HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-11-10 MinutesMINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A meeting of the Planning Commission was held at 5:00, P.M., Monday,
November 10, 1980, in the Board of Directors Room, City Administration Building,
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ernest Jacks, Morton Gitelman, Don Hunnicutt,
Elizabeth Crocker, Keith Newhouse, Peg Anderson, Newton Hailey,
Windell Cullers.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Martin Redfern.
OTHERS PRESENT: Larry Wood, Lamar Pettus, Cynthia Stewart, Bobbie Jones,
Albert Miller, Bert Rakes, Leonard Greenhaw , Paul Milstead,
Billy Mills, Gus and Ruth Ostmeyer Lonnie Nickle, Jan Mills,
Mildred and Bill Graue, Patty Mayes, Roy Clinton, Jeff McLane,
James Hoelscher, and other members of the press and audience.
The minutes of the October
27, 1980 Planning Commission meeting
were approved as mailed.
Keith Newhouse, Chairman
of the Subdivision Committee,
stated that the plan for the
Large Scale Development of American
Biofuels, Inc. had been approved by the
Subdivision Committee as presented.
The next item of business
was the approval of the
preliminary and concurrent plat
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LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AMERICAN BIOFUELS
FAYETTEVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK
PRELIMINARY AND CONCURRENT PLAT
R $ W ADDITION
W. ROGERS AND LEE WARD,
of R & W Addition, located
Northeast of Huntsville Road,
Northwest of Barton Avenue, and South of Walker Street; W. Rogers $ Lee Ward,
Owners. Zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District.
Lamar Pettus was present to represent.
The Chairman asked for the recommendation from the Subdivision Committee.
Keith Newhouse stated that the Subdivision Committee recommends the approval of
the plat with the following contingencies:
1. Adhere to all Plat Review Committee comments.
2. Comply with Master Sidewalk Plan, for requirement on the North side of
Huntsville Road.
3. Note 2 on the Plat will reflect that development of Lot 4 will comply
with procedures for a Large Scale Development, including off-site
improvements.
4. Recommend that the Board of Directors vacate the alley within the
Subdivision off of Barton Avenue.
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Keith Newhouse moved to approve the Preliminary and Concurrent Plat for
R $ W Addition with the above mentioned conditions. Beth Crocker seconded.
The motion passed (8-0).
The fourth item on the LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT
Agenda was the approval of the SHOPPING CENTER
Large Scale Development plan LOIS STRATTON
for a Shopping Center to be located
at the Northeast corner of Highway 62
and One Mile Road; Lois Stratton, Owner and Developer. Zoned C-2, Thoroughfare
Commercial District.
Lois Stratton and Pat Pinnell were present to represent.
Jacks asked for the recommendation on this Development from the Subdivision
Committee.
Keith Newhouse moved approval of this plan with the following conditions:
1. Approval is granted for the development of Phase I of the Large Scale
Development only. (The Southwest corner of the development as designated
on the plan with a dashed line.)
Approval is conditioned upon the rezoning request to be considered
by the Planning Commission at its November 24, 1980 meeting.
2. Sidewalks will be required only on that portion of the development abutting
Highway 62 being developed now, particularly on the center island at this time.
Improvements to One Mile Road will occur with Phase II of the Development.
3. Dedicate 25 ft. from Centerline on One Mile Road for right-of-way, as
well as the requested 15 ft. utility easement outside the right-of-way
on One Mile Road.
4. Approval subject to all Plat Review Committee comments.
Beth Crocker seconded.
Bobbie Jones asked if the Planning Commission would like to include
in their motion that no further construction, other than Phase I has been approved
in their motion. Beth Crocker and Keith Newhouse agreed, and this was made
a fifth condition.
With that addition to the motion, the Commission voted on Keith Newhouse's
motion to approve, and it passed (8-0).
Keith Newhouse stated that this
Large Scale Development Plan had been approved
as presented with two conditions:
LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT
NORTHWEST CENTER
LINDSEY & SEXTON
1. The Plan will be subject to Plat Review Committee comments.
2. The Developers will seek a clarification of sidewalk requirements adjacent
to this development from the Board of Directors.
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The sixth item of business REZONING PETITION R80-25
was the Public Hearing on Rezoning ALBERT $ GRACE MILLER
Petition R80-25, Albert and Grace 2002 SOUTH SCHOOL
Miller, to rezone property located
North of Nonnamaker Drive, South of
19th Street, and East of U. S. Highway 71 South (2002 South School) from C-2,
Thoroughfare Commercial District to I-1, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial District.
Mr. Albert Miller was present to represent.
The Chairman asked for the Planning Consultant's comments. Larry Wood
stated he is recommending approval of the rezoning request for the following
reasons:
1. I-1 zoning is consistent with the adopted General Plan for this area.
2. Public facilities and services are in place and available to serve
Industrial type uses
3. There is currently Industrial activity.'; in the immediate area.
Ernest Jacks asked if there was anyone in the audience appearing in favor
of the requested rezoning.
Albert Miller addressed the Commission. He stated that the property is
currently being used for Industrial purposes, which is the manufacture of golf
clubs. He stated that the use does not conflict with any other uses around the
site.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone appearing in opposition to the
requested rezoning. There was no one present in opposition.
Windell Cullers moved to recommend approval to the Board of Directors
for Rezoning Petition R80-25.
Keith Newhouse seconded. The motion passed (8-0).
The Commission considered REZONING PETITION R80-26
Rezoning Petition R80-26, Bill Kisor, BILL KISOR
to rezone property located West of Lee
Avenue, North of Harold Street,
and East of U. S. Highway 71 North (N. College Avenue) from R-1, Low Density
Residential District, to Lots 1 $ 2 - C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial District, and
Lot 3 - R-0, Residential Office District.
Ernest Jacks said he had received a written request from Mr. Kisor that
this item be tabled.
Beth Crocker moved to table Rezoning Petition R80226, Newton Hailey
seconded.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone present in the audience appearing
in regard to this rezoning request.
Mrs. Viola Jackman, 101 Bertha, addressed the Commission. She stated that
she lives Southeast of the property for which the rezoning had been requested.
She had come to the meeting to find out what the plans are for this area. She
stated that there is already a:iot of traffic in the neighborhood. Also,
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she said she had not received notice of the rezoning.
The Chairman asked for the Planning Consultant's comments. Larry Wood
stated he is not recommending approval of the C-2 portion of the request.
He said he would recommend R-2 and R-0 zoning for the entire three lots.
Larry said he was not recommending the C-2 for the following reasons:
1. The property under application does not have access to arterial or
collector streets. The property is interior property and is platted as
a residential area.
2. The subject property backs on to commercially zoned property and should
be developed with a lesser intensity to serve as a buffer for property
to the East.
3. Commercial zoning could set a precedent for commercial to the East and
West along Highway 71.
Mrs. Jackman asked what R-0 zoning would permit. Ernest Jacks replied that
it would permit office space and high density residential development. Mrs.
Jackman said she would not want the area to go multi -family. She said it would
add traffic to an already congested neighborhood.
Anderson stated she hoped that when the rezoning is reheard, that property
owners adjacent would be notified.
Ernest Jacks stated that Mrs. Jackman would be so notified.if the rezoning
comes before the Commission again.
At this time, the Commission voted on Beth Crocker's motion to table
Rezoning Petition R80-26. The motion passed (8-0).
The next item of business REZONING PETITION R80-27
was the Public Hearing on Rezoning BERT RAKES
Petition R80-27, Bert Rakes, HAPPY HOLLOW ROAD
to rezone property located South of
Huntsville Road and West of
Highway 16 By -Pass (Happy Hollow Road) from R-1, Low Density Residential District,
to R-2, Medium Density Residential District.
Bert Rakes and Leonard Greenhaw were present to represent.
Ernest Jacks asked for the Planning Consultant's comments. Larry Wood
stated that he is not recommending the change to R-2 zoning for this property.
He suggested the Developer or applicant consider R-0, C-1 or C-2 as
possibilities for the following reasons:
1. The General Plan recommends both sides of Happy Hollow Road be reserved
for commercial activity.
2. R-2 could leave ay.small patch of residential between commercial developments.
North and South commercial development is already occuring. West of this
property is already committed to duplexes.
3. Property with good commercial potential should be preserved the same way
as residential property is preserved.
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The Chairman asked if there was anyone present in favor of the proposed
rezoning. Leonard Greenhaw.. addressed the Commission in favor of the petition.
He stated the property is located right across from the building where Abilities
Unlimited is located. The property has 240 ft. of frontage on Happy Hollow Road
and is 140 ft. deep. He said that although there has been some commercial development
in this area, it has been almost nill. On one side of Mr. Rakes' property there
is a single family residence, and on the other side there is another single
family residence. Across the road and North of Abilities Unlimited, there are
two duplexes. Mr. Greenhaw` stated that if Mr. Rakes is successful in getting
this property rezoned, that he intends to build 16 apartments. Eight two-bedroom
units and eight one -bedroom units. The site is in the immediate vicinity of
the Industrial Park and Mr. Rakes feels there is a definite need for housing
close to the Industrial Park. Mr. Rakes will try to provide inexpensive housing
for persons that work in the various businesses located in the Industrial Park.
Don Hunnicutt asked if the property to the North is zoned R-1 all the
way to Highway 16 (Huntsville Road). Bobbie said that it is, the other side of
the street is zoned C-1:
Peg Anderson said she could not see keeping this commercial. She could see
mixing the high density residential with the R-1. She moved to approve the
Rezoning Petition R80-27. Windell Cullers seconded.
Mort Gitelman asked if Mr. Wood felt a restudy of this area should be done,
should the motion to approve pass Windell Culler pointed out that this is
the third rezoning from R-1 to R-2 that the Commission has considered in this
area.
Mort Gitelman said the Land Use Plan calls for commercial in this area.
He said that perhaps another look should be taken at the plan where Highway 16
By -Pass meets Huntsville Road
Larry Wood said that the intersection of two arterial streets is the
perfect location for commercial zoning. Wood said that there is currently a
committment for commercial just South of this location. He did not feel the commercial
zoning should be isolated.
Peg Anderson said she could see more reason for commercial zoning at the
intersection of Huntsville Road and Highway 16 By -Pass.
Mort stated that if this property is rezoned to R-2, and there are more
such uses along the by-pass, what would happen if commercial does start developing.
He said he concurs with Larry Wood, that if the property is ideally commercial,
it should be preserved.
Anderson said she could not see the property South of Fairlane being
developed commercially. Anderson made a motion to approve the rezoning request
R80-27, and Windell Cullers seconded. The motion to approve passed (7-1)
with Morton Gitelman casting the "Nay" vote.
Beth Crocker said that the Commission ought to consider Peg Andersbn's
suggestion of Fairlane being the dividing point between commercial and residential
development.
The ninth item of business COMMITTEE REPORT ON
was a committee report on off-site OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
improvements not related to Subdivisions or
Large Scale Developments.
In introduction, Chairman Ernest Jacks said there is currently a provision
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for off-site improvements for developments other than Large Scale Developments
and Subdivisions located in the Street portion of the Code. He felt that
something should be noted in the Zoning Ordinance as to off-site improvements.
A committee had been formed consisting of Mort Gitelman, Keith Newhouse and
Larry Wood to study this.
Keith Newhouse said that the committee had studied this and felt that
a change in the first paragraph of the Large Scale Development ordinance could
cover the problem.
Jacks asked if something should be added to the Large Scale Development
ordinance.
Mr. Gitelman and Mr. Newhouse said they would study the matter further and
requested that this item be tabled.
The tenth item of business CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST
was a Conditional Use request submitted APOSTOLIC CENTER OF EVANGELISM
by the Fayetteville Apostolic Center of 1018 TOWNSHIP ROAD
Evangelism to have church services at 1018
Township Road; zoned R-1, Low Density
Residential District.
Paul Milstead, Pastor, was present to represent.
The Chairman acknowledged a petition signed by residents in the neighborhood
who are against the granting of the Conditional Use.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone present in the audience appearing
in favor of the proposed Conditional Use. Paul Milstead addressed the
Commission. He stated his Church has only been in Fayetteville for two years
He said that they had been renting an auditorium and that it had been sold.
His Church feels this site would be a good location and that he does not
want to downgrade the neighborhood, but to improve it.
He said it is the Church's desire to renovate the existing house on the
site and hold services until such time as a new sanctuary can be constructed.
Ernest Jacks stated that the petitioner& main factor behind their opposition
is they feel the Church will adversely affect the R-1 nature of the neighborhood.
Ernest Jacks asked if there was anyone present in opposition to the
proposed Conditional Use.
Billy Mills addressed the Commission in opposition to the Conditional Use
request He stated he owns the property immediately to the East of the proposed
Church. He stated he feels the location of the Church adjacent to his property
will adversely effect its value. Also, he felt the Church would cause traffic
problems.
Gus• Ostmeyer. 1140 East Township, addressed the Commission. He said that
99% of the property owners in the neighborhood feel the same way as Mr. Mills does.
Ruth Ostmeyer addressed the Commission for Irene Davis. Ms. Davis was
in opposition to the granting of the Conditional Use as she feels that the house
is too small to house a congregation, and there are no parking facilities.
Don Grimes, City Manager, submitted an objection he had received by telephone
from Gladys Davis, who owns property adjacent to the proposed Church. Her objection
being that the site is too small for a Church.
Milstead stated that he did not think the existing house is too small as
it contains 1300 square feet.
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Lonnie Nickle, 1025 Township Road,'addressed the Commission in opposition.
He stated he had been in the house and did not feel it was fit to live in,
much less to hold services in.
Milstead stated he fully intends to improve the property and not leave it
in its present state of disrepair.
Jan Mills addressed the Commission in opposition to the Conditional Use.
She said the house is small and sits back from the road. She stated the old
house looks better than a large Church facility would.
Beth Crocker said that the site falls far from meeting the requirements
for a Conditional Use in R-1.
1. Ingress and egress will be through a 12 ft. existing drive, which is
inadequate, in her opinion, and the Church does not propose to improve
and widen the drive.
2. The Church is asking for a waiver of off street parking requirements, and
that is a condition for approval.
3. The site is not large enough to accomodate the proper setbacks from a
residential use and a non-residential use.
4. The Church will have to seek a waiver from the 12-1/2 ft. setback for
a driveway from adjoining property.
Crocker felt, for the above reasons, that the Church would not be
compatible with the surrounding R-1.
Crocker moved to deny the Conditional Use request for a Church in R-1.
Peg Anderson seconded.
Mort Gitelman stated that the side of the property on which the waiver
is being requested in the setbacks from R-1, contains the City Water Tower, and
he did not feel that was an unreasonable request.
Milstead stated that there would not be any parking in front of the Church.
The Commission voted on Beth Crocker's motion to deny and the motion
passed (7-1) with Morton Gitelman casting the "Nay" vote.
The next item of business CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST
was the Conditional Use request submitted MILDRED GRAUE
by Mildred Graue to construct 314 WEST ROCK STREET
an 8-plex at 314 West Rock Street;
zoned R-0, Residential Office District.
A variance in minimum lot width was granted by the Board of Adjustment.
Mildred and Bill Graue were present to represent.
Ernest Jacks stated that he did not see how Mrs. Graue would be able to
meet parking and drive requirements and still build her eight-plex.
Keith Newhouse agreed. Bill Graue said that in order to meet parking
requirements, 7 units may be installed instead of 8, but that the Developers
fully intend to comply with parking and drive requirements.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone present against the proposed
Conditional Use. There was no one present in the audience in opposition
to the Conditional Use.
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Mort Gitelman moved to approve the requested Conditional Use, with the
condition that the Developers submit their development plan for approval to the
Planning Commission.
Peg Anderson seconded. The motion passed (8-0).
The next item of business was CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST
the Conditional Use request submitted PATTY MAYES
by Patty Mayes to have child care for 2190 NORTH GARLAND
up to ten children at 2190 North Garland;
the property is zoned R-2, Medium Density
Residential District.
The Chairman asked if adjacent property owners had been notified. Bobbie
Jones replied that they had.
Ms. Mayes addressed the Commission. She stated there is presently plenty
of off-street parking, and that the area is graded for parking. The yard is
fenced the house and yard both have plenty of room to accomodate the
children. She stated she is seeking to get state licensing, and that there is
a definite need for licensed child care in the City.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience appearing in
opposition to the Conditional Use request There was no one in opposition.
Windell Cullers moved to approve the Conditional Use. Don Hunnicutt
seconded. The motion passed (8-0).
The next item of business OFF-SITE PARKING REQUEST
was the request for approval of SOUTHSIDE LIMITED
off-site parking for the proposed Southside KEYSTONE GROUP
Limited on the South side of the
Square; submitted by the Keystone Group;
zoned C-4, Downtown Commercial District.
Roy Clinton and Jeff McLane were present to represent.
Roy Clinton gave a presentation to the Commission consisting of the
square footage that would be devoted to office space and retail establishments.
He pointed out the locations of, what he felt, were adequate parking accomodations
near and adjacent to the site. He stated he had counted vacancies in the parking
lots around the site and felt that parking would be quite adequate off-site.
Keith Newhouse asked Mr. Clinton how he thought adequate parking will be
available after the First National Bank building is completed, the Hilton Hotel
and the Continuing Education building.
Clinton acknowledged the problem. He felt that the retailers would combine
efforts to provide parking on the square when the need arises. He did not feel
the need was great enough to warrant the construction of deck parking at this
time. He cited that for the new First National Building, only twelve spaces
for parking were being provided.
Windell Cullers said that the type of uses the Developers are proposing
for the Southside Limited project are basically office type uses which will
not be come and go traffic such as a retail clientele might consist of.
Cullers went on to state that anyone having a financial interest in the
project may be hurt when the Hilton, CEC and new Bank Building are completed,
and there is no parking. Clinton said he felt that when the need arises, the
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retail establishments will push to provide deck parking.
Peg Anderson said that downtown Fayetteville is no more congested than
any other urban city and not as congested as most. She moved to approve the
request for off-site parking for the Southside Limited project.
Mort Gitelman seconded Peg Anderson's motion to approve.
Jeff McLane addressed the Commission. He stated he felt that parking would
be provided through the combined efforts of everyone having an interest in the
development of the Square.
Windell stated he felt that the off-site parking that had been granted
to the various new buildings being constructed on the Square was going to
catch up and there will be problems.
Clinton said that if :a problem arises, a push will be made for deck parking.
McLane said that the economic base must be accomplished before the
parking problem can be solved.
The Commission voted on Peg Anderson's motion to approve and it passed
(6-1-1) with Cullers casting the "Nay" vote and Hunnicutt abstaining.
The next item for consideration LOT SPLIT
was the request for approval of a REBA DEMAREE
lot split for property CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY
abutting a controlled access highway
submitted by Reba P. Demaree. Subject
property lies West of Hwy. 71 By -Pass and South of Highway 16 West and is
zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District.
Don Elliot, Attorney, was present to represent. He stated that he became
involved in this lot split when Mrs. Demaree's brother-in-law sold his interest
in a partnership. He quitclaimed this property consisting of eight acres to
Mrs. Demaree. The deed cannot be approved until the lot split is approved. Elliot
said that the property is South of Maple Manor Apartments and West of Highway
71 By -Pass. He said he would be glad to answer any questions the Commission may
have.
Peg Anderson asked where the new housing construction is in relation
to this property. Bobbie Jones said it is immediately to the West of this
property.
Elliot said that there are presently no plans to develop this property,
only to get the deed recorded.
Keith Newhouse moved to approve the lot split. Beth Crocker seconded.
The motion passed (8-0).
,The fifteenth item on REQUEST TO REZONE
the Agenda was a request by a VILLA NORTH SUBDIVISION
signed petition for the City FROM R-2 TO R-1
to initiate action to change
the zoning for Villa North
Subdivision from R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to R-1, Low Density
Residential District.
Jeff Slaton was present to represent the petitioners
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Jeff Slaton, 2749 Villa Boulevard, addressed the Commission. He stated
that single family home owners are concerned in that they bought homes
within the Subdivision with the understanding that the internal portion of
the subdivision would remain single family residential. Up until the last
two weeks, the construction internally has been single family residences. Recently,
with a change of ownership of the subdivision, construction has begun on
duplexes and other multi -family housing. He said that on the plat, Drake Street
is shown as a through street, but, in fact, has never been completed. If the
Developers of the Subdivision continue with the multifamily development of
the subdivision, all the traffic will be on four dead end streets. The density
will be about 30 families instead of 14 or 15. Slaton said that the other
petitioners as well as himself would like the opportunity to present facts to
the Planning Commission and have a hearing.
Jimmy Bean, 2759 Arroyo, addressed the Commission. He stated he had bought
a lot and built a single family house He was told all the construction along
his street would be single family when he purchased his lot. Adobe was the
only street that was to have duplexes. The families that live there now
are concerned about the high volume of traffic that will result down the dead
end streets. Duplexes only provide one or two parking spaces, and he is afraid
that persons living in the duplexes will be parking on the street. He felt it
would be a dangerous situation.
James Hoelscher, 2757 Barcelona, addressed the Commission. He stated
he had bought his home in May and that it was the last single family home to
be constructed. He bought the home because of its afordability and with the
intent of turning it over in a few years. The builder had told him that he
intended to build only single family homes in the internal part of the
subdivision. He said he felt the builder intended to build single family homes,
as he had ordered more. Due to some financial difficulties, the title to the
subdivision has reverted back to the bank, and as a result, duplexes are being
constructed internally. Mr. Hoelscher stated he is very concerned that he
will lose his investment.
Lamar Pettus addressed the Commission. He stated he is representing the
present owner of the property. When the property was developed, in 1977, it was
developed as a mobile home park. The property consisted of 20.88 acres. In
1978,Ogden and Holly, along with a few of the persons who signed the petition,
entered into an agreement and covenants to replat the subdivision and allow
Mr. Ogden and Mr. Holly to rezone the subdivision to R-2. Due to severe financial
problems, an arrangement was worked out and the property reverted back to the
bank. The bank offered to sell portions of property back to the present property
owners within the Subdivision. The bank needs to utilize the property as planned.
Lamar stated he is unaware of any agreements between Mr. Ogden and the present
residents within the subdivision. Lamar suggested the residents who felt their
agreement had been reneged sue Mr. Ogden and Mr. Holly.
The bank is developing the property as zoned, because it is more feasible
to loan money for multi -family type housing than single-family housing.
Pettus said that the bank has already sold the land to a Development
company and more lots are being prepared to be built upon, he felt that this
property would be grossly devalued if the zoning was changed back to R-1.
Pettus further stated that an agreement had been formed in 1977 between
the Developer and the City to construct Drake Street, to extend it to the West
of Villa North. Pettus said he is presently looking into the engineering
cost of completing Drake Street.
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Pettus said that as a property owner and mortgagee, that perhaps the
persons who purchased the property or homes within the Subdivision should have
considered the zoning before they purchased their lots. The property was
always zoned R-2. Pettus said it would be unfair to revert the zoning to
R-1, there are presently duplexes and fourplexes within the subdivision,
while South of this subdivision and adjacent to it there is a mobile home park.
Mr. Slaton addressed the Commission again. He stated that if the Commission
does nothing about this problem, a bad traffic problem will be compounded. He felt
that, at least, Drake Street should be completed before any more multi -family
construction continues..
Peg Anderson said unfortunately, the property was zoned R-2, when everyone
of the property owners bought their lots. Anderson said she is sympathetic
with the property owners of single family homes within the subdivision, and with
the street conditions. She said that if it is any consolation, that the
property owners can complain if, at any time, there are more than three unrelated
persons living in the same unit.
Lamar Pettus stated that there is a lien against the property until such
time as the problem of Drake Street is resolved. He stated the bank fully
intends to deal with the construction of Drake Street.
Mr. Slaton said he had spoken with some people in a law firm, with.whom
he had worked, and they said that in doing a title exam, zoning is not even
considered. These twenty-two property owners have their greatest investment
in these single family homes, and now the character of the neighborhood is
being changed, and they are afraid of losing their investment.
Peg Anderson said she did not see how this subdivision could be rezoned back
to R-1, there are already duplexes and fourplexes and the Commission would be
bombarded with Conditional Use requests.
Newton Hailey said that most of the lots do not meet R-1 minimum requirements.
Peg Anderson said that due to the above mentioned reasons, she is moving
not to initiate action to rezone Villa North Subdivision to R-1.
Newton Hailey seconded.
Keith Newhouse said it was too bad there had been nothing in writing to
the effect that the interior portion of the subdivision would be single family.
He felt the reasons the Commission could not grant the petitioner's
request exceeded the petitioner's reasons why the Commission should grant it.
Beth Crocker said she felt the Commission would see the same problem
cropping up in other subdivisions that are zoned R-2, and will have single
family homes within them. The owners of the single family homes will feel that
they have been made promises.
Windell Cullers said he had made a proposal, that any person buying a lot
should be furnished the zoning information about the property, and, also, what
sidewalk and street requirements will be in regard to the lot. The buyer would
be fully aware of what requirements would be in regard to his lot and what
would be developing around him in regard to zoning.
The Commission voted on Peg Anderson's motion to turn down the petitioner's
request and the motion passed (8-0).
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Cullers made a motion to recommend the drafting of a resolution to the
effect that buyers would be furnished zoning, street and sidewalk information
regarding the property they wish to purchase.
Newton Hailey said that the Commission cannot babysit everybody.
Beth Crocker seconded Windell Cutler!. motion and the motion passed
(6-2) with Hailey and Newhouse voting "Nay".
The next item for
discussion was the proposed
ordinance amdnding Art. 7,
Sec. 21 of Appendix A to the
Fayetteville Code of Ordinances
tandem lot development.
Mort Gitelman stated that he and Beth Crocker were to
on the amendment, but had not. He moved to table this
Beth Crocker seconded. The motion passed (8-0).
AMENDMENT TO ART. 7, SEC. 21
APPENDIX A - FAYETTEVILLE CODE
OF ORDINANCES - TANDEM LOTS
to clarify the regulations
work
pertaining to
get together and
item.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:10, P.M.
HAPPY THIRTIETH BIRTHDAY TO SCOTT VAN LANINGHAM FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.