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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-17 MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 17, 1972 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, January 17, 1972, in the Directors Room of the City Admin- instration Building at 7:30 P.M. Present: City Manager Wesley M. Howe, Acting City Clerk Sturman Mackey, City Attorney David Malone and Directors Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. Absent: Orton. Others Present: Press. With the approval of the Board, Mayor Starr appointed Sturman Mackey Acting City Clerk. The minutes of the last regular meeting on January 3, 1972, copies of which had previously been mailed to each of the Directors, were approved as written. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE N0, 1747 AND ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, APPROVED JUNE 29, 1970, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO C-25 THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT," said Ordinance resulting from a rezoning petition filed by James F. Freeman and Robert F. Whitfield to rezone a 3.66 acre tract of land located at the Southeast corner of Highway 71 and Whillock Street. Director McFerran moved that the rules be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Stanton, and upon roll call, passed unanimously. The motion was then read for the second time. Director Purdy moved that the rules be further suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran, and upon roll call, passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time. Mayor Starr then asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1843 is on Pages 3-4 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3, The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1747 AND ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, APPROVED JUNE 299 19703 TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM A-1, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT," said Ordinance resulting from.a request by Walter V. Grimes and Zeatra Grimes to rezone an 18.09 acre tract of land located at the Southwest corner of Highway 62 and Highway 71 Bypass. The Planning Commission recommended rezoning of about three acres of the property involved and this Ordinance is only for the three acres, not the whole tract. The Planning Commission tabled the larger tract request. A tract of land owned by someone else lies between this propertr in question and the highway. Director McFerran moved that the rules be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. 5 1 0 Director Stanton seconded the motion, and upon roll call, motion passed unanimously. "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. The motion was then read for the second time. Director Purdy moved that the rules be further suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran and upon roll call, passed unanimously. The following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time. Mayor Starr ther. asked, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. There being six "Ayes" and No "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. 'Ordinance No. 1844 is on Pages 5-6 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM HEALTH AND HOUSING STANDARDS; CREATING A BOARD OF HOUSING APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF DWELLINGS AND PREMISES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," for the third time. A proposed amendment was suggested in Section 2. as follows: "Two members shall he necessary to constitute a quorum." Director Purdy moved that the amendment be approved and be included in the proposed Ordinance. Director Utley seconded the motion, and upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. "Nay", none. ' There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the M,aycr declared the motion passed. The Mayor then asked, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance as amended, passed. 'Ordinance No. 1845 is on Pages 7-9 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. The City Attorney read a proposed Resolution at the Mayor's request authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a release deed in favor of Bruce Crider and Margie Crider, husband and wife, and Mitchell Crider and Laura Crider, husband and wife. They request that height restriction covenants be rescinded on a tract of land containing about three acres located cn the East side of Highway 71 between the highway and property retained by the City for airport purposes. There is no need for the restrictive covenant on this property, because in 1961 the City Board adopted the Drake Field Zoning Ordinance which applies to all the property in the vicinity of the airport. The FAA sees no reason for the covenant, so removal would not jeopardize future expansion by means of Federal funds. Director Purdy moved that the Resolution be adopted. Director Lancaster seconded the motion, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, and Stanton. "Nay", none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the resolution passed. ^Resolution.No. 1-72 is on Page 1 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. ' 3 3 City Manager Howe reviewed with the Board the suggested expansion of the one-way street system in the downtown area of Fayetteville. Traffic flow recommendations were: Locust Avenue - One-way north from Archibald Yell to Dickson Street with left -turn bay being built on Yell With a light at Dickson Street School Avenue - One way south from Dickson to Archibald Yell Rock Street - One way west from College to Church Meadow - One way east from Church to College The Board asked the City Manager to check with the Highway Department about making only one Block of School Street one way in order to prohibit turning north onto School at the Archibald Yell - School Street - Prairie Street intersection. Mr. Howe said there would be no permanent construction so it could be changed some at a later date if this system does not work in some places. No Board action was needed on this item. The City Attorney read a proposed Ordinance, at the request of the Mayor, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING TERRITORY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO WARDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES", said Ordinance resulting in a request from Johnnie Bassett and Ora V. Bassett for a tract of land containing approximately 21 acres located east of Crossover Road and north of Zion Road. This land was sold as a unit and no subdivision plat was filed or approved. After a brief discussion about annexations in general, Director McFerran moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Lancaster seconded the motion, and upon roll call, the following vote ' was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Stanton. "Abstain", Utley. "Nay", none. Director McFerran moved that the rules be further suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Purdy and upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Stanton. "Abstain", Utley. "Nay", none. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time. Mayor Starr then asked, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Stanton. "Abstain", Utley. "Nay", none. There being five "Ayes" and one "Abstain" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1846 is on Pages 10 and 11 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. The Mayor asked the City Attorney to read a proposed ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUB -DIVISION REGULATIONS, ORDINANCE NO. 17509 TO PERMIT THE WAIVER OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT REQUIREMENTS; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE WAIVER OF SAID REQUIREMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE NOTICE OF SAID WAIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, which ordinance would permit the Planning Administrator to waive preliminary and final plat requirements when land is sub -divided into large tracts and when the Planning Administrator determines that the division will not adversely effect future sub -division of land. Director Purdy moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Lancaster seconded the motion which passed unanimously, upon roll call. The following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. "Nay", none. The Ordinance was then read for the second time. VA 4 Director Lancaster moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance ' be placed on third and final reading. Director Stanton seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. "Nay", none. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time. Mayor Starr then asked, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, and Stanton. "Nay", none. There being six "Ayes and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1847 is on Pages 12-15 of Ordinance and Resolution. Book 3. The City Attorney was requested to read an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN ORDINANCE NO, 1813 ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS." There was no discussion. Director Lancaster moved the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Utley seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion passed unanimously. The Ordinance was read for the second time. Director Purdy moved that the rules be further suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. Director Lancaster seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion passed unanimously. The Ordinance was read for the third and final time. , The Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. '"Ordinance No. 1848 is on Pages 16-17 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. Director McFerran, representing the Board Nominating Committee, reported the following nominations: Mrs. Robert E. Clack, 725 Dogwood Lane to the Board of Adjustment - 5 year term ending 1-1-77. Mr. Walter F. Reif, Old Wire Road North, to the Parks Recreation. Advisory Board - 2 year term ending 1-1-74. Director McFerran :roved that the Board approve these nominees to serve for the terms indicated. Director Purdy seconded the motion. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley, Stanton. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. Mr. Herbert Hatfield was present and asked that the Board consider delayed red lights at the College Avenue - Dickson Street intersection so that north- bound traffic could turn left or right. He said the cost would be only about $1,000 and that a similar plan had worked effectively in Oklahoma City. City Manager Howe said he could request TOPICS committee to direct a study to this matter. 8 I Director Purdy read a brief excerpt from the January 10 Planning Commission minutes regarding their action on a Ramada Inn Sign, Director Purdy then moved that the Board endorse this resolution of the Planning Commission regarding the sign. Director McFerran seconded the motion. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. There being no further business, Director Lancaster moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Director Stanton the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. 12 W ATTEST Rurman Mackey, Acting Cityrk V