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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes
July 17, 1958
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The City Planning Commission of Jonesboro, Arkansas, met in regular session on July 17, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. in the Engineering Office of City Water and Light Plant.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Planning Commissioners Dean Ellis, C.D. Frierson, Minor Markle, Lloyd Rebsamen, Elmer A. Stuck, Caleb Watson and Neal B. Thayer.
OTHERS PRESENT: Don Gilbert and Barry McFarlin.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Planning Commissioners Mrs. Clifford Hill and Al Hendrix.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Preliminary approval having been given by the Planning Commission on May 14, 1958, and after discussion, moved by Elmer Stuck, seconded by Caleb Watson, and carried, that final approval be given to a subdivision to be known as Edgewood Subdivision to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, as platted and prepared by Don Gilbert.
There was a lengthy discussion about problems arising where individuals have requested changes in the zoning classification, problems in connection with the placing of accessory buildings and the yard requirements as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. It was moved by Elmer Stuck, seconded by Caleb Watson, and carried, that the Planning Commission immediately advertise, in accordance with law, a Public Hearing to be held on August 2, 1958, at 2:00 P.M., to consider changes in zoning classification, revision of yard requirements, and revision of requirements on location of accessory buildings.
After discussion, moved by Caleb Watson, seconded by Elmer Stuck, and carried, that C.D. Frierson be given preliminary approval on a plat to be known as “Block F and G of Frierson Addition to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, subject to presentation of the required number of drawings, street profiles and other documents as required by the Subdivision Ordinance.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned.