HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-27 MinutesMINUTES OF A PLAT REVIEW MEETING
A meeting of the Fayetteville Plat Review Committee was held on
Thursday, December 27, 1990 in Room 111 of the City Administration
Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
UTILITY REPRESENTATIVES: Rick Evans, James Crownover, Larry
Winkler, and Dale Cheatham
CITY REPRESENTATIVES:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Elaine Cattaneo, Mickey Jackson,
Cheryl Wright, Becky Bryant, and Don
Bunn
Tim Davis, Harrison Davis, Bob
Morgan, Mel Milholland, Harry Gray,
and James Cameron
LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF TOWNHOUSES
TIM DAVIS - NW CORNER OF SYCAMORE & PORTER
The first item was a large scale development plan of Townhouses
submitted by Tim Davis for property located on the northwest corner
of Sycamore Street and Porter Avenue. The property is zoned R-2,
Medium Density Residential.
LARRY WINKLER - SWEPCO
Winkler stated that they have an existing overhead line on the
south side of Sycamore. Easements as shown are sufficient. They
will most likely serve this with a line running north between
buildings 9 & 10 up to in front of building 6, then running east to
Porter Road, then south down to Sycamore and along it to the west
to form a loop. In answer to a question from Winkler, Mr. Davis
advised that they will probably develop Tract I first and Tract II
at a later date.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Evans stated that he has no problem with the easements shown.
They will work with them on the meter locations.
DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
Cheatham stated that the easements as shown are fine. He
requested four 4" conduits under the paved locations where he needs
to cross including one on the east side, one between buildings 9 &
10, one between buildings 8 & 11, and one between buildings 2 & 3.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Bunn stated that the sewer line shown is existing. He asked if
any of this is in the 100 year flood plain. Harrison Davis
advised that the architect looked into that and says it isn't.
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Bunn asked about the drainage. Mr. Davis stated that the drainage
currently runs between the two parcels, tracts 1 & 2, into a pond
area. He added that they will have to provide a small ditch line
through it to take care of any drainage. Bunn advised that they
show two proposed 48" culverts and there are two 42" culverts under
Porter Road. He stated that he would like to see the cross
section of the drainage ditch they are planning to build. He
advised that it needs to be kept away from the sewer line.
He noted that the plat shows the water line is 4" although he
thinks it might be a 6" line. If it is a 4" line, they will have
to put another line in.
Off-site improvements will be required on both Sycamore and Porter
which will entail improvement of half of the street to city street
standards including storm drainage. In answer to a question from
Mr. Davis, he noted that a bill of assurance might be considered on
that.
He advised that if they develop Tract II a year or more from
approval of this, they will probably have to bring it back through
the large scale development process. He added that may also affect
the off-site improvement requirements and how much of a water line
they will be required to put in now.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE CHIEF
Jackson stated that the best locations for the three additional
fire hydrants would be on the northeast corner of the property
between buildings 3 & 4 in one of the spaces at the end of the
parking area or on the property line, in front of building 7, and
between building 8 & 9. If the water line isn't larger than 4",
the water main should loop across the north end of the property and
down the west property line to tie back into the 12" water line.
Jackson stated that he is a little concerned that they would not be
able to drive up behind buildings 6 & 7 with this layout. He
stated that if they can't use the hydrants on the existing line,
there would also need to be one on Sycamore Street at the entrance
to the center drive between tracts 1 & 2. Jackson stated that
there are some specific building code requirements applicable to
townhouses that aren't applicable to other apartments.
BECKY BRYANT - ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Bryant stated that this property was recently rezoned and, as she
recalls, there was a limit on the number of units per acre with a
bill of assurance. She noted that they will need to check into
• that. Also, the parking requirement is 1.5 spaces per unit so
they exceeded that considerably. In terms of improving the
drainage on the site and having less impervious surface, she would
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recommend that they reduce the number of parking spaces. She
noted that they will need to look at the Master Sidewalk Plan to
see if there is a sidewalk required on Sycamore and/or Porter. She
advised that the parks fee requirement is $85 per multi -family
unit. With large scale developments, the total parks fees can be
paid in three equal installments. The Parks Board will make the
decision on whether they will accept land or money in lieu. She
suggested that they contact Connie Edmonston of the Parks
Department for more information.
CHERYL WRIGHT - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Wright stated that the location of the dumpsters seem adequate, but
the direction that they are faced will make a lot of difference for
their new large trash trucks as to whether they can turn around.
She advised that they have someone in their office who will work
with them in placing the dumpsters.
LISA COX - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Cox was not present at the meeting, but she commented that the
greenspace(parks fee) requirement for 74 units would be .74 acres
of land or $6,290 money in lieu. The Parks Board will be making
a recommendation on this at their January 7th meeting at 5:15 p.m.
in Room 111 of City Hall.
LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PARADISE VIEW APTS
LINDSEY & ASSOCIATES - S OF JOYCE ST, W OF CROSSOVER RD
The second item was a large scale development plan for Paradise
View Apartments submitted by Lindsey & Associates and represented
by Bob Morgan of Crafton, Tull, & Associates. The property is
located south of Joyce Street and west of Crossover Road and zoned
R -O, Residential -Office with 132 proposed units.
JAMES CROWNOVER - OZARKS ELECTRIC
Crownover stated that they have existing power close to the west
property line. He noted that they may have to relocate that line.
They will plan to serve this underground. The 25' utility
easement may be too crowded with the sewer line there. Mr. Morgan
advised that they could place the sewer 5' off the property line.
He requested a 20' easement down the west property line. He
requested 3" or 4" PVC Schedule 40 conduit under all paved areas
where their line will run. He noted that he will make a layout of
how they will serve all the buildings if they will provide him with
two more copies of plan.
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RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Evans advised that the easements requested are sufficient. He
advised that they won't have any problem serving this. They will
be bringing the gas in across the south side of the front drive.
DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
Cheatham stated that the easements need to be 25' especially on the
west side of the property. He requested that they provide a
utility easement between the second and third buildings from the
west side. He requested conduit the paved area. In answer to a
question from Cheatham, Mr. Morgan stated that they don't plan to
have a phone in the clubhouse.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE CHIEF
Jackson suggested that the proposed hydrant coming into the complex
be moved west two building spacing and place it across from the
pool. All other proposed locations are adequate.
BECKY BRYANT - ASSOCIATE PLANNER
• Bryant advised that a conditional use is needed in R -O for
apartments. Mr. Morgan advised that they have applied for a
conditional use. Bryant stated that it appears they have
provided two spaces for each two-bedroom unit and one space for
each one -bedroom unit which is the requirement for high-density
residential. However, she feels that because of the density this
fits into medium density residential, so the requirement would only
be 1.5 spaces per unit. Therefore, they have shown an excess of
about 44 spaces that aren't required. She noted that a sidewalk
may be required along Crossover Road. She noted that, according
to the vicinity map, it appears that this has frontage on Crossover
Road all along the east property line. She requested that they
correct the vicinity map to accurately depict the total frontage
on that road.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
In answer to a question from Bunn, Mr. Morgan stated that they only
have approximately 102' of frontage on Crossover. Bunn stated that
there may not be room to put in a sidewalk, so he doesn't think
they would require it. Bunn advised that no off-site improvements
are required on a State Highway. He advised that all easements
requested will need to be executed as a separate document. Need
to show all the easements including off-site easements. They will
all be general utility easements. Bunn advised that they need to
get in touch with L.O. Ferguson at Warner Cable to find out what
they might need. He advised that "Paradise View Drive" is a
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public street until it turns to the south which is private. Bunn
advised that the Parks Department will be reviewing the greenspace
(parks fee) requirement. Bunn stated that there is a note on the
plat taking no responsibility for the flood plain and asked if they
had confirmed the location. Mr. Morgan stated that they have
shown on the plat the flood lines as per the elevation from the
FEMA study as well as by elevation with the grading.
MICKEY JACKSON
In answer to a question from Jackson, Mr. Morgan stated that the
drive will be 24' wide. Jackson had no problems.
CHERYL WRIGHT - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
In answer to a question from Wright, Mr. Morgan stated that they
will have trash dumpsters. Wright noted that there shouldn't be
any problem with the dumpster locations depending on how they are
faced. She advised that they contact the Solid Waste Office to
have someone come out and work out the details with them.
JIM JOHNSON - WATER METER DIVISION
• Johnson was not present at the meeting, but he commented that
"Paradise View Drive" will need to be renamed so that it won't
conflict with existing street names. He requested a floor plan
layout to help him assign the addresses.
LISA COX - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Cox was not present at the meeting, but she commented that the
greenspace requirement for 132 units would be 1.32 acres in land or
a total of $11,220 in lieu of land. She advised that the Parks
Board will meet on January 7th at 5:15 p.m. in Room 111 and will be
making a recommendation to the Planning Commission.
ELAINE CATTANEO - CITY PLANNING SECRETARY
Cattaneo advised Mr. Morgan of the Subdivision Committee and
Planning Commission meeting dates and noted that they would need to
submit proof of notification of the adjoining property owners by
the Subdivision Committee meeting date. Twelve revised copies of
the plat will need to be submitted to the Planning Office by
December 31st.
XFINAL PLAT OF FOREST HEIGHTS(FORMERLY OAK HILL SUBDIVISION)
GEORGE FAUCETTE, JR - S OF SYCAMORE ST, E OF SPRUCE
• The third item was a final plat of Forest Heights(formerly Oak Hill
Subdivision) submitted by George Faucette, Jr., and represented by
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Harry Gray of Northwest Engineers for property located south of
Sycamore Street and east of Spruce. The property is zoned R-1,
Low Density Residential, and contains 7.96 acres with 24 proposed
lots.
HARRY GRAY - REPRESENTATIVE
Gray stated that the owner would like to move the street lights
from the locations shown to the west side of the street which would
mean moving the easements to the other side. Also, they are
considering larger lots which may eliminate one of the lots.
LARRY WINKLER - SWEPCO
Winkler stated that if they modify the lot lines, he will need a
copy of the revised plat. They plan to loop around the outside
perimeter of the subdivision with the exception of the very back
around lots 13 & 14. They will follow the easement shown and come
between 14 & 15 up to the cul-de-sac. Go around the cul-de-sac
the point between lots 12 & 13 and follow that easement back to the
perimeter. The easements shown are sufficient. They have an
existing overhead line on the west side of Vandeventer. Won't
need any additional easements other than what will be required if
the lights are moved to the other side of the street. In answer
to a question from Mr. Gray, Winkler stated that he will not need
an easement along Sycamore Street. He advised that for
underground installation, they will need the easements cleared as
much as possible and brought to grade.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Evans stated that they will serve this on the outside perimeter as
well. Therefore, if the easement was widened to 25', they would
probably be able to save more trees. If the size of the lots are
changed, he will need a new plat.
DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
Cheatham stated that the easements as shown are sufficient.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Bunn stated that the easements on the east and west sides should
probably be 25' wide. In answer to a question from Bunn, Mr. Gray
advised that the street name, "Forest Heights", would not have
"Avenue" or "Street" attached to it as approved by the Water Meter
Division earlier. They will verify it with the Water Meter
Division. Bunn advised that at the Sycamore intersection looking
IIItoward the north, the traffic sight distance isn't restricted by
the bank. Therefore, they need to cut that bank back to provide
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for sight distance. He advised that there have been some
problems with locating sewer line connections. He requested that
they mark the curbs to show the location of these connections.
Bunn advised that they had just received an application to vacate
alleys on this property which should go before the Board of
Directors the first meeting in February.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE CHIEF
Jackson advised that two fire hydrants required aren't shown on
this plat. One needs to be located close to the corner and one
700' to 800' down the street. He noted that the locations shown on
the preliminary plat are satisfactory. He stated that he is
concerned with the slope of the cul-de-sac in terms of fire truck
access.
BECKY BRYANT - ASSOCIATE PLANNER
In answer to a question from Bryant, Mr. Gray advised that a waiver
of the length of the cul-de-sac was approved at the preliminary
stage. Bryant requested that the locations of any utility
easements abutting the subdivision be shown on the plat. Also,
the Spruce Street location should be indicated on the plat.
CHERYL WRIGHT - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Wright stated that the turn around radius is fine, but she is also
concerned about the slope of the cul-de-sac. Gray stated that
they will cut it to their planned grade and then have the Fire
Department and Sanitation to bring their trucks out to test it.
ELAINE CATTANEO - CITY PLANNING SECRETARY
Cattaneo advised that the revised plats need to be submitted to the
Planning Office by December 31st.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF A REPLAT OF LOT 4 OF VANTAGE SQUARE SUBDIVISION
JIM LINDSEY - N OF JOYCE STREET, W OF OLD MISSOURI ROAD
The fourth item was a preliminary plat of a Replat of Lot 4 of
Vantage Square Subdivision submitted by Jim Lindsey on behalf of
Vantage Square - A Joint Venture and represented by Bob Morgan of
Crafton, Tull, & Associates. The property is zoned R -O,
Residential -Office, containing 7.59 acres with 7 proposed lots.
JAMES CROWNOVER - OZARKS ELECTRIC
• In answer to a question from Crownover, Mr. Morgan stated that he
isn't sure what the planned use is for the lots but assumes it will
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be for offices. Crownover stated that they will serve along the
back lot lines. There is overhead power on the street for the
front lots. He requested a 20' easement betweens lots 4E & 4F out
to Joyce Street.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Evans requested an easement of at least 25' along Joyce Street on
the south side of the property. No other problems.
DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
Cheatham requested a 25' easement on the east side of Park View
Drive. No other problems.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Bunn advised that the approval block on the plat for the water and
sewer approval should state "City Engineer" rather than "Water and
Sewer Superintendent".
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE CHIEF
Jackson stated that the ordinance requires a fire hydrant within
300' of every lot on commercial property. This seems to meet
that.
BECKY BRYANT - ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Bryant advised that the use of the property is very important. It
needs to be designated on the plat. If this is to be developed as
single-family, the lot sizes are adequate. However, if this is to
be used as offices, the minimum lot size is an acre. Most of
these aren't that large. Bryant advised that they need to also
look at the sidewalk requirement. Also, if this is developed as
residential, parks fees will apply to it.
CHERYL WRIGHT - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Wright stated that the trash requirement would also depend on the
use of the property. She stated that she is a little concerned
about the access to lot 4A, she isn't sure how far up the private
drive they can travel.
FINAL PLAT OF ZION PLACE SUBDIVISION
JOHN LARGENT - W.C. #87 - OUTSIDE CITY
• The fifth item was a final plat of Zion Place Subdivision submitted
by Mel Milholland of Milholland Engineers on behalf of John
Largent. The property is located outside the City Limits on W.C.
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Road #87.
MEL MILHOLLAND - REPRESENTATIVE
Milholland stated that part of this is in the City of Springdale
and is on the agenda for their next meeting. He advised that
Tract 8 is the only lot with an existing building. He noted that
he has a letter from a representative of the City of Springdale
releasing this from any right as far as water and sewer that they
may have on this property.
JAMES CROWNOVER - OZARKS ELECTRIC
Crownover stated that the easements are fine. He advised that
they have an off-site power line on the south side of this
property, but it may not have been dedicated as an easement because
of a lawsuit.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Evans stated that the easements are fine as they requested with the
preliminary.
DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
Cheatham had no problems.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Bunn advised that, as mentioned earlier, they would like the water
meters to be located on the public road. In answer to a question
from Bunn, Milholland stated that he spoke with the owner about
putting in a 6" line and he didn't want to. Bunn advised that if
a fire hydrant was put on a 4" line, it would have to be designated
as a "fill station" only. He noted that parks fees don't apply to
property in the growth area.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE CHIEF
Jackson stated that he had requested a fire hydrant on each end of
the 4" line at the last meeting. Milholland stated that he will
approach the owner about that.
BECKY BRYANT - ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Bryant advised that the zoning regulations don't apply to property
outside the City Limits.
CHERYL WRIGHT - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Wright stated that they will need to check with Springdale about
trash service.