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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-21 - MinutesMINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Subdivision Committee of the Planning Commission was held at 1:30 P.M., Friday, May 21, 1982, in the Directors Room, City Administration Building, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Don Hunnicutt. MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: David Williams, Melanie Stockdell, Barbara Crook. Mr. $, Ms. Arthur Mueller, Edward Ivey, Claude Prewitt, Gene Thrasher, Olan Asbury, Cynthia Stewart, Bobbie Jones. The Chairman considered the approval LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT of the Large Scale Development LEVERETT GARDENS II Plan for Leverett Gardens II, CHESTNUT P, ARTERIAL located West of Chestnut Avenue, North of Poplar and South of the University of Arkansas Farm, Universal Properties - Owner and Developer. Property zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District. Olan Asbury and Gene Thrasher were present to represent. Olan Asbury addressed the Chairman. He stated at the Plat Review level, it was suggested that Chestnut be improved to the North line of this property and a turn -around constructed at the termination point. The developer does not wish to construct the street past the development's most northerly entrance. Asbury felt the construction would be a waste, since the road is a dead end. He felt the installation of a cul-de-sac would be costly and that it Will be. hard to keep it from collecting trash. Also, it was recommended that this developer improve Chestnut on both sides with curb, gutter and pavement. The developer feels the property owner on the East side of Chestnut should develop his side of the street. If the turn -around is required by ordinance, the developer would like to request a waiver. It was recommended at the Plat Review Committee meeting that sidewalk be constructed on the North line of the property `.'.,along!r.'. the future arterial. The developer would like to request a waiver of that requirement. Bobbie Jones said that type of waiver must be requested from the Board of Directors. Asbury said it was also recommended that a performance or cash bond be posted for the construction of the proposed arterial street to the North. Asbury saidthe arterial is last on the construction priority list. The property for the proposed arterial was donated by this developer; it was a very expensive piece of property. Asbury said he was doubtful that arterial would ever be constructed and felt the right of way should be vacated and given back to the property owner. Asbury said the developer has no problem with requested easements. There is a water line indicated on the plan but there is no record of the line on the City's as-builts or plans. That discrepency will have to be resolved. If the line exists, an easement will be dedicated to cover the line (15 ft.) 59� Subdivision Committee Meeting May 21, 1982 Page 2 Asbury said there was some discussion with Mrs. Jones about a possible lot split. The developer has decided to leave the tract intact at this time. Asbury said the developer proposes to construct his half of Chestnut, the property owner to the East can be responsible for his portion of construction. The 'Developer does not wish to contribute money or a performance bond for the construction of the Arterial Street to the North of his property. The Developer would like a waiver of the sidewalk requirement on the North side of the property. Hunnicutt reminded Mr. Asbury that all other Plat Review Committee comments will be binding. The next item of business LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT was the approval of the Large PARK LAKE APARTMENTS Scale Development plan for Park Lake ZION ROAD Apartments located approximately 1/2 mile East of Highway 71 North, South of Zion Road, and approximately 1/2 mile West of Old Missouri Road. Park Place Properties, Ltd., Owner and Developer. Property zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District. Claude Prewitt was present to represent. Hunnicutt stated the developer is not requesting any waivers. He said he had noted Perry Franklin's comments about the proposed overpass at Zion Road and Highway 71 North. Prewitt stated he is sitting in for the developer, the Developer will be present at the Planning Commission meeting. Hunnicutt stated this developer will be required to improve his portion of Zion Road. Bobbie Jones said one reason the Planning Commission can disapprove a Large Scale Development Plan is if it creates or compounds a dangerous traffic condition. Edward Ivey, Zion Road, addressed the Chairman. He said he felt this development would compound a dangerous traffic problem, traffic is already bad in this area, especially at Zion Road and North College. He said he could fill this room with persons complaining about traffic out there. Arthur Mueller, Zion Road, addressed the Chairman. He said the way the development is proposed, the entrance and exit will be on to the South curve in Zion Road, to the East of the proposed drive there is a hump, there is no site distance. At this time, Mr. Cole can't get a clear view of what is coming over the hill when he backs out of his drive. He invited the Commission to come and look at the site and suggested they do so when everyone is going to work. Mueller asked if the drive into the apartment complex will be a public street maintained by the City. Hunnicutt said it willnot, it will be a private drive maintained by the owners of this development. Mueller said there is presently a problem getting power to homes in the area, and he wondered how power would be provided to the site and whether it would interfere with the power service to houses presently in the area Mueller was also concerned about emergency vehicles getting in and out of the development with only one ingress/egress. Hunnicutt pointed out there is an emergency vehicle driveway, which will be compacted to support emergency 40 Subdivision Committee Meeting • May 21, 1982 Page 3 • vehicles, it will be gravel. Mrs. Arthur Mueller addressed the Chairman. She said that Zion Road is a narrow street and she did not see how it could support the density proposed by this development. She asked if the City has any intention of improving or widening Zion Road. Hunnicutt said that improvement of streets in this area will take place as development occurs. There was further discussion about the traffic problems in the area. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 P.M. 61