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MINUTES OF THE SUBDIVISION COM4IITTEE
OF THE FAYETPEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
A meeting of the Subdivision Committee of the Fayetteville Planning Commission
was held on Thursday, May 31, 1990 at 10.30 a.m. in Room 111 of the City
Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
MEMBERS PRESENT: J.E. Springborn, Joe Tarvin and J.
David Ozment
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jack Cleghorn
OTHERS PRESENT: Elaine Cattaneo, Becky Bryant, Doug Hemingway and Harry
Gray
FINAL PLAT OF SEXTON POINT SUBDIVISION
JD( LINDSEY - S OF JOYCE, W OF CROSSOVER
The first item was the final 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.
In answer to a question from Chairman Tarvin, Mr. Hemingway stated that they
have no problem with any of the Plat Review comments. He noted that, although
this is zoned R-0(Residential-Office), it will be developed as single-family
homes.
MOTION
Commissioner Springborn moved to approve this final plat subject to the Plat
Review comments, seconded by Ozment. The motion passed 3-0-0.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PRATT WOODS ADDITION (REVISED)
JULIAN ARCS - S OF MARKHAM, W OF RAZORBACK RD
The first item was a preliminary plat of Pratt Woods Addition (Revised)
submitted by Harry Gray, of Northwest Engineers, on behalf of Julian Archer for
property located on the south side of Markham, west of Razorback Road containing
9.9 acres with 4 proposed lots. The property is zoned R-1, Low Density
Residential.
Chairman Tarvin noted that the only question seemed to be whether or not a
septic system will be allowed on two of the tracts. He added that there is an
easement noted on the plat for city sewer. Mr. Gray advised that he has
provided an easement on the plat for the city sewer line, but they would like
to have the option of having a septic system on tracts B & C. City sewer is
available to tracts A & D.
Mr. Gray stated that this is shown as a revised preliminary plat because there
was a preliminary plat approved on this property a few years ago for a single-
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family development with about 17 lots. Dr. Archer planned, at that time, to
put in exposed aggregate streets and Victorian street lights. However, it was
so expensive that they weren't able to get a loan. Now, he plans four large
lots with a private drive. He noted that tracts B & C are tandem lots with a
25' access. Tracts A & D would have the required frontage on an existing
public street.
In answer to a question from Co'u'nissioner Springborn, Mr. Gray stated that
private streets have to meet surface requirements of a public street and have
trash pick-up and mail delivery. There aren't any particular improvement
requirements on private drives. He added that Dr. Archer wants to save as many
of the trees as possible.
Cy Sutherland, an adjoining property owner, stated that he appreciated being
notified of this meeting. But, he is curious to know why they didn't get a
notice when the earlier plat was submitted. He added that this four lot
development appeals to the neighbors more than the higher density. He noted
that he is concerned about the potential for further subdivision of the
property.
Becky Bryant advised that the tandem lots without frontage on a public street
can't be subdivided. She commented that it is the responsible of the developer
to provide notification to the adjoining property owners with a preliminary
plat. She added that the requirements haven't changed in the last few years
and doesn't know why they didn't receive notice.
Mr. Gray advised that tracts B & C cannot be further split, because they are
tandem lots. Each lot in an R-1 zone must have 70 feet of frontage and tracts
A & D wouldn't have enough frontage to be split again. The only possibility
is that a tandem lot could be provided on tract A with a 25' access drive to the
back of the property.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kellar stated that the extension of Hotz Drive is platted, but
not existing. Therefore, someone could split a lot with frontage on Hotz.
John Williams advised that the extension of Hotz Drive was vacated.
Mr. Williams stated that he was concerned that this property wouldn't be
developed as single-family but has been assured by the staff that it is zoned
for single-family.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kellar stated that she is concerned about more drainage from this
development down their street. Mr. Gray advised that this plan would have about
the minimal impact that development could have.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Springborn, Mr. Gray stated that there
will be covenants on this development.
MOTION
Commissioner Springborn moved to approve this preliminary plat subject to Plat
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Review comments, that they consult the City Engineer relative to potential
drainage problems and with the recommendation that the city sewer extension be
required to serve all these lots, seconded by Tarvin.The motion passed 3-0-0.
FINAL PLAT OF MT COMFORT MEADOWS
HOWARD SANDERS - S OF MT COMFORT RD, W OF 71 BYPASS
The third item was a final plat of Mount Comfort Meadows submitted by Harry
Gray, of Northwest Engineers, on behalf of Howard Sanders for property located
south of Mt. Comfort Road and west of 71 Bypass containing 5.73 acres with 17
proposed lots.
Harry Gray stated that the developer had no problems with the Plat Review
comments.
Commissioner Ozment stated that they required, with the preliminary plat, that
lots 1 & 17 only have access to Alpine Avenue.
MOTION
Commissioner Ozment moved to approve the final plat subject to Plat Review
comments, seconded by Springborn. The motion passed 3-0-0.
There was further discussion regarding where the sidewalk -should be located.
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