The property is a part of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 20, Township 14 North, Range 4 East. Commence at a point 80 feet north of the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 20; thence north 130 feet. Thence wets 210 feet; thence south 130 feet; thence east 210 feet to the point of beginning proper. To be continued until next planning meeting for advertisement.
Item #6. The request of James O. Brickell to change the zoning from Residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-3) of the property described as the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, thence run South 20 feet, thence run West 210 feet, thence run North 20 feet, thence run east 210 feet to the point of beginning. Also beginning at the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, thence run West 210 feet, thence north 80 feet, thence East 210 feet to the point of beginning.
To be continued until next planning meeting for further study and Arkansas Highway Dept. recommendations for setback on Caraway Road and Wilkins Avenue.
Item #7. The Ed Stallings Addition to subdivide was given final and preliminary approval. Motion by Ulmer and seconded by Falls. Motion carried. Plats stamped showing final approval.
Item #8. Briarwood 1st Addition was given preliminary and final approval subject to replat of Elmwood to be submitted to the Planning Commission of study of streets. Motion by Falls and seconded by Lane. Motion carried. Mr. Kenward abstained from voting.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned.