title
Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 5, 1990
body
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held at 6:30 p.m. regarding an island annexation created by Ordinance #2246 of property located in Wooded Acres Subdivision, part of lots 13 and 19 and a part of lot 3 and re-plat of a part of lots 17 and 18 (March); N 75 ft. of lot 10 (McDaniel); and a part of lot 9 (Moore). Opposition was voiced by the Marsh family.
APPEAL HEARING
An Appeal Hearing of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission was held at 7:00 p.m. regarding rezoning of property R-1 and R-3 by Hal Hyneman (PCL Corporation) of property located S of Aggie Rd. on the E. and W sides of Stella Dr. Attorney Skip Mooney represented the property owners. He stated his clients purchased the lots several years ago with the intent of erecting multi-family residences, including apartments. He added that the owners of the company will suffer a financial loss if they are not permitted to develop the property to its highest and best use. He also stated the plans were made before the property was annexed and grandfathered in as R-1. A number of residents voiced opposition citing R-3 zoning would reduce the value of conventional homes in the area and would create a traffic problem.
City Council Minutes - February 5, 1990
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, and all Aldermen. Mr. Evans became ill and left the council chambers.
The minutes of January 15, 1990, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
Mayor Brodell called upon Jim Hannah, Chairman of the Committee to appoint a successor to Jim Burton, City Attorney. Mr. Hannah recommended Pamela B. Honeycutt be appointed to fill the unexpired term. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to accept the committee recommendation. All voted aye. City Clerk, Ouida Puryear administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Honeycutt. Alderman Hannah requested the ...
Click here for full text