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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-28 - MinutesMINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, May 28, 1992 at 10:30 a m , in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Jana Lynn Britton, Jerry Allred, and Tom Suchecki Alett Little, Don Bunn, Dave Jorgensen Jim Meinecke, Kirby Estes, Tom Hopper, and Sharon Langley FINAL PLAT - CROSSOVER HEIGHTS BILL & DICK KEATING - E OF CROSSOVER, S OF MISSION The first item on the agenda was a request for approval of a final plat for Crossover Heights (formerly Keating Subdivision) located on the east side of Crossover, south of Mission Boulevard, presented by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of Bill and Dick Keating. The property contains 12.07 acres with 44 proposed lots and is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. In response to a question from Don Bunn, Dave Jorgensen explained he had not yet looked at the drainage situation with Randy Allen but planned on doing it later that day. Ms. Little questioned the location of duplexes. Mr. Jorgensen stated he believed duplexes would be on the corner lots with the exception of lots 34 and 35. He explained the property was zoned R-2 but the development would contain numerous single family homes. Ms. Little noted sidewalks were required along Highway 265. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to recommend approval of the final plat subject to staff comments . Ms. Britton seconded the motion. Mr. Bunn requested that one of the conditions for the recommendation was that Mr. Jorgensen contact Randy Allen to review the drainage and take care of whatever drainage problems which might be there. FINAL PLAT - NORTHWEST ACRES ESTATES JAMES MOORE - N OF WEDINGTON, OFF CARLESBAD TRACE The next item was a final plat for Northwest Acres Estates (Phase II) presented by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of James Moore for property located north of Wedington Road, off of Carlesbad Trace. The property contains 4.72 acres with 16 proposed lots and is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. is Subdivision Committee • May 28, 1992 Page 2 Ms. Britton stated the vicinity plat was not clear. She asked the location of the development. Mr. Jorgensen explained in was on Highway 16 East, north of Phase I of Northwest Acres. He pointed out the main change to the plat was the addition of a streetlight in the cul-de-sac. He also noted the temporary cul-de-sac had been placed on the adjacent property. In response to a question from Mr. Allred, Mr. Jorgensen explained the property line was the east right-of-way line which was why the temporary cul-de-sac was slightly off -set. Mr. Bunn explained that in the past there had been occasional problems with developers installing streetlights. He pointed out the City could not enforce the installation after the final plat had been approved. He explained that the streetlights would now be included in the contract for unfinished improvements so the city could install the lighting at the developer's expense if the developer did not do so. Ms. Britton asked if there were any guidelines or recommendations regarding islands in the center of cul-de-sacs. • Mr. Bunn stated there were no regulations. He explained in the past there had been problems regarding maintenance of such islands. • MOTION Ms. Britton moved to accept the plat subject to the conditions set out by staff. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - BAYLEY TOWNHOUSES THOMAS BAYLEY - NORTHWEST CORNER OF MELMAR DR. & LEVERETT The following item was a large scale development for the Bayley Townhouses located at the northwest corner of Melmar Drive and Leverett Avenue, presented by Kirby Estes on behalf of Thomas Bayley. The property is zoned R-3, Maximum Density Residential. The property contains 16 buildings with a total of 51 units being proposed. Ms. Little pointed out the streets needed names. Mr. Estes stated he needed to contact the owner. Mr. Allred asked if the EPA had solved the waste problem on this site. Mr. Estes stated he was not aware of any problems. Mr. Allred explained the site had once been used to bury dead birds and was believed by the EPA to be contaminated. a3 Subdivision Committee • May 28, 1992 Page 3 Mr. Bunn recommended checking to be sure there was no longer a problem. Mr Estes stated they were planning on taking a soil test prior to construction. In response to a question from Ms. Little, Mr. Estes explained the sidewalk and power lines overhead were existing conditions. Ms. Little explained if the power poles were obstructing the sidewalk the developer would need to add to the sidewalk so there would be four feet of unobstructed sidewalk. • • In response to a question from Mr. Suchecki, Mr. Estes explained they had angled the dumpster which had caused the loss of two parking spaces. He noted the dumpster would be screened from the buildings. There was discussion regarding alternate locations for the dumpster. In regard to the easement along the west side of the development, Mr. Estes stated he had discussed the matter with Kim Fugitt, the developer's representative for the adjoining property, and there appeared to be no problem. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to recommend approval of the Large Scale Development subject to staff comments. Ms. Britton stated her only concern was the drainage. Mr. Estes explained there was an existing culvert at the northeast corner of the development with a drainage ditch. He noted they would revise the grading to take advantage of that culvert and ditch. Ms. Britton seconded the motion. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - THE WILLIAMS CENTER JIM MEINECKE - E OF CROSSOVER, S OF OLD WIRE The next item was a large scale development for the Williams Center located on the east side of Crossover Road, south of Old Wire Road, presented by Jim Meinecke. The property contains 1 acre and is zoned R -O, Residential Office. Ms. Little reminded Mr. Meinecke to notify the adjoining property owners. She also noted Mr. Meinecke was showing a total of 53 parking spaces with only 20 required. After discussion it was determined that a portion of the area shown as parking would not be paved and would be used as "overflow" parking. Mr. Meinecke stated he was still working with Mr. Cochran regarding boring under the highway for sewer lines. aH Subdivision Committee • May 28, 1992 Page 4 Ms Little noted that sidewalks were required on Highway 265 and needed to be shown on the plat. She explained he would need a state highway permit for curb cuts • • Mr. Meinecke stated he would be using the existing entrance. Members of the audience asked what the plans were for development of the area. Ms. Little stated the area was zoned R -O, Residential -Office, which had stringent regulations. She further stated she did not foresee any commercial zoning in the general area. Mr. Pense explained Mr. Meinecke had originally planned on expanding his building but now it appeared there would be a new building with all of Mr. Meinecke's classes to be held in the new building with the old building being readied for a new business. Mr. Meinecke explained he had originally intended to add on to the old building but the business kept growing. He explained there would be taekwondo classes at the old building. He further explained the taekwondo classes would draw approximately 200 people per month as opposed to the 750 people per month now using the old building. Members of the audience explained they just wanted to be sure the area developed in a desirable fashion. Ms. Little explained what was allowed in Residential -Office zoning and further stated the Bill of Assurance signed by Mr. Meinecke previously did limit commercial enterprise at his site. In response to questions by Mr. Pense, Ms. Little explained the process for rezoning properties. She stated public support or objections carried a great deal of weight when the Planning Commission and Board of Directors considered a rezoning application. Ms. Pense asked if there were any plans for making Crossover a four -lane highway. Ms. Little explained that Crossover was a state highway. Mr. Bunn explained the stated had committed to making Crossover four -lanes but it was not on their schedule. He stated it would be at least 5 to 10 years from now. MOTION Ms. Britton recommended approval of the large scale development subject to staff comments. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. Subdivision Committee • May 28, 1992 Page 5 • • LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - CRAFTON PLACE APARTMENTS LINDSEY FAMILY TRUST - E OF GARLAND, N OF MELMAR DR. The final item was a large scale development for Crafton Place Apartments (formerly Bradford Place Apartments), presented by Tom Hopper on behalf of the Lindsey Family Trust, located on the east side of Garland, north of Melmar Drive. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. In response to a question from Ms. Britton, Mr. Hopper explained Bradford Place were condominiums while Crafton Place would be apartments. He further explained that was why they changed the name of the apartment complex. He noted they had made all changes requested by the plat review committee. Mr. Hopper also stated they would like to have the option to make the detention pond a water pond with a fountain if the condominium owners would be in agreement. Mr. Bunn stated that would be no problem as long as the pond served its purpose. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to approve the Large Scale Development for Crafton Place subject to staff comment. Ms. Britton seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. aS