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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 21, 1993
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APPEAL HEARING - An Appeal Hearing was held regarding the MAPC decision to grant setback variances to Mr. Robert Rees for the purpose of constructing a pick-up dry cleaning service, located off of Nettleton at Cole Street. Mr. Don Latourette submitted a diagram showing setbacks as required by code, with and without parking allowances. Also Mr. Latourette submitted a comparison of what variances Mr. Rees was asking for and what is required by code, giving the percentage ratio between the two. Mr. Latourette stated the variances were excessive and the lot was too small for the size building Mr. Rees intends to build, and reminded the Council once variances are established they cannot be changed, even if the property is sold. Mr. Rees argued inadequate parking would deter any prospective buyers. However, Mr. Dan Fulton, spokesperson for Consumer Pharmacy in Memphis, explained there would be adequate parking without the drive through. Mr. Paul Minton, owner of the Allied Brokerage Firm, stated his business was located next to the main Magic Touch Laundry on Caraway, and listed several ways Mr. Rees had taken advantage of variances in the past. In closing Mr. Latourette read a portion of the variance code which stated that variances could be granted as long as it did not harm the public health, safety or welfare.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 21, 1993
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 with the exception of Councilwoman Ingram and Councilman Evans who were both unable to attend.
The minutes of June 7, 1993, were approved as amended by motion of Councilman Mullenix, seconded by Councilman Harpole. The motion amended the name of Danny Hines to Danny Honnell. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to over-ride the Var...
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