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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-10-28 - Minutes• • • MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday October 28, 1993 in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Allred, Kenneth Pummill, and Bob Reynolds OTHERS PRESENT: Aleft Little, John Redfern, Don Bunn, David Jorgenson, Albert Skiles, Tom Buysee, Barbara Moorman FINAL PLAT - JUSTIN ADDITION CHARLES DUNAWAY - E. SIDE OF CHERRY, N. OF HUNTSVILLE RD. The first item on the agenda was a final plat for Justin Addition presented by David Jorgenson, Jorgenson & Associates, on behalf of Charles Dunaway for property located on the east side of Cherry Street, north of Huntsville Road. The property is zoned R-1.5, Moderate Density Residential, and contains .97 acres with 5 proposed lots. Ms. Little recommended the item be placed on the consent agenda and explained negotiations were currently being conducted to determine the nature of off-site improvements to Cherry Street. Mr. Bunn stated no underground drainage would be required along Cherry Street. MOTION Mr. Pummill moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff comments . Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. Subdivision Committee • October 28, 1993 Page 2 PRELIMINARY PLAT - LYNN -LEIGH HILL ADDITION JIM WHEELER - SW. CORNER OF HWY 112 & DEANE SOLOMON RD. The next item on the agenda was a preliminary plat for Lynn -Leigh Hill Addition presented by David Jorgenson, Jorgenson & Associates, on behalf of Jim Wheeler for property located on the southwest corner of Highway 112 & Deane Solomon Road. The property is proposed zoned R-1, Low Density Residential, and contains 8.51 acres with 8 proposed lots. In answer to a question from Ms. Little, Mr. Jorgenson stated the perc tests had not yet been conducted on the development - adding that, having seen the soil tests, he didn't anticipate any problems.. Ms. Little explained the City's requirement for lotsize on lots with septic systems was one and one-half acres; however, if the State approved perc tests on lots smaller than one and one-half acres, the City could also grant approval. She stated for the record the lots were smaller than one and one-half acres. Ms. Little confirmed for Mr. Allred the plat would need to forwarded to the Planning Commission subject to State approval of the perc tests. She stated the staff had requested that access for lots 1,2, and 8 be restricted to the cul-de-sac • rather than Highway 112 or Deane Solomon. Mr. Jorgenson remarked access for lots 1,2, and 8 had been restricted and added that only lot 4 would access Deane Solomon. • In answer to a question from Mr. Bunn, Ms. Little stated an amount totalling the costs of off- site improvements to Deane Solomon Road would need to be placed in an Escrow account. MOTION Mr. Pummill moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff comments. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. (38 • • • Subdivision Committee October 28, 1993 Page 3 PRELIMINARY PLAT - CROSSOVER PLAZA GORDON WILKINS - W. SIDE OF CROSSOVER, S. OF MISSION BLVD. The next item on the agenda was a preliminary plat for Crossover Plaza presented by David Jorgenson, Jorgenson & Associates, on behalf of Gordon Wilkins and Danny Villins for property located on the west side of Crossover, south of Mission Boulevard. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial, and contains 4.13 acres with 6 proposed lots. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - CROSSOVER STORAGE GORDON WILKINS - W. SIDE OF CROSSOVER, S. OF MISSION BLVD. The next item on the agenda was a large scale development for Crossover Storage presented by David Jorgenson, Jorgenson & Associates, on behalf of Gordon Wilkins and Danny Villines for property located on the west side of Crossover, south of Mission Boulevard. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. Crossover Plaza and Crossover Storage were considered concurrently by the Subdivision Committee Ms. Little explained Planning staff had, at the time the property was rezoned, expressed a preference for limitmg the accesses onto Highway 265 to two ingress/egresses - adding three accesses were indicated on the plat. Mr. Jorgenson stated the middle access had been eliminated, not reflected on the plat. In answer to a question from Ms. Little, Mr. Jorgenson stated sidewalks would be provided along Highway 265. Ms. Little explained the removal of the middle access and the relocation of the two remaining accesses would facilitate a U-shaped drive better circulation. She asked Mr. Jorgenson if lot 3 would be accessed from the rear only. Mr. Jorgenson explained traffic would flow in front of lot 3 - providing a service road witlun the development. In answer to a question from Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Jorgenson stated trees existed along the west side of the property and would be utilized to meet part of the screening requirement - adding the developer might resubmit a new building arrangement. Ms. Little asked the Committee to consider forwarding plats to the Planning Commission containing recommendations - i.e. for an additional access - in instances where the developer did not want to comply, with the requirement that the plat be drawn as requested by the l39 Subdivision Committee • October 28, 1993 Page 4 Committee - with the option for the developer to also present the noncomplying plat. She confirmed for Mr. Allred the developer would need to provide the Commission with 2 sets of plats: one showing the developer's preference, one noting the Committee's recommendations. Ms. Jorgenson stated he had talked with Mickey Jackson, Fire Chief, and placed the hydrants in such a way to satisfy the requirement - adding the hydrants would be noted on the revised plat. Ms. Little stated, because the elevation of the floodway was not shown on the floodplain map, the staff had requested the dedication of a fifteen foot drainage easement from each streambank - adding it needed to be noted of the plat is such a way as to tie the easement to fluctuations in the drainage area. Mr. Bunn explained it would be a moving easement - adding a meets and bounds descnption would be appropriate. Mr. Allred stated the staff should devise the necessary notation for the easement. Ms Little stated the developer was meeting his tree preservation requirements. • MOTION Mr. Reynolds moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff and Plat Review comments. Mr. Pummill seconded the motion. • • • • Subdivision Committee October 28, 1993 Page 5 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - WAREHOUSES T & K ENTERPRISES - N. OF PUMP STATION, W. OF LEEPER. The next item on the agenda was a large scale development for warehouses presented by David Jorgenson, Jorgenson & Associates, on behalf of T & K Enterprises for property located on the north side of Pump Station Road, west of Leeper. The property is zoned I-2, General Industrial, and contains 11 acres. Ms. Little stated the developer was required to provide a separate legal description for the property prior to Planning Commission - adding the final plat on the subdivision was short one signature and therefore had not been submitted. Ms Little explained 14 parking spaces had been provided - adding parking spaces related to warehouses were meant to accommodate parking for employees as well as trucking activities. She stated 2 handicap spaces were required - neither needed to be van accessible because the number of spaces was less than 25. In answer to a question from Ms. Little, Mr. Jorgenson remarked the loading area and a portion of the turning area would be paved. Ms. Little stated unless a specific reason for why the turning area should be gravel was submitted, the entire portion of the area would have to be paved. She added the developer would need to provide a Bill of Assurance for the construction of sidewalks along Pump Station Road. MOTION Mr. Reynolds moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff comments. Mr. Allred seconded the motion. INo • • • Subdivision Committee October 28, 1993 Page 6 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - CANDLE LIGHT PLACE APTS. R & B VENTURES, INC. - N.E. CORNER OF GREGG & SYCAMORE. The final item on the agenda was a large scale development for Candle Light Place Apartments presented by Albert Sidles on behalf of R & B Ventures, Inc. for property located on the northeast corner of Gregg & Sycamore. The property is proposed zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential, and contains 3.75 acres. Mr. Skiles presented to the Committee a model depicting the relationship of the development to the surrounding area. He explained the acquisition of new property enabled the developer to access Gregg Street and avoid accessing onto Sycamore - an issue which had previously prevented the development of the property. Mr. Skiles pointed out a privacy fence and a row of pine trees would lessen the complex's impact on residents on Gregg. Ms. Little explained the plat had undergone considerable revision in Plat Review to facilitate the placement of meters between buildings for one service location and preserve existing trees. She added the developer had granted addition right-of-way along both Gregg and Sycamore as requested. Mr. Skiles pointed out the gas easement had been revised in accordance with the additional right-of-way dedication. He stated he had provided the utility companies with easements on the development -side of the existing gas easement. In answer to a question from Mr. Bunn, Mr. Skiles remarked the developer wanted a water meter for each building. In answer to a question from Mr. Allred, Ms. Little stated the staff recommended the rezoning of the property to R-2, contingent upon the implementation of the current design scheme. She added the developer had shown consideration to both the land and the surrounding residents to the south, and therefore the staff was willing to tie the rezoning to this particular development plan. Mr. Skiles provided a copy of the letter he sent to surrounding property owners to the Committee members. Ms. Little suggested to Mr. Skiles he considered placing a trail in the development. MOTION Mr. Reynolds moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff comments. Mr. Pummill seconded the motion. 141 Subdivision Committee • October 28, 1993 Page 7 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION Ms. Little addressed the Committee concerning a provision under the greenspace ordinance - specifically with regard to an on-going discussion between City staff and Planning Commission members to incorporate in the ordinance more of the open space -related features within each development. She explained there existed a specific provision which allows developers to waive greenspace fees in lieu of providing a private park area within the development - contingent upon designation of the area, a guarantee of developing and equipping the area within 12 months of final plat approval, permanent maintenance for recreational use only, maintenance of the physical suitability of the parks area, and be sufficient to serve the residents of the development. Ms. Little explained the developer must guarantee that if the park area is not properly maintained as determined by the City Park and Recreation Director the land and facilities will be dedicated to the City for use as a public park. Ms. Little stated the problem the City was experiencing was a limited amount of parks maintenance funds - adding that additional monies were acquired from development but could only be utilized to acquire and develop land, not maintain it. She stated the provision of • recreation facilities within developments through the Planning Commission would benefit both property owners - who would be able to recreate within their subdivision - and reduce the City's growing maintenance burden. • The meeting adjourned at 11:13 a.m.