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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes
August 13, 1970
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The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met on Thursday, August 13, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. in the courtroom of the City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott, Kenward, Spurlock, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jarrett and Falls.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Scott.
July 9, 1970 minutes were read and approved also July 23, 1970 minutes were read, changes made and minutes approved.
Items for business were as follows:
1. The Jonesboro Corporation requests rezoning from R-2 to C-5. Property located at the Southeast corner of Patrick and East Matthews and Lot 7 commonly known as the Earl Fairs Subdivision. Mr. Seay came before the commission to discuss the property; afterwards a motion was made by Mr. Spurlock and seconded by Mr. Falls to approve the rezoning from R-2 to C-5. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
2. Mr. Alfred Watkins requested the rezoning of Lots 1, 6, and 7 from R-1 to C-4 and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11 from R-1 to R-3 in the Watkins Subdivision located at Belt, Scott, Pineview and Watkins Streets. David Watkins came before the commission to discuss the property and answer the commissioners’ questions. Afterwards, Mr. King made a motion to table any decision until next meeting so the commissioners could decide if the property can be rezoned until its present condition. This motion was seconded by both Mr. Lane and Mr. Melton. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
3. Preliminary Plat of Apple Hill Subdivision. A motion was made by Mr. Lane and seconded by Mr. Griffin to give preliminary and final approval subject to the submitting of six reductions of the subdivision. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
4. Dacus Third Addition, replat of Lot 8. A motion was made by Mr. Lane and seconded by Mr. Melton to approve the replat subject to submitting six reductions of plat. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
5. Dacus Third Addition replat of Lots 6 and 7. A motion was made by Mr. Lane and seconded by Mr. Melton to approve the replat subject to submitting six reductions of plat. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
6. Replat of Lots 4 and 5 of Block F of the Viking Addition. A motion was made to approve the replat subject to submitting six reductions by Mr. Lane and seconded by Mr. King. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
7. Replat of Lot 32 of the Cox Addition, Jones Subdivision in Nettleton. A motion was made by Mr. Lane and seconded by Mr. Spurlock to deny the request to replat lot 32 for the following reasons: Improper right-of-way on the street and the lots would be undersized. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
8. Replat of Lots 7, 8, and 9 in Quail Hollow Addition. A motion was made by Mr. Spurlock and seconded by Mr. King to approve the replat of Lot 7, 8, and 9 subject to submitting six reductions of said plat. Voting YEA: King, Kenward, Spurlock, Melton, and Griffin. Voting NAY: None. Motion passed.
9. Basic Builders First Addition to Jonesboro, Arkansas. A motion was made by Mr. Lane and seconded by Mr. King to approve the Basic Builders replat of Lot 4 subject to the City Council rescinding previous action of a 50 foot street right-of-way on the west side of Tony Drive and changing it to a 30 foot right-of-way. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:18 P.M.