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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-31 - Minutes• • MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, March 31, 1994 in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Ken Pummill, Tom Suchecki and Chuck Nickle Don Bunn, Tim Conklin, Alett Little, Dave Jorgensen, PRELIMINARY PLAT - MEADOWLANDS, PHASE I & PHASE II HAYDON McILROY - S OF WEDINGTON. E OF 46TH STREET The first item was a preliminary plat for Meadowlands, Phases I and II submitted by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of Haydon Mcllroy for property located on the south side of Wedington Road, west of 46th Street. The property is zoned R -O, Residential -Office, and R-1, Low Density Residential, with R-1.5 (Moderate Density Residential) being requested for a portion of the tract. The property contains 108 proposed lots. Mr. Conklin advised the Parks Board had requested land for this subdivision but there was not adequate room within the subdivision to provide that land. He stated the developer wished to provide land to the southeast of the subject tract. Mr. Mcllroy advised he was meeting with Dale Clark regarding the land he wanted to donate. He explained there was approximately 14 acres, located in the floodplain, which he wanted to donate. Mr. Conklin pointed out the Park Department was asking for 3 to 4 acres for Phase I and II. Mr. Jorgensen explained they were anticipating the 14 to 15 acres would suffice for the entire development (including future phases). In response to a question from Mr. Pummill, Mr. Jorgensen advised there was approximately 1/3 acre in the common area. He explained this area did not count toward the parks requirement. He further stated they would have the parks lands negotiated prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Little requested the applicant have the park staffs recommendation in writing by the time of the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Jorgensen stated he would also submit a concept plat at the Planning Commission meeting in order for everyone to see the plan for the entire development. He also pointed out this plat had been amended, reducing the R-1.5 property from approximately 40 lots to 25. • • • Salei/obion Committee March 3/, 7994 /'ay. 2 Mr. Suchecki asked if the rezoning applicant for the R-1.5 had been re -submitted. Mr. Jorgensen stated it had but for a smaller area. MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the full Planning Commission. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. • • • Sulaioiaion Committee March 31, 1994 Paye 3 PRELIMINARY PLAT - SPRING PARK, PHASE III CLARY DEVELOPMENT CORP. - W OF HIGHWAY 71B. N OF JOYCE The next item was a preliminary plat submitted by Robert Brown for Clary Development Corporation for property located west of Highway 71B and north of Joyce Boulevard. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial and contains 12.48 acres with one proposed lot. This is a replat of a portion of Spring Park, Phase II. Mr. Conklin advised this plat encompassed Spring Park, Phase Ii together with additional land to the north (behind the Mall). He stated the land to the north was currently zoned R-1 and R -O but staff did anticipate a rezoning application from the Mall. Mr. Nickle noted there appeared to be a curve in the alignment of the extension of Joyce. Mr. Bunn assured him the extension would line up with the existing street. He also pointed out Mall Avenue was shown as Mall Lane and would be improved to four lanes with islands, etc. He noted this was being done by private enterprise, not city funds. Mr. Nickle asked if the subject development had participated in the upgrading of the intersection at Joyce and 71B. Mr. Brown advised a portion of the subject property had participated. He pointed out this plat contained four acres of additional land. Mr. Bunn stated they had discussed additional funds for off-site improvements but the matter had not been resolved. Ms. Little explained it would be resolved at the time the Large Scale Development was reviewed; that staff needed to look at the size of the building. In response to a question from Mr. Nickle, Mr. Brown stated there was one dense cluster of trees behind the mall but the majority of the tract had few trees. He stated there would be a substantial amount of green space on this project. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion. • • • S,Jdi✓iiian Committee //larch 31, 1994 Pap 4 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - FUZZY'S RESTAURANT JOHN HOPKINS - SW CORNER OF NORTH & GARLAND The next item was a large scale development for Fuzzy's Restaurant submitted by Dale Van Nation of Perry Butcher & Associates, on behalf of John Hopkins for property located at the southwest corner of North and Garland. The property contains 1.44 acres and is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. Mr. Conklin explained there was still one issue which had not been resolved -- the sidewalk requirement. He further explained there was existing right-of-way between the property owned by Vernon Wilson and this tract. He suggested allowing the sidewalk to go around the building rather than adjacent to the street. Mr. Van Nation advised the Highway Department had no drawings at this time for the widening of North Street. Ms. Little stated that, in her conversations with State Highway Operations, they planned to use the right-of-way for turn lanes and widening of the roadway. She further explained Mr. Wilson owned a small tract but the Highway Department owned an easement over his property. In response to a question from Mr. Suchecki, Ms. Little suggested approving the plat subject to construction of a sidewalk and letting staff work with the developer regarding placement. She also noted the driveway was coming out of the property at less than an 90° angle. Mr. Van Nation explained they had placed the driveway at the angle shown due to the grading configuration and drainage. He explained there was a 10% grade and coming in at an angle had reduced the slope. In response to a question from Mr. Bunn, Mr. Van Nation advised the Highway Department had not approved the driveway. Mr. Bunn stated the Highway Department would have to approve the curb cut. Ms. Little noted the sidewalk and drive needed to be ADA accessible. Mr. Nickle noted a tree preservation plan was required. MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission. • • • Jryyu�Ldivuion Commillca //1anh 31, 1994 pars Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. lion Committee Muth 31, 1994 FINAL PLAT - BARRINGTON PARKE, PHASE I CASTON CONSTRUCTION CO. - S OF MISSION, W OF FOX HUNTER The next item was the final plat for Barrington Parke, Phase I, submitted by Rob Petrie, Milholland Company, on behalf of the Caston Construction Company for property located south of Mission, west of Fox Hunter. The property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential, and contains 49.8 acres with 85 proposed lots. Mr. Nickle recalled the preliminary plat on this development had been approved with several conditions. Mr. Milholland reviewed the changes required by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. He also updated the Commission on the parks lands that would be donated in lieu of a greenspace fee, as requested by the Parks Board. He noted the developer was also leaving the Property Owners Association park in place. In response to a question from Mr. Nickle, Mr. Milholland stated the roadway thorugh the city property was addressed in Phase II. • Ms. Little advised the roadway into the city property should be noted on the plat. • Mr. Milholland pointed out the minutes on the preliminary plat of Phase II did require the access. Ms Little agreed there would be reference to the access in both the minutes of this meeting and the minutes on the preliminary plat so it would be clear the access was required. Mr. Milholland advised they had moved the north access road over to the west in order to provide over 200 feet of sight distance. Ms. Little asked about negotiations with the Highway Department and Ms. Loge for the intersection at Fox Hunter and Highway 45. Mr. Milholland advised the developer was attempting to purchase 10 - 12 feet from the cemetery. Ms. Little explained improvement of the intersection would comply with the City Council direction. Mr. Conklin also informed the Subcommittee the city attorney was working on a lot split of Harley Brigham's property (to be sold to the developer) in order to provide park lands. MOTION • • • J�/�aubdiouioa l.ommi/Gs ///arch 31, 1994 Par 7 Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. • • J�auidi/✓iiion Committee Par31, 7994 /mar 8 PRELIMINARY PLAT - GEMAR HEIGHTS STERLING INVESTMENTS - NW CORNER OF STONE ST. & SANG AVE. The next item was a preliminary plat for Gemar Heights submitted by David Cox, ESI, on behalf of Sterling Investments for property located at the northwest corner of Stone Street and Sang Avenue. The property contains 13.23 acres with 50 proposed lots. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. Mr. Conklin explained staff had asked the developer to relocate the northernmost street to line up with Maine Street. He also noted the developer was required to extend Sang Street to the north property line of the subdivision. He advised the developer was required to dedicate an additional 25 feet of right-of-way along Sang but that would be in Phase II. Mr. Bunn explained there was not a street easement for Sang north of Maine Street. He pointed out there was a 25 -foot utility easement. He advised that, before the developer could construct houses on lots 30 through 33, there would have to be quite a bit of work done by both the developer and the city including possibly acquiring additional right-of-way. He further explained it was possible Phase II might have to be replatted if all of this could not be worked out. Mr. Nickle asked if the school had any input on the extension of Stone. Mr. Cox advised the developer had discussed the plans with the school and they liked the extension. Mr. Conklin noted the sidewalk was currently on the south side of Stone and he was recommending they remain on the south side of the extension, to be constructed at the developer's expense. Mr. Tom Howard, a neighboring resident, stated he was interested in the extension of Sang Street. He further noted he was not opposed to the plat. Mr. Bunn explained both Phase I and II were presented on the preliminary plat and he recommended approving only Phase I so there could be another public hearing on Phase II. Mr. William Combs, an adjoining property owner, asked about existing easements along Sang. Mr. Bunn explained there was a 25 -foot water line easement. • Mr. Howard asked whether there would be any screening between the subdivision and the adjoining properties. • • JMuidi/oieion l.ommillee March 31, 1994 par 9 Ms. Little explained screening was not required by ordinance. She further advised there would be a Parks Board meeting on April 4 and staff had recommended money in lieu of land. • • Ju6�ioi�ion Connie/lee /9�Va.ch 31, 1994 /pnr 10 MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward Phase I to the Planning Commission. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. • • Sgjdwuan Comma/se Manh 31, 1994 Page 11 PRELIMINARY PLAT - BRADLEY ACRES B. W. GRAUE - N OF HUNTSVILLE, S OF WYMAN The last item was a preliminary plat for Bradley Acres submitted by Bill Rudasill on behalf of B. W. Graue for property located on the north side of Huntsville Road and the south side of Wyman Road. The property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential, and contains 3.9 acres with 4 lots. Mr. Conklin explained this subdivision had originally been denied because there was no access between Wyman Road and Huntsville. He pointed out the developer had redrawn the plat with only 4 lots instead of 6 and had dedicated 50 feet of right-of-way to the south side of lot 1 and then 25 feet of right of way to Huntsville. Ms. Little explained that, when the property to the west developed, the city would require an additional 25 feet of right-of-way from that property owner. She advised it would be an unfair advantage for the adjoining property owner if the entire roadway was required from this property owner. She also noted Lot 2 would need to be approved as a tandem lot. She stated staff had worked with Mr. Graue and the plat was a compromise. She also noted that, if this plat was not approved, Mr. Graue planned to split the subject tract into 2 lots -- one with frontage on Wyman and one with frontage on Huntsville. In response to a question regarding drainage, Mr. Bunn stated there was a large drainage ditch going along the east side of the property. He further stated there had not been any discussion regarding improvement of that ditch. Mr. Nickle noted a drainage plan was required. Mr. Graue advised the ditch was fairly deep at the north end but got shallow at the south. He noted it was full of trash at the present time and overflowed whenever there was a heavy rain. Mr. Bunn advised the developer any lot with over 20% grade would require an individual grading plan. He requested a notation be made on the plat of those lots with a grade of over 20%. Mr. Graue also noted he would like to have three of the lots on septic. MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission without a recommendation. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. Soddw:,;oo Committee March 31, 1994 Par 12 PRELIMINARY PLAT - CREEKWOOD HILLS, PHASE I CREEKWOOD HILLS DEVL. CORP. - S OF MT. COMFORT. W OF RUPPLE The last item was a preliminary plat for Creekwood Hills, Phase I, submitted by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of the Creekwood Hills Development Corporation for property located on the south side of Mt. Comfort, west of Rupple Road. The property contains 23.58 acres with 58 proposed lots. The property is located outside the City of Fayetteville. Ms. Little advised this plat was being review again because notice to the adjoining property owners had not been made for the previous meeting. She further explained staff had two meetings with the developer regarding the street accessing the subdivision and it had been determined the street was considered public property and anyone had a right to access the street. She further advised staff had required additional access points from the street which they did not believe it would be necessary to pave. She noted staff wanted two curb cuts to the east and two curb cuts to the west, one on each side of the bridge. Mr. Richard Doyle, one of the developers, stated the property owner to the south was interested in developing his property and they were in negotiation with that owner at the present time. • Ms. Little advised they could move forward on the plat subject to an agreement being worked out between the two property owners. • In response to a question from Mr. Nickle, Mr. Bunn explained the City Attorney had stated he did not believe the city could not deny the plat because of the street but could require stubouts. Mr. Nickle stated he would like to have that opinion in writing. Mr. Pummill agreed this matter needed to be resolved. Mr. Lowell Boyington, a neighboring property owner, expressed concern regarding the drainage. He pointed out they would be paving quite a bit of the land which would cause additional drainage into Hamestring Creek. He advised all of the subject property was a watershed going into the creek. He stated this would cause his property to have flooding problems. He asked if the developer had any measurements or elevations at flood stage. Mr. Jorgensen stated the flood stage was documented on flood rate insurance maps. He pointed out the 100 year flood elevation. Mr. Bunn explained the Corps of Engineers usually was conservative and they did project additional development for the flood elevation of the 100 year flood plain. Jyyu�6Liouion Commas, 31, 1994 Pup 13 Mr. Boyington advised there were occasions when the water had been four feet above his bridge which was 10 to 12 feet above the creek. Mr. Bunn contended the percentage of additional flow caused by the subject subdivision would not be a significant amount. He went on to say he believed Mr. Boyington's concem was when all of the property in the area was developed. Mr. Boyington pointed out the runoff from the subject subdivision would dump into the creek directly above his property. He asked if he had recourse should he sustain damage at a later date. Mr. Bunn advised he would have recourse toward the property owner(s). Another area property owner expressed concern that children from the subdivision would be attracted to his livestock and, should they get hurt, he would be liable. Mr. Conklin advised the rezoning and annexation on this property would be heard at the April 11 meeting. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to forward the plat to Planning Commission. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.