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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-11 - Minutes• • • MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, July 11, 1991 at 10:30 a.m., in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Joe Tarvin, J. E. Springborn, and Mark Robertson Jim Beavers, Becky Bryant, Sharon Langley, Rick Collins, and Michael Bauer LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - THE SPORTS PARK RICK COLLINS - W OF BETTY JO, S OF WEDINGTON DR. The only item reviewed by the Committee was a request for large scale development for The Sports Park, located to the west of Betty Jo and to the south of Wedington, presented by Rick Collins and Michael Bauer. The property consists of 76.35 acres and is zoned A-1, Agriculture. A conditional use was approved for Mr. Collins on March 11, 1991 by the Planning Commission. Ms. Becky Bryant, Associate Planner, complimented Mr. Collins on the number of trees he had been able to preserve in this project. She requested the parking calculations be included on the plat. She also discussed the sidewalk requirements with Mr. Collins. She explained that, should they desire to preserve any trees, the sidewalk did not have to be straight. Mr. Jim Beavers, Engineering, asked if the drainage plan had been designed. Mr. Collins stated Phillip Humbart of VSI was working on it. He explained the they had enlarged two existing ponds to use as catch basins. In response to a question from Ms. Bryant, Mr. Collins pointed out the site of the ponds and explained they had enlarged the ponds in order to catch any runoff and also provide irrigation water. Ms. Bryant suggested they have concrete drainage plans to show to the Planning Commission. Mr. Springborn noted that since Mr. Collins would be using the ponds for irrigation he might not have any surplus runoff. He suggested a study be made and presented to the Planning Commission. Mr. Tarvin stated he did not believe there would be too much concern regarding the runoff since most of the surface would remain • Subdivision Committee July 11, 1991 Page 2 undeveloped. Mr. Robertson stated it appeared to him there were potential traffic circulation problems at the entryway. He suggested having one side of the island for incoming traffic and the other for outbound traffic. Mr. Collins agreed with Mr. Robertson's suggestion and explained his engineer had just made the same suggestion. He further explained the exit on the left side would be wider so it would accommodate a left turn lane. Ms. Bryant stated the City had set a maximum of width 40 foot curb cuts. Mr. Bauer stated he was aware of that requirement. He explained that, before they started moving a few feet here or there, they wanted to look at the entire project and see if there were any other suggested changes. Ms. Bryant suggested Mr. Collins review the plan with Don Bunn. Mr. Robertson pointed out there could also be a potential traffic problem where the drive splits. He suggested putting something in that area to give more direction. In response to a question from Mr. Robertson, Mr. Collins explained the overhead power line would probably come from behind the Farm Bureau and Photos Unlimited buildings. He then pointed out the area the line would go underground. Mr. Robertson stated there were numerous large oak trees inside the 15 foot easement. He suggested shifting the easement. Mr. Collins stated that was a good point. He stated he wanted that area for a small picnic ground/park. Ms. Bryant pointed out the perimeter trees had to be preserved as a condition of the granting of the conditional use in March. Mr. Collins stated he would contact the utility companies. Mr. Robertson suggested tree wells every 8 to 10 parking stalls in the parking area. He stated there was quite an expanse of asphalt and the tree wells would break up solid asphalt. He explained there was not an ordinance requiring the tree wells but he believed it would give them a better effect on the front of the building. Mr. Robertson also suggested shifting the batting cage in order to save one of the oak trees. • • Subdivision Committee July 11, 1991 Page 3 Mr. Collins stated the tree was already down. In response to a question from Mr. Tarvin, Mr. Collins stated they would not be constructing the restaurant nor the retail garden shop on this phase. He explained they had saved an area for the location of the restaurant. He further explained the garden shop had originally been planned to provide plantings for the park; however, since they could not retail any of the plants without a change in zoning, they had no site set aside for a garden shop. Ms. Bryant pointed out they could sell the garden shop products somewhere else. In response to a question from Mr. Tarvin, Mr. Collins explained this phase included the driving range, phase 2 would include the restaurant and phase 3 would include the golf course. MOTION Mr. Springborn moved to approve the large scale development subject to plat review and subdivision committee comments. Mr. Robertson seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.