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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes
August 23, 1958
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The City Planning Commission of Jonesboro, Arkansas, met on the above date to conduct a Public Hearing on a request for a change in the zoning classification at Main and Nettleton Streets from R-2 to C-2. This hearing follows action taken at a Public Hearing on August 2, 1958, and official notice of this hearing, as published in the Jonesboro Sun on August 8, 1958.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Planning Commissioners Al Hendrix, Mrs. Clifford Hill, Charles Frierson, Minor Markle, Lloyd Rebsamen, and Elmer Stuck.
OTHERS PRESENT: Many citizens.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Planning Commissioners Dean Ellis, Neal B. Thayer and Caleb Watson.
The hearing was called to order by Chairman Markle.
Purpose of the hearing was stated and it was explained that only consideration would be given to the area at Main and Nettleton Streets.
Proponents were represented by Attorney Berl Smith, who distributed prints of proposed area, with names of property owners and adjacent property owners. After proposals by Mr. Smith, there were remarks from property owners Clarence Johnson and Real Estate Agent Ray Worthington.
Opponents were represented by Attorney Frank Sloan, followed by remarks from property owners Mrs. Joe Clay Young and W.L. Mack.
Chairman Markle called for remarks from anyone in the audience. None arose to be heard. Chairman Markle then announced that in the Planning Commissioner’s consideration of the issue would be given at the next regular meeting.
Meeting adjourned.