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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-29 - Minutes• • MINUTES OF SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, June 29, 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 Jana Britton OTHERS PRESENT: Alett Little, Elaine Cattaneo, and others. PRELIMINARY PLAT - EMERALD SUBDIVISION, PHASE II DAVE JORGENSEN - NORTH OF TOWNSHIP, NORTH OF WESTVIEW DRIVE The first item discussed was the preliminary plat for Emerald Subdivision, Phase II submitted by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of J.B. Hays for property located north of Township, north of Westview Drive. The property was zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential and contained 3 lots within 2.13 acres. Ms. Little advised there were two big issues in regard to this plat: the fire service and the street issue. Jorgensen advised he had cleared the fire service with the Fire Chief and noted there would be a fire hydrant installed at the very end of the cul-de-sac and a loop line would be considered. He noted there was already a fire hydrant located within 240' of the end of the street. In response to Reynolds comments regarding the grade of the land, Jorgensen advised all three of the lots would require a grading permit. Britton expressed concern about the stability of the soil in this area. Little advised this plat was tabled at the June 1st meeting pending a review by the Parks Board. Jorgensen advised the Parks Board had recommended money in lieu of land. In response to comments from Little, Jorgensen advised he had done the public notification and he would submit that to the staff. Little advised that the street going into this area had failed according to the Street Department. She advised it would have to be redone in order to be a valid street and discussion had taken place as to whether the developer should have to pay off-site improvements. She noted the City Engineer had stated that may be an excessive assessment since there were only three proposed lots • • Subdivison Committe June 29, 1995 Page 2 in this development. She explained the street had already been accepted by the City and had failed after the one year time limit. Allred inquired as to whether Emerald Street had been built to City standards and inspected. Jorgensen advised that it had. Little pointed out even though the street had been accepted by the City, it didn't hold. Jorgensen advised that there were some cracks going lengthwise along the street which were similar to cracks which had occurred on Township Avenue. Little advised the Code stated if the development was going to be accessing a street that was substandard, then the developer may be required to bring it to City standards. She inquired as to what the Subdivision Committee members needed in order to make an assessment of this situation. Nickle requested a report from the Street Department in regard to the condition of the street and a report from the City Engineering Department in regard to what it would take to repair it. Jorgensen requested a written directive from the staff as to what the developers needed to do in regard to the street. Reynolds recommended that the developer should at least be required to put up a certain amount of money for the repair of the street in the future. Britton pointed out there would be heavy trucks traveling this street during the construction as well as the normal use of the trash truck and contended it should be repaired now. Little advised the staff would get a report on the condition of the street, what it would cost to repair it, and would try to get a recommended share of the cost of repair. MOTION Reynolds made a motion to forward Planning Commission subject to the was seconded by Nickle. The motion this preliminary plat to the staff's comments. The motion passed unanimously. • • • Subdivison Committe June 29, 1995 Page 3 FINAL PLAT - HIDDEN LAKES MEL MILHOLLAND - NORTH OF MISSION BLVD, WEST OF RAMSEY The next item discussed was a final plat of Hidden Lakes Subdivision submitted by Mel Milholland on behalf of BMP Development for property located north of Mission Blvd, west of Ramsey. The property was zoned R-1, Low Density Residential and contained 15.0 acres. Britton stated she had been under the impression that curb and gutter and everything was supposed to be in before the final plat was reviewed. Little advised the ordinance stated that had to be done prior to approval of the final plat; therefore, Planning Commission approval could be obtained, but it couldn't be signed off on until the improvements were in or bond had been posted. Little advised that there weren't any outstanding issues on this plat. Milholland advised he had obtained a standard form for a deed for the parks. Little advised he would also need one for highway dedication. Britton expressed concern about the open concrete swell and the safety of children in the neighborhood. Milholland advised there would be a grate with bars over it. Little requested that a note be on the final plat advising that the lots would be accessing the interior street and not Highway 45. She also requested a copy of the protective covenants In answer to a question from Britton, Milholland advised there would be a full-fledged properly designed cul-de-sac with a turn- around. MOTION Nickle made a motion to forward this final plat onto the Planning Commission for approval subject to staff comments, seconded by Reynolds. The motion passed unanimously. Subdivison Committe June 29, 1995 Page 4 FINAL PLAT - MADISON AVENUE MEL MIHOLLAND- S OF MISSION BLVD, E OF STARR RD The next item was a final plat of Madison Avenue submitted by Mel Miholland on behalf of S & S Development for property located south of Mission Blvd, east of Starr Road. This property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential and contains 10.18 acres. Britton inquired as to the status of the corner lot which is R -O, Residential -Office. Milholland advised the renters had it leased until the end of the year. Little advised that a sidewalk is required along Highway 45 and any waiver of that would need to go to the City Council. She added a bond can't be posted on a sidewalk. She referred to the prior Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting in regard to the preliminary plat which informed the developers of the requirement for a sidewalk on Highway 45. It was pointed out that lots 14 & 15 were required to access off of Hailey Street although the prior Minutes had incorrectly noted lots 15 & 16. Milholland advised he would note on the plat that all lots would access to interior streets. MOTION Nickle made a motion to forward this plat on to the Planning Commission for approval subject to the staff comments, seconded by Britton. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion took place in regard to the possibility of the staff sending the final plats on to the Planning Commission and bypassing the Subdivision Committee in an effort to streamline the process and to save time. Also, the possibility of having a consent agenda for the subdivision Committee meeting was discussed. No decision was reached, but further discussion was to take place at a later date.