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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-05-21 Minutes• MINUTES OF A CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The City Planning Commission met in a regular meeting at 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 21, 1966 in the Directors Room of the City Administration Building, City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Members Present: Allan Gilbert, Ernest Jacks, Roy Clinton, Byron Boyd, Morton Gitelman, Walter Brown, Members Absent: James Mashburn, Clark McClinton, Wade Fincher. Others Present: Harry Couch, Vernon Wilson, Haskell Utley, Jim Vizzier, Harold Lieberenz, Gerald Fox, John Vinzant, James Gellman. The meeting was called to order by Vice -Chairman, Allan Gilbert. The first item of business was the reconsideration of the rezoning of Firs. Billie pp4fSE�fU Hunter's property on North Leverett Avenue. Mr. Gilbert ask if anyone was' to represent Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Haskell Utley said he represented Dirs. Hunter and that she did not plan to develop the property in question at this time and, therefore, Mr. Utley said that they wished to withdraw the petition and let the new owners submit a new rezoning petition in the future. Roy Clinton moved to accept the withdrawal of the rezoning petition of Mrs. Billie Hunter. The motion was seconded by Ernest Jacks and was unanimously approved. • The next item of business on the agenda was the rezoning petition of Mr. Harry Couch for rezoning of his property on Stone Bridge Road just North of Wyman Road from A-1, Annexed Territory District, to R-2, Two Family Residential District. The Vice -Chairman ask Mr. Couch to speak on behalf of this petition. Mr. Couch said that he had had several chances in the past to sell his property to people who wanted to move in houseotrailers, but that he didn't want to do this. He wanted the area to be aNesidential area. He wanted to get it rezoned so that building permits could be issued for residences to be built upon the lots. He indicated that the three (3). lots had City water to them at the present time. Roy Clinton ask Mr. Couch if R, -1A, Single Family Residential District, would be satisfactory with him. Mr. Couch said it would be all right if residences could be put on the lots. This hearing was considered closed. The next item of business on the agenda was the rezoning petition of Mr. Glen D. Wilson for the rezoning of his property at the Northeast corner of the intersection of Lindell and Berry Streets from R-2, Two Family Residential District, to R-3, Multi -Family Residential District. Dir. Vernon Wilson represented Mr. Glen D. Wilson at the meeting. Mr. Wilson • said that he had checked.the neighborhood and there was no opposition. Mr. Wilson said they proposed to build a six (6) unit apartment building and that apartments were already in the area. Minutes 5/21/68 (2) Mr Ak� o • %jk for opposition or discussion on the rezoning case before t was resent in opposition, therefore, this hearing was cl considered osed. The next item of business on the agenda was the rezoning petition of the B.H.V. Corporation for the rezoning of property on the Mt. Comfort Road from A-1, Annexed Territory District, to R-4, Multi -Family Residential and Dormitory District. Allan Gilbert ask if anyone was present who was against the rezoning of the property. Mr. Wilson Kimbrough said that he owned a house across the road from the area and that he represented his mother and other interested parties. He said that the neighborhood was a new one and that as of now there is no public sewer lines, no garbage pick up and only a four (4) inch water main in the area. He said that the traffic situation should be studied. The new highway by-pass will pass between the property and town and he would like for there to be a delay in the rezoning of the property. Mr. Kimbrough stated that property owners had bought property in the area hoping that it would be a single family residential area instead of a multi- family,residential area. Allan Gilbert ask for response or questions. is Ms. Frank Bostwick said that they were proposing sixteen (16) units now and that they would be on a septic system. They had sent an engineer design of the septic system to the State Board of Health. They are planning more apartment units in the future if the sewer line is made available in this area. Walter Brown moved the petition be denied and Mr. Bryon Boyd seconded the motion. Mr. Fox suggested that the area be studied as to the future of the area. After discussion Mr. Bostwick decided to withdraw his rezoning petition. Walter Brown withdrew his motion and Byron Boyd withdrew his second to the motion. Ernest Jacks moved that Mr. Bostwick be allowed to withdraw his rezoning petition with the right to petition at a later date. Roy Clinton seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. The next item of business on the agenda was a petition by John W. Vinzant and Elise R. Vinzant for the closing of an unnamed street in Elmwood Addition. James Gellman represented Dr. Vinzant and he pointed out that all of the land in question adjacent to the street was owned by Dr. Vinzant. • Harold Lieberenz stated that the City Engineer had voiced an objection from the Sewer Department. The City Engineer stated in a letter that sewer easements were needed to serve Elmwood -Addition on the future. Minutes 5/21/68 (3) Dr. Vinzant said that he is not in opposition to the needed easement. Mr. y Gallman said that the reason for closing the street is to make Lot 1 of 13100%' • Block 3 larger and so that Dr. Vinzant's property would not be divided. The hearing was considered closed and this completed the public hearing on the items on the agenda. Allan Gilbert asked what action the members wanted to take on Mr. Harry Couch's petition of rezoning at this time. Ernest Jacks suggested that R -1B, Single Family Residential District, might be better for Mr. Couch and the area. Ernest Jacks moved that the property be rezoned to R -1B, Single Family Residential District, Walter Brown seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously approved. SOLUTION PC 18 - WHEREAS, 4 public hearing was held by the Planning Ccmission Tuesday, May 21, 1968, fifteen (15) days after a sign was erected upon the property and after a notice was published in the Northwest Arkansas Times, a newspaper of general circulation; and WHEREAS, after the hearing the Planning Commission voted to make a recommendation to the Board of Directors ontthe rezoning petition of Harry • Couch. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMINDED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: 1. SECTION 1. That the petition be denied as to rezoning from A-1, Annexed Territory District, to R4, Two Family Residential District. However, the City Planning Commission recommends to the Board of Directors to rezone the area petitioned from A-1, Annexed Territory District, to R-1B,'Single Family Residential District. , SECTION 2. That an ordinance be adopted for the purpose of rezoning D from A-1, Annexed Territory District, to R -1B, Single Family Residential ySistrict, the property described as follows: A part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 16 North, Range 30 West, more particularly described as follows, to - wit: Beginning at a point 272 feet North of the Southwest corner of said 40 acre tract, and running thence North 200 feet, thence East 175 feet, thence South 200 feet, thence West 175 feet to the point of beginning. Also 1 beginning at a point 572 feet North of the Southwest corner of gid 40 acre tract, and running, thence North 100 feet, thence East 175 feet, thence South 100 feet, thence West 175 feet,Ao the point of beginning. SECTION 3. That the above=described property be rezoned from A-1, Annexed Territory District, to R -1B, Single"Family Residential District, so that • the petitioner may develop the above property for residential uses. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 1968. • Minutes 5/21/68 (k) APPROVED: CLARK McCLINTON, CHAIRMAN The petition of Glen D. Wilson was considered for action next. Walter Brown moved that the property be rezoned to a R�39 Multi-Family�Residential District. The motion was seconded by Byron Boyd and was unanimously approved. RESOLUTION PC 19-68 WHEREAS.. a�public hearing was hold by the Planning Commission Tuesday., maj,�a, 1968, fifteen (15) days after a sign was erected upon'the property and after a notice was publishedjin the Northwest Arkansas Times, a newspaper of general circulation,o and WHEREAS, after the hearing the Flaming Commission voted to make a recommendation to the Board of Directors .. the rezoning petition of Glen Wilson, NQd, THEREFORE, BE IT RECCMW=D BY THE CITY PLANNING COMSSION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVIUZv ARKANSAS: • SECTION L. That an ordinance be adopted for the purpose of rezoning from R-29 Two Family Residential District, to R-30 Multi -Family Residential District, the property described as follows: Lots #7 and #8 of Block #6, of Rose Hill Addition to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. SECTION 2. That the above-described property be rezoned from R-2, Two Family Residential District, to R-39 Multi -Family Residential District, so that the petitioner may develop the above property for multi -family uses. FASSED AND APPROVED APPROVED: CLARK McCLINTON, CHAIRMAN The petition of John W. Vinzant and Elise R. Vinzant for the closing of an unnamed street in Elmwood Addition was considered for action next. • Roy Clinton said that;,in his opinion, if an easement was given the City by Dr. Vinzant then the strest'could be closed. Roy Clinton moved that the petition for dosing the,iunnamed street be approved Minutes 5/21/68 (5) on condition that Dr. Vin$ant'provided the City With satisfactory utility easements across his property. The motion was seconded by Walter Brown and Was unanimously approved. RESOLUTION PC 20-68 WHEREAS, the petition of John W. Vinaant and Elise R. Vinaant, husband and wife, for vacating a street was presented to the City Planning Commission for recommendation. WHEREAS, at a meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 1968, the Planning Commission voted to make a recommendation to the City Board of Directors on the petition to vacate a street. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. That after the public hearing an ordinance be adopted for the purpose of vacating the public easement, described as follows: An unnamed street commencing at the North edge of Overcrest Street -�.rjpudng thence North between Block 3 and Lot 1, Block 4, to the North 'edge of said subdivision, Elmwood Addition, Fayetteville, Arkansas. SECTION 2. That John W. Vin$ant and Elise R. Vinaant work with the City 00 Engineer to provide any needed utility easements through their property, PASSED u APPROVED APPROVED: CLARK McCLINTON, CHAIRMAN The minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting held May 7, 1968 were unanimously approved as mailed, on motion by Allan Gilbert, seconded by Roy Clinton. Harold Lieberena present the final au plat of Sher•tood Forrest Estates and ask that it b�approve . Allan Gilbert made7ie motion that the final subdivision plat of Sherwood Forrest Estates be approved on condition that the property owners furnish the City with the necessary subdivision contract. The motion was seconded by Ernest Jacks and was unanimously approved, RESOLUTION • WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 1968, the Planning Minutes 5/21/68 (6) • Commission voted to make a recommendation to the Board.of Directors on the final subdivision plat known as Sherwood Forest Estates submitted by Whickerbille, Inc. and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended that because the necessary improvements have not been installed in said subdivision that Whickerbill. Inc. enter into and furnish the City with the necessary subdivision contract before the Board of Directors accepts this final subdivision plat. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. The necessary subdivision contract be executed with the City prior to the Board of Directors accepting the final subdilyision plat. SECTION 2. That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas accept the final plat along with the land dedicated for streets and other public uses in the Sherwood Forest Estates subdivision described as follows: A parcel of land lying in the South hall (7) of the Northwest Quarter (}), Southwest Quarter Q) of the Northeast4uarter (J), Northwest Quarter ( ) of the Southeast Quarter (}) of Section 12, Township 16 North, Range 30 West, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the centerrof Section 12 and running thence North 89° 34.5' West, 1626.27f; thence North 00 091 East 922,001; thence North 270 44' East 451.701; • Thence South 89° 37' East 1424.801; thence South 00 291 West 484.141; thence South 89° 371 East' 50'001; thence South 00 03.3' East 2135.201; Thence North 860 42.61 West 450:951; North 00 24.21 West 1273.00 to the point of beginning. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 1968. APPROVED: CLARK McCLINTON, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: Harold Lieberens presented the revised preliminary subdivision plat of en le Addition. He explained that the grade of the streets required &light change in street layout in the subdivision. He asked that the Planning Commission approve the street changes in the revised preliminary plat. Roy Clinton moved that the street changes in the revised preliminary subdivision plat of Glendale Addition be approved. Ernest Jacks seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. • Allan Gilbert moved that the meeting be adjourned and Roy Clinton seconded the motion.' There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.