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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-14 - Minutes• MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING The Subdivision Committee of the City Planning Commission met at 3:30 P. M. Monday June 14, 1976, in the Board of Directors Room, City Administration Building, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ernest Jacks, Keith Newhouse, Bill Kisor, Jack Ray, Larry Wood. MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: None. David McWethy, Bobbie Jones, Robin Northrop, Brad White, Jim Mickle, Neal Albright, Mike Womack, Bill Koppenhofer, Thomas Harding, Helen T. Edmiston, Claud Prewitt, Ervan Wimberly, Gene Lynch. Chairman Ernest Jacks called the meeting to order. The minutes of the May 24, 1976 Subdivision Committee Meeting were approved as mailed. The first item for discussion was the ROLLING MEADOWS proposed Preliminary Plat of Rolling Meadows, Proposed Preliminary Plat a subdivision to be located North of Rolling Hills Drive, East of Sheryl Avenue, South of Harold Street, and West of Old Missouri Road; Developers Associates, Developer; Zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District. Chairman Jacks stated that there were some easements needed by Ozark Electric and by Warner Cable, Southwestern Bell, Arkansas Western Gas, he asked whether those easements have been taken care of. Bobbie Jones believes so, but had not had time to check the revised plat. Chairman Jacks stated that David McWethy indicated that additional street lights. would be needed to comply, as some were up to 450 feet apart. Bobbie Jones said that they have shown some additional street lights, but still might have some that will vary 15 feet or so. Chairman Jacks said that if the Committee should choose to do so, they could approve this, contingent upon Bobbie Jones checking that and give her an upper limit of 350 feet or something like that. Chairman Jacks also asked if sidewalks on street would stop outside subdivision. Bobbie Jones stated that Jim Mickle would have to build some street stubs outside subdivision, but there was a question as to whether he should build sidewalks on these stubs. Chairman Jacks stated that the Subdivision Committee should just report to the Planning Commission on: 1) .The::question of sidewalks on the street stubs outside the subdivision; 2) Street light spacing; 3) Let Planning Administrator check utility easements; 4) Should Eton Street be extended to Old Missouri Road as Larry Wood recommended. Brad White and Neal Albright were present to JACOB STERNS G SONS, INC. represent the large scale development plan that Large Scale Development was submitted by Jacob Stern $ Sons, Inc. to develop a storage and blending tank farm on property owned by St. Louis $ San Francisco Railroad Company lying West of South Garland Avenue and North of Cato Springs Road. • • Subdivision Committee -2- June 14, 1976 Access to the lease site is by a private, gravel road on Railroad property. Applicant is appealing for waiver of requirement to dedicate right-of-way in connection with large scale development plan. Bobbie Jones mentioned that Railroad officials had met with City Manager, Don Grimes, and they had decided that it would be mutually preferable to let the Railroad maintain that as a private road, but to give written authorization necessary for the utilities and City services. The Railroad owns a very large tract of land and this is in the center of it. Neal Albright said the necessary easements would be granted by the Railroad. Chairman Jacks requested that this be reported to the Planning Commission. Chairman Jacks opened discussion for request KENNETH AND EVALENA BOOTHE for waiver of subdivision requirements for a lot 2820 Old Farmington Road North of Old Farmington Road to have access by way of a private road owned by John I. Smith and others rather than having frontage on and direct access to a public road, submitted by Kenneth and Evalena Boothe. The Board of Adjustment has granted a variance from the zoning requirement for minimum street frontage. Mike Wommack was present, representing the Boothes. Mike Wommack stated that they would just as soon have it as public street, with access to emergency vehicles. He said there was no problem of the Boothes being granted access by John I. Smith. Chairman Jacks requested that this be brought before the Planning Commission with a recommendation for approval on the basis that there would be only the one house; the remainder of the land is all owned by one individual; and when he subdivides that, he can provide a public street for access. Discussion was opened on large scale development plan CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY submitted by Campbell Soup Company for 2 additions Large Scale Development to their facility at 1100 West 15th Street. Tom Harding and Bill Koppenhofer were present to represent. Campbell Soup Company. Tom Harding stated that there would be 2 additions: 1) Turkey Processing Plant, 2) Warehouse. He also stated that there was no problems as far as utilities were concerned. Tom Harding also added that there is 40 feet right-of-way for Highway 16. Bobbie Jones said the warehousing could be cleared under I-1 zoning, but the turkey processing addition cannot be approved until it is rezoned to I-2. Bobbie Jones commented that there was sufficient right-of-way along Highway 16, according to Street Deeds given to the Arkansas Highway Department. Jack Ray moved for a motion to approve, contingent on rezoning the turkey' processing addition and 40 feet right-of-way for Highway 16. Keith Newhouse seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Mr. Harding and Mr. Koppenhofer left the meeting. **Note: It was brought up later in Subdivision Committee meeting, by Larry Wood, that 40 feet should be dedicated for Razorback Road off the extreme West side of this total property. Jack Ray amended his earlier motion to include three (3) things: 1) 40 feet right-of-way from centerline of Highway 16. • 2) Rezoning being requested on turkey processing addition. 3) 40 feet right-of-way off the West side of this property for the 'extension of Razorback Road. 3`b • • Subdivision Committee -3- June 14, 1976 Keith Newhouse seconded the motion to amend the motion. The amended motion was approved unanimously. Chairman Jacks mentioned that this should be brought up when the rezoning was before the Planning Commission. Discussion was opened on Preliminary Plat of Summer SUMMER HILL Hill, a proposed subdivision and planned unit development, Preliminary Plat to be located North of Stubblefield Road and East of the present terminal points of Masonic Drive and Alice Street; Edmiston-Prewitt- Meadows, Developers; Zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District. Helen T. Edmiston, Claud Prewitt, Bill Meadows, Ervan Wimberly were present. David McWethy wanted to know about street lights. Would we (the City) pay for street lights. He doesn't think that the City has done that for anyone else. Helen Edmiston said that the developers expect the Property Owner's Association to pay the monthly charges. Helen Edmiston also stated that she would like to ask that if they went to City Street standards, would a bicycle path be acceptable, rather than sidewalks along the street. Chairman Jacks personal feelings were that this would be a good idea. Bobbie Jones mentioned that she thinks a waiver would be required. The next thing to consider would be how to handle traffic best. Ervan Wimberly felt that Alice via Nolan would not be very accessible. Larry Wood felt that Masonic Road would be better, rather than to move East to Old Missouri Road. He feels that Masonic tie would be needed just to handle the Racquet Club traffic. Chairman Jacks asked if the point for all this was to retain the Masonic tie and drop the other one. Ervan Wimberly stated that they would keep both, but would like to make Alice a cul de sac. Chairman Jacks felt that this should be passed on to the Planning Commission for a decision. Chairman Jacks opened discussion on large scale SUMMER HILL RACQUET CLUB development plan for Summer Hill Racquet Large Scale Development Plan Club to be located on Lot 1 of proposed Summer Hill Subdivision, submitted by William N. Meadows; Zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District. Recreational facilities in Racquet Club will not be limited to use by residents of Summer Hill Subdivision. (Conditional use on this item must be approved by Planning Commission). Mr. William Meadows stated that the Racquet Club would have a 5 year membership for 300 to S00 people, and they were planning basically one court for every 40 to 50 people. Mr. Meadows also brought up the fact that this is a Preliminary Plat and that he would take comments back to the architect. Chairman Jacks asked about tennis court lights. Bobbie Jones said that we have got some "Non -Residential Uses in R -Districts" setback requirements that may enter into this, but they can be varied by the Planning Commission on review of a large scale development. Passive recreational areas should be 50 feet. Outdoor sports areas, without spectator facilities - 100 feet. Meeting room, including game courts, etc., if fully air -conditioned -100 feet. If not fully air -conditioned -200 feet. Bobbie Jones stated that the Planning Commission may reduse those setbacks. Mr. Meadows stated that he would like to get ideas, at least. Bobbie Jones stated that there is not enough parking space, and the trash would Planning Commission June 14, 1976 have to go around to the East. Chairman Jacks feels this idea of the Racquet Club is basically a pretty good idea, but feels the large scale development is too premature. Chairman Jacks said that the Planning Commission needs to o.k. setbacks and conditional use. Chairman Jacks opened discussion on the last BASSETT PLACE item, a revised Preliminary Plat of Revised Preliminary Plat Bassett Place, a commercial subdivision to be located North of Stearns Road and East of North College Avenue (Highway 71 North); Johnnie Bassett, Developer; Zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. The Bureau of Public Roads disapproved intersection point of access road into Stearns as originally submitted. Ervan Wimberly was present and asked that this item be tabled. The Subdivision Committee agreed. There was no other business to be discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 P. M. OTHER BUSINESS • • •