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MINUTES OF A PLAT REVIEW MEETING
A meeting of the Fayetteville Plat Review Committee was held on Thursday, April
19, 1990 in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain
Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
UTILITY REPRESENTATIVES•
CITY REPRESENTATIVES•
OTHERS PRESENT:
L.O. Ferguson, Tom McElroy, Rick Evans, Ken Raider
and Larry Winkler
Don Bunn, Elaine Cattaneo, Bal Morton, Perry
Franklin, Connie Edmonston and Mickey Jackson
Robert Whitfield and Harry Gray
CONCEPT PLAT OF LIRE TERRACES (A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT)
P.R. GREEN TRUST - NE CORNER OF POPLAR & LEVERETT
The first item was a concept plat of Leverett Terraces (A Townhouse Development)
submitted by Robert Whitfield on behalf of P.R. Green Trust for property located
on the northeast corner of Poplar & Leverett containing 4.7 acres with 34
proposed lots. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential.
ROBERT WHITFIELD - REPRESENTATIVE
Whitfield stated that he would like to get a consensus from everyone on this
project. Then, he will consult with his engineer and—bring—it-back through
again. He stated that this is identical to the townhouse development on the
northeast corner of Sycamore & Garland (Garland Terraces) with the exception of
the two-story plans. He stated that the Code isn't clear on townhouse
development, but this is a form of a subdivision with zero lot lines. He
advised that they propose a two-story house with a duplex configuration on lots
1 through 3. Lot 4 will be a one story free-standing home. Lots 5 through 16
will be one-story individual homes. Lot 17A & B will be a corner configuration
with the entrance point to the garage of 17A on Chestnut and the entrance point
of 17B on the street through the middle of the development. He added that the
street light and the fire hydrant will set in front of lots 4 & 5. Lot 18A
& B will be identical to lot 17A & B. Lots 19 through 30 will be front -to -
back townhouses with two on each lot (one facing one street and one facing the
other.) Lots 31 through 34 will be free-standing single homes. He clarified
that they will all be one-story, except lots 1 through 4.
Whitfield advised that there will be water and sewer taps to each lot in the
front. Electricity, telephone and cable will be on the back of the lots.
Whitfield stated that (regarding the widening of Poplar Avenue) the widening of
Sycamore Street would be a higher priority and that would entail a great expense.
He noted that the drainage on Poplar would have to be fixed before it could be
widened.
Whitfield stated that they are proposing a 15' front setback on the south side
of the new street like a P.U.D.
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L.O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Ferguson stated that he has no problems with it since the easement is shown all
the way around it. He advised that he will need a street crossing on each end
of the new street.
LARRY WINKLER - SWEPCO
Winkler stated that lots 19 through 30 are connected front to back so each
building can have a separate service. He added that the easements are adequate.
He noted that the creek on the north side will present some problems for them.
The utility lines need to be in a separate area from the creek. He advised
that there will be pedestals about every other lot along Poplar. He added that
they will need a street crossing on one end of the street which lies in the
middle of the project. He added that they will need a 10' easement (5' on each
lot) between lots 4 & 5 for the street light.
TOM MCELROY - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
McElroy stated that they have a 10' easement on the northwest corner of the
property near the creek which is where he will serve from. He added that he
will need a street crossing on the new street on the west end. The easements
are o.k.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Evans stated that they have an existing line running up the east side of Leverett
which will need to be located before they do any ground cutting. Everything
else is fine.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Bunn advised that Chestnut Apartments across Chestnut from this had to put in
a pump station for the sewer. He suggested that they check out the sewer
situation. He added that a north arrow, the contours, the acreage, the number
of units and other information needs to be on the plat. He added that he
hasn't had a chance to look at this from the standpoint of where the water and
sewer facilities are.
Bunn advised that Becky Bryant was unable to attend the meeting, but she stated
that a sidewalk would be required on Leverett Avenue as well as one side of the
new street. He suggested that Mr. Whitfield consult the Master Sidewalk Plan
to determine if any of the other streets will need a sidewalk.
Bunn noted that (regarding the 15' setback from the street) the Board of
Adjustment probably wouldn't approve this. They look for a hardship situation.
He suggested that Mr. Whitfield meet with Becky Bryant or John Merrell to discuss
this. He added that the concept of a P.U.D. is the clustering of development,
but this doesn't strictly fall into that category. Therefore, the P.U.D.
setbacks wouldn't be applied to this, unless it was presented as a P.U.D.
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Bunn advised that a dedication of additional right-of-way easement on Poplar
would be requested, as required by the Master Street Plan.
Bunn advised that they will need to do a bond for off-site improvements of half
of Poplar to city street standards. He added that they may need a waiver of
the distance between street lights if they don't meet the minimum of 300' spacing
requirement.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE CHIEF
He stated that the duplexes (townhouses) will need a 2 -hour rated dividing wall.
In answer to a question from Mr. Jackson, Mr. Whitfield stated that the new
street is going to be open on both ends. Jackson stated that it will need to
be named. He stated that it would be desirable for the water line coming down
the new street to be 6" and to tie onto existing lines on both ends. There will
also need to be a hydrant in the middle of the block on the south side of the
development along Poplar Avenue.
HAL MORTON - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
No comments.
PERRY FRANKLIN - TRAFFIC SUPERINTENDENT
Franklin stated that Poplar Avenue is scheduled to be widened to a 3 or 4 -lane
in the 5 -year CIP plan. He stated that he is concerned about all the driveways
coming out onto Poplar Avenue. He advised that Mr. Whitfield contact the Water
Meter Division regarding a street name.
CONNIE EDMONSTON - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Edmonston stated that with 34 multi -family units, the greenspace requirement
would be .34 acres and the greenspace for 17 single-family units would be .21
acres for a total of .55 acres. The money in lieu for the 34 multi -family units
would be $2,890 ($85 x 34). The money in lieu for the 17 single-family units
would be $1,785 ($105 x 17) for a balance of $4,675. This is in the northwest
park district and the Parks Board will make a recommendation on this at their
May 7th meeting.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CREEKSIDE ESTATES
FRANCIS FERGUSON - W OF CROSSOVER RD, S OF OLD WIRE RD
The second item was a preliminary plat of Creekside Estates Subdivision submitted
by Harry Gray of Northwest Engineers on behalf of Francis Ferguson for property
located on the west side of Crossover Road, south of Old Wire Road. The
property is zoned A-1, Agricultural, and contains 18 acres with 7 proposed lots.
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HARRY GRAY - REPRESENTATIVE
Gray stated that it is possible that duplexes will be constructed on the bigger
lots. He added that lots 1, 2, 6 & 7 would be considered tandem lots. He noted
that the lot lines will be adjusted to meet the 200' frontage width at the
setback line.
Gray stated that the Parks Department is looking into acquiring an easement for
a walking trail along the creek from Gulley Park and possibly to the park at the
corner of Old Wire Road and Crossover Road which would cross this property.
Gray stated that sewer is available to all the lots except possibly lot 3 which
will depend on where the sewer line is in relation to the easement. This lot
may require a sewer extension. He added that he is showing a proposed fire
hydrant on the east side of Crossover Road which should take care of the fire
protection for the three lots fronting on that street. As far as the other
lots, a hydrant will need to be placed probably somewhere within the 50'
permanent easement shown.
Gray stated that the easement along Crossover Road is an exclusive gas easement.
L.O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Ferguson stated that they would have no problem serving.this. He noted that
they will need an easement along Crossover Road.
KEN RAIDER - OZARKS ELECTRIC
Raider stated that they will be serving lots 3, 4 & 5 in this subdivision. They
have an existing underground line on the south side of lot 5. They will need
an easement along the east side of Crossover Road and a 20' easement between
lots 3 & 4.
LARRY WINKLER - SWEPCO
Winkler stated that they will be serving lots 1, 2, 6 & 7. They have
underground facilities on the south side in the Cedarwood Addition. They will
serve it with the right-of-way/utility easement shown. They will need a 20'
easement on the north side of lot 1 that extends to lot 2. He added that, if
this won't be a city street, street lights won't be required except in the
existing cul-de-sac.
TOM MCELROY - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
McElroy stated that they have used the gas easement on Crossover Road. It can
be used as long as other utility lines are kept away from the gas line. He
stated that the easements as shown and as requested are satisfactory. No
problems.
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RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Evans stated that the easements are adequate as shown and requested.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Bunn stated that lots 4 & 5 don't have the 200' required frontage. He advised
that tandem lots are reserved for single-family development only.
Bunn advised that, when the Board denied the rezoning on this property, they
indicated that the Corp of Engineers study should be completed before any
development takes place here. He clarified that they may have meant that no
rezoning could take place here until that study was finished. He stated that
they will need to review the Board minutes pertaining to this before it goes to
the Planning Commission. He advised that there has been a lot of neighborhood
opposition to development here because of the flood plain and perceived problems
with increased flood level.
Bunn stated that lots 1, 2, 6 & 7 are tandem lots. He explained that a double
tandem lot is prohibited. Therefore, if lots 1 & 7 are tandem lots, then 2 &
6 can't be tandem lots. He suggested that Magnolia Street be extended to the
west side of lot 7 to provide frontage for lots 1 & 7.
Bunn stated that, if Magnolia is extended, a sidewalk will be' required on one
side. The Master Sidewalk Plan calls for a sidewalk on Crossover Road also.
He noted that the house on lot 6 will most likely be in the floodplain.
MICKEY JACKSON
Jackson stated that the proposed hydrant location is adequate. However, another
one will be needed. A good location for the other hydrant would be at the
southeast corner of lot 1.
HAL MORTON - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Morton stated that his main concern is with trash collection on lots 2 & 6. He
stated that they will not be taking garbage trucks down the private driveways.
In the near future, there are going to be some ordinance changes to curbside
collection which would be at the turnaround of Magnolia Drive.
PERRY FRANKLIN - TRAFFIC SUPERINTENDENT
Franklin stated that one concern of the neighborhood, when this was presented
earlier, was the driveways on Crossover Road. He noted that he doesn't see any
major problems with this, because the traffic sight distance is good at this.
location.
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