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MINUTES OF A PLAT REVIEW MEETING
A meeting of the Fayetteville Plat Review Committee was held on Thursday, February
18, 1993 in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street,
Fayetteville, Arkansan.
UTILITY REPRESENTATIVES:
CITY REPRESENTATIVES:
Dale Cheatham, Rick Evans, John Hill, Jack
Regal, and L. O. Ferguson
Don Bunn, Alett Little, Perry Franklin, Tim
Conklin, Mickey Jackson, Connie Edmonton,.
and Sharon Langley
OTHERS PRESENT: Tim Sorey, Harry Gray, Steve Clark and Mel
Milholland
PRELIMINARY PLAT - HORSESHOE ADDITION
C & B LAND & CATTLE CO. - SW CORNER OF SYCAMORE & PORTER
The first item on the agenda was a preliminary plat for Horseshoe Addition,
presented by Harry Gray on behalf of the C & B Land and Cattle Company, for
property located at the southwest corner of Sycamore and Porter Road. The
property consists of 17.36 acres with 59 proposed lots. The property is zoned R-1
and R-1.5 (rezoning request R93-9).
Mr. Gray stated there was a request to rezone this property going before the
Planning Commission at the next meeting. He advised the neighbors had originally
objected to development of the subject property but the developer had agreed that
lots 43 through 59 would be duplex development with every other lot being developed.
as single-family homes.
TIM CONKLIN - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Conklin requested a 30 -foot right-of-way easement from Futrell Drive across
Lots 19, 20, 42 and 43.
Ms. Little advised they had a 30 -foot right-of-way easement on the property to the
south and wanted at least the same amount. She noted it would probably never be
opened unless the property changed from residential to commercial use.
Mr. Conklin stated staff also wanted access provided in Quail Ridge Subdivision.
He advised there was an access easement onto Megan Drive. He noted the cul-de-sac
did exceed the length set out by code. He asked if the developer was planning on
improving Sycamore upon development of the subdivision or if it would be further
in the future.
Mr. Gray explained he had anticipated the Planning Commission would want two
accesses to the property which would mean they would have to improve Sycamore.
He stated that, if the City required a connection to Megan Drive, that would be their
second access. He further advised that, with the requirements set out by the City,
the subdivision lay -out would change. He recommended taking just general
comments from the utility company representatives and then bring the plat back
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before Plat Review after the Planning Commission meeting. He advised that neither
the residents on Megan Drive nor the owner of the subject property wanted a
connection between the two subdivisions but he was quite certain the Planning
Commission would require it.
JOHN HILL - SWEPCO
Mr. Hill stated he believed there was a standing utility easement on the west side of
Lifestyles. He stated he would like to have a second point to get into the subdivision
with his primary.
DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
Mr. Cheatham stated he would need a pipe between lots 47 and 48 over to lot 50 and
a 15 -foot easement between lots 47 and 48. He further noted he would need a pipe
at the end of Arthur Hart Street at the cul-de-sac.
Mr. Gray explained they probably would be pulling the cul-de-sac back 50 feet.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS CO.
Mr. Evans advised that, if the cul-de-sac were pulled back 50 feet, they would have
no problems in that area. He requested an easement between lots 2 and 3, with a 4 -
inch casing over to lot 32. He also requested a 4 -inch casing from lots 47 and 48
over to lot 50.
L. O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Mr. Ferguson requested the same crossings asked for by Mr. Evans. He stated
there was a problem in running their line down Porter Road, that it would have to
be in the road right-of-way.
Mr. Gray advised he would contact Mrs. Hart regarding an easement through her
property from Porter Road.
PERRY FRANKLIN - TRAFFIC DIVISION
Mr. Franklin requested the street light locations be shown on the plat.
CONNIE EDMONSTON - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Edmonston stated the land required for parks would be 1.39 acres or, money in
lieu would be $12,510.00. She stated this matter would be reviewed at the Parks
Board meeting on March 1 at 5:00 p.m.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Jackson stated he would like to see Sycamore Street extended. He further
requested the line at the end of Saddlehorn Avenue be connected with existing 6 -
inch. He also informed Mr. Gray there was starting to be a number of short streets
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with different names that were hard to remember. He pointed out that, since there
was already a Houston Street, it would be easier to remember the subdivision if the
other streets were named after Texas cities. He also requested the hydrant on Lot
16 be moved eastward to the lot line between lots 14 and 15.
Mr. Gray stated he was anticipating a street being at that location and the area
would be an intersection.
Chief Jackson pointed out the distance between the hydrant at Stable Avenue and
Houston Street would be to far from the one on Lot 16.
Mr. Gray stated they would do whatever they needed to do to meet code.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Bunn noted staff would have to look at the frontage road issue. He explained
they had been discussing letting Porter Road suffice as a frontage road.
LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
CEI ENGINEERING - S SIDE OF W 6TH, W OF FARMER'S DR.
The next item was a large scale development for a retail establishment presented by
CEI Engineering on property located on the south side of West Sixth Street, west of
Farmer's Drive. The property contains 26.46 acres and is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare
Commercial.
DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
Mr. Cheatham stated they would need a board in the utility area of the building.
JACK REGAL - SWEPCO
Mr. Regal stated he needed a 20 -foot utility easement shown along the north side of
the retaining wall extending from Finger Road to the east end of the retaining wall.
He explained this would give at least one underground, and perhaps two
underground, locations.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Mr. Evans stated he needed a 15- or 20 -foot easement along the east side of Finger
Road and along the south side of 6th Street.
L. O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
In response to a question from Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Sorey advised he believed they
would want cable service.
Mr. Ferguson advised he would need 2 -inch PVC from the utility area.
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TIM CONKLIN - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
After discussion it was determined the property zoned A-1 would be used just for
parking and would not need to be rezoned.
In response to a question from Mr. Conklin, Mr. Sorey explained there was existing
sidewalk along Sixth Street and, wherever there were cuts for entrances, the
sidewalks would be replaced. He further noted there would also be sidewalks along
the east side of Finger Road.
Ms. Little asked if all the property acquisition had been made.
Mr. Sorey stated documents had not been signed on all of the property but they were
finalizing the contracts.
DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
Mr. Cheatham advised if they had to relocate service along Finger Road there would
be a charge. He further stated he would need 2 -inch pipe from the building out to
Finger Road.
After discussion, Ms. Little explained the developer had agreed to pave the full
• width of improving Finger Road up to the entrance of the retail development.
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In response to a question from Ms. Little, Mr. Conklin explained they had exceeded
the parking requirement by approximately 50 spaces.
CONNIE EDMONSTON - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Edmonston pointed out Finger Park bordered the subject property. She advised
they would be happy to work with the developer.
Mr. Sorey stated they would be putting in a fence between the park property and
the retail development. He further stated that, due to the terrain, he did not have
room on the subject tract to plant any trees. He advised he would like to plant some
evergreens on the park side to help screen the corner.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Jackson stated the water line on the east side of the building needed to be
extended to the highway. He further advised they would need one additional
hydrant within 75 feet sprinkler system.
PERRY FRANKLIN - TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
In response to a question from Mr. Franklin, Mr. Sorey explained Mr. Peters with
the State Highway Department would dictate the design of the intersection.
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DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Bunn advised he would need to review the grading plan and drainage plan.
In response to a question from Ms. Little, Mr. Sorey stated they had requested a
wetlands determination from the Corps. He further stated they had received a
verbal confirmation but had not received a written permit yet.
Mr. Bunn reviewed the agreement between the City and the developer: the
developer would pave the full width of Finger Road up to the entrance of the project,
in lieu of any other improvement on Finger Road.
PRELIMINARY PLAT - GEORGIAN PLACE SUBDIVISION
TOM BAILEY - NW CORNER OF POPLAR AND LEVERETT
The next item was a preliminary plat for Georgian Place Subdivision presented by
Sate Clark on behalf of Tom Bailey for property located at the northwest corner of
Poplar and Leverett. The property consists of 5 acres with 12 proposed lots and is
zoned R-3, High Density Residential.
JOHN HILL - SWEPCO
• Mr. Hill advised SWEPCO had a 100 -foot easement running along the west side of
Leverett, 50 feet of which was on the subject property. He stated he was not sure
that the entire tract was served by SWEPCO, that a portion might be served by
Ozark Electric. He requested a 20 -foot easement around the perimeter of the
property. He also requested at least a 16 -foot easement between 6B and 5A. He
stated he would be going from between lA and 1B down to between 3A and 3B. He
also requested an easement between 2D and 3A and one between 4B and 5A (Block
A) to install street lights.
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DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
In response to a question from Mr. Cheatham, Mr. Clark advised lots 1, 2, and 3,
Block A would be townhouse units and all other lots would contain duplexes with a
common wall.
Mr. Cheatham stated he would need a 4 -inch crossing from 6B to 3B, an easement on
the east side of 6B .
Mr. Clark stated he did not want to make the entire setback a utility easement so
there would be some protection to the lot owner.
Mr. Cheatham stated a 15 -foot easement would be adequate.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Mr. Evans stated the easements requested by SWEPCO and Southwestern Bell would
be fine.
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L. O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Mr. Ferguson requested a 20 -foot easement down the middle of Block B and a 20 -foot
easement around the perimeter.
CONNIE EDMONSTON - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Edmonston advised the land requirement would be .96 acres and money in lieu
would be $8,640 based on 48 units. She stated the Parks Board would make the
determination at the March 1 meeting.
In response to a question from Ms. Little, Mr. Clark explained each duplex unit
would be owned by a single owner and those units would be larger than the
townhouse units.
PERRY FRANKLIN - TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Mr. Franklin requested that Mr. Clark not name the street Shannon. He explained
that any personal names caused problems because people took the street signs. He
stated Mr. Clark needed to talk to Jim Johnson, 9-1-1 Systems.
In response to a question from Ms. Little, Mr. Franklin stated the Mel -Mar
Apartments had been constructed many years ago and on-site parking had not been
required. He explained the result was that the tenants used Mel -Mar Street as the
parking area. He advised the duplexes facing Mel -Mar would require off-street
parking.
Ms. Little stated they needed to restrict access for 6A and 4B to Shannon and
Leverett, limiting the number of units exiting onto Mel -Mar.
Mr. Bailey explained each unit would have a garage, providing one parking space
in the garage and one space in the drive.
Ms. Little advised staff needed more details on how the units would be placed on the
lots.
TIM CONKLIN - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Conklin stated he would have to check the sidewalk requirement on Mel -Mar
Drive.
PRELIMINARY PLAT - BRECKENRIDGE ESTATES
HELEN KIRBY - S SIDE OF STARR , W OF HUNTINGTON
The last item was a preliminary plat for Breckenridge Estates presented by Mel
Milholland on behalf of Helen Kirby for property located on the south side of Starr
Road, west of Huntington Road. The property contains 20 acres with 52 proposed
lots. The property is presently outside the City Limits with annexation and R-1,
Low Density Residential, zoning being proposed.
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CONNIE EDMONSTON - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Edmonston advised the land requirement for the green space would be 1.3 acres
or money in lieu of land would be $11,700. She stated this matter would be discussed
at the March 1st Parks Board meeting.
DALE CHEATHAM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
Mr. Cheatham asked if the 15 -foot utility easements along the east side of Buckeye
and the east side of Canyon Drive could be widened to 25 feet.
Mr. Milholland pointed out the uphill side had 40 foot setbacks but the other side
only had 25 feet as a setback. He advised he would prefer not using the entire
setback as an easement. After discussion, it was determined the lots in the center
would have service from the back and the exterior lots would have service from the
front. Mr. Milholland stated he would increase the utility easements to 25 feet.
Mr. Cheatham stated he would also need some street crossings: one between lots 3
and 4 over to the north side of lot 49.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Mr. Evans stated he had a problem serving lots 23 through 31 if they went down the
middle of the center lots. It was determined the Gas Company would go down the
front of all of the lots and there would be a 20 -foot easement provided.
L. O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Mr. Ferguson stated he would also need some crossings at the entrance from lot 52
to lot 1 and from between lots 32 and 49 to lot 50. He stated the cost would be 90
cents per foot for installation.
PERRY FRANKLIN - TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Mr. Franklin pointed out the street lights were not shown on the plat.
Mr. Milholland advised they would be no more than 300 feet apart.
Mr. Franklin stated there was only one ingress/egress to the property.
Mr. Milholland explained it was not practical to put to streets to Starr Drive. He also
pointed out the southernmost street would, some day in the future, access the
property to the east He noted the land to the east was capable of being developed.
TIM CONKLIN - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Conklin requested the sidewalks be shown on the plat along the exterior lots.
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DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Bunn advised there were 7 lots that would either need to be on septic or gravity
sewer. He further stated there needed to be a grading and drainage plan filed. He
explained the subdivision covenants would need to provide for the maintenance of
the island at the entrance. He also stated one-half of Starr Drive would have to be
improved to city standards.
ALETT LITTLE - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Ms. Little stated sidewalks would be required on Starr Drive.
Mr. Milholland stated there was a spring and springhouse on lot 50. He stated they
would like to have the option of keeping the spring and springhouse. He further
stated the homeowner's association would maintain it.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.