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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-03 - Minutes• • • MINUTES OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE OF THE FAYETPEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION A meeting of the Subdivision Committee of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was held on Thursday, May 3, 1990 at 10.30 a.m. in Room 313 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: J.E. Springborn and Joe Tarvin MEMBERS ABSENT: J. David Ozment and Jack Cleghorn OTHERS PRESENT: Elaine Cattaneo, Becky Bryant, Don Bunn, Doug Hemingway, Ron Tabor, Dave Jorgensen and Harry Gray PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SEXTON POINT SUBDIVISION LTNDSEY/SEXTON/J.W. REYNOLDS LUMBER CO - S OF JOYCE, W OF CROSSOVER The first item was the preliminary plat of Sexton Point Subdivision submitted by Doug Hemingway of Professional Surveyors, on behalf of Lindsey/Sexton/J.W. Reynolds Lumber Company. Property is zoned R-0, Residential -Office and contains 1.55 acres with 2 proposed lots. Chairman Tarvin asked Mr. Hemingway if the developers had any problem with the Plat Review comments. Mr. Hemingway noted that the water meter location had been worked out with the Water Meter Division. It was determined that the water meters should be located on the front of the property. He further stated that a request was made at Plat Review to show a utility easement, which has been added to the plat. Don Bunn, City Engineer, advised that the sewer will need to be extended a short distance to serve one of the lots. He added that a sidewalk will need to be constructed along Crossover Road at the time of the building permit. He advised that, if a Bill of Assurance on the sidewalk is considered by the staff, it will only be considered at the time of building or after a 5 -year period. In answer to a question from Chairman Tarvin, Mr. Hemingway stated that the intent is to develop these lots with single-family residences. Commissioner Springborn advised that this plat should show how much of the land is wooded. Mr. Hemingway noted that there are only a few trees on the property, but he will note them on the plat. MOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to Plat Review comments, seconded by Tarvin. The motion passed 2-0-0. Becky Bryant, Associate Planner, stated that the plat will not need to be revised for the Planning Commission meeting, but the Planning Office will need seven additional plats for the Planning Commission meeting. /71 • • • • Subdivision Committee May 3, 1990 Page 2 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROCTOR & GAMBLE SALES OFFICES RON TABOR - S OF BICAP RD, W OF NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE The second item was a large scale development plan for Proctor & Gamble sales offices submitted by Ron Tabor, of Flake & Company in Little Rock. The property, located on the south side of Millsap Road on the west of North College Avenue, is zoned C-2 and contains approximately 2.2 acres. Don Bunn, City Engineer, noted that this wasn't reviewed by the Plat Review Committee because of the new schedule changes. Becky Bryant noted that the utility companies were sent a copy of this plat, but the only input received was from SWEPCO. They indicated that the easements were o.k. since no other comments were received, Mr. Bunn said they were assuming is that the other utilities and staff didn't have any problems with this plat. In answer to a question from Commissioner Springborn, Ms. Bryant noted that the proposed parking is in excess of what is required. She added that a 5' sidewalk is required along the south side of Millsap Road up to the proposed west entrance. Mr. Bunn advised that the preferred location for the sidewalk would be along the right-of-way line, as far back from the curb as possible. He noted that the sidewalk may conflict with the proposed landscaping. He advised that the City of Fayetteville doesn't have landscaping requirements currently. Ms. Bryant noted that, even though the City of Fayetteville doesn't have any ordinances requiring landscaping, they do encourage it. Commissioner Springborn noted that the Traffic Department has a requirement for visibility along the street and at intersections. He suggested that they contact Perry Franklin, Traffic Superintendent, regarding this. MOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approve this large scale development plan subject to Subdivision Committee comments, seconded by Tarvin. The motion passed 2-0-0. Mr. Bunn noted that the Planning Commission will be reviewing this at their meeting on May 14th, which begins at 5:00 p.m. REPLAT OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARK PLACE - PHASE IV JIM LINDSEY - OFF CAMBRIDGE RD, S OF MISSION BLVD The third item was a replat of the preliminary plat of Park Place - Phase IV submitted by Dave Jorgensen, of Jorgensen of Associates, on behalf of Jim Lindsey for property located off of Cambridge Road, on the south side of Mission Boulevard, and zoned R-1, Low Density Residential, containing 8.51 acres with 18 proposed lots. S° • • Subdivision Committee May 3, 1990 Page 3 Dave Jorgensen stated that they have no at the Plat Review Committee meeting. Don Bunn, City Engineer, stated that Planning Commission several years ago has been more than a year since they MOTION problem with any of the requests made Phase IV and Phase V were approved by the . They are being re -submitted, because it were approved. Commissioner Springborn moved to approve the plat, followed by discussion. In answer to a question from John Teas (a resident of Shadowridge Drive near this proposed development), Mr. Jorgensen stated that the number of lots hasn't changed since this phase was approved previously. He noted that this phase ends at the recreation area to the east. Mr. Teas asked if there had been any consideration of moving the utility lines to the center of the road rather than on either side of the pavement. Mr. Bunn stated that, generally, the water and sewer lines are placed in the front of the property and the other utilities in the back. Mr. Teas noted that this is a tremendously wooded area and the trees on the easements will be bulldozed. Therefore, 80 to 90% of the woods will be destroyed. Mr. Jorgensen stated that it is possible to put them all in the front, but most people prefer that gas meters and electric transformer boxes are placed in the back of the property. Mr. Bunn advised that the utility companies require that the easements be cleared, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't try to save a large tree. Mrs. JoAnn Teas stated that she is concerned about the water drainage situation. She advised that there is a river now because of the bulldozing and boulders removed. With these additional phases developed, this problem will be exasperated. Mr. Springborn advised that the City doesn't have a grading ordinance currently. In answer to a question from Commissioner Springborn, Mr. Bunn stated that the City hasn't seen the detailed drainage plans on this development yet. Mr. Jorgensen stated that they do their best to try and alleviate the flooding problems when the plans are drawn up. In answer to a question from Becky Bryant, Mr. Bunn noted that the drainage plans will be approved by the City. The motion was seconded by Tarvin and passed 2-0-0. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARR PLACE - PHASE V JIM LINDSEY - OFF CAMBRIDGE RD, S OF MISSION BLVD The fourth item was a preliminary plat of Park Place - Phase V submitted by Dave Jorgensen, of Jorgensen & Associates, on behalf of Jim Lindsey. The property �g� • • Subdivision Committee May 3, 1990 Page 4 is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential, and contains 11.05 acres with 24 proposed lots. Mr. Jorgensen stated that they have no problem with the requirements from the Plat Review meeting. He pointed out that they changed the location of the fire hydrants, which were approved by the Fire Chief, Mickey Jackson. He added that a sidewalk is shown on Victoria Lane. In answer to a question from Commissioner Springborn, Mr. Jorgensen stated that the temporary cul-de-sac on the east end will not be necessary if Phase VIII is constructed first or concurrently. Commissioner Springborn stated that there is the potential for this being a 673' cul-de-sac which should be noted at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Bunn stated that he doesn't think there is any question as to whether the street will go through from Mission to Crossover. The staff is assuming that all the phases will be developed in an orderly fashion. Therefore, the temporary cul-de-sac may not be needed. Mr. Teas asked, if Phase VIII is developed first and there is a problem with drainage, who is liable for correcting the problem. Mr. Bunn stated that the developer will have to account for the drainage on the other phases when Phase VIII is developed. Mr. Teas asked why they show an additional 25' easement at the west end of the cul-de-sac. Mr. Jorgensen stated that he will find out if that easement is necessary before the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Bunn stated that, if it is possible to eliminate it, they will do so. Chairman Tarvin asked if there had been any consideration for putting the sidewalk back away from the curb. Mr. Bunn stated that the developer doesn't usually build the sidewalk. Owners build them. Therefore, even if the City required them to be built it in a specific location, the staff doesn't have the manpower to checkall of them. He noted that they are working on getting sidewalks built by the developer all at once. Commissioner Springborn stated that he has lived in areas where there was a requirement to set the sidewalk back 2' which resulted, in some cases, in a 2' unkept area between the street and the sidewalk. Mrs. Teas stated that the vicinity map isn't accurate on the Phase V plat. Mr. Jorgensen stated that he will take a look at it. Mr. Bunn noted that they should submit a copies for the Planning Commissioners of the plat showing how all the phases tie together. • MOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approved this preliminary plat subject to Plat I et • • Subdivision Committee May 3, 1990 Page 5 Review Committee comments and to the developer satisfying the City relative to drainage, seconded by Tarvin. The motion passed 2-0-0. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARK PLACE - PHASE VIII JIM LINDSEY - W OF CROSSOVER RD, S OF MISSION BLVD The fifth item was a re -submittal of the preliminary plat of Park Place - Phase VIII submitted by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of Jim Lindsey for property located on the west side of Crossover Road, south of Mission Boulevard. The property contains 20.05 acres with 42 proposed lots and is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Mr. Jorgensen stated that Phase VIII was approved previously, but it has been resubmitted with Meandering Way tying into Crossover Road. This re -submittal is an attempt to accommodate the Park Place property owners in making a more indirect route through the subdivision. He noted that the developer had no problems with the Plat Review comments. Becky Bryant, Associate Planner, stated that they need a more legible plat for the Planning Commission. Mr. Jorgensen stated that this is a preliminary plat with the intent of showing the location of the water, sewer, fire hydrants, utility easements, street lights, etc. The plan will have to be completely redone before the final plat is submitted. MOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approve this plat subject to Plat Review comments, to the developer satisfying the City relative to drainage, and recognizing that Meandering Way satisfies the requirement of a through street connection. The motion was seconded by Tarvin and passed 2-0-0. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AREANSAS FARM AND RANCH SUPPLY ROBERT FIXES - S OF 6TH STREET, W OF BEECHWOOD The sixth item was a large scale development plan for Arkansas Farm & Ranch Supply submitted by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of Robert Fikes for property located on the south side of 6th Street, west of Beechwood. The property is zoned I-1, Light Industrial & Heavy Commercial, and contains 2.99 acres. Mr. Jorgensen stated that they have no problems with the Plat Review comments. Mr. Bunn advised that the property hasn't actually been split; it is still a part of the Love Box property. He noted that there aren't any problems with the plat, and the parking spaces are sufficient. He advised that there is an asphalt sidewalk running along this property. However, this may not satify the requirement. The staff will review this before the Planning Commission meeting to determine if the existing sidewalk will suffice. la3 • • • Subdivision Committee May 3, 1990 Page 6 NOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approve the large scale development plan subject to Plat Review comments and review of the sidewalk, seconded by Tarvin. The motion passed 2-0-0. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CREEKSIDE ESTATES FRANCIS FERGUSON - W OF CROSSOVER, N OF FERGUSON The seventh item was a preliminary plat of Creekside Estates submitted by Harry Gray of Northwest Engineers for property located on the west side of Crossover Road, north of Ferguson and zoned A-1, Agricultural. The property contains 18 acres with 7 proposed lots. Harry Gray advised that they had previously petitioned to rezone this property to R-1 and had submitted a R-1 development. However, the rezoning was denied by the Board of Directors, so they are proposing a residential development plan with two -acre lots. He noted that there will not be any new streets. Mr. Gray advised that, in order to approve it, the Planning Commission will need to grant a waiver to reduce the frontage requirements for lots 1 & 7 because the minimum lot width in the A-1 zone is 200'. Also, they will need a tandem lot approval on lots 2 & 6. In answer to a question from Becky Bryant, Mr. to extend Magnolia Drive because of the expense would need a 25' access easement, if the lots In answer to a question from Chairman Tarvin, be a private drive to access the tandem lots. Gray stated that they don't want Ms. Bryant advised that they are approved as tandem lots. Mr. Gray stated that there would Mr. Gray advised that the adjoining property owners will be notified on this before the Planning Commission meeting. He noted that the code doesn't require that they be notified before the Subdivision Committee meeting with a preliminary plat. Chairman Tarvin clarified that the cul-de-sac on Magnolia will remain as it is and the private drive will come off that cul-de-sac to access the lots. Mr. Gray noted that there is a possibility that some of these lots will be developed with duplexes. He added that the developer is willing to agree to all single-family, if they aren't required to extend the street. Mr. Bunn advised that duplexes are not allowed on tandem lots. He noted that he hasn't discussed this with John Merrell, Planning Management Director, but his suggestion would be that this be restricted to single-family development. Mr. Bunn noted that an extension of Magnolia Drive would only serve to increase runoff. He stated that this proposed development would have the least impact on the neighborhood. 01) • • • Subdivision Committee May 3, 1990 Page 7 In answer to a question from Chairman Tarvin, Mr. Bunn stated that the private drives are not required to be paved. Becky Bryant stated that, considering all the concern that the neighborhood has expressed regarding development in this area and raising the floodplain, it seems that gravel drives would be acceptable and have less impact on the floodplain. Mr. Bunn advised that there should be a requirement that the theoretical floodplain not be altered with this development. This means that each time they put fill in, an equal cross-section should be taken out. He advised that this can be done without knowing exactly where the floodplain is. MOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approve the plat subject to Plat Review comments and contingent upon no alteration of the theoretical floodplain by this development, seconded by Tarvin. The motion passed 2-0-0. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR M1DD CREEK FARM FRANCIS FERGUSON - W OF CROSSOVER, N OF FERGUSON The eighth item was a large scale development plan for Mudd Creek Farm submitted by Harry Gray, of Northwest Engineers, on behalf of Francis Ferguson for property located on the west side of Crossover Road, north of Ferguson and zoned A-1. Mr. Bunn stated that he hasn't discussed this with the Planning Management Director, but there didn't seem to be any problems at the Plat Review meeting. Mr. Gray stated that, according to the ordinance, the Subdivision Committee or the Planning Commission may refuse to approve a large scale development for any of the following reasons: 1) the development plan is not submitted in accordance with the requirements of this section; 2) the proposed development would violate the city ordinance, a state statue, or a federal statue; 3) the developer refuses to dedicate the street right-of-way, utility easements, or drainage easements required by this ordinance; 4) the proposed development would create or compound a dangerous traffic condition (Note: For the purpose of this section, a dangerous traffic condition shall be construed to mean a traffic condition in which the risk of accidents involving motor vehicles is significant due to factors such as but not limited a) high traffic volume, b) topography, or c) the nature of the traffic patterns); 5) city water and sewer is not readily available to the property and the developer has made no provisions for extending such service of the development; and 6) the developer refuses to comply with paragraph 2(b) of this section pertaining to required on-site and off-site improvements. Mr. Gray stated, in his opinion, there would be no basis for denying this large scale development plan. Ms. Bryant noted that an argument might be made that this plan could create a dangerous traffic situation having large trucks in and out of a subdivision, if r�� • • • Subdivision Committee May 3, 199.0 Page 8 it is accessed from Magnolia Drive. Commissioner Springborn advised that they are looking at two different plans for the same area. He stated that it seems that they should be considering only one development plan for this property. Mr. Gray noted that the developer wants to cover all of his options to see what will be required. Commissioner Springborn recommended that this be referred back to the Planning Administrator for review in preparation for the Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Tarvin agreed. FINAL PLAT OF REGENCY ESTATES SUBDIVISION PARKS & RUSSELL LTD PARTNERSHIP - W OF OLD WIRE, N OF MISSION BLVD The ninth item was a final plat of Regency Estates Subdivision submitted by Harry Gray of Northwest Engineers on behalf of Parks & Russell LTD Partnership for property located on the west side of Old Wire Road, north of Mission Boulevard. The property contains 6.52 acres with 23 proposed lots and is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Harry Gray stated that they didn't have any problems with the Plat Review comments. He advised that the length of the cul-de-sac was approved with the preliminary plat. He noted that the developer will have to sign a contract with the City agreeing to the improvements and post a bond on widening Old Wire Road before the plat can be filed. Mr. Bunn noted that, according to the ordinance, the bond would be for a five-year period which could be called at any time within the five-year period. If the construction that the bond relates to is not foreseen in the immediate future at the end of five years, there is the option of using that money for some other improvement in the subdivision to benefit all the property owners. Mr. Bunn stated that the street going to the south will need to be named. MOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approve the final plat subject to Plat Review comments, seconded by Tarvin. The motion passed 2-0-0. FINAL PLAT OF FIESTA PARE - PHASE II BMP DEVELOPMENT - N OF DRAKE ST, W OF COLLEGE AVE The tenth item was a final plat of Fiesta Park - Phase II submitted by Harry Gray, of Northwest Engineers, on behalf of BMP Development for property located north of Drake Street, west of College Avenue. The property contains 9.31 acres and is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. Mr. Bunn stated that these lots are going to be developed as single-family affordable housing, although this property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. The lot size requirement in R-2 is 6,000 square feet with a 60' width. He stated that there are no improvements required on Drake Street. ieG • • • Subdivision Committee May 3, 1990 Page 9 The developers would need to sign a contract with the City to ensure that all on-site improvements such as the streets, drainage, water and sewer lines will be finished. This contract would put a lien on the property until the construction is completed. Mr. Gray stated that they didn't have any problems with the Plat Review comments. MOTION Commissioner Springborn moved to approve the final plat subject to the Plat Review comments, seconded by Tarvin. The motion passed 2-0-0. t g1