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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 6, 1995
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APPEAL HEARING - 7:10 P.M. - An Appeal Hearing was conducted as requested by Mr. Jim Farmer and his attorney, Mike Gott. The purpose of the hearing was to appeal a rezoning denial by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, from Residential One to Commercial Three, located north of Colony Drive and west of Richardson Drive. It was Mr. Farmer's understanding that prior to annexation (Ordinance 2137) property owners were guaranteed rezoning of any type, at the property owner's request. Mr. Robert Rees concurred with Mr. Farmer. Spokesman for the opposition, Mr. Doug Ward submitted a letter to council members which stated to approve the zoning would be spot zoning. The letter stated Mr. Farmer had a vested interest in Commercial Three zoning for monetary reasons only, and requested council members to consider the quality of life for families who will continue to live there. It was determined that the MAPC could grant an increase in footage for the Mr. Farmer's building without rezoning the property Commercial. However, Mr. Farmer stated it would be difficult to borrow money on the property if it remained Residential.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, MARCH 6, 1995
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, March 6, 1995, at 7:30 P.M. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were the City Clerk, City Attorney, and all twelve council members. Those Councilmen present were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. Vice Mayor, Donnie Wise presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Brodell who was away on official city business.
The minutes of February 20, 1995, were approved as mailed on motion by Councilman Perrin seconded by Councilman Harpole. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
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