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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-09 Minutes• • • MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A meeting of the Planning Commission was held at 5:10, P.M., Monday, February 9, 1981, in the Board of Directors Room, City Administration Building, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Chairman Ernest Jacks, David Williams, Beth Crocker, Newton Hailey, Windell Cullers, Martin Redfern (arrived late). Don Hunnicutt, Joe Wilson, Mort Gitelman. Larry Wood, Bobbie Jones, Cynthia Stewart, David McWethy, Dennis John Becker, Frank Farrish, Larry Bittle, Bill Hall, Mel Milholland, and other members of the press and audience. The Chairman asked if the Commission MINUTES recommended any additions or corrections to the minutes of the January 26, 1981, Planning Commission Meeting. Elizabeth Crocker asked that Page 10, paragraph 7, be revised to read; "Elizabeth Crocker said that she agrees with McCord's memo and does not agree with Mr. Slaton's interpretation on the horizontal property act, nor his interpretation that everybody in the subdivision has to sign a replat." With that correction, the minutes of the January 26, 1981, Planning Commission meeting were approved as mailed. Jacks asked Newton Hailey REPORT FROM NOMINATING COMMITTEE to give a report for the nominating Committee in the absence of the Chairman, Martin Redfern. Newton Hailey stated that attendance was very important in determining nominations, and that had been a factor in the Committee's recommendations. Hailey moved that Ernest Jacks be nominated Chairman, Elizabeth Crocker, Vice Chairman and Windell Cullers, Secretary. Windell Cullers seconded. There being no other nominations or comments, the Commission voted on Hailey's motion, and Cullers' second. The motion passed (5-0). The third item of business was the approval of the Final Plat of Cambridge Place Addition, Phase I, located South of Highway 45 East and West of Highway 265; Wynell S. and Frank Farrish - Owner and Developer. Zoned (Lots FINAL PLAT CAMBRIDGE PLACE ADDITION, PHASE I, FRANK FARRISH 1 $ 2) R-2, Medium Density Residential District and (Lots 3-18) R-1, Low Density Residential District. Harry Gray and Frank Farrish were present to represent. Ernest Jacks asked for the recommendation from the Subdivision Committee. Newton Hailey, acting as Chairman, moved that the Final Plat for Cambridge Place Addition, Phase I be approved with the following conditions: 1. Approval be conditioned on the approval of the Engineering Plans and Profiles for the Subdivision, by Clayton Powell, City Street Superintendent, and by Don Bunn, City Engineer. Planning Commission Meeting February 9, 1981 Page 2 Approval be conditioned on approval of the protective covenants for the subdivision by Bobbie Jones, City Planning Administrator. 3. That the developer comply with all Plat Review Committee comments and requests. Windell Cullers seconded. The motion passed (5-0). Martin Redfern arrived at 5:15, P.M. The fourth item of business BITTLE APARTMENTS was the approval of the Large Scale EASTERN AND NETTLESHIP Development plan for Bittle Apartments LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT to be located South of Nettleship Street, East of the unopened right-of-way of Lewis Avenue, and West of Eastern Avenue; Larry Bittle, Owner and Developer. Property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District. Larry Bittle, Mel Milholland and Dennis John Becker were present to represent. Jacks asked for the Subdivision Committee's recommendation. Newton Hailey moved that the Large Scale Development Plan for Bittle Apartments be approved with the following contingencies: 1. The Developers will comply with all Plat Review Committee comments and requests. 2. Storm drainage plans will be approved by Clayton Powell, City Street Superintendent. 3. Developer will dedicate 7 ft. of additional right-of-way for Nettleship Street instead of the 5 ft. requested at Plat Review. 4. Developer will install 15-1/2 ft. of street, including curb and gutter from the centerline of the existing right-of-way of Nettleship Street for the full length of the development. Ernest Jacks stated that in the past, the Board of Directors had been opposed to the installation of half a street. Beth Crocker stated that normally, half a street is unacceptable, but in this case there is no existing pavement, and half a street would be the same as a whole street. Mel Milholland stated that the street is presently half gravel and half dirt, and that the proposed pavement will be as wide as the existing gravel. Crocker stated that she would rather have the 15 ft. of pavement installed with the development rather than have the money placed in an escrow account. Jacks asked if this was the proposal for Nettleship only. Mel Milholland stated that is correct; with Eastern Avenue, the existing asphalt will be 23 Planning Commission Meeting February 9, 1981 Page 3 widened on the developer's side and curb, gutter and sidewalk will be installed, to bring the Developer's side of Eastern up to City standards. Crocker stated that in the case of Nettleship, that half a street is not appropriate in every situation, but in this situation, it is the best solution. David McWethy stated that the City Manager's Office agrees with Clayton Powell's recommendation that half the street be installed for Nettleship with the development of these apartments. Beth Crocker seconded Newton Hailey's motion to approve with the above mentioned conditions, and the motion passed (6-0). The next item on the Agenda was JOHNSON PLANNING AREA BOUNDARY a discussion item on the proposed City of Johnson Planning Area Boundary. The proposed Johnson Planning Area encroaches into the existing Fayetteville Planning Area. Ernest Jacks stated that himselfMayor Wohlford of Johnson, and Jim McCord, City Attorney would be meeting at 5:00, P.M., Tuesday, February 10, in the Board Room to discuss the proposed Johnson Planning Area boundary. Larry Wood stated that Johnson has had a Planning Program for some time, but that they have stayed inside their City Limits until recently. About a month ago, the Planning Board of Johnson met and decided that if they are going to grow, that they will have to grow to the West as they are surrounded by other cities on the North, East and South. Wood said that Johnson has carved out a proposed area to the West of their City Limits which gets into Fayetteville's Planning Area, South of Clear Creek. Ernest Jacks stated that legally, a City can go five miles outside their City Limits for their Planning Area. Fayetteville averages about 2-1/2 miles. Wherever two towns expand, the planning area line is drawn half way between the two Ciders Limits, unless they reach another agreement. Larry Wood stated that the area in which Johnson is interested, has been developed to some extent, there are a couple of subdivisions located there. Windell Cullers said that of the property that Johnson is interested in, he would not be opposed to turning the Northern part over to Johnson, but would be opposed to turning the Western portion over to Johnson. Larry Wood stated that Johnson had already publicized their public hearing to bring this land into their growth area The public heating is scheduled for February 16, 1981. Jacks stated that if some of this land is turned over to Johnson, that Fayetteville will have to hold a public hearing also, to amend the Planning Area Boundary. Newton Hailey asked what would happen if platted subdivisions were incorporated into Johnson's Growth Area. Larry Wood said there would be some water lines taken into Johnson. Hailey asked if any of these subdivisions have covenants with the City of Fayetteville. Larry Wood stated they do not. David Williams asked what consequences would develop. Larry Wood stated that standards of development would be one consideration. Ernest Jacks stated that tax base and future annexation would also be considerations. Larry Wood said that this area lies in Fayetteville's (Beaver Water District) water service area. Everything South of Clear Creek is in Fayetteville's Water and Sewer District, North of Clear Creek is in Springdale's. 2g J • • • Planning Commission Meeting February 9, 1981 Page 4 Ernest Jacks said that perhaps an agreement could be reached on the quality of subdivision development by subdivision regulation. Bobbie Jones stated that in the case where Farmington requested land in the Fayetteville Growth Area for the Farmington Growth Area, that the Planning Commission had recommended approval to the Board of Directors upon receipt of proof that Farmington had comprehensive subdivision regulations and was able to enforce them. Jacks stated that he felt that the Fayetteville Planning Commission should see Johnson's Subdivision Regulations and approve them before turning over any land to them. The next item of business was COMMITTEE REPORT a report on areas recommended for AREAS RECOMMENDED FOR ANNEXATION annexation. This item had resulted from a request for a study by the Board of Directors arising from their Retreat. Newton Hailey, Chairman of the Committee stated that the Committee had met and he presented a map showing areas recommended for annexation. On the map, areas recommended were designated by red - highest priority; and green - lesser priority. To the Southeast, an area of lesser priority, was marked because the Committee felt that the City Limits should perhaps, coincide with the White River. Larry Wood stated that North of Fayetteville, on the East side of Highway 112, where the New Drive -In Theater had been annexed, he felt that property on the West side of Highway 112 should be annexed also. He stated that a small portion of the property on the West side of Highway 112 is already in the Fayetteville City Limits. Bobbie Jones said it amounts to half a quarter section. Larry Wood said that with the development of the ABF Terminal, and the Hush Puppie, that this property should also be annexed. David McWethy recommended annexation of all land between Highway 112 and Deane Solomon Road. Larry Wood stated he had no objection with that recommendation. Larry Wood said that he was also recommending that the University Farm be annexed into the City. He stated that in the stretch of Highway 112 which goes through the farm the Fayetteville Police Department has no authority, and the same applies to a portion of Highway 71 By -Pass. Wood said the Committee is also recommending that the South side of Highway 16 West be annexed into the City Limits to fill in spots that are in between the City Limits but presently outside the City. Also, both sides of Highway 45 East extending 660 feet on either side of the Highway, out to the Planning Area Boundary. McWethy said the Board of Directors, at their retreat, requested'a recommendation on properties to be annexed into the City. These properties should consist of isolated smaller parcels that might otherwise be adversely developed. Larry Wood said that McWethy had recommended a small portion of land on the East side of Highway 265 to be annexed into the City. This parcel is the Clear Creek Subdivision. Bobbie Jones stated that this parcel is in Springdale's Planning Area. McWethy stated he would not recommend annexing the whole University Farm property, but felt that those portions that are contained in Highway 112 right-of-way and the By -Pass right-of-way should be annexed. McWethy stated that the University Farm should remain outside the City. He felt that perhaps in the future, the University could be persuaded to contribute in some way to fire and police protection costs. 95 • gation • • Planning Commission Meeting February 9, 1981 Page 5 Martin Redfern felt that the University should be contacted on this matter. Ernest Jacks stated he was in agreement with McWethy, that the City should not take over responsibility for public services for the Farm when the University is tax exempt. Jacks asked the Commission if the annexation study .be sent to the Board for investi- with the recommendation that the University Farm be ommitted except those portions lying in the right-of-way of Highway 112 and the 71 By -Pass Also include in the areas recommended for annexation that property extending North of Highway 112 for a distance of 300 ft. and West of DeaneSolomon Road to the Section Line. Windell Cullers said he would like to make Mr. Jacks' comments a motion. McWethy askeddif the Commission would consider annexation of the portion of land North of Fayetteville; Clear Creek Subdivision. Jacks stated that area is in Springdale's Water Service Area and that he did not think it would be a good idea. McWethy stated that it is surrounded on the North and West by Fayetteville City Park lands and Washington County Highway frontage on the East. Hailey stated that the Clear Creek head waters should be protected. The Commission agreed to make Clear Creek Subdivision part of the recommendation of lands to be annexed. Beth Crocker seconded Windell Cullers' motion. Williams asked if the City could possibly be over committing its'resources by annexing these lands. Hailey stated that the Commission does not commit resources, the Board of Directors does. He stated that persons annexed into the City get a break on their fire insurance. McWethy pointed out that persons outside the City Limits will not be put on City Sewer Systems. Windell's motion and Crocker's second passed (5-0-1) with Redfern abstaining. Next on the Agenda was an BIKE WAY STUDY explanation of the bike way study. Bill Hall a member of the Bicycle Task Force was present. Hall stated that the Task Force, with the help of bicyclists through public meetings had developed about 25 miles of bicycle routes. He stated these routes would have standard bicycle route signs designating them as "Bicycle Routes". The Board of Directors has approved the proposed routes and they are now at the State Highway Department awaiting approval. Windell Cullers asked if these routes would be in addition to existing streets. Hall stated they would not be. He said the funds granted would be used for signs, a bicycle route map, and for educational purposes. Windell Cullers stated he was under the impression that separate paths would be provided. Beth Crocker asked what the advantage would be in having signs posted on existing streets. Hall stated that the routes had been developed to make bicyclists more aware of safer routes. Beth Crocker wondered if perhaps, motorists would get irritated with bicyclists not on the prescribed routes. Jacks stated that the three OTHER BUSINESS. existing members of the Subdivision Committee had moved the meeting time for the Subdivision Committee from Mondays of scheduled Planning Commission meetings to the Friday preceeding the scheduled R6 Planning Commission Meeting • February 9, 1981 Page 6 • • Planning Commission meetings. Jacks said that there is presently one seat vacant on the Subdivision Committee, he said that it had been suggested that the vacant seat be a rotating position to be served for three month periods Jacks stated that there are some projects that need to be worked on; one of them being the "rational nexus" portion of the zoning regulations and also the problems with the PUD Ordinance. Regarding the PUD Ordinance, Jacks stated that he had called a meeting with the Mayor and Larry Wood to discuss some oftheproblems with the PUD Ordinance. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:20, P.M. 27