HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-11-17 Minutes_• MINUTES OF A CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Fayetteville Planning Commission met in a special meeting at 4:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, November 17, 1964, in the City Council Room of the City Administration
Building.
Members present: J. F. Palmer, Suzanne C. Lighton, Ernest Jacks. Bill Dalton*
and Bryan Walker*
Members absent: Clark McClinton, Henry Shreve, Wade Fincher and Allan Gilbert
Others present: James M. Sanders, petitioner; J. C. Cox; Floyd Cox; Paul Lewis,,
and J. A. Vizzier
The meeting was called to order by Chairman J. F. Palmer. Chairman Palmer
reported that the purpose of the special meeting was to hold a public hearing
on the rezoning petition of James M. Sanders for the rezoning from 0-1 Open
Land District to I-lA Light Industrial District of property east of U. S.
Highway 71 North and north of Stearns Street.
Chairman Palmer declared the hearing open for discussion; and that those persons
present in favor of the petition be heard.
The petitioner, James M. Sanders, spoke in his own behalf. As stated within the
• petition, Mr. Sanders, told the Planning Commission members that the change in
zoning was requested so that the establishment of a motor freight center might
be pursued'fdr:•the purpose of better serving the Fayetteville area. The change
in zoning would not conflict with surrounding land uses because present zoning
throughout the immediate area is of 0-1 dlassification.
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Mr. Sanders said he had received a letter from Arkansas -Best Freight Systems,
Inc., a copy of which was given to the Planning Office for records, and had
discussed the proposed terminal with other trucking lines. The companies were
reluctant to give a definite commitment and many inquired aboutthe zoning.
Before any leases were signed the companies and the petitioner wanted some
assurance that the trucking terminal would be permitted.
J. C. and Floyd Cox were present to make known their interest in the property
and the zoning of said property. Neither J. C. Cox nor his brother Floyd Cox
had objections to the rezoning from 0-1 to I-lA for the establishment of a
trucking terminal provided the leases, etc. were obtained before the zoning
was changed. J. C. Cox explained his position should the real estate be re-
zoned and the trucking terminal not be established.
Bryan Walker arrived.
The Planning Commission and those interested parties present discussed the
proper procedure of establishing the terminal and rezoning the property.
Upon the arrival of Bill Dalton, the Chairman announced that a quorum was present.
*Bryan Walker and Bill Dalton arrived later.
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• There being no additional information to be given upon the petition of Ma
James M. Sanders for rezoning from 0-1 to I -1A, the Chairman reported that
the purpose of the public hearing havingibeen accomplished, the hearing was
over.
Chairman Palmer stated that since there were several items of business which
need Planning Commission action and there being a quorum present, these items
would be considered.
Chairman Palmer reported that he and Arnold Christie, Chairman of the Street
Committee of the City Council, had checked the petition of William L. Jack,
Phoebe H. Jack and E1£ie E. Boatman (formerly E1£ie Jack) for the closing of
a portion of Haddon Street located in the Country Club Additi6n: The recom-
mendation of this committee being that the street be closed.
After a short discussion, Suzanne Lighton moved that the Planning Commission
recommend to the City Council that an ordinance be adopted for the purpose of
closing that portion of Haddon Street from the south line of Bigger Avenue to
a line on the north side of a street not yet officially named, but known as
Cherry Avenue, located in the Country Club Addition to the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas. The motion was seconded by Ernest Jacks and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION PC 17-64
• NOW, THEREFORE, EE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
That the City Council adopt an ordinance for the purpose of closing
that portion of Haddon Street from the south line of Bigger Avenue to a line
on the north side of a street not yet officially named, but known as Cherry
Avenue, all streets being located in the Country Club Addition to the City
of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this % day of 2 1964•
APPROVED:
J. F. PALMER, CHAIRMAN
The street width problem confronting Mr. Humphrey Heasty on property west of
Old Wire Road between Broadview Drive (to the north) and Calvin Street (to the
south) was given consideration. Chairman Palmer gave a brief summary of the
problem. This same street problem had been presented to the Planning Commission
in June 1963. (See PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 27, 1963)
• After discussion, Suzanne Lighton moved that the Planning Commission recommend
that the 35 -foot proposed street, existing 25 -foot road and a deed from H. Heasty
for an additional 10 feet for street purposes, not be accepted. The motion was
seconded by Ernest Jacks and upon roll call the following vote was recorded:
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Lighton, Walker, Jacks
and Palmer "Aye" and Dalton
"No:" There
being four
• 'Ayes" and one "No" the
Chairman declared the motion
carried.
There was further discussion on James M. Sanders petition for rezoning from
0-1 to I-lA of property on Stearns Avenue. Bryan Walker moved that the Plan-
ning Commission members present let it be known that said members favor the
rezoning as petitioned, but that action be deferred and that the 45 day
time limit be extended (Section 6, Ordinance No. 1339 amending Article IX
AMENDMENT, 1-d of Ordinance No. 1239) until such time that the petitioner
obtains leases and more assurance is given to the Planning Commission of the
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, that the property once rezoned will not
be unused and another site for the proposed use located. The motion was
seconded by Bill Dalton. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded:
Walker, Dalton, Lighton and Palmer "Aye" and Jacks "No." There being four
"Ayes" and one '.'No" the motion passed.
Suzanne Lighton, Chairman of the Subdivision Committee, reported that the
committee had met and was ready to report on Letson Clark's preliminary plat
of Tomlyn Valley View Addition to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
(SEE SUBDIVISION COMMITEE'S REPORT OF NOVEMBER 165 1964, FETING) Ernest
Jacks moved that the Planning Commission accept the Subdivision Committee's
report and that the preliminary plat of Tomlyn Valley View Addition as
submitted be returned to the engineer, John E. Mahaffey & Associates, for
additional information and that once all information and all corrections
are made, the plat be resubmitted. The motion bras seconded by Bill Dalton
• and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the.meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Approved:
Chairman
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