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Minutes for the special called MAPC meeting on February 20, 2003.
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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes for Special Meeting, February 20, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beadles, Gott, Johnson, Day, Krennerich, Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Glenn Batten, City Planner; Mike Daffron Code Enforcement Officer; Ron Shipley, Chief Building Official
#1 Reconsideration of site development plans for the Northeast Arkansas Clinic located at 4901 E. Johnson Avenue. The property is located on the southeast corner of Johnson Avenue and Disciple Drive.
Jack Moffitt, representing NEA Clinic, stated that they withdrew their intent to install a driveway because of a construction deadline they needed to meet. The intent at that point was to not have any drives on Johnson at all. After opening the clinic it has been clear to the clinic people that not having that driveway in their opinion was more dangerous than any issue related to it being there. Despite how it looks, Mr. Moffitt said it was never their intent to circumvent the proper process. They consulted with their professionals and felt like the project was finished and this was not a site plan issue. They applied to the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department for a permit which they later received. The drives have since been blocked off for use until the issue is resolved. If it is determined that the deceleration lane is needed turning onto Disciple Drive, NEA Clinic would participate with their prorated share of the cost of that improvement.
The proposal now includes a 40’ driveway which has been created in such a way as to allow an entrance only for eastbound traffic and exit only for eastbound traffic. Patients exiting the parking lot cannot turn left to the west which was a major consideration in the previous discussion. The asphalt in place from a previous driveway along with an existing tile will be removed to prevent patients from trying to turn in there. It will be restored...
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