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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-12 - Minutes• MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING The Subdivision Committee of the City Planning Commission met at 4:00 P. M., Monday, July 12, 1976, in the Board of Directors Room, City Administration Building, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ernest Jacks, Bill Kisor, Keith Newhouse, Jack Ray, and Larry Wood. MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: None. Jim Mickle, Dr. Hart, David McWethy, Larry Smith, Warren Segraves, Ervan Wimberly, Harriet Jansma, Bobbie Jones, and Robin Northrop. Chairman Jacks called the meeting to order. The minutes of the June 28, 1976, Subdivision Committee meeting were approved as mailed. MINUTES Chairman Jacks opened discussion on the first DRS. BUCKLEY & HART item, the large scale development plan of Drs. S.E. corner of Leverett F, North Buckley and Hart, to construct medical offices Large. Scale Development on property on the Southeast corner of Leverett Avenue and North Street, zoned R-0, Residential Office District. Chairman Jacks said that Clayton Powell had asked that on-site drainage be controlled; also, a right-of-way dedication of 30•ft: from the -centerline' of Leverett Street and 40 ft. from the centerline of North Street, is required. Mr. Larry Smith said that they were showing what the Highway Department wanted, which is more than the City's Major Street Plan. Chairman Jacks said that the only problem he could see was a requirement of a 25 ft. setback of parking from the street right-of-way. Mr. Larry Smith said that they are not within any setback areas. Mr. Kisor asked Mr. Smith what he had worked out with Mr. Paul Mattke on sewer grade. Mr. Larry Smith said that they will raise the building 2 ft. Bobbie Jones said that Mr. Mattke wants sewer and water taps made before the street is repaved. Chairman Jacks said that the Committee could approve this, contingent on the dev- .eloper contacting the adjacent property owners. Mr. Ray made a motion to approve, contingent on the developer contacting the adjacent property owners. Mr Kisor seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously by a vote of 4-0. Chairman Jacks opened discussion on the large scale GORDON HOUSTON development plan, submitted by Mr. Gordon S.E. corner of Deane and Porter Houston, to construct an apartment complex Large Scale Development (27 units) on property on the Southeast corner of Deane Street and Porter Road, zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District. Chairman Jacks stated that the dedication of additional right-of-way of 10 ft. for Porter Road was necessary. Bobbie Jones said that the Street Superintendent was supposed to figure the radius needed on the intersection, and he has not given radius yet. Chairman Jacks said that. utility easements were needed on the South side, on the East side, and down through the middle. �a5 • Subdivision Committee -2- July 12, 1976 Bobbie Jones said that that was all agreed to. Chairman Jacks said that all they need is radius at the corner to soften curve, and the dedication of 10 ft. for Porter Road was -needed. Mr. Houston submitted thepostal receipt as proof he had contacted the adjacent property owner. Mr. Kisor made a contingent on 10 being dedicated. Mr. Ray seconded motion to approve Gordon Houston's Large Scale Development Plan, ft. right-of-way and radius at the corner to soften curve the motion, which was approved unanimously by a vote of 4-0. Chairman Jacks opened discussion on the Revised Preliminary Plat of Bassett Place, a commercial sub- division, to be developed on the East side of Highway 71 North (North College Avenue) and on the North side of Stearns Street. Mr. Larry Wood said that a note of limited access to Lot 8 is needed. Mr. Kisor moved that the Committee recommend that the Planning Commission approve this with a note for limited access to Lot 8. Mr. Ray seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously by a vote of 4-0. BASSETT PLACE North College -Avenue Revised Preliminary Plat Chairman Jacks opened discussion on the Revised Preliminary Plat of Rolling Meadows Subdivision, a residential subdivision, to be developed on property lying North of Rolling Hills Drive, West of Old Missouri Road, South of Harold Street, and East of Sheryl Avenue. Mr. Jim Mickle said that this plat is essentially the same as the plat that was presented at the last meeting, but contains an additional 8 2 acres, that, at that time, a zone change was being petitioned for. The area in question is across from Butterfield School and Apple Tree Inn. Cortland Street is 200 ft. longer and Briarcliff is 200 ft. longer than the maximum length for dead-end streets. Chairman Jacks said that C. Powell had made a comment that 1,000 ft. was acceptable to him. Larry Wood agreed. Bobbie Jones said that the name of one street is very similar to an existing street -- Briarcliff and Briarwood. Mr. Jacks did not think the similarity was too great. Chairman Jacks said that final drainage will have to be worked out with Clayton Powell. Mr. Mickel said that they are not getting specific approval on water, sewer, streets, and drainage plans. Bobbie Jones said that Clayton Powell wants Elizabeth broken out back to the rear lot lines of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Oaks Manor, and reconstructed to present width from there (after the meeting, Mr. Jacks checked with the City Manager, Don Grimes, who said he did not feel this was a reasonable requirement). Mr. Mickle said that he felt a residential district is not to have through traffic. There is not much justice for us to pay for a street that will cost $23.00 to $24.00 a foot. I will agree to knock out the 60 feet or so, if necessary We understand that Mr. Stubblefield made a deal with the Church, and that was that the Church would help to construct the street. Jim Mickle said that usually 27 feet is a minimum street width; and with a parking lane, it is 31 feet, which is more desirable; those are corner lots and it is less likely that there will be parking there (Fayetteville's minimum street width is 31 ft. from back of curb to back of curb). Mr. Mickle said he would have the developer deposit money with the City, if it is necessary as far as the street construction was concerned. ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION North of Rolling Hills Drive Revised Preliminary Plat ate J • • Subdivision Committee -3- July 12, 1976 Chairman Jacks said that the Planning Commission wanted connection with Harold and Elizabeth, which is what Mr. Mickle is in disagreement with. Mr. Mickle said that they would like to have approval so that they can get along with Phase 1. They want to minimize through traffic. Bobbie Jones said that most of -the Planning Commission suggested the Elizabeth connection. Larry Wood said that he saw no reason to make that connection; he has enough connections now. He said there are 4 street ties shown now, 2 on Rolling Hills, 1 on Old Missouri Road, and 1 to Harold Street. It is only a block away from Sheryl.Avenue.- Bobbie Jones said that she wanted to reserve comments for sidewalks and street lights. Mr. Mickle said that 325 ft. was the maximum spacing for street lights already approved and that they would not exceed that. The sidewalks will go down one side of the street and around the cul de sac. Larry Wood had 3 comments to make: 1) If at all possible, in 3rd Phase, where street right-of-way stub is to Sheryl, it would be nice to get a sidewalk from Elizabeth to that point, so children can cross through to school (pedestrian easement). 2) There is a water collection problem at Sheryl. Is there a possibility of storm .sewering.back to•a.line..offElizabeth; the water splits at that point. Part goes East and part goes West; and it collects --surface run-off; a storm sewer easement is needed. Mr. Mickle said that they did not object to an easement, but the cost of building a storm sewer was another matter. 3) Other point to bring up is the 8 ft. concrete ditch on the South side of the subdivision. Is there any other way to do this? Mr. Mickle said that they want to intercept drainage and put it in a drainage ditch, the depth of the ditch would not exceed 30 inches. Larry Wood said his comments were made from visual, City,..and children standpoints. Chairman Jacks said they have to take this to the Planning Commission. Harriet Jansma said that if the route Mr. Wood suggested for the kids is a direct route, it is likely that the kids will go that way anyway, and you will not decrease property values by putting a sidewalk there. Mr. Mickle said that he would anticipate development of Phase 3 as being a year off. Mr. Ray moved that they recommend this to the Planning Commission for approval with: (1) A waiver on the maximum length of dead-end streets; (?) (3) Satisfy street Superintendent, Clayton Powell, on drainage plans; Question as to whether the developer should be required to tear out a portion of the existing Elizabeth Avenue and reconstruct it to present standards, as suggested by the Street Superintendent, or if the developer should make a cash deposit toward future widening costs of this portion of the street, or neither of the two?; (4) Relocate fire hydrant on Furman, as requested by the City Engineer; (5) Planning Commission determine if Elizabeth Avenue should be built to connect with Harold Street; and, (6) Sidewalks meet Ordinance requirements and street light spacing not to exceed spacing as approved June 14, 1976 (maximum 325 ft. or so). Subdivision Committee July 12, 1976 Mr. Kisor seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously by a vote of 4-0. There was no further business to be discussed. OTHER BUSINESS The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 P. M.