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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-02 - Minutes• • MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, March 2, 1995 at 10:30 a.m., in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Allred, Jana Britton and Robert Reynolds MEMBERS ABSENT: Charles Nickle OTHERS PRESENT: Alett Little, Don Bunn, Tim Conklin, Sharon Langley, and others. LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - NORTH STREET APARTMENTS CARL WALKER - N OF NORTH STREET, W OF GREGG The first item was a large scale development for North Street Apartments submitted by Carl Walker for property located north of North Street and west of Gregg Street. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential. Me. Little advised there had been significant revisions to the plat but there were still other items which needed to be changed. She noted those items included a listing of adjoining property owners on the plat. She explained to the Subdivision Committee a decision was made regarding whether it was feasible to ask that the street within the development be made public. She stated that, after looking at the street both on-site and via aerial, it had been determined it was not feasible to make the street public. She pointed out all of the parking did back out directly on the street but noted that, with the linear layout of the property, nothing else could be done. She also noted there had been some question regarding the line of sight and the location of the drive on North Street. She stated that, after on-site review, it was determined the drive was at the best location. She pointed out the buildings were set back as far as possible from the railroad track. In response to a question from Mr. Conklin, Mr. Walker advised a survey had been ordered but, due to the weather, he was not sure when it would be completed. Ms. Little advised the survey would have to be filed with the Planning Division prior to progressing the plat to the Planning Commission. Mr. Conklin also advised the legal description would have to be placed on the plat together with the zoning, required number of parking spaces. He noted trees would have to be placed in the islands in the parking lot in order to comply with the new parking lot ordinance. Me. Britton expressed her belief there was a public interest served by requiring through access to potential development to the north. She asked if the developer could not dedicate an access easement to the adjacent property. She expressed her belief that an access easement would be beneficial for emergency vehicles and better circulation. Ms. Little explained the property to the north was a small triangle and the only way to provide a street would be up the hill and out to Gregg. Ms. Britton stated she was not referring to a public street but just an access easement to the adjoining property. She further noted she did believe there should be street lights on the property as a safety measure. Ms. Little suggested the building setback could be designated as an access easement. . Mr. Conklin explained one of the reasons the tract had access problems was because it was currently railroad right-of-way. • • Subdivision Committee Meeting March 2, 1995 Page 2 In response to a question from Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Walker advised the had a 50 -foot radius. cul-de-sac Mr. Reynolds stated it seemed there were a number of questions on the subject plat and numerous items to be completed before review by the Planning Commission. MOTION Mr. Reynolds moved to table the large complete. Ms. Little asked if the Subdivision the rear or the front. scale development until the plat was Committee preferred the access easement to Mr. Allred expressed concern that they were trying to make a public street out of private property. He stated he did not believe the ordinance allowed the Subdivision Committee to make such a requirement. Ms. Britton seconded the motion. • • • Subdivision Committee Meeting March 2, 1995 Page 3 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - SPRING PARR SUBDIVISION, PHASE II CLARY DEVELOPMENT - N OF JOYCE ST., W OF HWY 71B The next item was a large scale development for Spring Park Subdivision, Phase II, submitted by Robert Brown on behalf of Clary Development for property located north of Joyce Street, west of Highway 71B. The property contains 9.51 acres and is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. Ms. Little advised one of the main issues discussed at plat review was street lighting along Joyce Street. Mr. Jeff Maxwell, representing the developer, advised the street lights were shown on the plat and had been ordered from SWEPCO. He explained SWEPCO wanted to wire all of the street lights at the same time. Mr. Robert Brown advised the plat had been revised and reviewed the changes to the plat. Ms. Little stated the parking lot would need to meet the new parking lot ordinance. Mr. Brown stated the new ordinance called for a maximum ratio of 4 spaces for every 1,000 square feet of floor space. He advised the subject tract was figured at a radio of approximately 5.56. He explained that, as a part of their agreements with tenants of the entire Spring Park development, the ratio of parking could not be less than 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet. Ms. Little stated the ordinance would not affect those large scale developments which had been approved. She explained he could request a waiver from the Planning Commission for the existing tract. In response to a question from Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Brown advised the additional fire hydrants had been added per Chief Jackson's request. MOTION Mr. Reynolds moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff and Subdivision Committee recommendations. Ms. Britton added a provision that the developer would have the landscaping on the parking lot worked out prior to review by the Planning Commission. She then seconded the motion. a • • Subdivision Committee Meeting March 2, 1995 Page 4 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - N OF DICKSON, W OF COLLEGE The next item was a large scale development for Central United Methodist Church submitted by Bob Kelly on behalf of the church for property located north of Dickson, west of College. The property contains 4.72 acres and is zoned R -O, Residential -Office. Mr. Conklin advised a variance would need to be requested for the parking lot setback along Highland Avenue. He explained the requirement was 15 feet from the street right-of-way since it was R -O zoning. Mr. Kelly advised there was only one area with a setback problem. Ms. Little reminded Mr. Kelly the parking area would have to be screened under the new ordinance. Ms. Britton stated they would need to be careful to keep the sight lines open. She stated she believed 2 1/2 feet was the maximum height for screening within 25 feet from the intersection. There was discussion regarding the type of plant material which could be used. Mr. Conklin stated the developer would need to contact the Inspection Department regarding the size and location of their sign. Mr. Kelly then showed pictures of the existing building and a rendition of the proposed building. MOTION Ms. Britton moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff and Subdivision Committee recommendations subject to the Board of Adjustment approving the setback variance. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. Mr. Allred asked why the plat had to be sent to the Board of Adjustment prior to going before the Planning Commission. Ms. Little advised they could be done at the same time since it was a parking lot variance. Ms. Britton amended her motion to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff and Subdivision Committee comments and recommendations. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. • • • Subdivision Committee Meeting March 2, 1995 Page 5 PRELIMINARY PLAT - WILLOW SPRINGS, PHASE III RALPH WALKER - N OF WEDINGTON, E OF CARLSBAD TRACE The next item was a preliminary plat for Willow Springs, Phase III, submitted by Glenn Carter, Jorgensen & Associates, on behalf of Ralph Walker for property located north of Wedington, east of Carlsbad Tract. The property is zoned R-1.5, Moderate Density Residential, and contains 70 proposed lots. After discussion regarding the location of the subject subdivision in conjunction with Bridgeport Subdivision, the matter was temporarily tabled in order for staff to get a copy of the Bridgeport plat. • • • Subdivision Committee Meeting March 2, 1995 Page 6 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - LAFAYETTE-GREGG APARTMENTS BOB KELLY - NORTHWEST CORNER OF LAFAYETTE & GREGG STREETS The next item was a large scale development for the Lafayette -Gregg Apartments submitted by Bob Kelly for property located at the northwest corner of Lafayette and Gregg. The property contains .64 acres and is zoned R-3, High Density Residential. Ms. Little explained there was a problem with fire protection in the subject area but staff was hoping to put together a project which would go into the CIP so the water lines could be upgraded. She stated this was an area which they wanted to encourage in -fill. She advised the Committee she was scheduling a meeting between herself, Don Bunn and Mickey Jackson in order to provide a comprehensive list of those areas that did not have adequate fire protection within the City and attempt to get those areas upgraded. She explained the developer had requested the project go forward to the Planning Commission with approval subject to the water supply being upgraded. Mr. Kelly showed a rendition of the proposed apartment. Mr. Bunn explained they could fight a fire in the area but the water pressure did not meet the standard criteria. Ms. Britton asked if it was standard for the parking to abut next to the property line. Mr. Kelly explained he had tried to pull the parking forward rather than have a large parking lot. She also asked about the width of the drive on the north side of the building. Mr. Kelly agreed the drive could be narrower. MOTION Mr. Reynolds moved to table the item. Ms. Britton seconded the motion. • • Subdivision Committee Meeting March 2, 1995 Page 7 The Subcommittee then reviewed the preliminary plat for Willow Springs, Phase III. Mr. Conklin provided the plat for Bridgeport Subdivision, Phase II and showed the connections between Willow Springs and Bridgeport. He also pointed out the parks lands for Fieldstone, Bridgeport and Willow Springs adjoined. Staff verified the streets connected and the sidewalks were placed on the same side of the street on both subdivisions. MOTION Mr. Reynolds moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff comments. Mr. Allred seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.