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MINUTES OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
OF THE FAYETTEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
A meeting of the Subdivision Committee of the Fayetteville Planning
Commission was held Thursday, July 18, 1985 at 4:00 P.M. in Room 111
of the City Administration Building, 1138. Mountain Street, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Stan Green, Sue Madison and Joe Tarvin
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ernie Jacks
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the meeting of
July 8th were considered.
MINUTES
Green made the following correction: Page 3, next to last paragraph,
should be Board Street Committee meeting.
LINDSEY RETAIL & OFFICE CENTER
1061 E. JOYCE - CHANGE REQUEST
The first item of consideration today was a request for changes on
the preliminary plat of a retail/office center previously submitted
by Jim Lindsey & Assoc. Property is located at 1061 E. Joyce and
represented by Kregg Elsass.
Elsass advised that the configuration of the building has been changed
on this previously approved project but the external design has remained
the same. He explained that he has planned for the driveway to travel
around the building and eliminated the planter as per previous Subdivision
requests. Elsass said he will show the changes to all utility companies
as well as the Water & Sewer Department for their approval and will
provide proof of same. He also indicated that the changes represent
less than 700 sq.ft. increase in floor space. Jones concurred with
all of Elsass" intentions.
MOTION
Tarvin moved
the motion to
of interests.
approval of the proposed changes. Seconded by Madison,
approve passed 2-0-1, Green abstaining, because of conflict
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CEDAR CREEK PRELIMINARY PLAT
OLD WIRE RD S OF STEWART — JERRY SWEETSER
The second item of consideration today was the preliminary plat of
Cedar Creek submitted by Jerry Sweetser. Property is located east
of Old Wire Rd., south of Stewart and zoned R-1, Low Density Residential.
Mel Milholland of Milholland Engineering representing.
Jones explained the difference in insurance rates for construction
in the flood plain. Milholland advised that he will be improving
the channel of the creek and lowering the flood plain. Jones noted
that the City will no longer receive Federal funds for the expansion
of the sewer plant without the adoption of a pending ordinance which
states that no new structures will be connected to sewer in the flood
plain. She said that the exceptions are lots previously approved
in subdivisions and areas downstream between already developed areas.
Milholland stated that the process of applying to the Corps of Engineers
for a reduction in the flood plain elevation takes about six months.
Jones advised that the City will be held responsible for flood damage
if a variance is granted by the Board of Construction Appeals for
this development.
In answer to Tarvin's inquiry, Jones advised that no houses may be
built in any subdivision until the final plat is approved and filed.
Jones suggested submitting plans for rechannelization while street
plans and profiles are being prepared for this project.
Tarvin expressed his concern that prospective buyers will not be aware
that their insurance rates will be higher because of the flood plain
and Green noted that banks will not approve loans without advising
that the property is in the flood plain. Jones said that many people
do not check their abstracts for this information and are only aware
of what they see.
Tarvin clarified that the proposed wastewater ordinance is not yet
in affect. Building Inspector Wood agreed that sewer may be connected
in this development if the plat is dated prior to the passing of the
ordinance.
Tarvin advised that there is an area between Lots 12 & 13 that often
shows standing water. He asked if any subsurface drainage was planned
and Milholland replied that is a ditch along the road that will be
dug down to hardpan and that French drains would be installed on the
uphill side.
Madison advised that the north/south section of Susan Drive does not
have any houses on it and would be a candidate for name change as
requested by several City representatives.
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Jones said that if the Planning Commission was in agreement with Madison's
suggestion, she would notify Assistant City Manager MCWethy who will,
in turn, make arrangements for the Board of Directors to act on this.
Madison asked if a waiver on streetlight spacing -was necessary and
Jones replied that it was, although she felt the lights were reasonably
located at the intersection with about 400 ft. spacing.
Jones advised that there is a strip of land between this proposal
and the properties to the south that is of uncertain ownership. She
noted that the abstract company feels it would be best to clear up
title to this strip and keep it as part of the proposed development.
She said that the utility companies do not presently have the right
to cross this strip of land. Jones explained the history of the strip
of land and advised that it needs to be cleared up as soon as possible.
Madison clarified that the drainage easement at the end of the c—d—s
was included and she said she thought the cul—de—sac plan was acceptable
in this project. Tarvin asked if the sidewalks could be placed behind
the curb and Milholland said he would refer the question to Sweetser.
In answer to the inquiry of notification of adjoining property owners,
Jones advised that one party would be out of town for two to three
weeks. It was suggested that that party be notified by certified letter
today which would allow sufficient time to receive an answer before
street specs are submitted and approved by Superintendent Powell.
MOTION
Madison made a motion to recommend approval of this preliminary plat
subject to 1. Plat Review comments; 2. compliance with the greenspace
ordinance; 3. strong recommendation that serious thought be given
to pursuing the procedure through the Corps of Engineers to reduce
the level of the flood plain; 4. recommendation that serious thought
be given to probable drainage problems on Lots 12 & 13; 5. the north/south
portion of Susan Drive be given a change in name; 6. recommendation
of a waiver for streetlight spacing from 300 ft. to that shown on
this plat; 7. developer obtaining proof of possession of the questionable
strip of land on the south side of this project and that the strip
of land being included in this subdivision; 8. recommendation and
request that sidewalks be placed at the property line; 9. the signature
of property owner Cox be given to the Street Superintendent prior
to any street construction with a copy being given to the Planning
Office. Tarvin seconded and the motion to recommend approval passed
3-0-0.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
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