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METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 12, 1994
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Coleman, Little, Damron, McCracken, Finley, Shaw and Phillips.
Minutes for the March 8, 1994, meeting were approved as prepared.
A public hearing was held to discuss proposed amendments to the R-2 and R-3 zoning ordinances.
Robert Rees spoke concerning advertisement of this public hearing and was told it had been published in the Jonesboro Sun. Working sessions were also advertised. Work on this was begun about eight or nine months ago. Another public hearing will be held May 10, 1994.
#1 RZ94-11 Joe Rankin requested approval of rezoning from C-3 to R-1 for 1.71 acres located on the north side of Carolyn Drive, east of Patricia Drive.
Mr. Damron made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. McCracken. Six voted aye, 0 no, request APPROVED.
#2 PP94-9 Joe Rankin requested approval of subdivision plans for Rankin’s Oak Forrest 9th Addition. The subdivision contains 6 lots on 3.01 acres and is located on the east side of Patricia Drive, north of Carolyn Drive.
Mr. McCracken made a motion to approve the request subject to:
1. Staff comments including a 30’ drainage easement for Christian Creek.
2. Improvement plans for drainage structures for crossing Christian Creek.
3. 100-year flood plain and floodway to be shown.
4. Drop inlet on north side of Carolyn Drive at or in Ellen Drive to be shown.
All this is to be included in a complete set of plans, including street details. Ms. Shaw seconded the motion, six voting aye, 0 no, request APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS.
#3 RZ94-12 Kent Arnold requested approval of rezoning from R-1 to R-3 for all of Key Place Subdivision. The property is located on the east and west sides of Murray Creek Drive, south of Johnson Avenue (Hwy. 49 North) and east of Paragould.
Ken Kelso and Richard Carvell, residents of adjoining subdivisions, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Arnold spoke at length on reasons for the rezoning. His specific r...
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