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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-18 MinutesI* MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Fayetteville Planning Commission met at 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 18, 1972, in the Directors Room, City Administration Building, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Members Present: Albert Witte, Dr. Walter Brown, Donald Nickell, Be H. "A1" Donaubauer, Ernest Jacks, Claude A. Hughes, Jr. Members Absent: Roy Clinton, John Maguire, Helen Edmiston. Others Present: Jerry Sweetser, Lloyd Warren, Vice-chairman Al Donaubauer called the meeting to order and presided in the absence of Chairman Roy Clinton. The first item on the agenda was a large scale development plan submitted by Jerry Sweetser for property located on the Northwest corner of North Street and Gregg Avenue. Mr. Sweetser was present. Ernest Jacks reported that the plan had been reviewed by the Plat Review Committee and Mr. Sweetser had agreed to all their requests including right-of-way for widening of JERRY SWEETSER Gregg Avenue and North Street and a drainage easement on the north side L.S.Development of the property. North & Gregg Mr. Jacks and Mr. Sweetser reviewed the problems associated with this property when the rezoning to R-3 had been done. Lloyd Warren, a representative to Central Baptist Church, said that as far as the Church is concerned they have no objection to Mr. Sweetser constructing apartments on the property. They are only concerned that their dedication of right-of-way for streets be honored. Their deed to Mr. Sweetser had reserved 30 ft. from the from the quarter section line for widening of Gregg Avenue and also 30 ft. from the other quarter section line for widening of North Street. Albert Witte moved that the Commission approve the development plan submitted as recommended by the Plat Review Committee. Dr. Walter Brown seconded. It was approved unanimously. Mr. Donaubauer commended Mr. Sweetser for respecting the labors and wishes of the Planning Commission. The second item on the agenda was a discussion with the Inspection Superintendent and Planning Administrator regarding additions, changes in use of, etc. for existing developments on tracts larger than one DISCUSSION ON acre. Mr. Harold Lieberenz, Inspection Superintendent, was unable to L.S.Develoome: attend this meeting. Bobbie Jones explained the need for a policy on these matters. Mr. Jacks felt any changes in traffic or parking or any of the other conditions listed in the ordinance are affected the Commission should approve the change. Mr. Witte felt that any change, even least to the Subdivision Committee t Commission should review it. Mr. Donaubauer asked that Larry Wood schedule of what they felt should be study by the Commission. minor ones, should be brought at determine whether the entire and Harold Lieberenz prepare a brought to the Commission for The minutes of the January 10, 1972 Planning Commission meeting were approved as mailed. 1-18-72 -2- Under "Other business" Mr. Jacks stated a committee has been reviewing the present mobile home park regulations and revising them. They; PROPOSED MOBIIE have completed their proposal. Mr. Jacks passed out copies`7of tha HCME PARK ORDINANCE to draft of the proposed revisions to the members of the Commission. He pointed out the major revision would now require mobile home park developers to meet subdivision requirements on streets. The size of lots has also been upgraded and more stringent tie down requirements proposed. The last two pages of the proposal would amend the zoning ordinance and must have a public hearing before the Planning Commission. The City Attorney has said the Board of Directors can handle the first part themselves, but the committee wanted the Planning Commission to examine it first. The committee also asked the Planning Office to notify anyone coming in with mobile home park plans to delay until this is approved. Ernest Jacks moved that this special item be put on,the Febraury 1 agenda for discussion. Claude Hughes seconded. It was approved unanimously. Several members of the commission questioned when another meeting would PROPOSED SIGN be held on the proposed sign ordinance and whether or not it would be ORDINANCE the Planning Commission, Board of Directors, and Board of Adjustment again. Dr. Brown noted that the Board of Adjustment had granted variances to Donrey Outdoor Advertising and also to businesses on North College because other people had signs and they considered it would be a hardship on them if they could not get signs. He stated that as long as we have that spirit on the Board of Adjustment, the sign ordinance will not be enforced. 0 The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 P.M.