HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc_11 06 1944 Planning Commission1 MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY
PLANNING COMMISSIOTJ HELD MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 6, 1944, AT 1:00 OtCLOCK
IN THE COMMISSION OFFICES
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
The meeting was called to order by Chairman J. N. Heiskell,
the following members being present:
J. N. Heiskell DeVatt Henderson
S. V. Bracy Charles Davis
Roy Eumpe
Messrs. L. A. Henry and Edward G. Webster were also present.
Discussion was initiated regarding a request by Mr. Frank M.
Fulk in a letter dated October 16th for a decision on rezoning property
at Broadway and Roosevelt Road or Arch Street and Roosevelt Road
to permit construction of a Safeway Grooery Store at either location.
Members present were unanimous in their agreement that any intensification
of property use at either oft these main traffic intersections would
add seriously to the present congestion. ter. Webster pointed out that
the Cities Service Co. Station on the sough -east corner of larch and
Roosevelt is permitted as a non -conforming; use as of the time the
zoning ordinance went into effect. Mr. Henry made a suggestion that
the Commercial District at 28th and Arch Streets might be equally
desirable for such a store because of its location on a mein traffic
artery; and this was concurred in by several members. Commercial
Districts at Roosevelt and High, 23rd and Arch and at Roosevelt and
Main were also mentioned as probable sites.
Mr. Heiskell instructed Mr. Webster to report the Commission's
decisions and recommendations to Mr. Fulk.
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Mr. Webster was called on to read a letter• of November 2nd
from S. Herbert Hare, City Planner, Kansas City, Mo., relative to a
visit from Mr. Hare to discuss matters of revisi6I the zoning ordinance.
Mr. Hare tentatively set November 21st as a date for this visit.
Mr. Heiskell explained that he would be out of the city oh the 20th
and 21st but suggested the meeting be held without him. Mr. Henry and
all members present protested, saying that Mr. Heiskell would be the
most important one. Mr. Webster was instructed to write a letter
inviting Mr. Hare to stay over another day or that he arrange to delay
his visit until November 22nd.
Mr. Webster then mentioned a telephone conversation. on the
previous day with Mr. J. H. Cochran of the H. K. Cochran Co. relative
to alleged misuse of the old Blind School property on South Center
Street. All members present expressed great interest in the ultimate
and appropriate use of this property.
Mr. Heiskell stated that the city should make an effort to
acquire this property from the state and dedicate it to park purposes.
Mr. Henderson agreed that the property would make an ideal
park after removal of present structures.
Mr. Henry said the state might be willing to deed the
property to the city under option and suggested that State Senator
Dillon and local state representatives might be willing to champion
a bill to that effect in the coming session of the legislature. lie
suggested that acquisition of land by the state for a proposed
Capitol Grounds extension might be undertaken concurrently.
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Ear. Henry also stated that certain civic organisations like
the Y.S.N.A. might be interested its buying the old Blind School
property for use by the city.
Mr. Heiskell gave instruotions to Mr. Webster to have Mr. Henry
assist -him in arranging a meeting of legislative representatives and
city officials with the Planning Commission in the near future. He
also instructed Mr. Webster to write Mr. Cochran, inviting him to
attend the meeting.
:Ir. Heiskell then asked Mr. Webster to react a report of
proesedings of the Twanty..first Annual Conference of thy► American
Vunloipal Assooiation, attended by Mr. Webster, at the Blackstone
Hotel, Chicago, October,25, 26, 271, 1944.
( Sao copy herewith)
There being no further business, the meeting stolid adjourned.
Chairman
Attest:
Acting _Seare£ary-----