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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-01-22 - Agendas - FinalFAYETTEVILLE •HE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS JOHN F. MERRELL, PLANNING MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR To: City Planning Commission From: John F. Merrell. Planning Management Director Date: January 1B, 1990 Subject: Agenda Packet for January 22. 1990 Meeting F 1 Attached you will find one copy of the agenda packet for our January 22. 1990 meeting. If you have any questions or if you will be unable to attend the meeting please let us know. JFM/ca attachment e 113 WEST MOUNTAIN 72701 501 575-8330 FAYETTEVILLE • THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS • • AGENDA FOR A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, January 22, 1990 at 5:00 p.m., in the City Administration Building, Directors Room, second floor, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. BUSINESS: 1. Introduction of new City Planning Commissioners, Jett Cato and Joe Tarvin. 2. Introduction of new Associate Planner, Becky Bryant. 3. Approval of the Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of January 8, 1990. 4. REZONING R90-1: Submitted by Frank & Irene Krupa and Frank & Mary Lynch and represented by Pete Camfield of Realty World. Property located west of Hwy 71 Bypass and north of Old Farmington Rd. containing approximately 28 acres Request to rezone from R-2, Medium Density Residential to C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. 5. WAIVER OF STREET STANDARDS: Submitted by Dee Wright. Property located on Country Club Mountain and adjacent to the existing Country Club Estates. 6. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - SEQUOYAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Submitted by Sequoyah United Methodist Church. Property located at 1910 Old Wire Rd. Property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. 7. Proposed Resolution in support of installation of infor- mational logo signs at appropriate locations along the U.S. 71 Bypass. 8. OTHER BUSINESS. 113 WEST MOUNTAIN 72701 501 521-7700 FAYETTEVI LLE IHE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS JOHN F. MERRELL, PLANNING MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR To: City Planning Commission From: John F. Merrell, Planning Management Director Date: January 18, 1990 Subject: Background: Proposed Resolution in Support of the Installation of Informational Logo Signs in the U.S. Highway 71 Bypass Right -Of -Way Several months ago the Fayetteville Board of Sign Appeals considered and denied a Sign Ordinance Appeal for a proposed off-site elevated ground sign on land along the east side of the U.S. 71 Bypass. The appellant was the owner of a restaurant near the interchange of the Bypass and West 6th Street (U.S, Hwy. 62 West]. During this meeting the board members discussed the desirability of requesting that the Arkansas State Highway Commission install its standard informational logo signs at appropriate locations along the Bypass right-of-way. The Board noted that the Commission has installed such signs for services [such as restaurants, motels, and gas stations] in rural areas along interstate highways where the speed limit is 55 m.p.h.. At the December 18, 1969 meeting of the Board of Sign Appeals. the Board again discussed this issue. The consensus of the Board was that the installation of informational logo signs is definitely a preferred alternative to approving Sign Ordinance appeals which could ultimately result in a proliferation of signs along the Bypass. The Board then voted to approve the attached resolution in support of informational logo signs. Staff Recommendation: The staff recommends that the City Planning Commission join the Board of Sign Appeals in support of the concept of installing informational logo signs at appropriate locations within the U.S. 71 Bypass right-of-way. We make this recommendation for several reasons: 1] The logo signs will reduce the possibility of a proliferation of signs, resulting in fewer Sign Ordinance appeals, and preserve the scenic beauty of our Bypass corridor. 2] The Bypass has been constructed to "interstate" standards and in fact will become a section of the new interstate highway which will run between Fort Smith and Kansas City. 113 WEST MOUNTAIN 72701 501 575-8330 • • • • 3) The logo signs will promote traffic safety. 4) The logo signs will generate revenue. 5) The private business community in Fayetteville has expressed an interest in the logo signs. The logo signs concept is an opportunity for Fayetteville to be a leader in this innovative approach to signage along the Bypass. Fortunately our Bypass corridor is relatively uncluttered with off-site signs. The logo sign concept will greatly enhance our ability to promote sound city planning and to preserve the scenic beauty of the Bypass corridor. We recommend that the City Planning Commission approve the attached proposed resolution. Assuming that the Commission does approve the resolution. we will place this matter on the agenda of the City Board of Directors on February 6. JFM/ca attachment • • • • FAYETTEVILLE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City of Fayetteville. Arkansas January 22, 1990 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE INSTALLATION OF INFORMATIONAL LOGO SIGNS [OF THE TYPE CURRENTLY USED IN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM IN ARKANSAS] IN THE U.S. HIGHWAY 71 BYPASS RIGHT-OF-WAY. Whereas. the.City of Fayetteville City Planning Commission is charged with the responsibility of considering issues such as long-range urban planning and community appearance; and Whereas. the City Planning Commission believes that the installation of informational logo signs (as described above) within the right-of-way of the U.S. Highway 71 Bypass is a viable and preferred alternative to granting appeals from the City's Sign Ordinance by the Board of sign Appeals; and Whereas. the City Planning Commission believes that the installation of informational logo signs will help to promote economic development. reduce visual clutter of signage. promote traffic safety, and help preserve the scenic natural beauty of the U.S. Highway Bypass corridor in Fayetteville; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. that the City Planning Commission formally supports the installation of informational logo signs at appropriate locations within the U.S. Highway 71 Bypass right-of-way. ATTEST: Planning Management Director Approved: Chairman • • • BOARD OF SIGN APPEALS City of Fayetteville, Arkansas RESOLUTION December 18, 1989 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE INSTALLATION OF INFORMATIONAL LOGO SIGNS (OF THE TYPE CURRENTLY USED IN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM IN ARKANSAS) IN THE U.S. HIGHWAY 71 BYPASS RIGHT-OF-WAY. Whereas, the City of Fayetteville Board of Sign Appeals is charged with the responsibility of considering issues such as visual aesthetics and traffic safety when the Boar reviews appeals from the City's Sign Ordinance; and Whereas, the Board of Sign Appeals believes that the installation of informational logo signs (as described above) within the right-of-way of the U.S. Highway 71 Bypass is a viable and preferred alternative to granting appeals from the City's Sign Ordinance; and Whereas, the Board of Sign Appeals believes that the installation of informational logo signs will help to promote economic development, reduce visual clutter of signage, promote traffic safety, and help preserve the scenic natural beauty of the U.S. Highway 71 Bypass corridor in Fayetteville; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Sign Appeals formally supports the installation of informational logo signs at appropriate locations within the U.S. Highway 71 Bypass right-of- way. Approved: Chairman ATTEST: Planning Management Director