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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-16 - Minutes• • • MINUTES OF SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, March 16, 1995 at 10:30 a.m., in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Allred, Robert Reynolds, Charles Nickle OTHERS PRESENT: Don Bunn, Tim Conklin, Sharon Langley, and others LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - RAZORBACK EXXON G & K OIL COMPANY - SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HWY 62 AND FUTRALL The first item was a large scale development for Razorback Exxon submitted by Clyde Nickles on behalf of G & K Oil Company for property located at the southeast corner of Highway 62 and Futrall. The property is zoned I-1, Heavy Commercial - Light Industrial, and contains .95 acres. Mr. Conklin stated the staff had required additional tree planting along the street. Further, he stated the tract was in the overlay district and the applicant had complied with those requirements. Additionally, Mr. Conklin stated the existing Exxon station and canopy would be removed and a retail convenience store would be constructed with a carwash to the south. In regard to fire hydrants, Mr. Nickles stated they had several options and Mr. Bunn indicated the preferred site for the location of the hydrants. Discussion ensued regarding the city's proposed relocation of the waterline and water flow pressure. Mr. Bunn requested the developer coordinate with the waterline relocation. MOTION Mr. Nickle made a motion to approve the request subject to staff comments. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. • • • Subdivision Committee Meeting March 10, 1995 Page 2 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - McILROY BANK McILROY BANK - SE CORNER OF WEDINGTON & SALEM The next item was a large scale development for Mcllroy Bank submitted by Tom Hennelly, Jorgensen & Associates, on behalf of Mcllroy Bank for property located at the southeast corner of Wedington and Salem. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial, and contains 3.67 acres. Mr. Hennelly, Jorgensen and Associates, explained the first phase would only have an ATM location. He stated the subsequent phases would have a branch bank but was not scheduled for completion for several years. Additionally, he stated the entrances would be off Salem Road and one off of Highway 16 for the ATM. The one-way direction configuration would prohibit cut through traffic from Salem Road to Highway 16. Mr. Hennelly stated they would dedicate 25 feet for right of way on the east boundary of the property and the north side would have a 50 - foot right-of-way. Further, he stated the adjoining properties to the northeast were zoned C-2. He noted they planned to develop a city standard street in the second phase. Mr. Allred inquired if there was a proposed traffic light. Mr. Bunn stated it would depend on the traffic count. Discussion ensued regarding the meeting the AHTD and traffic light plans. Mr. Nickle inquired about the one-way configuration and whether or not it would remain the same for the second phase as well as the first. Mr. Hennelly stated the one-way configuration would be eliminated in the second phase. Mr. Nickle expressed concern about the proximity of the entrance lane to the street in the second phase. Discussion ensued regarding the traffic scenario. Mr. Reynolds stated that he would like to approve the first phase and table the second phase. Mr. Hennelly inquired if they would get approval if the ATM machine was moved to the west side of the island. Mr. Nickle stated he believed it would be best to move everything to the north. Discussion ensued regarding relocation of the second phase structure, stacking room, and curb cut locations. Mr. Allred stated the second phase should be considered as a concept plat and be reworked. MOTION Mr. Nickle made a motion to approve phase one only and consider phase two as a concept plat to be reworked. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. • Subdivision Committee Meeting March i4, 1995 Page 3 PRELIMINARY PLAT - BOIS D'ARC SUBDIVISION JULIAN ARCHER - S OF CLEVELAND, E OF SANG The next item was a preliminary plat for Bois d'Arc Subdivision submitted by Tom Hennelly, Jorgensen & Associates, on behalf of Julian Archer for property located south of Cleveland, east of Sang. The property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential, and contains 26.54 acres with 19 proposed lots. Mr. Conklin stated that there was discussion regarding the island between Lots 16 and 17, and Lots 4, 5, and 6 and the ability for motorists to get out of the turnaround island and that was the reason for not extending the island further. Mr. Hennelly stated striping would also be used in that area. Mr. Conklin requested the covenants have restrictions for banning future lot splits. He pointed out the current lot sizes were 1 acre or larger. In response to a question from Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Hennelly stated the Parks Department had requested money in lieu of land. He went on to state that only trees in the street right-of-way and house sites would be removed and further that an area of 20 feet along the west and the island areas would have additional trees planted. Mr. Allred inquired if the developer would be building the houses or simply selling the lots. Mr. Hennelly stated the lots would be sold. • Mr. Allred stated the developer should provide covenants restricting the cutting of trees and providing replacement trees for any cut trees. • Mr. Conklin cited that, according to the tree ordinance, 25% of the trees on the site would need to be preserved. Mr. Nickle inquired as to how the storm drainage to the west would be handled. Mr. Hennelly stated drainage would be channeled between Waterman Woods and the north boundary and would intercept the water with curb inlets and direct the flow down the lot lines to the natural drainage path. Mr. Bunn expressed concern regarding the steep drainage. He requested storm drainage planning between the lots and a drainage plan to be approved by the City Engineer. Discussion ensued regarding the bridge and Mr. Bunn stated the bridge had been improved within the past few years. MOTION Mr. Reynolds made a motion to approve the development subject to staff comments. Mr. Nickle seconded. Subdivi ion Committee Meeting March 14, 1995 Page 4 PRELIMINARY PLAT - SUNBRIDGE EAST U OF A FOUNDATION, INC. - W OF VILLA BLVD., N OF TOWNSHIP The next item was a preliminary plat for Sunbridge East submitted by Tom Hennelly, Jorgensen & Associates, on behalf of U of A Foundation, Inc. for property located west of Villa Boulevard, north of Township. The property contains 13.09 acres and is zoned C-1, Neighborhood Commercial. Mr. Conklin advised the subject tract adjoined the original Sunbridge Center. Discussion ensued regarding the road connection with College. Mr. Hennelly stated there had been discussion regarding the fire hydrant location on Lot 2 being moved and pointed out the relocation to the desired site was not possible but that an additional hydrant had been placed between Lot 3 and 4 on Villa Boulevard. MOTION Mr. Nickle made a motion to approve the plat subject to staff comments. Mr. Allred seconded the motion. • • • Subdivision Committee Meeting March 1%, 1995 Page 5 PRELIMINARY PLAT - HERITAGE VILLAGE RICHARD BDNDRICR - N OF WEDINGTON, W OF 51ST The next item was a preliminary plat for Heritage Village submitted by Greg Bone, DCI Development, on behalf of Richard Bundrick for property located north of Wedington, west of 51st Street. The property is zoned R-1.5, Moderate Density Residential, and contains 46.18 acres with 101 single family lots. Mr. Bone stated conduits as requested by the utility representatives had been added, the fire hydrants were in accordance with Chief Jackson's requests and electric easements were located at the street light sites. He further noted the alley ways would be eliminated on the center blocks and the developer would provide utility easements in place of the alley ways. Mr. Bundrick noted they did still plan to go ahead with shared driveways. After discussion, Mr. Bunn advised the sewer line could be with the other utilities however the easement would need to be 25 feet in width. He also suggested that Mr. Bone contact the utility representatives again prior to the Planning Commission meeting since the plat was being changed. In response to a question from Mr. Conklin, Mr. Bundrick advised the Parks Board would be taking land in lieu of money for the greenspace fees. Discussion ensued regarding the dumps on the property. Mr. Bundrick stated DPC&E did have regulatory authority and he presented a letter from them. He advised they had received approval from all regulatory agencies. In response to a question from Mr. Bunn, Mr. Bone stated they still planned on having part of the streets 22 feet in width. Mr. Bunn expressed concern regarding that narrow of a street. Mr. Bundrick advised he had intended that the alleys be to city specifications. He advised he would change the width of the streets to standard city streets. Mr. Bunn advised the Planning Commission did have the authority to waive the subdivision regulations if they found it appropriate to do so. Mr. Nickle stated that he would like to discuss the proposed alleys at the Planning Commission meeting to determine if the Commission would approve the alleys. Mr. Bundrick noted they had considered making the alleys private which would exclude have trash pickup at the back. Mr. Allred advised he would like the plat submitted to the Planning Commission as it was with the alleys and narrow streets. He noted they could place "no parking" signs on the streets. MOTION Mr. Nickle made a motion to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with the option of including alleys and reduced street widths. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. Subdivision Committee Meeting March ].4p, 1995 Page 6 PRELIMINARY PLAT - SALEM VILLAGE, A P.U.D. ROBERT WHITFIELD - N OF MT. COMFORT, W OF SALEM The last item was a preliminary plat for Salem Village submitted by Bill Rudasill on behalf of Robert Whitfield for property located north of Mt. Comfort, west of Salem Road. The property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential, and contains 40 acres with 111 proposed single family units. Mr. Conklin inquired as to which streets would be public and which would be private. Mr. Rudasill reviewed the street widths and the private streets. Mr. Allred expressed concern that one of the narrow streets would eventually feed into another subdivision which would have a street developed to city street standards. Mr. Whitfield explained the streets had been designed to slow down traffic and encourage people to walk or bicycle. Mr. Reynolds requested a Bill of Assurance for use of the subject property as the dedicated purpose. Mr. Whitfield agreed to provide a Bill of Assurance. Mr. Conklin inquired where the other 50 feet of dedication would come from for the extension of the street. Mr. Whitfield stated an adjoining property owner had agreed to dedicate the 50 feet. Mr. Conklin requested that, in the event the adjoining property owner would not dedicate the 50 feet as agreed, staff approval would be subject to Mr. Whitfield providing an additional 30 feet. Mr. Reynolds inquired regarding tree preservation and Mr. Whitfield assured him the street would have a tree every 30 to 40 feet. Discussion ensued regarding park areas and tree locations; location of a minor arterial; and a Bill of Assurance for screening and berms along Salem Road. MOTION Mr. Nickle made a motion to approve the development subject to the two Bills of Assurance. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.