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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-28 - Minutes• • MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, July 28, 1994 at 10:30 a.m., in Room 326 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chuck Nickle and Tom Suchecki OTHERS PRESENT: Tim Conklin, Mandy Bunch, Harry Gray, Bill Rudasill, Sharon Langley, and others LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT & PRELIMINARY PLAT - ROLLIN BARNES DUPLEXES ROLLIN BARNES - OFF FRANCISCAN TR, E OF CARRIAGE WAY The first item was a large scale development and preliminary plat for Rollin Barnes Duplexes submitted by Harry Gray on behalf of Rollin Barnes for property located off Franciscan Trail, east of Carriage Way. The property contains 2.23 acres and is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. Mr. Conklin explained that originally this document had come in as a large scale development but, since the developer had agreed to extend Chickadee Avenue to the south property line, it was necessary to divide the property and add three lots which would be sold. He advised the remainder would remain as a large scale development with developer -owned duplexes. He pointed out Franciscan Trail would be a private drive, running east -west. Mr. Gray explained the presented plat was a compromise with the city, making Chickadee a public street running to the south property line but keeping Franciscan Trail a private drive. In response to a question from Mr. Conklin, Mr. Gray advised the 12 feet between the duplexes met the fire code. He explained that, since all of the property shown in the large scale would be under single ownership, the 16 -foot area was not required. It was determined the duplexes would not be able to be sold as separate tracts. MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the full Planning Commission. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. • • Subdivision Committee July 28, 1994 Page 2 FINAL PLAT - BRADLEY ACRES BILL GRADE - N OF HUNTSVILLE, S OF WYMAN, E OF STONEBRIDGE The next item was a final plat for Bradley Acres submitted by Bill Rudasill on behalf of Bill Graue for property located north of Huntsville, south of Wyman, and east of Stonebridge Road. The property contains 3.90 acres with 4 proposed lots and is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Mr. Conklin advised the preliminary plat for this tract had been approved earlier in the year under the name of Graue Subdivision. He pointed out the developer was dedicating the 50 -foot right-of-way easement along the western boundary line for lot 1 and then it went to 25 feet. He reminded the Committee the plat had originally been denied because the Planning Commission had wanted a street connecting Huntsville and Wyman Road. He explained that, as a compromise, the right-of-way would be dedicated. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to forward the plat to the full Planning Commission. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion. • Subdivision Committee July 28, 1994 Page 3 PRELIMINARY PLAT - MAGNOLIA CROSSING MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES - N OF 6TH, W OF DINSMORE TR. The next item was a preliminary plat Gray on behalf of Magnolia Properties west of Dinsmore Trail. The property contains 36.58 for Magnolia Crossing submitted by Harry for property located north of 6th Street, is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential, Mr. Conklin stated this development would consist of 108 single family lots and 39 duplex lots. He advised the developer was appealing to the City Council the requirement recently approved which provided any development of over 100 units had to provide a park. He explained the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board had requested money in lieu of parks lands. He stated the Council would hear the appeal at their August 2 meeting. He explained that, should park land be required, the plat would have to be redrawn. He further advised there had been discussion at the Plat Review meeting regarding off-site improvements to Dinsmore Trail. He stated there was a low-water bridge to the south of the site which would need to be improved and the City was requesting some type of cost sharing for that improvement. In response to a question from Mr. Conklin, Mr. Gray advised the Reading property did have access to Dinsmore Trail. Mr. Gibson, an adjoining property owner, asked where access to Dinsmore Trail for the subdivision would occur. • Mr. Gibson and other adjoining property owners reviewed the plat. There was discussion regarding which access to the subdivision would be used the most. Mr. Gray explained the city wanted, where possible, two accesses into a subdivision. • Mr. Billy Ashmore advised he liked the development but was uncomfortable with the access to Dinsmore Trail. He advised he would like to see the second access line up to be an extension of Rupple Road. He further noted his gas meter was sitting on the subject tract with the gas line running barely under ground. Mr. Gray assured him the meter and line would be moved. Mr. Ashmore further advised he was happy this tract would stop commercial development along Sixth and provide a buffer. He pointed out areas that he would like to see greenspace and advised that had been shown on the concept plat for the rezoning. Mr. Gray stated they had proposed park areas together with the easement being a park area but the Parks Board had wanted money in lieu of park lands. Mr. Gibson advised the area was essentially rural and asked how much greenspace there would be between Dinsmore and the duplexes. Mr. Gray advised that depended on the utility companies. He pointed out there would be a 20 -foot utility easement. Mr. Suchecki pointed out access for the duplexes was restricted from Dinsmore Trail so the back yards would back up to Dinsmore Trail. • • • Subdivision Committee July 28, 1994 Page 4 Mr. Ashbrook advised he would be much happier with the development if it was moved 20 feet to the south to provide a natural buffer and preserve a water course and a forest. Ms. Jo Sanders, one of the developers, advised they planned on maintaining as many trees as possible. She stated they did plan to put a landscaped walking trail on the SWEPCO easement. She further stated the covenants required the garage entrances for the duplexes be on opposing streets so there would not be a "duplex row look". She promised the adjoining property owners that, if a tree did not have to be cut for development, it would not be cut. In response to a question from Ms. Bunch, Mr. Gray advised Highway 62 would be bored for the water line. Ms. Bunch stated she had, investigated the low water bridge but she had not been able to get a cost for the off-site improvements. She advised she would have the figures prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Conklin stated there had been discussion at the plat review meeting regarding the subdivision providing right-of-way or stub -outs on Camellia Lane. He asked if the developer had made a decision. Mr. Gray stated he believed the developer would be dedicating the 80 -foot right- of-way. He advised they believed they would have a boulevard type entrance. Mr. Nickle requested staff review area maps to see how Dinsmore Trail and Rupple Road would tie together. MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the full Planning Commission, subject to the City Council's action, subject to staff comments and recommendations. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. • • MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, July 28, 1994 at 10:30 a.m., in Room 326 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chuck Nickle and Tom Suchecki OTHERS PRESENT: Tim Conklin, Mandy Bunch, Harry Gray, Bill Rudasill, Sharon Langley, and others LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT & PRELIMINARY PLAT - ROLLIN BARNES DUPLEXES ROLLIN BARNES - OFF FRANCISCAN TR, E OF CARRIAGE WAY The first item was a large scale development and preliminary plat for Rollin Barnes Duplexes submitted by Harry Gray on behalf of Rollin Barnes for property located off Franciscan Trail, east of Carriage Way. The property contains 2.23 acres and is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. Mr. Conklin explained that originally this document had come in as a large scale development but, since the developer had agreed to extend Chickadee Avenue to the south property line, it was necessary to divide the property and add three lots which would be sold. He advised the remainder would remain as a large scale development with developer -owned duplexes. He pointed out Franciscan Trail would be a private drive, running east -west. Mr. Gray explained the presented plat was a compromise with the city, making Chickadee a public street running to the south property line but keeping Franciscan Trail a private drive. In response to a question from Mr. the duplexes met the fire code. shown in the large scale would be not required. It was determined separate tracts. Conklin, Mr. Gray advised the 12 feet between He explained that, since all of the property under single ownership, the 16 -foot area was the duplexes would not be able to be sold as MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the full Planning Commission. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. Subdivision Committee • July 28, 1994 Page 2 • FINAL PLAT - BRADLEY ACRES BILL GRAUE - N OF HUNTSVILLE, S OF WYMAN, E OF STONEHRIDGE The next item was a final plat for Bradley Acres submitted by Bill Rudasill on behalf of Bill Graue for property located north of Huntsville, south of Wyman, and east of Stonebridge Road. The property contains 3.90 acres with 4 proposed lots and is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Mr. Conklin advised the preliminary plat for this tract had been approved earlier in the year under the name of Graue Subdivision. He pointed out the developer was dedicating the 50 -foot right-of-way easement along the western boundary line for lot 1 and then it went to 25 feet. He reminded the Committee the plat had originally been denied because the Planning Commission had wanted a street connecting Huntsville and Wyman Road. He explained that, as a compromise, the right-of-way would be dedicated. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to forward the plat to the full Planning Commission. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion. • • Subdivision Committee July 28, 1994 Page 3 PRELIMINARY PLAT - MAGNOLIA CROSSING MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES - N OF 6TH, W OF DINSMORE TR. The next item was a preliminary plat Gray on behalf of Magnolia Properties west of Dinsmore Trail. The property contains 36.58 for Magnolia Crossing submitted by Harry for property located north of 6th Street, is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential, Mr. Conklin stated this development would consist of 108 single family lots and 39 duplex lots. He advised the developer was appealing to the City Council the requirement recently approved which provided any development of over 100 units had to provide a park. He explained the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board had requested money in lieu of parks lands. He stated the Council would hear the appeal at their August 2 meeting. He explained that, should park land be required, the plat would have to be redrawn. He further advised there had been discussion at the Plat Review meeting regarding off-site improvements to Dinsmore Trail. He stated there was a low-water bridge to the south of the site which would need to be improved and the City was requesting some type of cost sharing for that improvement. In response to a question from Mr. Conklin, Mr. Gray advised the Reading property did have access to Dinsmore Trail. Mr. Gibson, an adjoining property owner, asked where access to Dinsmore Trail for the subdivision would occur. Mr. Gibson and other adjoining property owners reviewed the plat. There was discussion regarding which access to the subdivision would be used the most. Mr. Gray explained the city wanted, where possible, two accesses into a subdivision. Mr. Billy Ashmore advised he liked the development but was uncomfortable with the access to Dinsmore Trail. He advised he would like to see the second access line up to be an extension of Rupple Road. He further noted his gas meter was sitting on the subject tract with the gas line running barely under ground. Mr. Gray assured him the meter and line would be moved. Mr. Ashmore further advised he was happy this tract would stop commercial development along Sixth and provide a buffer. He pointed out areas that he would like to see greenspace and advised that had been shown on the concept plat for the rezoning. Mr. Gray stated they had proposed park areas together with the easement being a park area but the Parks Board had wanted money in lieu of park lands. Mr. Gibson advised the area was essentially rural and asked how much greenspace there would be between Dinsmore and the duplexes. Mr. Gray advised that depended on the utility companies. He pointed out there would be a 20 -foot utility easement. Mr. Suchecki pointed out access for the duplexes was restricted from Dinsmore Trail so the back yards would back up to Dinsmore Trail. • • • Subdivision Committee July 28, 1994 Page 4 Mr. Ashbrook advised he would be much happier with the development if it was moved 20 feet to the south to provide a natural buffer and preserve a water course and a forest. Ms. Jo Sanders, one of the developers, advised they planned on maintaining as many trees as possible. She stated they did plan to put a landscaped walking trail on the SWEPCO easement. She further stated the covenants required the garage entrances for the duplexes be on opposing streets so there would not be a "duplex row look". She promised the adjoining property owners that, if a tree did not have to be cut for development, it would not be cut. In response to a question from Ms. Bunch, Mr. Gray advised Highway 62 would be bored for the water line. Ms. Bunch stated she had investigated the low water bridge but she had not been able to get a cost for the off-site improvements. She advised she would have the figures prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Conklin stated there had been discussion at the plat review meeting regarding the subdivision providing right-of-way or stub -outs on Camellia Lane. He asked if the developer had made a decision. Mr. Gray stated he believed the developer would be of -way. He advised they believed they would have Mr. Nickle requested staff review area maps to see Road would tie together. MOTION dedicating the 80 -foot right - a boulevard type entrance. how Dinsmore Trail and Rupple Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the full Planning Commission, subject to the City Council's action, subject to staff comments and recommendations. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion.