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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-21 - Minutes• • • MINUTES OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE OF THE FAYET'PEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION A meeting of the Subdivision Committee of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was held on Wednesday, February 21, 1990 at 10.30 a.m. in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: J. David Ozment and Joe Tarvin Jack Cleghorn and J.E. Springborn Elaine Cattaneo, Becky Bryant, Dave Jorgensen, Chester Dean and Richard Shewmaker PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SKYLINE ESTATES SUBDIVISION DALLAS & DEE WRIGHT - E OF COUNTRY CLUB DR, S OF E 28TH ST The first item was the preliminary plat of Skyline Estates Subdivision submitted by Dallas & Dee Wright and represented by Dave Jorgensen of Jorgensen & Associates for property located east of Country Club Drive and south of East 28th Street and zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Property contains 8.02 acres more or less with 15 proposed lots. Chairman Tarvin stated that they have recently received a variance through the Planning Commission to be allowed 27' streets in this subdivision. Mr. Jorgensen stated that this is basically a second run at a preliminary layout of part of the Country Club Estates Subdivision. Basically, this layout is identical to what was already brought through the preliminary stages. For some reason, the developers did not run this through the final process for approval. He added that this is shown on the plat of the earlier Country Club Estates Subdivision, but it is hatched out and wasn't approved. Chairman Tarvin stated that at the Plat Review meeting, Swepco had requested a 15'easement on the southwest corner of lot 15 across the west edge of lot 15. Mr. Jorgensen stated that they have shown a 7 1/2' easement on the plat. Chairman Tarvin stated that the other 7 1/2' easement next to this off-site hasn't necessarily been dedicated already. Mr. Jorgensen stated that they could draw up a separate document to obtain another 7 1/2' of easement off the adjacent property or they could just give the 15' all off of lot 15 of this subdivision. He noted that they will just show the 15' all on this subdivision. Mr. Jorgensen advised that there is an existing sewer line that runs through here. The as -built location of this is shown on the plat. Commissioner Ozment stated that there was also a 15' easement asked for on Lots 4 through 9 and the plat is only showing 7 1/2' on this subdivision. Mr. Jorgensen stated that prescriptive rights would allow use of the 7 1/2' on the adjacent property because the sewer is there. Don Bunn, City Engineer, stated Ie • • • Subdivision Committee February 21, 1990 Page 2 that is something that needs to be clarified. Chairman Tarvin stated that the Plat Review minutes also reflect that an easement is needed across the north side of lot 10 to serve lot 11. Mr. Jorgensen stated that he will show 7 1/2' there. He added that he has shown 7 1/2' on each side of the property line between lots 9 & 10 for a total of 15'. Commissioner Ozment stated that a 15' easement will be needed along the north side of lot 10, so that question will need to be resolved as to whether they can obtain half of the easement off-site. Mr. Jorgensen stated that he could give 15' all on this subdivision. However, if the question came up as to whether there is an easement along that existing sewer, his guess is that there is one by prescriptive rights. Mr. Tarvin noted that the sewer appears to be on this subdivision property. Mr. Jorgensen stated that it is just on the east side of lots 4 through 7. Mr. Bunn stated that he thought those prescriptive rights apply only to the utility that is there. Therefore, the sewer's prescriptive rights wouldn't necessarily convey any rights to the other utilities. Mr. Bunn advised that Mr. Jorgensen should get in touch with Larry Winkler of SWEPCO before the Planning Commission meeting and work this out with him. In answer to a question from Chairman Tarvin, Mr. Jorgensen stated that there is a combination 15' utility and drainage easement between lots 9 & 10. Mr. Bunn advised that if the drainage is in with other utilities, they need to be a piped through and separated. Mr. Jorgensen advised that the 7 1/2' shown on the north side of lots 1, 2 & 3 does back up to a platted subdivision. He added that they have shown easements between lots 4 & 5 and 10 & 11 for street lights. Chairman Tarvin stated that there needs to be an easement on one side of lot 8 also. Chairman Tarvin stated that Warner Cable had requested that the easement along the north side of lot 10 extend across lots 11 & 12. Mr. Jorgensen stated that he has shown it and he will make it a 15' easement. Mr. Jorgensen stated that they decided to go back to "29th Circle" for the street name, but they are going to keep "Wright Place" for the cul-de-sac. In answer to a question from Chairman Tarvin, Don Bunn stated that he is satisfied with the easements shown for the existing water and sewer lines. He noted that he realizes that the developer can't grant easements for off-site property. Mr. Jorgensen stated that they are working on the drainage plans now and should be submitting them next week. He stated that he will show the sidewalks on one side of the street and the monuments are shown on the plat. In answer to a question from Chairman Tarvin, Mr. Bunn stated that he had (P Subdivision Committee February 21, 1990 Page 3 requested that they tie their survey in with their ground controls, but it wasn't a requirement. Mr. Bunn stated that they may need to ask for a variance on the distance between street lights. He added that they should bring revised plats to the Planning Commission. Elaine Cattaneo, City Planning Secretary, reminded that he would need to submit proof of notification of the adjoining property owners by the Planning Commission meeting. MOTION Commissioner Ozment moved to approve this preliminary plat subject to Plat Review comments and Subdivision Committee comments, seconded by Tarvin. The motion passed 2-0-0. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CTA INDUSTRIAL PROJECT CHESTER DEAN - W OF DEANE SOLOMON RD, N OF MT COMFORT RD The second item was a large scale development plan for CTA Industrial Project submitted by Chester Dean of Architectural Design for property located west of Deane Solomon Road and north of Mount Comfort Road containing 5.75 acres. Don Bunn, City Engineer, stated that the City is proposing an industrial park in that area and this large scale development is a part of that park. He advised that the property has not been purchased yet; it is under option. The zoning has not been changed yet. This particular tract of land is still zoned R-1, but an application for a rezoning has been submitted. He noted that the utilities are not there yet and the City is taking responsibility of getting water and sewer to this site as well as the rest of the industrial park. The City is accepting responsibility of the improvement of the streets. The Highway Department will build access to the park by an extension of Trucker's Drive which comes off of Highway 112. The water, sewer and street work will be done with grant money. Mr. Bunn stated that several utilities have asked for off-site easements that will be worked out with the City once they acquire the property. He added that they are not asking anything from this developer as far as off-site improvements. What these developers would like is approval of the large scale development contingent on City taking the responsibility on the rest of the industrial park. Richard Shewmaker, Economic Development Coordinator, stated that because of some of the commitments that the City has had to make to prospective industries, they are having to meet certain time requirements. Therefore, they are streamlining this development. He noted that the City's option expires on the 21st of March. The approval of this development would be contingent on the City buying the property, the rezoning and everything else. • • • Subdivision Committee February 21, 1990 Page 4 Mr. Bunn stated that there will be a sewer lift station located on the drainage way on Deane Solomon Road and there will be a 12" water loop out there. Chairman Tarvin stated that the sidewalk would probably be off-site of this project and wouldn't be this developer's responsibility. Mr. Dean stated that there is a space problem there along Deane Solomon, so if a sidewalk if put in, some of those pine trees might have to be taken out. Mr. Shewmaker stated that he hopes that when they get ready to prepare the plan for the entire 288 acres, they can address the issue of sidewalks too because sidewalks aren't really necessary in an industrial park. Mr. Dean stated that the intersection of Deane Solomon Road with the Trucker's Lane extension will be approximately 450' from the north property line. Becky Bryant, Associate Planner, stated that this intersection should be shown on the plat. Chairman Tarvin noted that Ozarks Electric requested a dedicated easement across the north side to line up with the south side of the dedicated right-of-way for the road. He noted that those were questions pertaining to off-site easements. Ms. Bryant stated that all the utility companies stated that they could all come in to the southeast corner of the building and that was all they needed. Mr. Bunn noted that it wouldn't be a public utility easement, but just a way for them to get to the building. Mr Dean stated that the Fire Chief agreed to one hydrant at the northwest corner of the property that the City is going to take care of. He added that they had originally shown two other hydrants, but the Chief had agreed to this. The developer will be putting in a sprinkler system. MOTION Commissioner Ozment moved to approve the large scale development plan subject to Plat Review and Subdivision Committee comments with the understanding that there are some easements questions and location issues to be resolved as the Industrial Park develops. This was followed by further discussion. Becky Bryant stated that this plan shows a major exit at the northwest corner of this property onto the dedicated street easement. There isn't any information as to whether this street easement will be improved. Mr. Dean stated that it is his understanding that the County is going to do some grading there and the owner is going to put a temporary surface on it so they can use it. Ms. Bryant asked if the owner/developer is going to take the responsibility of maintaining it. It needs to be a durable and dustless surface and if it isn't, the dust could be a problem. Mr. Bunn stated that the City is reserving the street easement so as not to block development to the west, but it is not a necessary part of the development • • • Subdivision Committee February 21, 1990 Page 5 of the park. The City could allow that industry to use that street easement as a private drive as long as they maintain it. Chairman Tarvin stated that if this developer is going to use it, he will have to maintain it or he won't be able to use it. Mr. Bunn stated that he hadn't had a chance to talk to John Merrell to get his input on this, but he would like to propose that this large scale development be approved with the understanding that the developer will put in a hard surface on that street easement. Chairman Tarvin stated that the Planning Commission will have to decide as to whether they will approve this with the condition that the street will be paved. Chairman Tarvin seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0-0. 103