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MINUTES OF A PLAT REVIEW MEETING
A meeting of the Fayetteville Plat Review Committee was held on Thursday, October
21, 1993 in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain
Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
UTILITY REPRESENTATIVES: Rick Evans, Andy Calloway, Darrell
Ritchey, L.O. Ferguson, John Hill,
Floyd Cantrell, Jack Regal
CITY REPRESENTATIVES: Alett Little, Tim Conklin, Mickey
Jackson, Randy Allen, John Redfern,
Lisa Cox
OTHERS PRESENT: David Jorgenson, Albert Skiles, Tom
Buysee, Earl Russell
FINAL PLAT - JUSTIN ADDITION
CHARLES DUNAWAY - E. SIDE OF CHERRY, N. OF HUNTSVILLE RD.
The first item was a final plat for Justin Addition presented by David Jorgenson, Jorgenson &
Associates, on behalf of Charles Dunaway for property located on the east side of Cherry
Street, north of Huntsville Road. The property is zoned R - 1.5, Moderate Density
Residential, and contains .97 acres with 5 proposed lots.
ALETT LITTLE - PLANNING OFFICE
Ms. Little stated street improvements to Cherry Street and the installation of the fire hydrant
was required. Mr. Bunn requested the developer submit subdivision covenants. Ms Little
explained the lot sizes were approved by the Board of Adjustments - noting without a
variance 59 feet was an insufficient width - informing Mr Jorgenson to note it on the plat as
such: Lot frontage approved by Board of Adjustments, date. She remarked an agreement for
improvements to Cherry Street would be necessary.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Mr. Evans stated he would use an existing line.
FLOYD CANTRELL - OZARK ELECTRIC
Mr. Cantrell had no comment.
ANDY CALLOWAY - SOUTHWESTERN BELL
• Mr. Calloway pointed out the existing house on lot 3 was noted on the final plat as being in
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the 25 foot building setback. He reminded the Committee he had requested a 20 foot front
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easement but stated a 10 foot setback was feasible. Mr. Calloway stated he needed a 20 foot
easement across lots 1, 2, 4, and 5.
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L.O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Mr. Ferguson had no comment.
RANDY ALLEN - STREET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Allen bad no comment.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Jackson had no comment.
DARRELL RITCHEY - U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Mr. Ritchey had no comment.
LISA COX - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Cox had no comment.
TIM CONKLIN - PLANNING OFFICE
Mr. Conklin requested Mr. Jorgenson note on the plat the location of existing trees and
indicate protective fencing. He stated the existing house would have to go before the Board
of Adjustment.
Ms. Little explained the house could remain as a legal nonconforming structure but could not
be replaced in the same location if destroyed.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT - LYNN -LEIGH HILL ADDITION
JIM WHEELER - SW. CORNER OF HWY 112 & DEANE SOLOMON RD.
The next item was a preliminary plat for Lynn -Leigh Hill Addition presented by David
Jorgenson, Jorgenson & Associates, on behalf of Jim Wheeler for property located on the
southwest corner of Highway 112 and Deane Solomon Road. The property is proposed zone
R-1, Low Density Residential, and contains 8.51 acres with 8 lots.
Mr. Conklin stated the current zonmg of the property was A-1, Agricultural and the
developer was requesting R-1, Low Density Residential zoning concurrently with the plat.
He explained that because the development would not utilize city sewer, a minimum one and
one half acre parcel size was required under subdivision regulation - pointing out the
proposed lots were smaller in size
Ms. Little stated that, as a result of an amendment to the zoning ordmance, if the County
Health Department approved a perc test for less than one and one half acre lots, the City
could, but didn't have to, consider the plat.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Mr. Evans stated a line existed on the south side of Highway 112, in addition requesting a 20
foot easement on the north side of lots 3 and 4 extending to Deane Solomon road.
FLOYD CANTRELL - OZARK ELECTRIC
Mr. Cantrell requested an easement between lots 2 and 3 to service lot 4, and a crossing
between lots 1 and 8.
ANDY CALLOWAY - SOUTHWESTERN BELL
Mr. Calloway requested a 4 inch crossing at the entrance of lots 1 and 8 as well as the same
easements as Mr. Evans. Mr. Calloway asked the developer to extend the perimeter 20 foot
easement around lots 3,4,5,6,7, and 8
L.O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Mr. Ferguson, confirming the developer's preference for underground service, stated he had
an existing service along Highway 112. He requested a crossing between lots 1 and 8.
RANDY ALLEN - STREET DEPARTMENT
• Mr. Allen stated contours lines were not noted on the plat, and remarked most drainage
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would occur toward Deane Solomon He confirmed a ditch did not exist along the street.
Mr. Allen remarked a discussion of improvements to Deane Solomon would need to include
drainage. He requested, for Perry Franklin, a streetlight at the back end of the cul-de sac
adding this would be beyond the required 300 foot distance between the front -most
streetlight.
Mr. Bunn remarked the distance could be waived and agreed the streetlight should be placed
between lots 3 and 5.
In response to a question from Mr. Allen, Mr. Jorgenson stated drainage toward Highway
112 would be accommodated either by curb inlets or a concrete swell leading to the drainage
pipe.
Mr. Bunn stated a preliminary grading plan was necessary. Mr. Allen stated adjacent
property owners needed to be noted on the plat. In answer to a question from Ms. Little,
Mr. Allen explained his concern with the entrance onto Highway 112 was sightlme rather
than the distance between Deane Solomon and the entrance to the subdivision. Mr. Bunn
stated Howard Nickell was not noted on the plat.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Jackson stated a six inch water line extended along the south side of Highway 112 -
adding the line was extremely long and deadended. He explained the required minimum
pressure was 1000 gallons/minute - remarking there was a serious question if the line would
be sufficient.
DARRELL RITCHEY - U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Mr. Ritchey had no comment.
LISA COX - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Cox stated land dedication was .2 acres and money in lieu was $1,800.
TIM CONKLIN - PLANNING OFFICE
Mr. Conklin stated the staff would like access restricted to the cul-de-sac for lots 8, 1, 2, and
4 - adding a street name needed to be noted on the plat. He stated sidewalks were required
on one side of the street, around the cul-de-sac and on both Highway 112 and Deane
Solomon Road. Mr. Conklin stated for the record the cul-de-sac was within the maximum
length and therefore only one access to the development was required. Ms. Little remarked
adjacent property owners, as well as the one across Deane Solomon, needed to be noted on
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the plat. Mr. Conklin pointed out protecting fencing needed to be indicated on the plat
around trees which were to be preserved.
DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Bunn stated the water line ran parallel to Highway 112 from the east - adding the line
looped, and although a portion of it was 4 inch Zine, a 6 inch ran parallel to Howard Nickell
Road.
Chief Jackson stated that would provide sufficient water pressure - adding hydrants existed at
Deane Solomon and Highway 112.
Ms. Little stated the developer needed to provide flow data prior to Subdivision Committee.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT - CROSSOVER PLAZA
GORDON WILKINS - W. SIDE OF CROSSOVER, S. OF MISSION BLVD.
The next item was a preliminary plat for Crossover Plaza presented by David Jorgenson,
Jorgenson & Associates, on behalf of Gordon Wilkins and Danny \Mimes for property
located on the west side of Crossover, south of Mission Boulevard. The property is zoned C-
2, Thoroughfare Commercial, and contains 4.13 acres with 6 lots.
LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - CROSSOVER STORAGE
JORGENSON & ASSOCIATES - W. SIDE OF CROSSOVER, S. OF MISSION
BLVD.
The next item was a large scale development for Crossover Storage presented by David
Jorgenson, Jorgenson & Associates, for property located on the west side of Crossover, south
of Mission Boulevard. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial.
Both Crossover Plaza and Crossover Storage were reviewed concurrently by the
Committee.
ALETT LITTLE - PLANNING OFFICE
Ms. Little stated during the rezoning of the property the developer had been requested to
limit access to Highway 265 - adding the subdivider had reduced accesses from 5 to 3,
although 2 accesses was preferable. In response to a question from Ms. Little concerning a
single entrance, Mr. Jorgenson replied the elimination a thud access was possible, for a total
of two. Ms. Little stated one of the City's traffic concerns was the number of curb cuts in
State highways.
Mr. Bunn stated contours should be noted on the plat - adding a grading plan was required
prior to the Planning Commission.
In response to a question from Mr. Bunn, Mr. Conklin replied 80 - 100 feet of was required
- noting currently only 60 feet - therefore a minimum of 20 feet of right-of-way needed to be
shown as dedicated on the plat. Ms. Little stated because it was a State highway, it would be
necessary to determine the designated nght of way. She pointed out right-of-way needed to
be noted as such on the preliminary plat, rather than as a dimension - adding the curb cut
would be addressed by the Highway Department.
Mr. Jorgenson remarked the middle driveway might be removed from the plat due to the
existence of a drainage ditch - adding a continuous parking lot might be the solution.
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RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Mr. Evans stated the 22 foot gas easement shown on the plat was incorrect - adding the
easement was larger than that.
Mr. Jorgenson explained the 28 foot utility easement was intended to provide for a sewer line
on the western edge down to the north. Mr. Evans stated his concern was the existence of
the sewer line.
JACK REGAL - SWEPCO
Mr. Regal requested a 20 foot easement on lot 1 along the north side as well as the west
boundary of 1 and 2. Mr. Calloway suggested he would also use the easement. He
requested a 20 foot easement along the south side of lot 5 and a 20 foot easement along the
west side of lots 3, 4, and 5. He pointed out there were existing poles which, if required to
be relocated to facilitate the driveways, would be moved at cost to the developer.
ANDY CALLOWAY - SOUTHWESTERN BELL
Mr. Calloway requested a 20 foot easement parallel to the north property line of lot 6 and
parallel to the south property line of lot 6. He confirmed there was an off-site easement off
Glenbrook Addition to the west. Mr. Calloway also requested a 4 inch crossing on the west
side of lots 2 and 3, and a crossmg on the entrances of lots 2 and 3, in addition to a crossing
spanning the entrances along the east side.
L.O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Mr. Ferguson stated the easements requested were fine - adding he had an existing line
shared with Swepco and Southwestern Bell.
RANDY ALLEN - STREET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Allen asked what width of the floodway ran through the drainage easement.
Mr. Jorgenson replied he didn't recall if a floodway was designated, pointing out the
floodplain area noted on the plat.
Mr. Allen requested a 15 foot drainage easement from each side of the bank of the floodway.
He stated it would be necessary to note the easement as such that if the banks of the floodway
were to move through erosion the easement would be relocated to correspond. Ms. Little
asked if a thirty foot easement on one side would be possible. Mr. Allen responded access
on both sides was necessary due to streambank erosion - adding the easement was to be
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measure from the bank, not the center of the floodway. Ms. Little advised Mr. Jorgenson to
consult with Mr. Allen and Mr. Rakes to determine how to note the easement.
Mr. Jorgenson, in response to a question from Mr. Allen, stated there was a 18 or 24 inch
pipe in the northern -most drainage easement.
Ms. Little asked, if the middle access was removed, would the developer lotline adjust lots 2
and 3 - adding that this question would need to be resolved prior to Subdivision Committee.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Jackson stated a fire hydrant for the storage units was required, and suggested
tentatively locating the hydrant at the back of lot three. In answer to a question from Mr.
Jorgenson, Chief Jackson stated he could move the existing fire hydrant to the entrance of the
development, but a second one was necessary at the back as well. Mr. Jorgenson explained
that there was an existing water line on the east side of Highway 265 - adding a fire hydrant
to service the front units would be placed off the east side of Highway 265.
Chief Jackson stated one hydrant was required for the front 5 lots and one for the storage
buildings - asking if the 6 inch water line extend to the west of the development would tie in
to Glenbrook Phase II. Mr. Jorgenson confirmed it would.
DARRELL RITCHEY - U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Mr. Ritchey stated the development would be serviced from Highway 265.
TIM CONKLIN - PLANNING OFFICE
Mr. Conklin stated fencing around existing trees needed to be noted on the plat - adding
screening was required if the existing trees did not meet the standard: view obscuring within
two years. Mr. Conklin stated the office/apartment would need to be noted, and 2 parking
spaces were required per building.
Ms. Little stated, due to drainage concerns, the area between the buildings needed to be
paved, and a total of 8 parking spaces was required.
Mr. Bunn stated a grading plan was necessary.
Mr. Regal stated the easement requests by the utility companies would require readjustment
of the storage building sites. Mr. Conklin informed the utility representatives the easements
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LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - WAREHOUSES
T & K ENTERPRISES - N. SIDE OF PUMP STATION RD, W. OF LEEPER.
The next item was a large scale development for warehouses presented by David Jorgenson,
Jorgenson & Associates, on behalf of T& K Enterprises for property located on the north side
of Pump Station Road, west of Leeper. The zoning is I-2 , General Industrial and contains
11 acres.
Ms. Little stated the replat of the Industrial Park had not been filed as a final plat, therefore
the legal description shown on the large scale development plat may be erroneous.
Mr. Bunn suggested the developer provide a meets and bounds legal and a separate document
for existing easements.
Mr .Jorgenson explained the development included two identical 10,000 square foot
warehouses, an office building, and a loading dock.
Ms. Little stated 14 parking spaces were required to accommodate employees and trucking
activities. She added the turning area would have to be paved
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Mr. Evans stated the existing easements were fine - adding he would service the development
from the east.
JACK REGAL - SWEPCO
Mr. Regal stated the easement along the west easement, containing the sewer line, was not
dimensioned and requested that it be 20 feet. He explained he would service from the front
with an overhead line - also requesting load calculations.
ANDY CALLOWAY - SOUTHWESTERN BELL
Mr. Calloway requested the same easement along the west as well as the easement across the
north property line. He also requested a 4 inch crossing at the entrance of the development,
and a minimum 2 inch PVC from the office to the southeast corner.
L.O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Mr. Ferguson stated he had an existing overhead line to the west, also requesting a 2 inch
PVC from the pole to the front of the development.
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MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Jackson suggested the developer contact him regarding the type of warehouse to be
constructed and what would be stored in them.
DARRELL RITCHEY - U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Mr. Ritchey suggested putting a box at the front of the development.
TIM CONKLIN - PLANNING OFFICE
Mr Conklin pointed out the zoning noted on the plat was incorrect and should be I-2, General
Industrial, adjacent property owners needed to be noted and stated a sidewalk was required
along Pump Station Road.
Ms. Little stated any portion of the development in the floodplain needed to be noted as such.
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LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - CANDLE LIGHT PLACE APTS.
R & B VENTURES, INC. - N.E. CORNER OF GREGG & SYCAMORE
The final item was a large scale development for Candle Light Place Apartments presented by
Albert Skiles on behalf of R & B Ventures Inc for property located on the northeast corner of
Gregg and Sycamore. The property is zoned proposed R-2, Medium Density Residential, and
contains 3.75 acres.
Ms. Little confirmed the development did not fit the density requirements for R-1.5,
Moderate Density Residential.
RICK EVANS - ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS
Mr. Evans stated he had an existing 50 foot gas easement on the development side of west
Sycamore containing an 8 inch gas line and indicated it needed to be noted on the plat. He
requested a 20 foot utility easement around the entire development, whereas it had previously
be absent on the east side. He stated he could provide service from directly behind the
buildings if necessary, and requested instead a 20 foot easement extending from the overhang
of the buildings.
Mr. Skiles stated this was his preference in the event of development across the existing lot
Ines He added there was a water line m the south 25 foot easement from a previous
development off Sycamore.
Ms. Little stated the City would need 5 to 15 feet of additional nght-of-way dedicated, as
required by the Master Street Plan - adding the total right-of-way m the Capital
Improvements Plan called for either 60 or 80 feet on Sycamore, classified as a collector.
Mr. Conklin stated on Gregg an additional 25 feet of right-of-way was required.
Mr. Evans requested four 4 inch conduits for any pavement over an easement. He also
requested the existing 2 inch line off Gregg be noted on the plat.
Mr. Hill requested conduit on the east, north and at the entrance in anticipation of street
improvements surrounding the development.
JOHN HILL - SWEPCO
Mr. Hill stated he would service the development with 3 radials, two from an existing pole
on Gregg. He requested ten feet between buildings to service the units. He suggested
placing the meters on the inside between buildings and also requested load data.
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ANDY CALLOWAY - SOUTHWESTERN BELL
Mr. Calloway stated the requested easements were fine, and asked that the utility easement on
the east side be extended to the property lme and be 15 feet wide - adding it could be vacated
if not used in the future. He suggested putting the utilities on the same end of each building.
Mr. Calloway requested a 15 foot utility easement adjacent and parallel to the existing gas
easement out of the right-of-way along side Sycamore.
L.O. FERGUSON - WARNER CABLE
Mr. Ferguson stated he had an existing line, shared with Southwestern Bell and Swepco,
along Gregg, requesting a 25 foot easement from the development to Sycamore.
LISA COX - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Cox stated the Parks Department stated the dedication would be 1.12 acres and/or
$10,080 money in lieu.
• DARRELL RITCHEY - U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Mr. Ritchey suggested four NDCVU cluster boxes.
MICKEY JACKSON - FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Chief Jackson requested a hydrants be placed at the front of the development and to the north
of the proposed poolhouse, with an 8 inch water line, served by a 10 - 15 foot easement to
each hydrant. He added there was a 6 or 8 inch line along Gregg.
ALETT LITTLE - PLANNING OFFICE
Ms. Little stated sidewalks were required on Gregg and Sycamore - adding any existing
portion of sidewalk would require reconstruction. She explained the City was anticipating
future improvements to Gregg, therefore the sidewalk should be placed four feet street -side of
the nght-of-way. Ms. Little pointed out street lights needed to be noted on the plat - adding
the City would pay for the maintenance and operation of a standard streetlight at the entrance
of the development. Ms. Little stated the all lights be downlighted and suggested mercury
vapor instead of sodium. She stated the adjacent property owners needed to be noted on the
plat and notified prior to Subdivision Committee.
Mr. Skiles stated he had advertised the plat in the newspaper.
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DON BUNN - CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Bunn suggested a single water/sewer meter for the entire development - adding service
was usually provided from the front. He stated additional easements might be required
depending on how the developer chose to provide water service to the units. Mr. Bunn stated
all easements needed to be granted by a separate document.
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
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