HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-28 MinutesMINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Fayetteville Planning Commission met at 4:00 P.M., Tuesday,
July 28, 1970, in the Directors Room of the City Administration
Building, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Members Present: Ernest Jacks, Helen Edmiston, Roy Clinton, Al
Donaubauer, Morton Gitelman.
Members Absent: Clark McClinton, Dr._ Walter Brown, Byron Boyd,
Dr. James Mashburn,
Others Present: Mr. Bryce Davis, Mr. & Mrs. T. E. Duncan, Harold
Lieberenz, Wesley Howe.
In the absence of a chairman and vice-chairman, Ernest Jacks being
the oldest appointive member present served as chairman.
The first item on the agenda was a review of the expansion plans UNIVERSITY BAPTIST
of University Baptist Church, 315 West Maple Street. The Church CHURCH Expansion
is located in the R-3, High Density Residential District. Churches
are permissible on appeal to the Planning Commission in this
district under Use Unit 4.
Bryce Davis represented the appeal. He explained that although
the present building is approximately 7 feet from the East property
• line, the addition would be about 20 to 22 feet from the East
property line. The Planning Commission asked to see a plot plan
showing the location of the present building and how the addition
would be located.
Mr, and Mrs. T. E. Duncan own the property on the East. They
explained that they had objected to the present building being
constructed so close to the property line in the beginning. They
stated that they would like to see the addition made as they hoped
this would stop the cars from coming out on the back side during
the night and stop the noise from the "rock and roll" music in the
late night and early morning hours. Mr. Davis promised the Duncans
that this matter would be brought to the attention of the deacons
since this was not church sponsored activity.
The original building permit plans were found showing a plot plan.
Mr. Davis illustrated how and where the addition would be. Roy
Clinton asked how high the building would be.
Mr. Gitelman said he thought the Planning Commission could vary the
setback only if this was reviewed as a planned development or a large-
scale development. Mr. Lieberenz said in checking the ordinance
the Planning Commission has a lot of authority spelled out. They
can vary a lot of things on the planned developments, but it is
not as lenient on the large scale: The ordinance does not require
that a public hearing be held on these, but we notified the adjoining
property owners as we feel they should know something is being
considered.
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• Mr. Gitelman thought the variance would have to be granted by the
Board of Adjustment unless it was considered as a large scale
development or a planned development. Roy Clinton felt the Board
of Adjustment should be the one to vary the setback as the use is
existing. Mr. Jacks suggested that the Commission review the
expansion as a large scale development. Mr. Lieberenz suggested
that in the future the Office of City Planning prepare some
information on these before forwarding to the Commission.
Roy Clinton moved that the Planning Commission allow the University
Baptist Church to proceed with the addition to the church sanctuary
as shown on the plans submitted. Helen Edmiston seconded the motion
and it was approved unanimously.
Roy Clinton moved that the rezoning petition of Red Arrow No. 3
be taken off table and put on the agenda for August 4. Al RED ARROW NO. 3
Donaubauer seconded. It was approved unanimously.
A summary of rezoning petitions which have been tabled was
reviewed by the Planning Commission. Helen Edmiston has three
petitions on table. She stated none of hers would need to be Tabled Petitions
reopened. C. T. Pearson, Jr. and Lushbaugh and Cole have not
contacted the Office of City Planning regarding what they
wish to have done. The Commission will not reopen the cases
unless requested to do so by the petitioner.
The Commission reviewed the time table for rezoning petitions
on table with respect to Humble Oil and Refining Compatyfs
petition. The next Planning Commission meeting after the
highway design hearings on August 20 will be September 1. This
would exceed the 45 day limit a hearing can be left on table
without agreement of the petitioner. The Planning Administrator
was instructed to check with the attorney for the petitioner
about leaving the case on table until September 1. If they do
not agree put it on the agenda for August 4.
It was decided to wait until more members were present to elect
a vice-chairman.
The minutes of July 2 and July 7 were approved with one correction.
R. C. Andersons name in the July 7 minutes should be changed to
Mrs. R. C. Anderson.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
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