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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-26 Minutesr� u MINUTES OF A NBBTING OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION A meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was held on Monday, September 26, 1994 in the Board of Directors Room on the second floor of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Suchecki, Robert E. Reynolds, Jerry Allred, Joe Tarvin, Gary R. Head, Phyllis Hall Johnson, and Jana Lynn Britton MEMBERS ABSENT: Kenneth Pummill and Charles Nickle OTHERS PRESENT: Alett Little, Don Bunn, Tim Conklin, Sharon Langley, members of the press and others MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 12, 1994 were approved as written with a unanimous vote. CONSENT AGENDA: Ms. Alett Little advised Item A would be taken off of the Consent Agenda because it was inaccurately listed as a final plat instead of a preliminary plat. After further discussion, it was decided that items C and D would also be discussed and voted on separately. FINAL PLAT OF FIELDSTONE PHASE I • CASTLE DEVELOPMENT - N OF HWY 16, W OF CARLSBAD TRACE The next item was the final plat of Fieldstone, Phase I submitted by Harry Gray on behalf of Castle Development for property located north of Highway 16 and west of Carlsbad Trace. The property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential and R-1.5, Moderate Density Residential and contains 24 acres with 68 lots. MOTION Mr. Head made a motion to approve the final plat of Fieldstone Phase I. The motion was seconded by Mr. Suchecki. The motion passed unanimously. y351 • Planning Commission Meeting September 26, 1994 Page 2 PRELIMINARY PLAT -PINS VALLEY PHASE III BMP DEVELOPMENT - S OF MT COMFORT RD, W OF PORTER RD The next item was a preliminary plat of Pine Valley, Phase III submitted by Harry Gray on behalf of HMP Development for property located south of Mt. Comfort Road, west of Porter Road. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential and contains 8.7 acres with 26 lots. Mr. Don Bunn explained a preliminary plat for the subject tract had been approved earlier with the same number of lots. He stated since that approval, the configuration of the subdivision had been changed and it was now being presented as a preliminary plat again. He noted the changes included street alignment. He added the staff recommended the preliminary plat be approved subject to the Plat Review and Subdivision Committee comments; approval of a grading and drainage plan; approval of a detailed plans for water, sewer, streets, and drainage; construction of sidewalks 4 feet behind the curb; the indication that the developer should contribute toward the construction of a bridge; granting of a drainage easement within the floodway area; and dedication of parks land. In answer to a question from Ms. Britton, Ms. Little advised the final plat would show the dedicated park land in the form of a lot so the location was clear and it would be deeded to the City. Mr. Head moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to the staff's comments. • The motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds. The motion passed unanimously. • Planning Commission Meeting September 26, 1994 Page 3 WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS - LOT SPLIT #1 GEORGE FAUCETTE- 3589 N COLLEGE The next item was a lot split #1 submitted by George Faucette for property located at 3589 North College Avenue and zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial, Mr. Bunn advised the applicant proposed to split a .64 acre tract from Tract 1 of the Steele Addition (2.31 acres) located in the southwest corner of the Fulbright Expressway interchange with North College Avenue. He added the staff recommended the split be approved subject to access to the .64 acre tract being limited to Millsap Road through the existing access of the total tract, and the submittal of the .64 acre tract as a large scale development. Mr. George Faucette requested the proposed split not be subject to the large scale development process since it was less than 7/10ths of an acre. He added there were no streets or sidewalks which would have to be constructed and all utilities were at the site. He requested the developer be allowed to take the plane through an informal process with the Plat Review Committee. MOTION Mr. Allred made a motion to approve the lot split 1 subject to staff comments, with the exception of the large scale development requirement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Suchecki. 0 The motion passed unanimously. q37 • Planning Commission Meeting September 26, 1994 Page 4 WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS - IAT SPLIT #1 KWIK KAR LUBE AND TUNE - 2897 N COLLEGE The next item was a lot split #1 submitted by Alan Reid on behalf of Kwik Kar Lube and Tune for property located at 2897 North College Avenue and zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. Mr. Bunn advised the staff had no further comment to add to the staff report attached to the agenda. Alan Reid, representing the applicant, requested that they not be required to take their proposed new tract through the large scale development process as recommended by the staff due to time and money constraints. In answer to a question from Mr. Allred, Ms. Little advised the staff felt a large scale development would be appropriate on this particular property due to the problems with sight distance. She also reminded the Commission a lot split on the same property had been denied in the past because the tract would have been too small to require the tract go through the large scale development process. In answer to a question from Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Bunn advised the access would be from McKee Circle. Mr. Reid stated as far as he knew there would be no new curb cuts in connection with the lot split. . Mr. Allred contended if staff wanted to require tracts under an acre go through the large scale development process, they needed to change the ordinance. He added it was his opinion requiring a large scale development was not consistent with the ordinance. Mr. Bunn advised a lot split was a subdivision of property and, under the subdivision regulations, a large scale development plan could be required. He noted the split could be approved subject to access only to McKee Circle. He pointed out if the tract were brought through the large scale development process, the staff and the Commission would have the chance to look at the entire layout including curb cuts. Ms. Britton contended it seemed the property was being split to avoid the large scale development process. Mr. Reid questioned why there would be a problem with approving the lot split when both lots would be legal lots under the C-2 zoning. He noted it would be developed with a small building with access to McKee Circle. Ms. Little pointed out the split had been structured leaving frontage on North college which brought up the question of access. Ms. Judy Venetta reiterated it was her understanding there would be no new accesses to College Avenue. MOTION Mr. Suchecki made a motion to approve lot split #1 subject to the staff's recommendations including the large scale development. • The motion was seconded by Mr. Head. 4381 • Planning Commission Meeting September 26, 1994 Page 5 The motion passed 6-1-0 with Mr. Allred voting "no'•: VACATION V94-2 WORTHEN NATIONAL BANK - E OF E COLT DR The next item was Vacation V94-2 submitted by Charles Trantham on behalf of Worthen National Bank for property located east of East Colt Drive and zoned C-21 Thoroughfare Commercial. The request was to vacate a right-of-way easement. Mr. Bunn advised the staff had no additional comments. Mr. Dick Keating advised he had a contract with Worthen Bank to purchase the property. Mr. Tarvin explained to Mr. Keating the staff recommendation was that 40 feet of the 50 feet would become a utility easement (20 feet on the north and 20 feet on the south) and that the south end of Lot 21 would have right-of-way dedication lining up partially with the unnamed street to the east. Mr. Keating stated he was not aware of the recommendation for a utility easement and expressed concern that it could not be vacated easily. Mr. Tarvin advised the utility easement could not be built on but it would be included in the building setback. Mr. Keating requested the item be tabled until the next meeting to give him time • to review it. MOTION Mr. Suchecki made a motion to table the item. The motion was seconded by Ms. Johnson. The motion carried 6-0-1 with Allred "abstaining". 1• Planning Commission Meeting September 26, 1994 Page 6 PRELIMINARY PLAT - BRIDGEPORT ADDITION, PHASE II CREERWOOD HILLS DEVELOPMENT INC- S OF MT COMFORT, W OF RUPPLE The next item was a preliminary plat of Bridgeport Addition Phase II submitted by Neal Albright on behalf of Creekwood Hills Development, Inc. for property located south of Mt. Comfort Road and west of Rupple Road. The property is zoned R-1, Low density Residential, and contains 17.23 acres with 47 lots. Mr. Bunn advised the staff had no additional comments. It was noted that Bill Rudasill was now the engineer for the project. Ms. Britton expressed concern that the bridge was not constructed. Ms. Little advised the City was at the point of accepting a letter of credit for the construction of the bridge. She noted those details would need to be worked out by the final plat stage. Mr. Bunn advised the City Engineering staff had been working with Mr. Albright, the engineer, very closely in approving the structural part of the bridge. MOTION Mr. Suchecki made a motion to approve the preliminary plat subject to the staff's comments which included no building permits until the bridge was constructed. • Mr. Head seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. • • Planning Commission Meeting September 26, 1994 Page 7 CONDITIONAL USE CU94-24 - COMMUNICATIONS TOWER ALLTEL MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS INC - 1044 E TOWNSHIP RD The next item was a conditional use request CU94-24 submitted by Tracy Gill on behalf of ALLTEL Mobile Communications, Inc. for property located at 1044 E. Township Street and zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. The request was for an antennae on top of an existing water tower. There were no additional comments from the staff. Mr. Tarvin stated he presumed the City was confident the water tower would support the antennae without a problem. A resident next door to the tower stated there was no opposition from the neighbors to the request. NOTION Mr. Suchecki made a motion to approve the conditional use as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Head. The motion passed unanimously. • is yyl J • Planning Commission Meeting September 26, 1994 Page 8 OTHER BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING DATES: Mr. Allred advised the Transportation Subcommittee held a working meeting to discuss the Master Street Plan which resulted in some changes. He stated with the changes having been made, they were now ready for a public hearing. Further discussion took place in regard to more changes to the proposed plan. Mr. Allred stated October 5th had been suggested for a public hearing with a follow-up meeting on the 19th for the Subcommittee to review those comments made at the public hearing. He advised there would be a November 10th Planning Commission hearing and another review on November 14th. MOTION Mr. Allred made a motion to adopt the dates for meetings as listed above. The motion was seconded by Mr. Head. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. -40 uL4411