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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-02 - Minutes• • MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, July 2, 1992 at 10:30 a m , in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Allred and Tom Suchecki OTHERS PRESENT: Alett Little, Don Bunn, Dave Jorgensen, Jim Phillips, Buddy Peoples, Mark Foster, Mel Millholland, Al Harris, Kurt Jones, and Sharon Langley PRELIMINARY PLAT - RIDGEWOOD SUBDIVISION JIM PHILLIPS & RICK ROBLEE - E OF OLD MISSOURI, S OF ZION The first item on the agenda was a request for approval of a preliminary plat for Ridgewood Subdivision, presented by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of Jim Phillips and Rick Roblee, for property located east of Old Missouri Road, south of Zion Road. The property contains 26.59 acres with 16 lots proposed and rezoning has been requested from A-1, Agriculture, to R-1, Low Density Residential. Ms. Little explained this was the third time this subdivision had come before the Committee. She further explained the developers had moved their entryway to the north approximately 100 feet so that it would no longer intersect with Stearns. She also noted they had given 25 feet (shown on the plat as a utility and access easement) along the southern border of the property. She advised the city would need that 25 feet to be dedicated right-of-way. She explained that would alleviate the City's concerns regarding extension of Stearns Street to the east. She also pointed out they had made a property line adjustment at the north end of the property. She noted the cul-de-sac would need a waiver from the Planning Commission since it was over 500 feet in length. Mr. Bunn explained that an access easement was sometimes given for private use and since the 25 feet was to be for future public use, the property needed to be dedicated. Mr. Phillips expressed concern the 25 feet would not be used by a private developer to gain access to adjoining property. Mr. Bunn explained that generally the city did not allow access from public street right-of-way. Mr. Allred pointed out the southern cul-de-sac did not have a name. Mr. Phillips stated it would be named Ridgewood. Ms. Little explained that at one time there had been discussion regarding naming it Stearns but now that the city had the required access to the south, this street could be named Ridgewood if approved by Jim Johnson, 911 Systems. • • Subdivision Committee July 2, 1992 Page 2 MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to staff recommendations . Mr. Phillips asked about a waiver for the sidewalks along Old Missouri Road. Ms . Little stated the waiver was needed for topographical reasons and also noted the houses would all face Bentwood which would have sidewalks. Mr. Jorgensen also pointed out that access was not allowed from Old Missouri Road. There was then discussion regarding the difference between abandoning an access easement and a dedicated street right-of-way. Mr. Bunn explained he wanted it to be very clear on the plat that the City eventually planned on constructing a street where the right-of-way was shown. It was suggested that if the right-of-way were to be abandoned by the city, the property would revert back to the original dedicators. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - ADAMS STREET TOWNHOUSES GLEN SOWDERS - N OF ADAMS ST., W OF GREGG AVE. The next item was a request for approval of a large scale development for the Adams Street Townhouses, presented by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of Glen Sowders for property located north of Adams Street, west of Gregg Avenue. The property is zoned R-2, and contains 1.79 acres. Mr. Jorgensen explained that, after discussion between Ms. Little and Mr. Sowders, they had turned the units located at the southeast corner so the driveways would not access directly onto Adams Street. He pointed out there would be only one curb cut on Adams Street. Ms. Little requested an existing barn be shown on the plat. She asked if there had been a problem in repositioning the units with the existing barn. Mr. Jorgensen explained the barn was affecting the units directly to the north. He further explained they had designated that area as future units and they would not be constructed until the barn was razed. It was determined the large scale would have to go to the Board of Adjustment for a setback variance. Mr. Jorgensen advised the Committee that Mr. Sowders would be purchasing additional property at the southwest corner of Gregg and North Street in order to construct the remainder of his units in that location together with additional parking spaces. • Ms. Little stated after reviewing the plat and realizing there was parking in both the driveways and garages, there would be adequate parking. .27 Subdivision Committee • July 2, 1992 Page 3 It was determined the additional property was not large enough that it would not have to go through the large scale development process. Mr. Jorgensen stated they were also working with the fire department on acceptable placement of the fire hydrant within the complex. Ms. Little stated there was still the question of the private drive exiting onto North Street. She stated the traffic superintendent had commented that traffic backed up to the railroad track which meant residents of the townhouses would not be able to exit onto North Street. • • Mr. Jorgensen stated they were unable to access North Street on the west side of the property due to the railroad tracks. He further pointed out the steep grade of North Street in that area. He expressed his belief they had located the access in the best possible place. It was determined that if traffic was backed up on North Street the residents could access Adams Street instead. Mr. Sowders stated it was approximately 175 feet from the private street to the intersection to the east and approximately 50-60 feet to the railroad tracks to the west. Mr. Sowders also explained the only time traffic backed up was between 4:30 and 5:30 p .m. and on game days . Mr. Allred pointed out the traffic problem should be somewhat relieved when North Street was widened to four lanes. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to recommend approval of the large scale development subject to staff comments. PRELIMINARY PLATS - SAVANNA ESTATES, PHASES I & II MARK FOSTER & BUDDY PEOPLES - S OF SKILLERN, E OF CROSSOVER The next items to be reviewed were Phases I and II of Savanna Estates, presented by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of Mark Foster and Buddy Peoples, for property located south of Skillern, east of Crossover. Phase I contains 13.35 acres with 22 proposed lots and Phase II contains 27.48 acres with 21 proposed lots. Both tracts are zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Mr. Jorgensen presented a plat showing a concept of the entire development. He explained Phase I was the north portion and Phase II was directly to the south. Ms. Little pointed out some cul-de-sac length waivers would be required. Mr. Jorgensen advised the Committee that at plat review the question of street connections had come up. He explained they had requested the overall plan be brought in before determining if any street connections needed to be made. 312 • Subdivision Committee July 2, 1992 Page 4 In response to a question from Mr. Allred, Mr. Jorgensen explained the property to the west could be accessed from Highway 265 so there would not be a need for access to that area. Mr. Peoples explained Phases I and II would contain more exclusive housing than the other phases and therefore did not want access between the phases. Mr. Jorgensen pointed out that access to the west would not really change anything. It was also noted there was a 40 -foot road to the north of the property with access into the western portion. Mr. Jorgensen explained it was probably unusable since it was only 40 feet wide. Mr. Allred asked if the property to the west would be landlocked without a bridge since Mud Creek ran through the adjoining property. Mr. Bunn stated they could talk about that when they reviewed Phase III. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to recommend approval of both phases of Savanna Estates subject to staff comments. • PRELIMINARY PLAT - ASPEN HEIGHTS MB' PROPERTIES - S OF MISSION, E OF FOX HUNTERS RD. The next item was a preliminary plat for Aspen Heights presented by Mel Milholland on behalf of MB3 Properties, for property located south of Mission Road, east of Fox Hunters Road. The property is located outside the City Limits, contains 71.20 acres with 29 proposed lots. • Mr. Milholland stated Jim Johnson of 911 Systems had not liked the name Aspen Heights. He stated the developers liked the name Windsor Heights or Windsor Estates with street names being Buckingham Place, Churchhill Drive, Westminster Court. He noted he would have the names approved by 911. It was determined that Jim Johnson should attend plat review meetings so the names of the streets would be determined prior to subdivision committee meeting. Mr. Allred noted the cul-de-sac in this subdivision would also require a waiver. It was also noted the developer planned on installing fire hydrants in the subdivision even though they were not required and all utilities would be located underground. In response to a question, Mr. Bunn explained the difference between subdivisions in the growth area and ones within the city limits. 31 • • Subdivision Committee July 2, 1992 Page 5 MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to staff comments. PRELIMINARY PLAT - SHADY ACRES BMB PROPERTIES - E OF MISSION, W OF KINGS DR. & N OF LAKESIDE The next item was a preliminary plat for Shady Acres presented by Mel Milholland on behalf of BMB Properties, for property located on the east side of Mission, west of Kings Drive and north of Lakeside Drive. The property consists of 10.0 acres with 25 proposed lots and is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Mr. Milholland pointed out the entry into the subdivision was approximately 175 feet from North Street. He stated the houses located on lot 25 would access onto Shady Tree Lane rather than Highway 45. There was discussion regarding whether to split lot 25 into two lots or even to include it in the subdivision. It was determined that, since the owner wanted the lot to meet subdivision covenants, it should remain in the subdivision. In response to a question from Mr. Milholland, Mr. Bunn explained that, since Lot 11 had frontage on Kings Drive, the lot met city requirements and no waiver would be required. The subcommittee also discussed access from Kings Drive. Mr. Milholland pointed out the grade was far too steep to provide access from Kings Drive with the exception of lot 7. It was suggested that it be noted on the plat that all lots with the exception of lot 7 could not be accessed from Kings Drive. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to staff recommendations . FINAL PLAT - PROVIDENCE PLACE ADDITION GERALD McARTOR - NW CORNER OF SALEM RD W & SALEM RD N The next item was a final plat for Providence Place Addition presented by Al Harris, Northwest Engineers, Inc. , on behalf of Gerald McArtor for property located at the northwest corner of Salem Road West and Salem Road North. The property consists of approximately 8 acres with 5 lots proposed and is located outside the city limits. Ms. Little noted the lot size had been increased from the preliminary plat. Mr. Bunn pointed out the fire hydrants would be at the owner's option since the property was outside the city limits. • Mr. Harris stated the owner had not decided whether to install the fire hydrants. 32 • Subdivision Committee July 2, 1992 Page 6 MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to recommend approval the plat subject to staff comments. FINAL PLAT - BUTTERFIELD MEADOWS ADDITION BMP DEVELOPMENT - E OF OLD MISSOURI, N OF ERROL The next item was a final plat for Butterfield Meadows Addition presented by Al Harris, Northwest Engineers, on behalf of BMP Development for property located on the east side of Old Missouri Road, north of Errol. The property consists of 17.08 acres with 32 lots proposed. The property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Mr. Harris stated the owner was considering Ms. Little's suggestion regarding a bikepath through this subdivision. Ms. Little stated the city would make such a bikepath a pilot project and work with the developer. Mr. Allred expressed concern regarding safety of residents using the bikepath since the area was so wooded. MOTION • Mr. Suchecki moved to recommend approval of the final plat, subject to staff • comments . LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - SIMPLEX MOTEL SIMPLEX MOTEL GROUP - S OF SIXTH, W OF SHILOH The last item was large scale development for a Simplex Motel presented by Kurt Jones, Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc. , on behalf of the Simplex Motel Group for property located south of West Sixth Street and west of Shiloh. The property contains 2.35 acres and is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. Staff and the subdivision committee pointed out the plat being presented had not been what they had been told when the property had been zoned. Ms. Little stated the front piece of property was to have been developed as part of the motel. Mr. Bunn pointed out this did happen quite often but the difference with this project was that it had just been rezoned. He explained often a property was rezoned and then not developed for a year or two. Mr. Jones stated there was a drainage problem on the front portion of the property and they would not be able to develop that area until the drainage problem was solved. Ms. Little stated the off-site motel sign was not allowed at the location shown. She pointed out the location already contained an off-site sign for Braums and could not contain two off-site signs per Section 158.47. She recommended putting the sign at the front of the property. 53 Subdivision Committee • July 2, 1992 Page 7 She also noted she had received a letter from Braums requesting information regarding leasing land to the motel. She recommended the motel group purchase the land rather than leasing it since it was access to the motel. She stated the only way it could be approved would be if they received a permanent access easement. In response to a question from Mr. Allred, Mr. Jones stated the motel would be sprinklered. MOTION • • Mr. Suchecki moved to recommend approval of the large scale development subject to staff comments, including those regarding a permanent access easement to Shiloh Drive. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.