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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-11-25 MinutesApproved: December 2, 1969 MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • The Fayetteville Planning Commission met Tuesday, November 25, 19692 at 4:00 P.M. in the Directors Room of the City Administration Building, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Members Present: Morton Gitelman, Ernest Jacks, Roy Clinton, Allan Gilbert, Dr. James Mashburn, Dr. Walter Brown. Members Absent: Byron Boyd, Wade Fincher, Clark McClinton. Others Present: Wesley Howe, James Vizzier, Harold Lieberenz, Paul Matke. The meeting was called to order by Allan Gilbert, Vice -Chairman. The purpose of this meeting was to complete the final study phase of James Vizzier's plans and reports, Public Buildings and Utilities. UTILITIES: Mr. Vizzier stated that Mahaffey and McGoodwin had prepared drainage, water, and sewer plans. He explained a map showing present sewer lines, sewer lines under construction, and proposed sewer lines. He expects the largest future build-up to occur in the Northeast section of the City. One of the intents of the plan as illustrated is to relieve the central area as build-up occurs by formulation of a loop around the area. . Roy Clinton brought up the fact that there are currently several mobile home parks in the planning stage for the Southern part of the City. He foresees more in the future and feels adequate provision should be made for them in planning. WATER: Mr. Vizzier stated that the major difference between Mahaffey and McGoodwin's plans and the plans prepared by the regional planning was that Mahaffey and McGoodwin suggested building a water treatment plant on Lake Sequoyah sometime in the future. He explained a map as related to existing water lines, proposed water lines, and lines currently under construction. The projected cost of water improvements is $6,400,000; the projected cost of sewer improvements is $4,000,000. A discussion was held regarding the problem of extending water service to outlying communities and suburban areas. As an individual it was determined that the only way of getting water service was through annexation. Mr. Vizzier's study implies a 'fairly tight water and sewer extension policy on the Land Use Plan, PUBLIC BUILDINGS: • Mr. Vizzier listed the following public buildings needs with priorities and estimated costs in some instances: 11-25-69 -2- (1) City Administration Offices - This was put in high priority for purposes of Urban Renewal, put in second 5 -year period. • (2) Police and Courts Building - Foresee expansion in the third 5 -year period. (3) City Hospital - Replace center wing and expand to include some emergency facilities due to expected build-up in central area. Placed in second 5 -year period. (4) Drake Field - Mr. Vizzier consulted Mr. Ellis at Drake Field and they felt it would be necessary to improve car and plane parking, parking aprons, taxiways, additional hangar space, and add new shop and freight and cargo handling space. The cost could fluctuate depending on whether or not a new regional airport is eventually built. An estimated expenditure of $850,000 is the minimum requirement. (5) Municipal Library - $100,000 expansion now in progress; $125,000 projected for 1980 to 1985 period. They might be able to utilize branch libraries. (6) Fire Stations - One new station in the Eastern part of the City and one new station in the Western part of the City in the next 15 to 20 years. Roy Clinton asked if this was adequate since there are no direct thoroughfares East-West. He felt the new stations • were needed now. (7) Municipal Auditorium and Convention Center - 1975 to 1980 and 1980 to 1985 respectively. Financing a problem. (8) City Shop and Pound - Improvements 1975 to 1980. (9) Washington County Court House and Jail - High Priority, $2,000,000. (10) Washington County Health Department - 1975 to 1980, $75,000. (11) Washington County Highway Department - $100,0001 1980 to 1985. (12) Washington County General Hospital - Expansion currently underway; additional expansion 1980 to 1990. (13) Economic Opportunity Agency and Day Care Systems - $100,000 for neighborhood center and office space, high priority. (14) Community Services Center - Same scale unit as they have at Jonesboro, a multi-purpose center housing among other things a mental health unit. (15) Continuing Education Building - Proposed and to include extension courses. • (16) Federal Office Building - Recommendations based on the program the General Services Administration has worked up. 11-25-69 -3- (17) Federal Post Office - Expansion imperative; this is now the regional center for 56 zip stations. • (16) By 1975 a $50,000,000 expansion for the University; $20,000,000 not used yet, project that to 1975. (19) Public Housing - Total of 500 units. 200 units approved on initial application, the remaining 300 units are in this plan. Ernest Jacks moved that the Commission approve for publication Mr. Vizzier's Capital Improvements Report with the suggested changes. Morton Gitelman seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. There was a discussion regarding the future zoning of the property South of North Street and in front of Washington General Hospital. It was noted that the Hospital has gotten a decision from the Attorney General stating that they may utilize the property they have bought in this area without rezoning. Ernest Jacks reiterated some details he had re uested be shown on the Proposed Zoning Map. He also asked for some s ree designations at various places for purposes of location. . a.riuy- Correa iab Seq. s. %161. Mr. Jacks requested that each Planning Commission member be furnished with an individual copy of the Proposed Zoning Map in its final state. Mr. Vizzier noted that the Proposed Zoning Ordinance requires the Planning Administrator to keep an up-to-date map on the wall of the Planning Office. Air. Lieberenz said something was also needed to • either give or sell to the public, as there have been numerous requests for such maps. Mr. Jacks stated that personally he felt $25.00 per sheet was an excessive amount for the City to charge for the topography maps furnished by Mr. Vizzier when they are requested by builders and developers. Mr. Vizzier stated that this was actually less than the cost to the City. Mr. Jacks protested showing anything as large in area as Fairview Cemetery and the County Fairgrounds as non -conforming uses on the zoning map. It was noted that fraternities will be zoned R-2 until such time as ownership is transferred to the University, then they will become P-1. Roy Clinton moved that the area East of State Highway 112, North of North Street, and South of Sycamore Street be reflected on the zoning map which is proposed as R-2, Medium Density Residential. Dr. James Mashburn seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The Commission plans to officially approve for publication the Proposed Zoning Map at the next Planning Commission meeting, December 2, 1969. 0 The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 P.M.