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Minutes from the City Council meeting on February 7, 1994
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APPEAL HEARING - 6:45 P.M. - An Appeal Hearing was held regarding the rezoning denial of property located on the west side of Leslie Ann Drive, north of Barbara Ann Drive, at the request of Mr. Mike Watson who was represented by Mr. Jim Lyons. Attorney Lyons explained the rezoning of thirty five feet would be used for parking and driveway purposes only. Those speaking in opposition to the rezoning were: Mr. Bill Harris, Mr. Bill Williams, Mr. Bob Hoskins, Mr. John Hart and Mrs. Trudy Niederbrach. The reasons given for the opposition were drainage problems, safety for children and walkers, increased traffic problems, and decrease in property values. Mr. Bob Hoskins reminded the Council the area had been annexed into the City with the understanding that it would remain residential two. With no other statements the appeal hearing was adjourned.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 7, 1994
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all council members.
The minutes of January 17, 1994, were approved as mailed by motion of Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Harpole. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Wise offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND OTHER PURPOSES. (WATSON/LYONS)
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Mullenix and Councilman Perrin who voted nay. Councilman Hanna...
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