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Minutes from the City Council meeting on April 19, 1999
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APPEAL HEARING - 5:30 P.M. - An appeal hearing was held as requested by Mr. James Bedwell, regarding denial by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission to rezone property from Residential (R-1) to Commercial (C-3), located on the south side of Johnson Avenue, west of 4511 E. Johnson Avenue. Councilman Tate explained an incorrect plat had been submitted to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC). The plat showed a 40 foot right-of-way instead of the required sixty foot right-of-way. Mr. Hardy Little, Chairman of the MAPC meeting on March 16th, stated Mr. Bedwell’s request was denied because it did not meet the Metropolitan Area Traffic Authority (MATA) street specifications (60 foot right-of-way). Mr. Little recommended verifying the plat for the appropriate right-of-way, then approving the rezoning if it met MATA specifications.
PUBLIC HEARING 5:50 P.M. - No opposition was voiced regarding the vacating of a portion of utility easement between Clark’s First Subdivision and Hedger’s Subdivision First Addition. (Rubin Griffin)
APPEAL HEARING 6:00 P.M. - The second appeal hearing for Mr. Jay Harmon, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. (April 19, 1999) was not placed on the agenda at the request of his attorney, C. M. Mooney. The appeal hearing pertained to a denial by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission to zone property from Residential (R-1) to Residential (R-3), located adjacent to the Moose Lodge at 225 N. Airport Road. Mr. Mooney explained his client was unable to renew the purchase agreement with the Moose Club. Dr. Eugene Smith in opposition to the rezoning, questioned if the matter would come up at a later date. Mr. Mooney stated the appeal process has a thirty day time limit, and would no longer be available to Mr. Harmon. Councilman Rega questioned City Attorney, Phillip Crego as to the Council’s involvement with this matter, since the appeal hearing was canceled on two different oc...
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