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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-17 - Minutes• • • MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, November 17, 1994 at 10:30 a.m., in Room 326 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Kenneth Pummill, Chuck Nickle and Tom Suchecki Alett Little, Tim Conklin, Mandy Bunch, Neal Albright, Mel Milholland, Mark Marquess, Travis Bousquet, Dave Jorgensen, Pat Tobin, Kim Hessee, and Sharon Langley LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - CROSSOVER TERRACE LINDSEY FAMILY TRUST - N OF JOYCE, E OF HWY 265 The first item was a large scale development for Crossover Terrace, submitted by Neal Albright on behalf of the Lindsey Family Trust, for property located north of Joyce and west of Highway 265. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential, and contains 6.7 acres. Ms. Little explained there had been a question regarding the sight distance from the location of the exit. She advised Don Bunn, Perry Franklin, Mickey Jackson and she had gone to the site to review the distance. She stated they believed the entrance would be almost across from Dr. Arnold's driveway which appeared to be the best location. She further noted Chief Jackson was now comfortable with the one ingress/egress and believed that any other location would be very dangerous. Mr. Albright advised he had not yet talked with the Highway Department regarding the design of the entry (including a left turn lane to enable 3 - 4 vehicles to stack) so it would be subject to the Highway Department's approval. Ms. Little stated the developer would contain 84 units which would generate approximately 8 trips (4 entrances and 4 exits) per day (or 672 trips per day) based on traffic generation software used by the Traffic Superintendent. She explained the hill was not the problem in the line of sight but the curve. She requested a number of cedar trees be removed to enable better sight distance. In response to a question from Mr. Conklin, Mr. Albright advised they would be using 175 watt high sodium lighting with the pole locations to be determined by Ozark Electric. Mr. Nickle asked if Mr. Albright stated the south of unit 2 MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved comments. Mr. Nickle seconded the ADA parking spaces had been enlarged. he had provided one van accessible space (16 feet wide) to and enlarged the other ADA spaces. to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff the motion. • Subdivision Committee November 17, 1994 Page 2 • • LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - WAL-MART SUPERCENTER WAL-MART, INC. - SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MALL LANE AND JOYCE BLVD. The next item was a large scale development for the Wall -Mart Supercenter submitted by Travis Bousquet, CEI Engineering, on behalf of Wal-Mart for property located at the southwest corner of Mall Lane and Joyce Boulevard. The property contains 24.94 acres and is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. Ms. Little informed Mr. Bousquet the only thing governing the appearance of the storage area and walkways were the restrictive covenants. She explained to the Subcommittee the reason the plat was back before them was that Wal-Mart had modified the garden center area. She advised National Home Center had been stacking items higher than the fencing and blocking the sidewalk. In response to a question from Mr. Pummill, Ms. Little advised staff had notified National they were in violation of the conditional use. She noted Wal-Mart was not approved as a conditional use. There was then discussion regarding the fence for the Wal-Mart Garden Center. It was determined the wrought iron used at the Highway 62 Wal-Mart Supercenter was attractive and could be used at the subject store. Ms. Little asked about the cross -hatched area shown on the plat. Mr. Bousquet stated it was additional right-of-way requested by Clary Development and the City of Fayetteville. Ms. Little stated that, while Lot 4 was not developed, there were a number of concrete bays between the subject site and Lot 4 which were at the request of Clary Development. She advised they would be looked at when Lot 4 was developed. In response to a question by Mr. Nickle, Mr. Bousquet advised he had talked with Don Bunn regarding erosion control and was currently working on a plan which provided for dikes. Ms. Bunch advised the proposed plan surpassed that required by the city. MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff comments. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. Subdivision Committee • November 17, 1994 Page 3 • • PRELIMINARY PLAT - HIDDEN LAKES HARRY JACKSON & PARTNERS - N OF MISSION, E OF OLD WIRE ROAD The next item was a preliminary plat for Hidden Lakes Subdivision submitted by Mel Milholland on behalf of Harry Jackson and Partners for property located north of Mission, east of Old Wire Road. The property contains 19.75 acres with 44 proposed lots and is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Mr. Milholland advised Mr. Jackson had requested BMP Development work with him on the subject project since they had a number of other subdivisions within the City. He pointed out the developers had donated a great deal of land to the Parks Department which encompassed all of the floodway and approximately 90% of the flood plain. He stated all of the lots by lot 21 would be outside of the flood plain. He also noted they were leaving the pond and a number of the larger trees. Mr. Pummill recalled the area residents had objected to the number of units proposed by a previous subdivision on the same property. Me. Little advised 4 lots had been eliminated in the pond area and eliminated one lot on the south side of Broadview. Mr. Milholland advised there had originally been 65 lots, so 21 lots had been eliminated. Ms. Little pointed out previously the area across the street had also been platted. She noted Mr. Jackson still retained ownership of that property. Mr. Milholland advised BMP had met with the Parks Department and was donating 4.75 acres (1.1 acres had been required). He pointed out there was a cul-de-sac (via the gas easement) to the parks land. Mr. Marquess advised they wanted to clean the pond area and make it a community pedestrian park. He stated they had encouraged the Parks Department to put in a natural trail. He also pointed out on lots 35 and 36 there were some large sycamore trees which they planned on saving. In response to a question from Ms. Bunch, Mr. Milholland advised that, if they did any work in the floodway, they would get Corps approval. He stated it was their intention to stay out of that area. Ms. Bunch commented on a notation on the plat which stated the developer planned to detain to the pre -development flow rate. Mr. Milholland advised Don Bunn had been satisfied with the preliminary drainage plan if they could prevent sheet flow to Mr. Perry's property. Mr. Marquess stated they did not want to channelize the creek. He advised they might have to take some gravel out of the creek but that was all they planned since there were numerous large trees along the creek which they did not want to disturb. Ms. Little stated staff had recommended the extension of Broadview Drive and the extension of Eastwood Drive. She asked why Eastwood had not been extended. Mr. Milholland explained there was a separation of the streets at the entrance. In response to a question from Me. Little, Mr. Milholland advised there was a 50- • • • Subdivision Committee November 17, 1994 Page 4 foot right-of-way dedication to Old adjoining property owner (an existing Ms. Little asked if Mr. Perry and Mr. meeting. An adjoining property owner stated they had not received notification; that she had spoken with Mr. Perry and he had not received any notification. Wire Road and a 50 -foot easement to an private, gravel road). Torbitt had received notification of the Ms. Little requested both residents be notified prior to the Planning Commission meeting. In response to a question from Ms. Little, Mr. Milholland advised there would be a separate dedication for the park lands; that the park lands would not be a separate lot. Ms. Barbara Holtz, an adjoining property owner, expressed concern regarding a swale along the Ramsey Street side of the proposed subdivision. She advised a great deal of water came through the area and she did not want the water coming into her backyard. She also advised the proposal appeared to be draining water into an area which already flooded. Mr. Milholland stated the swale would be an improvement and would carry the water. Mr. Marquess explained the swale would berm toward lots 5 and 6 on Ramsey, taking the water away from those lots. Ms. Holtz stated the developers were moving all of the run off toward the Ramsey Street area which already flooded. Mr. Marquess explained that currently there was a backup and run -over of water but, after they were finished with the channelization and retainage, it would get the water out of the area quicker. He agreed it might not alleviate the current problem. He stated there was a 50 -foot gas easement which they could use, forming a natural causeway to the creek. He further stated the new subdivision would be designed so the water went toward the street, not toward the Ramsey properties. Ms. Holtz also expressed concern that the trees along her rear property line would be killed. Mr. Marquess explained the drip line of those trees did not extend into the area planned for the swale. Mr. Larry Tuttle, an adjoining property owner, agreed there were fewer lots but the lots were still the same size as the previously proposed lots. He pointed out residents of Ranch Drive and Ramsey would have 2 to 4 lots abutting the rear of their property. He asked the developers assure the vegetation and tree line remain or a privacy fence be constructed. Mr. Nickle advised there was not an ordinance which required that. Mr. Milholland stated they which appeared to be dying Mr. Marquess advised they possible. planned on leaving all of the trees (except the ones or diseased). always tried to leave as much of a green belt as • • • Subdivision Committee November 17, 1994 Page 5 Mr. Tuttle asked if there were any plans on changing the box culvert on Old Wire Road. Mr. Milholland stated there would be no changes to the box culvert but they did intent to take care of the existing retainage on Old Wire Road. He also noted the lots bordering the homes on Ranch Drive had been enlarged to approximately 77 feet. Me. Holtz stated it had been her understanding the City Council had reviewed a proposal which required any new subdivision to be comparable to surrounding neighborhoods. She stated the proposed lots were smaller than the surrounding lots. Mr. Nickle advised there was not such an ordinance. Mr. Conklin stated there were some new zoning districts with larger lot sizes but the City Council had never requested any R-1 property to be down -zoned. Mr. Marquess stated that, while the lot sizes might be smaller in the subject subdivision, the homes would add to the area and would cost $100,000 to $180,000. Mr. Pummill pointed clustering of homes. clustering, with the the guidelines. out the 2010 Plan, adopted He stated that, while the 4.75 acres of park lands it by the City, provided for the proposed subdivision was not a did begin to represent some of Mr. Marquees pointed out the original subdivision had been approved but he believed the proposed subdivision was much better for the area. He advised they had spend a great deal of time working to save the greenery, the pond, the waterways and cul-de-sac areas. In response to a comment from Ms. Holtz, Mr. Conklin advised a sidewalk would still be required along Highway 45. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff comments. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion. Subdivision Committee • November 17, 1994 Page 6 • • PRELIMINARY PLAT - YORKTOWNE SQUARE WADE & PEGGY BISHOP - N OF STUBBLEFIELD RD., E OF OLD MISSOURI RD. The next item was a preliminary plat for Yorktowne Square submitted by Mel Milholland on behalf of Wade and Peggy Bishop for property located north of Stubblefield Road, east of Old Missouri Road. The property contains 23.58 acres with 61 proposed lots and is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. Mr. Milholland stated Phase I was to the lower left of the plat, and pointed out Phase II and Phase III. He explained when the original Phase I and II were approved, Phase I could be constructed by Phase II could not until additional access was provided. He went on to say the Bishops purchased additional property and would be developing the newly purchased property prior to developing Phase II (formerly Phase II). He further stated there had been discussion on improvements to Stubblefield Road between the city and the Bishops. He advised they had come to an agreement on the amount for Phase I and there would be a proportionate cost assessed for Phase II which would go into an escrow account. In response to a question from Mr. Conklin, Mr. Milholland advised they were working with the residents on Breckenridge where the street would curve. He explained they would be purchasing additional property, creating a property line adjustment for lot 10. Mr. Conklin advised the right-of-way would have to be vacated. He explained the procedures required. Mr. Clyde Lathrop, an adjoining property owner, asked if they would be changing elevation or drainage. Mr. Milholland advised they would be improving the drainage and would not be putting any water onto Mr. Lathrop's property. Ms. Little advised there was also a question as to whether there needed to be a contribution on Phase III to extend the street to the back of the church. She stated that information needed to be determined prior to the Planning Commission meeting. MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission together with staff comments. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. • Subdivision Committee November 17, 1994 Page 7 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - TOBIN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PAT TOBIN - COLT SQUARE The next item was a large scale development for Tobin Commercial Development submitted by Pat Tobin for property located in Colt Square. The property contains 1.93 acres and is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. In response to a question from Me. Little, Mr. Tobin advised he had not contacted Cheryl Zotti regarding the dumpster locations but it would not be a problem; that he would contact her. Ms. Little advised the Subcommittee the drainage swale on the adjacent property was filled in and water was ponding. Mr. Tobin stated the swale did drain most of Colt Square He advised there was a similar problem on Township which he cleaned out once a year. He stated the run off flowed west into a crossing under Township. Ms. Bunch advised a certified engineer had to prepare the drainage report. NOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission together with staff comments. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion. • Ms. Little advised Southridge Subdivision had been pulled due to questions regarding ownership of the property. • • Subdivision Committee November 17, 1994 Page 8 • • PRELIMINARY PLAT — WINDSOR SUITES MOTEL MAJOR INVESTMENTS — S OF HWY 62, E OF HWY 71 BYPASS The next item was a preliminary plat for Windsor Suites Motel submitted by Kim Hessee of CEI Engineering on behalf of Major Investments for property located south of Highway 62, east of Highway 71 Bypass. The property contains 5.15 acres with 3 proposed lots and is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. Ms. Little advised Lot 1 of the subject subdivision had been presented to the Commissioners at a previous meeting and had been approved. She also noted the right-of-way shown at the northern property line had been named "Best Way". MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission together with staff comments. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. • • • Subdivision Committee November 17, 1994 Page 9 FINAL PLAT - THE MEADOWLANDS, PHASES I & II McILROY INVESTMENTS - S OF HWY 16, W OF RUFFLE The next item was a final plat for The Meadowlands, Phases I and II, submitted by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of Mcllroy Investments for property located south of Hwy 16, west of Rupple Road. The property contains 40.77 acres with 105 proposed lots and is zoned R -O, Residential -Office; R-1, Low Density Residential; and R- 1.5, Moderate Density Residential. Ms. Little advised the zoning on lots 1 and 2 apparently had not been carried forward to the City Council. She explained the Council had tabled the rezoning for the western and eastern portion of the tract and apparently never reviewed lots 1 and 2. She advised she did not see any reason to hold the subdivision until the rezoning occurred. Ms. Langley stated the rezoning request would be reviewed at the first Council meeting in December. Mr. Jorgensen advised both he and staff remembered the property being rezoned but there was not an ordinance nor a mention of the rezoning in the Council minutes. MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission together with staff comments. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.