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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-07-19 - Minutes• MINUTES OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION A meeting of the Subdivision Committee of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was held on Wednesday, July 19, 1989 at 11:30 p.m. in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: J.B. Springborn, Julie Nash and J. David Ozment MEMBERS ABSENT: Jack Cleghorn OTHERS PRESENT: Don Bunn, Elaine Cattaneo LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SHULER AUTOHAUS FRANK SHULER - N OF SYCAMORE & E OF COLLEGE AVE The first item was a large scale development plan for Shuler Autohaus submitted by Frank Shuler and represented by George Smithwick. Property is located at the corner of College Avenue and Sycamore Street and zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. Chairman Nash asked if they had submitted proof of notification. The Planning Secretary answered, yes • Chairman Nash asked if they had the existing line that the.GasCompany.mentioned at the Plat Review. Mr. Smithwick answered, yes. • Don Bunn stated that he had noted in his report that he needed to see calculations on the storm water data to make sure what they have is adequate. Mr. Smithwick stated that he wasn't able to find any information on flood plain in that area. Mr. Bunn noted that this is not in the flood plain, but it drains a significant area there. Mr. Bunn advised that he failed to mention in Plat Review, but there is a sidewalk required on College and Sycamore Street on both sides. He added that he has indicated that the sidewalk should be constructed on College. However, due to the topography on Sycamore, they might ask for a waiver of the sidewalk all together or staff would accept a Bill of Assurance. He advised that the Planning Commission can waive a sidewalk requirement. Chairman Nash noted that the plat appears to be in order according to Ordinance. Commissioner Springborn asked about the trees shown on the plat. Mr. Smithwick noted that there are two reasons for the trees: 1) to provide winter foliage and 2) to build a root system down the edge of the stone -lined ditch to help stabilize it. He added that there is a 4' diameter gutter on Sycamore and he has added a 6' on this ditch and set it up so that it will be less prone to back up. 3Z_ • • • Subdivision Committee July 19, 1989 Page 2 NOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approve the Large Scale Development Plan as submitted subject to Plat Review Comments and the City Engineer's comments relative to the sidewalk, seconded by Ozment. The motion passed 3-0-0. REVISED PRffiB@IARY PLAT OF FIESTA PARK SUBDIVISION BNP DEVELOPMENT - S OF APPLEBY ROAD AND N OF DRAKE ST The second item was a revised preliminary plat of Fiesta Park Subdivision submitted by BMP Development and represented by Harry Gray of Northwest Engineers for property located on the south side of Appleby and on the north side of Drake Street and zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. Property contains 20.62 acres with 102 proposed lots. Harry Gray stated that there were two of the owners present at this meeting. There was discussion about the comment made in the City Engineer's staff report about whether the street tying into Drake Street meets the separation requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance as it applies to the distance from Villa Blvd. Mr. Gray noted that the streets may not be to scale on the plat because it is actually within about 3' of being centered. Chairman Nash stated that she didn't think it would be necessary for him to renotify the adjoining property owners. She advised that when a project on this particular property was first brought through, there was a lot of the neighbors that came to the Planning Commission meeting didn't want the entrance to be right across from Wayne Drive or down the road from it because of the traffic problems. It appears that the way this is set up would be easier on the traffic unless a stop light is put in. Mr. Bunn stated that the people living in Fiesta Park Subdivision would probably rather have it offset to discourage through traffic. Chairman Nash asked if the length of the cul-de-sac met the ordinance. Mr. Gray stated that it is under 700' and he thought that was what the ordinance stated. Chairman Nash advised that she thought the ordinance required that the length of a cul-de-sac be 500' or less, but she would check into it before the Planning Commission meeting so they would know if a waiver was necessary. Mr. Bunn stated that he had measured and he thought the length of the cul-de- sac meets the ordinance requirement. Mr. Bunn stated that staff doesn't have much of a problem with where this project ties into to Drake Street, but they have suggested that the developer look again at trying to line up with "Villa" since this will not be constructed in the first phase. Then, if it is practical, make that revision before that phase is developed. If it is not practical, then the staff would accept it as 133 • • • Subdivision_Comaittee July 19, 1989 Page 3 shown. Mr. Gray stated that they have chosen street names, but they still need to clear them with Jim Johnson in the Water Meter Division. Commissioner Springborn advised that they need to shown all existing houses next to this property. Chairman Nash asked which five lots can access Appleby or Drake directly. Mr. Bunn stated that lots 32 & 35 only have one access which is to Appleby Road and lots 100, 101 & 102 have no other access except to Drake Street, but none of the other lots can access onto Appleby or Drake. Mr. Gray stated that they will note that on the final plat. Mark Marques, one of the representatives, stated that a lot of people are under the impression that the homes in this subdivision are going to be lower income homes and he would like to clarify that. These homes will range anywhere from $36,000 to $62,000 with a nice mixture of homes of up to 1,200 square feet. This project is not subsidized by H.U.D.; it is a typical subdivision that will meet all qualifications for all the types of financing. In answer to a question from Chairman Nash, Mr. Marques stated that he feels the opposition wasn't so much the size of the lots, but because it is the first project of this sort and the location. Mr. Bunn stated that John Merrell, City Planning Director, has stated that he is very pleased with this layout and with what they have planned. He supports the concept here. Commissioner Springborn stated that the City has no requirements at this time for landscaping, but he asked if they plan any commitment on some basic landscaping. Mr. Marques stated that when they sell a home, the yard will be in with the backyard having topsoil & seeded and the front yard will be sodded with landscaping along all the front yard. They aren't planning any trees at this point, but if the buyer wanted them and wanted to pay the cost, they would provide them. MOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approve this preliminary plan as submitted subject to Don Bunn's comments, Plat Review comments and the same addition to the plat, seconded by Ozment. The motion passed 3-0-0. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR R & P ELECTROPLATING CHESTER DEAN - 2000 PUMP STATION ROAD The third item was a large scale development plan for R & P Electroplating represented by Chester Dean from Architectural Construction, Ron Shumate and Kenneth Pummill from R & P Electroplating for property located at 2000 Pump • Subdivision Committee July 19, 1989 Page 4 Station Road and zoned I-2, Heavy Industrial. Chairman Nash asked Don Bunn to clarify his question about the rent. Mr. Bunn stated that they had indicated that the ramp would be relocated so that it doesn't encroach on the water line easement and in that case he has no problem with it. Chairman Nash noted that the staff has approved this plat subject to the relocation of the ramp away from the water line. Elaine Cattaneo, City Planning Secretary, asked if they had submitted proof of notification on this plat. Mr. Dean stated that the property on the east and the north is City owned and Mr. Pummill is the other adjoining property owner. Mr. Bunn stated that if there are any other adjoining property owners other than the City and Mr. Pummill, they would need to notify them. Mr. Bunn stated that they would need to notify the pretreatment manager about the expansion that is taking place and making sure that they are aware of it. Mr. Pummill stated that he has two items to submit: 1)a letter that was submitted to them from the treatment people on November 19, 1986. and 2) after talking to Susan Utley, they have drafted a letter to submit as she requested. • MOTION Commissioner Ozment moved to approve the large scale development plan, seconded by Springborn. The motion passed 3-0-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ►35