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MINUTES OF A CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
• The City Planning Commission met in a regular meeting at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday,
May 3, 1966, in the Directors' Room in the City Administration Building.
Members present: Clark McClinton, Bryan Walker, Allan Gilbert, Wade Fincher,
and Byron Boyd.
Members absent: James Mashburn, Bill Dalton, Henry Shreve, and Ernest Jacks.
Others present: J. A. Vizzier, consulting planner; and Duane Nelson.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clark McClinton.
The minutes of April 5, 1966, and April 19, 1966, copies of which were mailed
to the members, were approved as written.
Before the meeting commenced, Mr. Gerald Fox, City Manager, entered the
Directors' Room and was introduced to the members of the Planning Commission.
The Chairman asked the Subdivision Committee for its report. The administrative
assistant in the Planning Officd reported that the Subdivision Committee had
not met; however, the problems were few and could quickly be reviewed by the
Planning Commission.
The final subdivision plat, WOODLAND PARK, was discussed. The proposed
• development filed by Clyde McClintock is located south of East Rock Street
and east of Walker Road. The items which were subject to completion before
the preliminary plat was approved and which had not been completed were
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
After discussion, Bryan Walker moved that the Planning Commission approve
the final subdivision plat, WOODLAND PARK, subject to the correction or
completion of the following:
1. One of the street names be changed;
2. Error in legal description be corrected;
3. Easements be furnished from property owners owing property
across which the sewer main is located;
4. A preliminary plat with the following items be filed in the
Planning Office:
a. Signatures of the adjacent property owners as evidence
that said persons have seen the preliminary plat;
b. Names of the adjacent property owners be shown on the plat;
c. Show location of the existing 16 inch water main on the west
portion of the subdivision; and
upon correction or completion of the above items and upon entering into a
CONTRACT in lieu of the improvements, the final plat be submitted to the
Board of Directors for acceptance. The motion was seconded by Wade Fincher
• and passed unanimously.
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There was discussion had on a proposed 40 foot street in future subdivision
• to be developed by Mrs. Virgil Ramsey. The administrative assistant in the
Planning Office pointed out that the city had already accepted a deed for a
portion of this 40 foot street. Mrs. Ramsey and her engineer wanted a
commitment from the Planning Commission before spending a great deal of time
and expence on plans and engineering if a 40 foot street would not be accepted.
During the discussion it was called to the Planning Commission's attention
if a 50 foot street were dedicated the building lots would be shallow.
On motion by Bryan Walker, seconded by Allan Gilbert, the Planning Commission
unanimously voted to approve the continuation of an existing 40 foot street
with a 40 foot right of way as proposed by Mrs. Virgil Ramsey in the future
development of property north of Highway 45 East unless additional information
which would alter the circumstances and create other problems is submitted.
The petition of the University of Arkansas requesting the City of Fayetteville
to vacate an unopened and unused street, Maryland Street, and letters of
approval from the utility companies were given consideration. After discussion,
Allan Gilbert moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board of
Directors that the portion of Maryland Street west of Stadium Drive be
vacated. The motion was seconded by Bryan Walker and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION PC 16-66
• WHEREAS, the petition of the Board of Trustees of the University of
Arkansas for vacating a portion of an unopened and unused street in Oak
Park Place Addition to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, was submitted
to the Planning Commission for recommendation; and
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WHEREAS,
.. on
May 3, the Planning
Commission voted to make
recommendationBoard
of Directors
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS,
SECTION 1. That the Board of Directors enact an ordinance for the
purpose of vacating that portion of an unopened and unused street described
as follows:
That portion of Maryland Street lying west of Stadium
Drive in Oak Park Place Addition to the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas,
PASSED AND APPROVED this
ATTEST:
ERNEST JACKS, SECRETARY
.day of , 1966.
APPROVED:
CLARK MCCLINTON, CHAIRMAN
Duane Nelson appeared before the Planning Commission to discuss plans for
• a mortuary and memorial garden inside the city limits on Highway 71 North.
The planning consultant reported there was no mention of memorial gardens
in the zoning ordinance. After discussion, the Planning Commission felt
there had been an unintentional oversight by omitting memorial gardens and
suggested the zoning regulations be amended.
On motion by Wade Fincher, seconded by Byron Boyd, the Planning Commission
unanimously voted to adopt a resolution detailing the proposed amendment of
the zoning regulations.
RESOLUTION PC 1846
WHEREAS, Zoning Ordinance No. 1239, passed and approved June 13, 19600
as amended by Ordinance No. 1276, passed and approved September 25, 1961;
Ordinance No. 1282, passed and approved January 8, 1962; Ordinance No. 1284,
passed and approved January 22, 1962; Ordinance No. 1339, passed and
approved February 25, 1963; Ordinance No. 1425, passed and approved November 23,
1962; and Ordinance No. 1468, passed and approved October 25, 1965, and Zoning
District Maps approved May 28, 1962, and March 21, 1965, govern the Zoning
Districts within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the use of real estate property for memorial gardens (cemeteries)
is not permitted within any zoning districts governed by the provisions of
• these zoning ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the use of real estate property for mortuaries is permitted
within only one zoning district governed by the provisions of these zoning
ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission after careful consideration has
determined that it is in the best interest of the general public and the
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, to amend the present zoning ordinances to
permit the use of real estate property for memorial gardens (cemeteries) and
mortuaries in certain zoning districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS,
SECTION 1. That the necessary action be taken immediately to begin
proceedings to consider amending the provisions of the zoning ordinances to
permit mortuaries in 0-1 Open land District and in A-1 Annexed Territory
District and to permit memorial gardens (cemeteries) in C-2 Thoroughfare
Commercial District, 0-1 Open Land District and A-1 Annexed Territory
District,
SECTION 2. That the amendment is necessary inorder to correct an
unintentional error made by omitting the use of real estate property for
• memorial gardens (cemeteries) in any zoning classification.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this
ATTEST:
ERNEST JACKS, SECRETARY
day of , 1966.
APPROVED:
CLARK C. McCLINTON, CHAIRMAN
Planning Consultant J. A. Vizzier presented a drawing of Southgate Shopping
Center, Incorporated, on Highway 71 South. He reported on the traffic flow
proposed by the developer.
The planning consultant reported on the action taken by the Board of
Directors at their regular meeting Monday night. He said the County plans
to cooperate with the City on enforcing the subdivision regulations within
the planning area. Mr. Vizzier also brought the Planning Commission up to
date on the 701 Planning Program. He and representatives from the Board of
Directors went to Forth Worth las week to discuss the 701 program.
Byron Boyd moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Allan Gilbert and
passed unanimously. The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
ERNEST JACKS, SECRETARY
APPROVED:
CLARK C. McCLINTON, CHAIRMAN