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MINUTES OF A CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The City Planning Commission met in a special meeting at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday,
September 27, 1966, in the Directors Room in the City Administration Building,
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Members present: Ernest Jacks, Byron Boyd, Allan Gilbert, Suzanne Lighton and
Wade Fincher.
Members absent: Clark McClinton, Bryan Walker, James Mashburn and Henry Shreve.
Others present: Planning Consultant J. A. Vizzier; Director Garland Melton;
City Manager Gerald Fox; and 4 persons interested in the item
to be discussed at this special meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Ernest Jacks who presided in the absence
of Chairman Clark McClinton. Ernest Jacks turned the meeting over to Planning
Consultant J. A. Vizzier for a report on the status of the annexation proposal
of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The planning consultant quickly summarized the action which had been taken by
the Board of Directors on the annexation proposal revised by the Planning
Commission at its September 13 meeting.
Mr. Vizzier real aloud a letter from the city attorney regarding the annexation.
• The city attorney gave his legal opinion on annexing territory. There was some
discussion and concern about the large areas of undeveloped land being annexed.
Miss Suzanne Lighton, for the benefit of members not present at the September 13
meeting, pointed out the problem of maintenance of the county roads. She and
the other members agreed they did not wish for the county to lose taxes and still
have to be responsible for the maintenance of the raods. Such a situation would
result if the proposed city limits would stop at the edge of a county road.
City Manager Gerald Fox said little percentage of the property within the proposed
annexation area is developed. Someone could have a good retort even after the
annexation proposal was approved at the polls. Using the by-passes could establish
reasons this land would be urbanized.
The proposal would double the size of the city from 20 square miles to 40 square
miles. The city answers some fire calls within this area; 9herefore as far as
fire protection is concerned, we are providing it now. Police protection is not
now being provided. The police force would undoubtly have to be enlarged.
Mr. Fox said the city could not make any promises for extension of water and
sewer mains unless these mains could be extended under present policy. Sanitation
services have not been extended out Highway 16 East as of yet. The city has waited
so long to extend the sanitation services because water connections just are now
being made. The street lights would be extended more than likely. Traffic control
signs would be extended as soon as possible.
Mrs. Laird Archer (Markham Road) told the Planning Commission that she was very
is interested in the area to the west and what would happen to this area, Mrs. Archer
said she believed in city planning. She had worked at the planning
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the annexation proposal. There are 4 residences upon this acreage. The terra,*
is very rugged and there is almost no access. The University of Arkansas, the
Girl Scouts and the Department of Agricultural has used the property for field
trips, etc, It is open land. It is very beautiful, very peaceful and quiet.
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creeping •r the property,
Mrs. Archer said the highway department plans to cross the land with the 71
by-pass, She said she understood the need to develop a proper street pattern.
Also, she said she understood the desire of the city to annex the land so
protection could be given the by-pass. She knew what would happen to the east
side of the by-pass, but she was concerned about the west side. She felt every
attempt should be made to preserve the peace and quiet and beauty of this open
land. Anything that is done to make it impossible to keep this open land will
be a mistake, It is of tremendous value to the city if it remains open as it
is—undisturbed in its natural state.
Mr. Glenn Will suggested the people within the annexed area be given assuranc2
of water, paved streets or scmething that would givethem a reason to want to
be annexed,
City Manager Gerald Fox said it was impossible to give this assurance. He
further explained there were improvements needed within the present city limits
which could not be done.
After discussion, Allan Gilbert moved that the Planning Commission reaffirm
the recommendation on the annexation proposal made at its September 13 meeting,
The motion was seconded by Suzanne Lighton and passed unanimously.
ATTEST:
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ERNEST JACKS, CHAIRMAN PRO TEM