Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on Oct. 14 approved a final subdivision plat for Orchard Phase 2, a proposed 61-lot single-family subdivision on about 23.1 acres, the commission announced during its regular meeting.

The applicant, Mark Morris, said, "We're seeking final approval on Orchard Phase 2" and reported that the project has completed the first lift of asphalt and that a required bond amount has been approved and is pending receipt. The commission's City Planner said, "We reviewed it. It does meet all the requirements of the subdivision code, and so we would recommend approval." The commission voted by roll-call (members used the electronic voting buttons); a detailed vote tally was not specified in the transcript.

The plat is described in meeting materials as located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 13 North, Range 4 East. City staff recommended approval after reviewing the submission against local subdivision requirements. The applicant's assistant, identified in the record as Eden, was present during the presentation.

Commissioners moved and seconded the motion and then cast electronic roll-call votes; the chair confirmed the subdivision "has been approved." The transcript records no amendments or conditions attached to the approval, and no further implementation schedule was specified during the meeting.

The commission moved on to the next agenda item after approving the Orchard Phase 2 final plat.