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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on April 9, 1996.
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MINUTES
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 9, 1996
MEMBERS PRESENT: Coleman, Damron, McCracken, Finley, Beadles, Pitts and Shaw
MEMBERS ABSENT: Little and Phillips
Minutes of the March 12, 1996 meeting were approved as submitted.
Lloyd McCracken, who is leaving the MAPC, was complimented with a plaque from the City and the commissioners, thanking him for his many years of service to the City of Jonesboro.
#1 Ridgepointe Development Corporation requested approval of a variance in the subdivision regulations related to minimum lot width and side setbacks for Ridgepointe Patio Homes. The proposal contains 15 lots and is located on the north side of Pebble Beach Drive, east of Masters Drive.
Alderman Gene Vance explained his reason for being at this meeting. The ordinance Mr. Caldwell asked for calls for a variance to be granted by a special committee consisting of the MAPC and one member of the City Council who is serving on the Street Committee. Mr. Vance stated he was the person chosen for this responsibility and has been working since this item came up on the agenda to find out what could be granted or not. This committee would deal with subdivision ordinances and things not proper for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to handle.
Ms. Shaw moved to approve the variance as requested, subject to City Council approval of an appropriate ordinance that clarifies the legality of it. Mr. Damron seconded, four voted aye, Chair voted aye, one abstained, 0 no, and one not present for vote, REQUEST APPROVED WITH STIPULATION.
ITEM 1A. Ms. Shaw made the motion to recommend the City Council study and adopt an ordinance which would empower the MAPC and City Council representative which was comprised to make up the Board of Adjustment, to clarify the authority to act. MOTION WITHDRAWN BEFORE SECOND.
Ms. Shaw moved to ask the City Council to adopt an ordinance to establish a 50' minimum lot w...
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