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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. r� U 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. 113 • 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: 114 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 0 Date approved: