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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-07-24 MinutesC+ l • MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A meeting of the Planning Commission 5:00 P.M., in the Board of Directors Fayetteville, Arkansas. was held on Monday, July 24, 1978, at Room, City Administration Building, MEMBERS PREENT: Chairman Rita Davis, Ernest Jacks, Bill Kisor, Morton Gitelman, Windell Cullers. MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Beth Crocker, Peg Anderson, Newton Hailey, Keith Newhouse Bobbie Jones, Angie Medlock, Delvin Nation, Mamie Hanna, Larry Wood, Bob Summers, Steve McGarity, Peggy Skelton, and other unidentifed persons. Chairman Rita Davis called the meeting to order. Ernest Jacks made a motion to approve the minutes as mailed. Bill Kisor seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. The first item for discussion was a public hearing on Rezoning Petition R78-18, U -Ark Federal Credit Union to rezone property located at 940 West Douglas from R-3, High MINUTES REZONING PETITITON R78-18 U -Ark Federal Credit Union 940 West Douglas Density Residential District to R-0, Residential Office District. Mr. Frederick was present representing the Credit Union. He said they did not anticipate the neighbor's resistence, but since they have so much opposition, they are requesting that the petititon be withddrawn. Ernest Jacks made a motion to accept the withdrawal. Morton Gitelman seconded the motion, which passed S-0. Next was a request from the Fayetteville Housing Authority to confirm that the Continuing Education Center to be located at the Northeast corner of Center and East Streets will be consistent with the Master Plan of the City of Fayetteville. Chad Kumpe was present to represent the Housing Authority. Delvin Nation was present representing the Continuing Education Center. Mr. Kumpe said HUD has to be assured by the City of Fayetteville and their Planning Commission that the Continuing Education Center will be approved in the proposed location. Bobbie Jones said she also feels they should look at this as an amendment to the capital improvements and facilities plan approved in 1970...Morton Gitelman said they are actually .amending the community facilities plan and questioned if there should be a public hearing to amend the plan to show the Continuing Education Center. Ernest Jacks made a motion to execute a resolution from the Planning Commission indicating that they have reviewed the plans and find that this amendment is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. Bill Kisor seconded the motion, which passed S-0. Request from Fay. Housing Authority Concerning Continuing Ed. Center NE corner of Center $ East Sts. • • Planning Commission Meeting July 24, 1978 -2- The third item for discussion was an expansion of the Fayetteville Youth Center located on California Boulevard, zoned P-1, Institutional District and a proposal to vacate and abandon the following street rights-of-way on abutting Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE YOUTH CENTER & Closing of Street Rights -of -Way California Boulevard school properties: Portion of Treadwell Street; portion of Buchanan Street; portion of Delaware Avenue; and all of Ohio. These rights-of-way are not currently being used for street purposes. No one was present representing either the Youth Center or the. school. After a short discussion, Ernest Jacks made a motion to table this request until 1) the site plans for the expansion are submitted, and 2) the adjoining property owners have been notified regarding the closing of the streets. Bill Kisor seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. Next was a public hearing and a report from Planning Consultant Larry Wood on a proposed amendment to the General Land Use Plan for property located West of West Avenue, south of Center Street; east of University and Hill Streets, and north of 11th Street. Planning Consultant Larry Wood explained his plan change and recommended that they also change the zoning to conform with the land use plan. He said they may want to change the zoning in smaller tracts, rather than take the entire tract at one meeting. Several people were present to hear the proposed amendment but did not object to what was being proposed. Ernest Jacks made a motion to approve the proposed amendment to the Land Use Plan as presented. Bill Kisor seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. Amendment to Land Use Plan The meeting adjourned at 6:10 P.M. ROORUM & PEASF • R in drx Q 2- E 0 RESOLUTION PC 39-73 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, has entered into a Loan and Grant Contract with the United States of America for the purpose of undertaking the Center Square Urban Renewal Project, ARK R-105; and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority has prepared a document entitled Amendment Number 2 to the Urban Renewal Plan - Center Square Urban Renewal Project, ARK R-105; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said Amendment and found it to be consistent with goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Planning Commission of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas: THAT, Amendment Number 2 to the Center Square Urban Renewal Plan ARK R-105 dated , be hereby approved. PASSED AND ADOPTED This 2zrri day of {X , 1978. 1 1(Ja_-rrt-c., CHAIRMAN SECRETARY