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A MEETING OF THE PLAT REVIEW COMMITTEE
A meeting of the Plat Review Committee was held Thursday, June 7,
1984 at 9:00 A.M. in Room 111 of the City Administration Building,
113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
UTILITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT: Kenneth Wagner, L.O. Ferguson,
Connie Skinner and Ivan Faulkner
CITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT:
Don Bunn, Clayton Powell, Larry
Poage, Paul Logue, Perry Franklin,Don
Grimes, Bill Foster, Bobbie Jones
and Paula Brandeis
OTHERS PRESENT: Ralph Gray, Carl Koelker, Kevin
Smith and Larry Ford
The meeting opened with a discussion of a memo from Mr. Grimes in
regard to a drainage facility proposed for the intersection of Green
Acres Road and Highway 71 North.
CLAYTON POWELL - STREET SUPERINTENDENT
Clayton Powell explained that there is a drainage problem that exists
in this area. He said that there is a 12 sq. ft. box culvert crossing
Highway 71 at Green Acres Road that is two-thirds silt -filled because
the (non -conforming) feeding culverts are only 15" to 24" and not
adequate. Powell said that the neighborhood is changing from "residential"
to "residential -office" and that because of the rational nexus being
created, improvements are needed. Several businesses are being required
to contribute to the improvements. These businesses include McNair -Magness
Surgical Clinic, Professional Clinic, Chicken Country, First Federal
Savings and Loan, Dr. J.B. Hays and Dr. Harris. He said drainage
problems exists on the west side of Green Acres as well and what is
needed is a separate drainage on each side of the street.
Powell referred to a memo from Mr. Grimes to the Street Department
which describes two cost estimates of installing proper storm drainage.
In his memo, Grimes suggests that the most cost effective approach
to the problem would be installing a poured -in-place box culvert (which
will still cost about $7,000 on 1st Federal's site alone) to hold
the large volume of water until it can flow out through a much smaller
diameter pipe. The City is considering the possibility of putting
in a detention basin. This basin would be placed on a triangular
piece of property just north of the intersection of Highway 71 and
Green Acres Road, which, because of setback requirements, could not
be utilized in any other way. Powell said that Grimes would like
to know the location of the various utilities in this area so as not
to interfere with, or damage existing lines.
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Powell added that the proposed drainage retention pond will need to
integrate with the State Highway Department drainage structure that
runs under Highway 71. He added that this will be a precedent for
a retention pond developed by the City.
CONNIE SKINNER - SOUTHWESTERN BELL
Connie Skinner said that Southwestern Bell lines run along the west
side of Highway 71 and cross over to a "sac" box on the west side
of Green Acres Road (near the manhole shown on the drawing) and then
up the west side of Green Acres Road.
KENNETH WAGNER - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Wagner said the gas lines are on the west side of Green Acres Road
about 12-15" west of the blacktop. He added that when the box was
first installed, the lines came down Highway 71 and ended at the north
side of the service station that used to be located at the north end
of the subject triangle.
IVAN FAULKNER - SWEPCO
Faulkner said that SWEPCO's facilities were overhead on the west side
of Green Acres and the east side of Highway 71. He added that there
are some underground runs but he could see no major problem with this
proposal. He asked the City to furnish him a copy of what they propose
to do.
L. 0. FERGUSON - WARNER AMEX CABLE
Ferguson said that Warner Cable facilities run in the same place as
SWEPCOs with no underground lines.
DON BUNN - WATER & SEWER ENGINEER
Bunn said that he had two water lines in on the west side of Highway
71; an 8" and a 20". He added that there is a two and one-quarter
inch water line on the west side of Green Acres Road and an 8" sewer
line on the east side of Green Acres. He said all of these lines
are in the street right-of-way.
WOODLAND HILLS PLAT REVIEW
CLAYTON POWELL — STREET SUPERINTENDENT
Powell said he has discussed this development with the engineer Mike
Moore of Dallas and a problem Powell said he has with it is the ingress -
egress. He said it was his understanding that the Planning Commission
had required two points of ingress egress when these plans were submitted
a few years ago. Powell stated that he had recommended at that time
that there be more than one point of access. Moore told him a permit
from the State Highway Department had been gained for the one access.
Powell said that the engineer has indicated inverted crowns in the
private drives and has not yet completed the detention -retention storm
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water run-off computation which will be submitted at a later date.
Powell stated that the 4% grade within 100 feet of the intersection
on the access point to Wedington Drive is being met and the specifications
for private drive call for 6" compacted SB2, 2" sand filter cushion
and 5" portland cement concrete which meets minimum street specifications.
Powell said he will need to see soil samples to determine whether
there are sub -soil conditions such as to allow circulation.
Ralph Gray, developer, stated that it was not economically feasible
for him to improve James Street as recommended by Powell. He said
that he has reduced the number of units in this development to 100
(the original "Aspen" LSD plan called for 132 units in 1980). He
said he expects a reduction in traffic and that the Arkansas Highway
Department has told him that they have no problem with development.
Gray added that the State Highway Department has reduced Wedington
Drive from a main highway to a spur because some traffic has been
rerouted. He said he would like the City to relieve him of the obligation
of accessing onto James Street.
Powell replied that based upon the density of this project, to comply
with the code, he would maintain his recommendation of improving James
Street as an access. He said that the did not have the authority
to grant variances and also, that he had no objections to a second
point of access onto Wedington Drive.
Powell stated that Wedington Drive is still designated as a major
arterial on the City Master Street Plan. He added that on the private
drive, he did not recommend inverted crowns for storm drainage because
of the freezing temperatures experienced here.
Gray stated that he is willing to concur with what is requested as
far as engineering. He said that he would like to have a study conducted
that would result in Powell feeling comfortable enough to recommend
a waiver of James Street improvements.
Powell said that he would like to see this project proceed and that
it would be a great improvement to the City, but he still was not
enpowered to grant variances.
Gray inquired of Bobbie Jones, Planning Administrator, of the City
Attorney's decision on the differences between PUDs and LSDs.
Jones replied that McCord, City Attorney, has said that he was in
agreement with the way in which Jones has been interpreting the Ordinance
and he has also suggested that Jones meet with himself, Powell, and
possibly City Manager Grimes or a representative from the Planning
Commission to further discuss this issue.
Gray said that it was his understanding that, according to a response
received by Jones from McCord, that a LSD would be acceptable. Jones
advised that this question had not been directed at Gray's development
specifically but more towards the interpretation of the Ordinance.
Gray inquired whether this development would be handled any differently
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than any other development and Jones answered that she couldn't predict
the outcome of the upcoming meeting. She added that she thought the
Planning Commission would ask Gray to have another access point.
Powell explained that in a PUD, Jones requires a Property Owners Associ-
ation to maintain the private drives.
Gray stated that an Ownership Committee will be developed and the
maintenance guidelines will be set forth in the community by-laws.
He said he felt that, as a privately maintained complex, this property
would be kept at a higher standard than that of most individual property
owners. Gray said he would be happy to involve the City in the submittal
of the ownership restrictions and the community covenants.
Gray said that he felt the restrictions being imposed upon him to
improve James Street were unreasonable and he was opposed to it.
Jones responded that the decision on James Street improvements would
rest with the Planning Commission. She advised that there have been
other developers that have been required to do similar types of off-site
construction and that so far the recommendation from this committee
has been that the Planning Commission require these type of improvements.
DON GRIMES - CITY MANAGER
Don Grimes, City Manager, responded to Gray's question of whether
these restrictions were being imposed as a safety factor. Grimes
stated that, as the plan is laid out presently, there will be days
(in the winter -time) that there will be no activity at the single
access point on Wedington Drive because of the icing over of the incline.
He added that the City is responsible for providing emergency services
(such as fire, police, sanitation, etc.) and proper access must be
available. In addition, Grimes said, it would be more convenient
for the residents to have a flatter, downhill slope as access.
Gray said that he didn't think the access to the development on Wedington
Drive was very much of an incline. He pointed out that there are
other areas in Fayetteville with inconvenient access, such as the
Garland Street approach to the University.
PERRY FRANKLIN -TRAFFIC SUPERINYENDiirr
Perry Franklin, Traffic Superintendent, said there are other means
of access to the University while there are no other alternatives
to this development.
Gray said that he was aware of this and that he intended to handle
this problem. He added that it was too difficult to develop James
Street and if he had to do it, the cost would need to be passed on
to prospective buyers. Gray said he has paid taxes on this property
for four years in addition to a substantial amount of interest to
area banks.
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Franklin and Gray discussed the economics involved in developing this
property and Franklin said that the City couldn't let this be a matter
of how many dollars were being introduced into Fayetteville economy.
Gray stated that he felt he has cooperated with the City on everything
that has been required of him. He said he is bringing $4 million
to the Fayetteville community and he feels that, because there are
local developers who would like to have this property, everyone here
is against him.
Franklin responded that, as City representatives, he and Powell (as
well as others) are concerned with the welfare of the people who will
live in this development. He said that he is speaking from his experience
when he makes his comments. Franklin went on to say that during the
peak times, (early mornings) there is not enough stacking room between
this property and the traffic light (at Wedington and Garland) for
the estimated number of people who will be using this access. He
indicated that there would be quite a delay for those trying to use
this ingress/egress.
Gray said that he didn't think it would be a monumental enough problem
to stop a $4 million project. He advised that prospective buyers would
be able to address this problem themselves and make a decision as
to whether or not they would be able to live with this type problem.
Gray agreed that it was at least partly his responsibility to provide
a quality, safe, habitable product but that he did not wish to develop
James Street as required.
Gray said he thought the Highway Department was the agency in control
and that they have asked him to construct a left-hand turn lane and
a right-hand turn lane within his access drive for their approval.
BILL FOSTER - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Captain Bill Foster, Police Department, stated that apart from the
report by the Highway Department, it is the responsibility of the
Fayetteville Police Department to facilitate the local traffic. He
added that the Police Department is most familiar with traffic flow
and that they are the ones to answer most calls for emergency and
medical services. Foster explained that, on a slick day, it would
be very difficult to service a resident of this development with an
emergency of any kind.
Powell said that his previous comments to Gray (Plat Review 5-17-84)
were in response to Gray's comments with regard to requirements being
imposed upon Gray. Powell clarified that he did not say that any
local developer was being given preferential treatment, but that in
his position as Street Supertintendent, he was constantly being contacted
by people (locally as well as out-of-town) who are intent on developing
parcels and need to know what the requirements are. He said that
he had told Gray that other local developers had looked at this parcel
and had subsequently passed it over after hearing from Powell what
the requirements would be.
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Gray said he disagreed with Powell and thought that Powell had said
there were several local people interested in this property and that
Gray should consider selling to them.
Gray addressed Foster saying that this development was directed to
first home owners, a group of people of an age that he didn't expect
would be having the type of medical problems that Foster said might
be expected (heart attacks).
Grimes, City Manager, advised Gray that the City was not discriminating
against him. Grimes said that it would not make any difference who
presented the plan for this development, the City regulation of having
two points of ingress/egress would still be adhered to. Grimes expressed
his thought on how the development might be laid out to provide a
second access by eliminating the loop street pattern and without having
to endure traffic cutting directly through the property.
Gray said that he was willing to have an access on the north side
of the property but he was unhappy about the imposition of having
to improve James Street all the way to Mt. Comfort Road.
Mr. Grimes advised that this would matter would need to be discussed
with the Planning Commission.
Gray inquired as to the number of units he would be allowed to build
on this site without improving a north side access. He reminded the
committee that his development shows an access with a left-hand turn
lane and a double -turn -in lane and that he didn't think other developers
were using this much care in their projects.
Powell pointed out that there were several developments around town
that had utilized the boulevard -type street or divided medians at
the access point He added that he was offended that Gray was implying
that preferential treatment was being given to local developers.
Franklin stated that the local shopping mall has invested $40,000
for a traffic signal to insure public safety. He said that he felt
Gray was not expressing any concern for the danger being created by
the development of this project. Franklin said that once the project
was finished, the City would be left with handling the problems created
between the access drive and the traffic light. He said that another
problem that would exist was there not being enough sight distance
to the right. Franklin advised that the access point on Wedington
Drive was not safe as far as traffic is concerned. He added that
the State Highway Department may have suggested "the lesser of two
evils" but that did not ensure a truly safe situation.
Grimes said that the City Representatives were trying to give Gray
the benefits of their experience. He explained that what Franklin
was trying to express was that the bulk of the residents of this property
would not even try to use the Wedington access because of the traffic
delay, but would try to go out through the James Street exit. Grimes
repeated that the citizens will expect emergency services to be provided
and if they are not, the City will be held responsible, not the developer.
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Gray stated that it was not his intention to create a hazard in this
town. He said he wishes to keep the expense down and still keep the
quality up. Gray added that the University of Arkansas has executed
a market study on this property and has reported that it is useless.
Grimes said that the City desires to work with Gray as much as possible
but that it could not allow the development to be left with such problems
that the City would have to correct in the future. He expained that
a "rational nexus" exists here that needs to be addressed. He said
this means the City may require only the amount of off-site improvements
that relate directly to the developers project and that these issues
are to be discussed with the Planning Commission.
Gray expressed his disappointment that the quality and beauty of his
project was not being considered as a focal point. He stated that
he was willing to work with the City on the access problem or not
develop this property. Gray requested that, for the sake of the economy
and the sake of local people needing affordable housing, that the
City show some leniency and a positive attitude towards him. He said
if the City would indicate a way of overcoming the access problem,
the cost would not be an issue and he would do anything required.
Jones interjected that Franklin has been receiving phone calls from
Planning Commission members comcerned about traffic patterns in other
large scale developments.
Gray said that Al Hughes, a former Commissioner and a concerned citizen,
has not bothered to attend either this or the last Plat Review meeting
regarding this development. Gray said he felt that if Hughes thought
problems existed, he would have come to a meeting to discuss them.
Franklin said that, as Traffic Superintendent, it was his duty to
ensure the safety of the people of this development He said he felt
that a development of this size would never be built without having
two access points. Franklin added that it will not matter who the
developer of this property is (or will be) the problems being encountered
presently will always exist and need to be addressed. He reiterated
the three major traffic problems as being:
1. property situated on a grade
2. property situated on a curve
3. property being landlocked
In response to Gray reiterating the State Highway's approval of the
location of the access, Franklin reminded Gray that it will not be
the Highway Department's problem after the project is finished.
Franklin pointed out that recently, in Tulsa Oklahoma, a project similar
to this one had experienced a fire in 10 of the units. He advised
that in this type of situation, panic ensues, everyone heads for their
car and for the one exit that exists and the fire trucks will be trying
to gain access at the same time.
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Gray responded that he thought the odds against the entire project
catching fire would be a trillion to one.
Franklin said that he thought the Planning Commission would be taking
this kind of consideration in mind when looking at these plans.
PAUL LOGUE - FIRE CHEIF
Logue stated that while the final word rests with the Planning Commission,
the major concern of the Fire Department is the proposed single access.
IVAN FAULKNER - SWEPCO
Faulkner indicated that because the access drive has been moved, the
street is now overriding part of the utility easement on the east
side. He said he needs to keep the high voltage away from the pool
area. Faulkner said he needs a loop system and he suggested that
Gray make a 45 degree angle from where the curve begins on the private
drive over to the existing easement on the east side and run conduit
under the street through the middle of the complex and then bring
it back around the pool area and back into the buildings. On the
west side, where the parking will be, access is needed between the
buildings to connect to the first utility easement near the "green
area". He said he would put all of this information (including a
sketch) in letter form to Gray. He agreed to give Gray a copy of
a contract with the sketch indicated. Faulkner explained that the
easement running down the center of the complex was fine, but that
it did not make the necessary connections at either end to form the
loop system. He requested electric line be buried three feet deep.
CONNIE SKINNER - SOUTHWESTERN BELL
Skinner asked if Gray would like all of the utility companys' requests
for changes in writing. Skinner agreed to this and Gray said he had
no problem in concurring with whatever was requested. Skinner requested
a different conduit location because of changes in the drive pattern.
She added that the manhole will not have to moved if the location
of the access onto Wedington is approved.
KENNETH WAGNER - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Wagner stated that he could bring gas in at no cost to the developer.
He said he would stay in the easement and the only expense to the
builder would be to run service line to the buildings. Gray replied
that he planned to construct an all -electric complex. Wagner introduced
Larry Ford, a sales representative for AWG, and indicated that Ford
would like to speak with Gray at some time concerning gas installation.
Both Wagner and Faulkner advised that easements must be cleared and
be brought to grade before utilities can be installed.
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L. 0. FERGUSON - WARNER-AMER CABLE
Ferguson said he could utilize the easements requested by Faulkner
and that he will need conduit installed to cross the street.
LARRY POAGE - FIRE INSPECTOR
Poage confirmed location of the fire plugs, one proposed in the northwest
corner and the existing one to remain in the southwest corner. He
added that there would be a flat monthly fee on the proposed one because
it can only serve this property.
BOBBIE JONES - PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR
Jones said a waiver of the driveway safety zone (from the east property
line) will be required. Jones said that she had been examining the
plans submitted for this development in 1980 and wished to explain
some of the changes that have been made and/or will be necessary.
Jones said she required a full legal description on the property.
A survey has been received that shows a right-of-way being 40 feet
from the center of the highway. She said that a surveyor may know
what is required and survey in such a manner as to show the property
line allowing for Master Street Plan requirement. Jones stated that
in the absence of a clear dedication for right-of-way the only thing
that can be used is what is actually existing on the roadway surface.
She said that she did not think confirmation has ever been received
of dedication of right-of-way to the Highway Department.
Jones requested that permits for sidewalks and driveways along or
connected with Wedington Drive be obtained from the District Engineer's
Office with the AHTD in Fort Smith. She said that in the event that
the sidewalk is on the developer's side of the right-of-way line,
there will need to be a (5 ft.) sidewalk easement. Jones advised
that a 30 ft. separation is called for between driveways on a major
street and driveways must be 12 and one-half feet from the property
line. She stated that because of the measurements of driveways shown
on the plat, a request (in writing) for a waiver of the 12 and one-half
foot requirement will need to be submitted to the Planning Commission.
Jones said that all utility and right-of-way easements must be dedicated
before the issuance of the first permit. She added that each structure
requires a separate building permit (including the pool and clubhouse).
Jones stated that Gray could submit however many applications he wished
at one time and each one will be processed at that time. She said
she is considering each 4-plex unit as a separate structure. Jones
advised that the building permit will state that construction begin
within six months of issue and be completed within two years of issue.
Jones stated that parking must be completed with paving, striping,
wheel stops at the time the building it is intended to serve is ready
for occupancy. She said that if there are some improvements that
can not be accomplished by time of occupancy, the City will accept
a signed agreement for everything except the sidewalks. The code
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says that sidewalks must be in or a cash deposit for 100% of the cost
of sidewalks must be made to insure the installation within 90 days.
Jones added that occasionally a Bill of Assurance is accepted on sidewalks
hit in this case she would look for direction from the Planning Commission.
Jones explained the procedure for sidewalk installation. She said
the first step was to obtain a permit. She stated that in a residential
zone a 4 ft. wide sidewalk was required with a slope of one-quarter
inch to the foot of width back towards the curb. (Jones advised that
in this case it may need to slope away from the curb and this will
need to be checked into with Powell or the Highway Department). She
said when the sidewalk is formed up, the Street Department will make
an inspection and that occupancy will not be approved until approval
is made by the Street Department.
Jones indicated the Master Sidewalk Plan calls for sidewalks along
Wedington Drive, but that the Planning Commission may request them
along James Street as well. She said that there is a possibility
of the Planning Commission accepting a cash bond for future installation
of improvements. Jones explained that there are three directions
the sidewalk and James Street improvements could take:
1. Immediate installation
2. Cash bond for future installation
3. Bill of Assurance for future installation
Jones said that if the Planning Commission recommended a B111 of Assurance,
it would also require the approval of the Board of Directors.
Jones said that at the completion of the project, she will require
an "As -built" plot plan showing all improvements, utility locations,
etc. This must be marked "as -built", signed and dated. She stated
that plumbing and gas runs are diagrammed for the domestic structures
and that Gray would need to check with the Inspection Department to
see whether these diagrams need to go to the State Board of Health.
She added that the diagrams would need to be submitted for the pool
and clubhouse. Jones said that if the plans did need to go to the
State Board of Health prior to the issuance of a permit, copies of
the plans are to be brought to the Inspection Department, stamped,
and one set of the plans sent on to the State Board of Health.
Jones reported that there are some State Energy Codes that need to
be complied with and information on these can be obtained from the
Inspection Department.
Jones said that where the property is adjacent to property having
a different zoning classification (in this case to the east and the
northeast) Gray must supply proof of notification of all property
owners withing 100 feet. She said proof of notification may be in
the form of certified letters (return receipt requested) or by furnishing
the Planning Office a plan with the property owners signature on it.
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Jones stated briefly the six reasons that a Large Scale Development
can be denied:
1. If the plan is not submitted in accordance with the requirements
of the code.
2. If it would violate a City Ordinance, State or Federal Statute.
3. If there is refusal to dedicate street right-of-way, utility
easements, or drainage easements required in the Ordinance.
4. If it creates or compounds a dangerous traffic situation.
5. If City water and sewer are not readily available to the
property and no provision is being made to extend them.
6. If the developer refuses to wake required off-site improvements.
Discussion followed as to the clarification that is desired on the
differences between LSDs and PUDs. Jones said that she is presently
operating the same way she has operated in the past but that the City
Attorney may reverse his thoughts in an upcoming meeting. She added
that there was no way to know what the outcome of the meeting will
be and she did not have the authority to change the way she has been
administrating without either an amendment to the code or an opinion
from the City Attorney to reverse her actions.
Jones said she was capsulizing from the Regulations for Development
of Property (City Codes). She added the State of Arkansas has adopted
state-wide, the 1983 edition of the Standard Building Code. Jones
said that the City uses the State Plumbing Code, the National Electrical
Code and the Standard Housing Code.
Jones said that a business license would not be necessary (as it was
in 1980) because that requirement has been deleted from the code.
She said if any signs are desired, Gray would need to check with the
Sign Inspector, who, at this time is Bert Rakes, but changes are taking
place and there may be another sign inspector at the time this service
is required.
Jones said there should be no obstructions within the front -yard setback
that will impede vision between vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic
within 25 feet from the right-of-way of Wedington. She said she was
concerned that the vehicles entering and exiting the driveway be able
to see latterally up and down Wedington Drive.
Jones stated that parking spaces need to be 9 X 19 feet and when there
are 25 or more spaces, some of these may be compact spaces but must
be identified as such. (No more than 20% may be compact spaces).
Handicapped spaces are not required unless the units are designed
for handicapped people.
Jones said no screening was required because the property did not
adjoin any R-1 zoned property. She stated that the project was within
the allowable density for the location. She added that Connie Edmonston,
Parks Department, has said that the Parks Board required cash in lieu
of land for this development. This requirement can be waive by the
Board of Directors upon recommendation by by the Planning Commission
after consultation with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
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Jones reported a comment from
said he felt that the connection
said there was no problem with
as shown on the current plan.
Wally Brt, Sanitation Department. She
to James Street was needed. He also
the placement of sanitation containers
Kevin Smith, architect with Rawls, Welty, Inc. of Dallas, Texas said
that he had spoken with Powell with regards to having one entrance
and an internal loop design and that Powell had told him it was not
his preference.
Jones reported that after glancing through the minutes of the 1980
minutes with this developer, she noticed that the original recommendation
from the Plat Review Committee was three access points onto Wedington.
She said the Highway Department, at the time, would only approve the
one access which was closest to the east property line. Jones added
that it was at this time that the James Street access was developed.
She also said that Larry Wood, Planning Consultant, had recommended
more than one access at that 1980 meeting.
Jones advised Smith, who had arrived late at today's meeting, that
having a extra turn lane from the one access onto Wedington did not
eliminate any of the City Representatives' recommendation for additional
access.
Jones told Gray he must request in writin any desired waivers, such
as: cash in lieu of land for parks; sidewalk installation; and a
waiver of driveway safety zone. She added that any waiver request
needs to be in letter form to present to the Planning Commission.
Jones said she thought Monday, June 11, might be soon enough for submittal
for the Parks Advisory Board because they sometimes accept last-minute
items. She added that the Parks Board has recommended only one waiver
of the Park's fee requirement, and that was for a retirement village
with recreational facilities proposed.
DON BDNN - WATER ENGINEER
Bunn clarified that the sewer and lines within the development will
be privately owned and maintained. He added that if the mains were
6", the City would accept the system if Gray added manholes and wished
to so dedicate it and furnish an easement. He said it was also fine
as is. Jones advised that the plans would have to be submitted as
such for approval by the City and the State Health Department.
Bunn said the plan for the water looks "ok" and that Gray might want
to consider one 8" tie instead of two 6" ties on Wedington Drive.
He said he prefers one 8" tie up to where the loop is made. Bunn
also said that a 15 ft. easement is required for the water main.
It was noted by Jones that Don Osburn, Water Meter Superintendent,
has requested the location of the meters be brought to grade before
the meters are set.
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Jones said that there may be a Planning Commission member who will
ask for a storm drainage easement. Smith replied that Mike Moore
will submit a plan for water retention based on the standards that
he has helped to set for Oklahoma City. Jones said that there is
currently being more emphasis placed on storm drainage problems.
Bunn stated that the meters should be placed behind the sidewalks
or retaining walls. He also said he will have a problem with the
4" sewer line behind and under the units next to Wedington Drive
(if it were to be a public line - it would be alright as a private
line). He added that the line would have to be 6" as a public main.
Jones went on to explain that the comments made by the City Repre-
sentatives were not necessarily their own attitudes but originate
from direction given by the Board of Directors or the Planning Commission,
as well as from resolution and codes. She said that there had recently
been a department head meeting and that she had pointed out to several
City Representatives that they had not as yet commented on Woodland
Hills and might wish to do so at this time.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
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