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Minutes for the Land Use Advisory Committee on April 17, 2014
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Members present: James Dunivan, Bill Hall (chair), Terry Bare, Dr. Jim Sanders, Darren May, Pam Alexander, Wixson Huffstetler and Todd Burton
Members absent: Shawnie Carrier, Kevan Inboden, Don Parker, Eric Scarbrough, Faye McCall, Jerry Halsey, Jr., Joe Tomlinson, Mark Hogue, Nadine Straitt, Mark Enos and Carroll Caldwell
MPO Director Dr. Marsha Guffey explained the purpose of the meeting today is to discuss extraterritorial jurisdiction with the county. The State Legislature sets a city the size of Jonesboro at boundary limits of two miles outside of the city limits. She noted they are currently looking at setting the planning boundary one mile outside of city limits. County Judge Assistant Tony Thomas was present as a representative on behalf of Craighead County.
Chairman Hall questioned what the county’s current process is regarding development and how the city can become involved in that process. Mr. Thomas stated the county has no standards regarding the building process, but they do require developers to meet state code in terms of things such as electrical and plumbing. They do not perform inspections. They do not require paving of streets, but if they are paved there are standards they have to meet. The Quorum Court adopted standards for roads improvements several years ago.
Mr. Bare explained the committee’s thinking was if the county had fees for development, then maybe one could be added for an inspection. Mr. Thomas stated the legislative body of the county does not want to impose fees related to the building process in the county. They have looked at requiring permits, but at no cost. Mr. Thomas explained that developers have to file plats with them concerning development of subdivisions and then come back to the county for addresses. He further explained there is currently no coordination between the county and the cities in Craighead County, but they are open to that and ...
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