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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-14 MinutesMINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Fayetteville Planning Commission met at 8:00 A.M., Saturday, March 14, 1970, in the Directors Room of the City Administration Building, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Members Present: Allan Gilbert, Al Donaubauer, Clark McClinton, Morton Gitelman, Ernest Jacks, Roy Clinton, Byron Boyd. Members Absent: Dr. James Mashburn, Dr. Walter Brown. Others Present: James Vizzier, Harold Lieberenz, Wesley Howe, Carl Tune, Mr. Marshall of Ozark News Agency, Helen Edmiston, Jerry Block, Jack Edmiston, Hugh Kincaid, Jerry Sweetser, Harold Johnson. Chairman Clark McClinton called the meeting to order. Carl Tune was asked to point out the boundaries of his property on North Street on a map. Donald Grimes pointed out his property South of Poplar Street (Block 7, Parker's Plat of Valley View Acres). Helen Edmiston indicated that a major portion of the remaining property South of Poplar Street, East of Leverett Avenue, North of North Street, and West of the railroad tracks was in her possession. The Planning Commission and the interested parties engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the best use for the land, the adequacy of the utilities located within the area, and the street access available. Mr. Vizzier indicated that the area had all been shown as residential on the proposed map because there have been numerous requests for multiple housing in the area. Mrs. Edmiston noted that the Comprehensive Plan recommends that Gregg Avenue be developed into a major street in the future. Following the discussion, Morton Gitelman moved that Carl Tune's property North of North Street, with the exception of his recent C-1 rezoning, be designated as I-1 on the proposed map; further that Block 7 of Parker's Plat of Valley View Acres be shown as I-1; that the balance of the tract North of North Street and South of Poplar Street lying East of Skull Creek and West of the railroad tracks be zoned R-3; and that the property lying East of Leverett Avenue and West of Skull Creek be zoned R-2. Mr. Donaubauer seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously. Jack Edmiston and Hugh Kincaid, Attorney, asked that the property which Dr. Edmiston bought from Kate Mitchell on Highway 45 East be shown on the proposed map as R-0, thereby making Dr. Edmiston's use of the property conforming. There was a discussion on the Use Unit 12 and Use Unit 25. Roy Clinton moved that the property be zoned R -o on the proposed map. Morton Gitelman seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. Jerry Sweetser requested that his property on the Northwest corner of North Street and Gregg Avenue be changed to R-3 on the proposed 3-14-70 -2- map. He brought to the attention of the Commission that under the present zoning ordinance, this property could be developed with 114 apartment units in a multi -story building. Under the proposed ordinance and with the present proposed zoning he could build only about 75 units. The tract contains approximately 3 acres. There was a discussion on the R-2 and R-3 for this particular area. Morton Gitelman indicated that he considered it wrong to go to R-3, but felt the Commission should consider what could be done to allow more density in R-2. Ernest Jacks and James Vizzier were asked to study the number of units permitted in R-2 and make some recommendations. It was again noted that the zoning designation for the Southeast intersection of University Avenue and Center Street had been omitted on the proposed map. It is to remain as it is currently zoned. Mr. McClinton read Resolution PC 1-70. Mr. Howe explained the necessity of a resolution from the Planning Commission indicating their approval of the Urban Renewal application. He stated he thought the application consistent with plans prepared by the Planning Commission. Morton Gitelman stated he was interested in the area to the East of the area under Urban Renewal application. The people of this neighborhood have great concern for the future of their area. Mr. Howe explained that the reason the boundaries were drawn farther to the West was in order to pick up the credits allowed for recent purchases of the University of Arkansas. The cost of acquiring these properties can be used as part of the community's one fourth cost on the project. Also, any commercial renewal done must be included on the first application; therefore, if the square area is to be covered in an application, it must be done now. Mr. Gitelman asked how using so many of the University credits would affect any future projects. Could this block plans to straighten the right of way along the railroad, do something about Dickson Street and the Rose Hill area, etc.? Mr. Howe stated that hopefully enough residential areas could be included in the Dickson project to carry it. The Board of Directors has approved the application. RESOLUTION PC 1-70 Allan Gilbert moved that the Planning Commission adopt the Resolution PC 1-70. Ernest Jacks seconded. Gilbert, Donaubauer, McClinton, Jacks, Clinton, and Boyd voted "Aye." Gitelman abstained. Concerning the Tommy Haseloff property East of Highway 71 North and North of Clear Creek, Mr. Gitelman observed that there still are no plans for any immediate project. He.reccmmended some rewording of the large scale development section of the proposed ordinance. The proposed map shows the Haseloff property as A-1, Agricultural. There was no motion to change this classification, so it will remain A-1. Roy Clinton and Morton Gitelman left the meeting at 9:30 A.M. Harold Johnson spoke concerning some commercial property on Highway 62 West which has been zoned C-2 for some time. The proposed map carries this property as residential. Mr. Vizzier stated this was an error as they had intended to pick up all the commercial in this area. 3-14-70 -3- Allan Gilbert moved that all the platted lots lying on the North side of Highway 62 West between Lewis Avenue and Razorback Road be changed to C-2 on the proposed map. Al Donaubauer seconded. It was approved unanimously. Al Donaubauer moved that the property rezoned by Delorah Pilcher under Ordinance No. 1674 be shown as C-1 on the proposed map. Allan Gilbert seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. Al Donaubauer moved that the lots fronting on the North side of the Cato Springs Road between Ashwood and Vale Streets be shown on the proposed map as C-1 and also that the area bounded by the railroad track on the East, the Creek on the North, Highway 71 Bypass on the West and Highway 265 on the South be shown on the proposed map as R-2, Medium Density Residential. Byron Boyd seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously. Ernest Jacks made a motion that Leonard Kendall's property on Highway 16 West be left A-1 as shown on the proposed map in view of the fact that there have been no specific plans brought forth. There was no second; there was no further motion, so the area will. remain A-1. Mr. McClinton reminded the Commission that the Chamber of Commerce wanted all the Commission members and Mr. Vizzier to attend their luncheon meeting March 16. . The following minutes were approved as mailed: February 3, 1970 February 17, 1970 February 190 1970 February 20, 1970 February 26, 1970 March 3, 1970 The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 A.M. 0 RESOLUTION PC 1-70 WWI and WHEMS the Planning Commission has reviewed the Center SqvArs Urban Renewal Project objectives 1 . px nl' IIY: .AR;1' ' / JII 'I: 1 ° /, i 1 11' 11 1: • , . Menswal Project Proposal to be in conformity with the City's plan for .gym..ity development and Improvement and said proposal is recommended and approved. 0 ' L11A I 1V ... $M Clark McClinton Chairman �I