HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-25 Minutes•
•
MINUTES OF A PLAT REVIEW MEETING
A meeting of the Plat Review Committee was held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday,
April 25, 1985 in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113
West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
UTILITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT: Ivan Faulkner, Kenneth Wagner and
Tom Mcllroy
CITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT:
LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE - RETAIL SPACE
SAM MATHIAS - HWY.471 AT MASONIC
Clayton Powell, Larry Poage, Don
Osburn, Wally Brt, Bobbie Jones
and Paula Brandeis
The only item of consideration today was the large scale development
plan submitted by Sam Mathias for an office -retail structure located
on Hwy. 471 at Masonic and represented by Mathias and David Jorgensen.
L.'0. FERGUSON - WARNER -AMEX CABLE
•
Ferguson was absent but transmitted the following comment: Cable
service is available from power poles along Hwy. 471 if the developer
will supply conduit from that point, under the blacktop, to the building.
Jones advised to check on the type and size of conduit and whether
it needs to be elbowed.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Bunn was absent but transmitted the following comment: Water is available
on Hwy. 471 and sewer is available on both Hwy. 471 and Masonic. No
additional easements are necessary. Jones advised checking with Bunn
for size of meter tap.
CLAYTON POWELL - STREET SUPERINTENDENT
Powell inquired into unusual stipulations and Jones advised that this
property is zoned R-0 at the location noted as "future building" and
the remainder of the property is zoned C-2. She added that the driveway
access as shown on the northwest corner is to be shared with American
College to the north as per an agreement made by that developer at
the time of their LSD presentation.
149
•
•
Plat Review
April 25, 1985
Page 2
Powell advised that the configuration shown on this plat does not
meet tandem drive criteria. He noted that, as is, it will present
congestion and acute traffic safety hazard. Powell advised that driveway
width maximum for commercial zones is 4Oft. and 5Oft. in tandem.
He added that, if local criteria is more stringent than State Highway
Department, that criteria shall prevail.
Powell noted that this property abuts unimproved Masonic Drive and
City code requires that the street be brought up to current standards
along the full perimeter of the property which, in this case, shall
be paving 15.5 ft. from the centerline to back of curb with drainage,
sidewalk, curb and gutter. Powell advised that, unless this is waived
by the Planning Commission, it is required as per App.I Sec.III, A(1)
of Fayetteville Code of Ordinances and Sec.H(1) for Large Scale Develop-
ments which contain the same criteria. He said he didn't see the
economics of building a service drive when the street could be improved
and the property used for commercial purposes. He noted that sidewalk
is required on the south side of Masonic as well as on both sides
of College and added that the Highway Department likes the sidewalks
on the r/w extending into the property. He also requested ramps at
sidewalk/drive intersections.
Powell said he has handouts on street specifications and suggested
accessing this property from Masonic as he felt that area of College
was both congested and had site distance problems as well as narrowing
of the street and paint -striped medians.
Jorgensen reported that it would difficult to use the south portion
of the property for parking because of the great amount of fall from
Masonic, even if Masonic were improved. He noted that the service
drive was included for deliveries and utility -meter -reading.
Jones advised that both she and Powell have been reminded not to overlook
off-site improvement requirements. She said that the ratio of off-site
improvements for this parcel will be considered by the Planning Commission
along with those other properties that have the right to use the road
and that written waiver requests may be taken as far as the City Board.
Powell advised that on-site drainage must not be allowed to run into
the street and noted that a drop -inlet should be included with the
improvements to Masonic. He also noted that there is an existing
storm drain on Hwy. 471.
IVAN FAULKNER - SWEPCO
Jorgensen stated that he expected to begin this project June 1 and
that 200 amp on each meter were needed at three locations.
• Faulkner advised that service would be underground from power poles
located on the east side of Hwy. 471 He requested some advance notice
50
•
Plat Review
April 25, 1985
Page 3
for service and also requested an extension across this property from
the 25 ft. utility easement that runs north/south along 471 in front
of American College as well as 25 ft. utility easement along the north
side of Masonic in order to serve the future building.
KENNETH WAGNER - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Mathias said there will be 5000sq.ft. of discount store with a 7000
sq.ft. office space at the front and 3000sq.ft. of office at the rear.
Wagner agreed with Faulkner regarding the extension of the 25 ft. utility
easement from American College across this property's frontage and
he requested a 25 ft. utility easement along the north side of Masonic,
cleared and brought to grade. Jorgensen requested meters located
near the rear of the building close to the easement with a service
line to each space.
Wagner said he has existing 1 & 1/4" steel line 4 to 5 feet from the
cement pad which will be removed from the property into the new easement.
• _ ...
TOM McILROY - SOUTHWESTERN BELL
•
Mcllroy advised that there is a Bell manhole on the southwest corner
in the street easement but that, in order to serve this development,
he would like to use the easement requested by Faulkner. He requested
a building detail plan as soon as possible.
Mcllroy said he would make one attachment and then extend across the
south easement to the future building site. He said there is a major
conduit run along College and advised calling before digging.
DON OSBURN -WATER METER SUPERINTENDENT
Osburn advised that this property's address will be 3416 on the front
building with suite numbers from one to three west to east. He said
the rear building will be 3422 and there will be one water meter for
now. He said if necessary, suite numbers can be used on the rear
building running north and south.
Osburn requested the meter(s) be set out at the street and advised
that there is existing water near the drive at the northwest corner.
He advised that if four meters are required, an "add-on" was possible
at the existing meter along with installation of a double meter. Osburn
advised that there is 3/4" service at this location. He said that
if the meter loop is going to be in the parking area, arrangements
need to be made to have them moved. He also said there is a sewer
tap on Masonic which may not be large enough to handle this development.
The existing manhole on Hwy. 471 was discussed as a possibility
dr7
•
•
Plat Review
April 25, 1985
Page 4
Osburn requested a site card displaying property address before a
construction meter is set and noted that permanent house numbers must
be attached and displayed on the building before the permanent meter
is set.
LARRY POAGE - FIRE INSPECTOR
Poage advised that two, 1011 ABC -type dry -chemical fire extinguishers
are required for the proposed 5,000 sq.ft. of apparel store as well
as one for each office space. He said there was a fire hydrant close
enough to serve this project.
Poage noted that exit doors may not be blocked by parked vehicles
and those doors should be labeled properly. He said if sidewalk bordered
the space between the door and parking spaces, it would be acceptable.
He requested the door on the south side be marked "no parking" and
advised that there is a requirement to keep doors unlocked & unobstructed.
RALLY BRT - SANITATION SDPERINTENDENT
Brt commented that a 4 sq.yd. dumpster will be necessary and noted
that he could enter from Hwy. 471 and exit from Masonic Drive if an
exit is required at that location. He requested the drive onto Masonic
be a minimum of 25 ft. wide and he requested locating the dumpster
at the north line between the proposed building and the site for the
future building. Brt said that if this trash location is to be temporary,
a pad is not needed at this time but he suggested SB -2 so as to elevate
the container and keep it from moisture.
Jones noted that the final concrete pad must be 12 X 15 ft. wide and
screening may be provided on three sides leaving the front open.
She added that a 21ft. overhead clearance is necessary.
BOBBIE JONES - PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR
Jones repeated Powell's comments regarding code requirements on property
being developed on streets not meeting full City street standards.
She advised that the developer must bear their share of upgrading
that street. Powell noted that a formal street improvement district
composed of property owners along the street is formed to share the
costs of improvements. Jones advised that the composition of the
street improvement group must derive some benefit from the proposed
improvements and she added that the improvement district may not be
forced to pay off the cost in less than four years time.
• Powell said he will pave an additional 7 1/2 ft. if this developer
improves Masonic on his side.
52
Plat Review
April 25, 1985
Page 5
Jones advised that the developer's property is split in zoning; the
front portion being C-2 and the future building is R-2, having been
rezoned. She said the setback of 50 ft. from r/w has been met.
Jones said that retail parking must be provided at one per 200 sq.ft. of
floor area and office parking is one per 300 sq.ft. She noted that
with the ratio shown on this plat, 58 spaces are required for the
first building, three designated handicap and a maximum of 20% of
total spaces required may be for compacts; both handicap and compact
spaces must be marked as such. Jones advised that there must be a
24 ft. aisle for driving and noted that the aisle shown is only 20
ft. on the front. She said wheel stops must be provided to contain
the vehicles within the parking area. Jones said that the service
drive shown on the south side will need to continue around the building
or the developer will need to provide a turn -around.
Jones addressed the future building, noting that R-0 is limited to
office space or very limited retail uses and the parking at 9,000
sq.ft. will be 30 spaces or a total of 88 for both buildings and this
plan shows only 80. Jorgenson said that can be corrected. She advised
that the setback in R-0 is 25ft. from a rear property line and 15ft. from
the east line, 50 ft. from the r/w on Masonic if there is parking
between the street and building but this can be reduced to as little
as 25ft. from the r/w with no parking and 10% of the area between
the building and street landscaped. She noted that if landscaping
is chosen, there is an area in the southeast corner where parking
is not allowed (50ft. east/west by [either] 25ft. north/south with
10% plants [or] 15ft. north/south with 15% plants).
Jones said that serious thought should be given to additional driveways
at this time rather than coming back with changes later. She noted
that there must be 25ft. between drives with 12 and 1/2ft. from property
lines and 40ft. from intersection. She said that College requires
a 5ft. wide concrete sidewalk ramped at drives and intersections.
Jones noted that a Bill of Assurance was taken from American College
and that the choice at this point is to either take a Bill from this
developer or to require immediate installation on this property and
call the Bill of Assurance issued to American College. She said she
would leave the final decision on this issue to the Planning Commission.
Jones requested that "preliminary plat" in the identification block
be changed to Large Scale Development. She said she will verify the
r/w on Masonic and if it is 50ft. she requested it be noted. She
requested the legal description be added to the plat and she noted
that screening is required along the north portion of this property
that measures 108.90 as well as along the east property line as these
areas border a zoning different from the development. She advised
that the developer has the right to request a (written) waiver with
the substitution of landscaping at 10%. She added that if screening
if desired, it must be view obscuring within two years.
53
•
•
•
Plat Review
April 25, 1985
Page 6
Jones requested an "as -built" site plan at the end of each phase of
construction showing all changes, exact locations of all utilities,
building location, setbacks, paved areas, parking and any signs. She
advised that only one ground sign will be allowed for the entire project
but that each individual space may have a wall sign. She requested
all improvements be completed before occupancy and that if there is
a problem with that, upon two weeks notice, a contract may be used
for everything except sidewalk.
Jones advised that the code requires a truck berth or service area
10 X 25ft. but she thought the service drive was acceptable.
Jones advised that the developer is required to notify the property
owner to the north and east of the R-0 portion (as well as American
College) because of common property line and difference in zoning. She
said the methods that may be used are: 1. presenting a copy of the
plat to the owner for their signature; 2. mailing a copy of the drawing
certified with return receipt requested; or 3. or by running an ad
in the newspaper. She advised allowing 10 days for return receipts
and that she needs a copy of the news ad if it is used.
Jones said that 2 copies of revisions to her and Inspector Wood are
due in the Inspection Department and two sets of plumbing plans need
to be stamped before being sent to Little Rock for Health Department
approval.
Jones advised that 10 copies of revisions are necessary in the Planning
Office no later than May 6 in order to be presented to the Subdivision
Committee on May 10 and the Planning Commission meeting of May 13.
Jones commented that the City has requested that two northbound lanes
and the left-hand turn lane of Hwy. 471 be extended at this location
to help ease the traffic situation.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:0 a.m.
sy