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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-12 - Minutes• • MINUTES OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A regular meeting of the Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, October 12, 1995 at 10:30 a.m., in the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Room 111, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Allred, Jana Britton, Charles Nickle, and Bob Reynolds STAFF PRESENT: Tim Conklin, Don Bunn, Janet Johns, and Beth Sandeen PRELIMINARY PLAT - WEDINGTON PLACE ADDITION CLARY DEVELOPMENT CORP- N OF WEDINGTON, W OF 71 BYPASS The first item on the agenda was the preliminary plat for Wedington Place Addition submitted by Development Consultants on behalf of Clary Development Corporation for property located north of Wedington Drive (highway 16 W), west of 71 Bypass. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential and C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial and contains 32.36 acres. Discussion ensued regarding the private drives and whether or not names should be required for them. Consensus was no names for the private drives would be required at preliminary plat stage and addresses would be derived off Wedington Drive but names and sidewalks along both sides of the street, if applicable, would be required at large scale development. Mr. Conklin stated Mr. Clary and Mr. Bunn had met to discuss off site improvements on the Salem Road Bridge and Shiloh Bridge but no fee had been assessed. Mr. Bunn stated another meeting had been scheduled to determine the off site improvement assessment. Ms. Britton inquired if the subject property was in the overlay district and Mr. Conklin stated that it was. Pursuant to the overlay district ordinance, Ms. Britton noted a curb cut was not allowed within 250 feet of a corner. Discussion ensued regarding lot size. Mr. Clary stated the surveyor was in the process of providing the location of other curb cuts in the area and he would have the distance to the comer resurveyed for accuracy. Discussion ensued. Mr. Bunn noted there had been discussion regarding problems relating to development of commercial subdivisions which are followed by large scale developments and the process for making the improvements of same. Mr. Bunn recommended sidewalks along Wedington be installed but sidewalks along the private drives be included at large scale development. Mr. Nickle expressed concem regarding the lot sizes and the affect same would have a large scale development if the preliminary plat was approved. Discussion ensued. Mr. Clary noted at this time there was no way to determine what specific plans were for each proposed lot and scenarios ranged from shopping centers to offices. Mr. Allred suggested the lot size be adjusted to provide 250 feet of frontage as required under the overlay district requirements. Discussion ensued. Ms. Britton noted the entryways needed to comply with the parking lot ordinance and same should b accounted for in adjusting the lot lines and lot sizes. Discussion ensued. Mr. Clary stated he would resolve the issue with staff prior to proceeding to Planning Commission. • MOTION Mr. Nickle made a motion to forward the preliminary plat to the Commission subject to staff comments and • • • resolution of the lot size issue and off site improvement assessments. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. • Subdivision Minutes October 12, 1995 Page 3 PRELIMINARY PLAT - PINE VALLEY ADDITION, PHASE IV BMP DEVELOPMENT, INC. - W OF 71 BYPASS, N OF ESSEX The next item on the agenda was the preliminary plat for Pine Valley Addition, Phase IV, submitted by Northwest Engineers on behalf of BMP Development, Inc. For property located west of 71 Bypass, north of Essex Drive. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential and contains 3.05 acres. Mr. Conklin requested the plat reflect the side lot dimensions of lot 70, 71, and 72. Discussion ensued regarding the park land dedication and the 50 feet right of way required for vehicular access. Mr. Conklin requested the plat reflect the 100 year flood on the line as well as in the legend and additionally he requested plat page 362 be noted in the legend. Mr. Conklin stated the park fee was in the amount of $3,840.00. Ms. Sandeen requested a rare and landmark tree statement indicating the location and species of same. Mr. Jones stated they would provided a barricade at the end of the stub out which would probably be guard rail. MOTION • Mr. Reynolds made a motion to forward the preliminary plat to the Planning Commission subject to staff comments and recommendations. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion. • • Subdivision Minutes October 12, 1995 Page 4 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - CAR MART OF FAYETTEVILLE BILL FLEEMAN - N OF HWY 62, W OF HWY 71 BYPASS The next item on the agenda was the large scale development for Car Mart of Fayetteville submitted by WBR Engineering on behalf of Bill Fleeman for property located north of Highway 62, west of Highway 71 Bypass. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial and contains 1.52 acres. Discussion ensued regarding the location of the subject large scale development. Mr. Nickle requested the plat reflect a vicinity map. Mr. Conklin inquired if the display area parking would be paved. He requested the plat page number be reflected in the legend. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not a 10% paving coverage was applicable. Ms. Sandeen stated a meeting had been held with regard to the landscaping and the replacement canopy was sufficient. She suggested the red bud trees be moved no close than 5 feet from the sewer line. She suggested the shrubs along the frontage be grouped. She suggested the fence to the rear be screened. Discussion ensued regarding utility easements and Ms. Sandeen requested if the easement locations changed adjustments may be required on the tree preservation plan. • Mr. Rudasil stated Ms. Little had agreed to allow two curb cuts providing two lane ingress and one lane egress with 220 feet between the curb cuts. Discussion ensued regarding proximity of other curb cut (i.e., Wal Mart) • MOTION Mr. Reynolds made a motion to forward the large scale development to the Planning Commission subject to staff comments and recommendations. Ms. Britton seconded the motion. • • • Subdivision Minutes October 12, 1995 Page 5 CONCEPT PLAT - GOOSE CREEK, A MASTER PLANNED GOLF COMMUNITY BROYLES FARM CORP, CALVIN & WANDA HAMMOND, CARL & DORIS YATES - S OF HWY 16 W, N OF HWY 62 W, W OF HWY 71 BYPASS The last item on the agenda was the Concept Plat for Goose Creek, a Master Planned Gold Community submitted by Allen Jones of Paradise Homes on behalf of Broyles Farm Corporation, Calvin & Wanda Hammond, and Carl & Doris Yates for property located south of Highway 16 West, north of Highway 62 West, and west of Highway 71 Bypass. Mr. Conklin stated a Joint meeting of the County Planning Board, Fayetteville Planning Commission, and Farmington Planning Commission would be held on October 18, 1995 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mr. Jones stated the site was approximately 200 acres. He stated the property adjoined Farmington to the south and Fayetteville city limits was I to 1.5 miles to the east and north. He presented the concept plat and discussed the proposed street alignments and right of way acquisitions. He stated Farmington had acquired a 51 feet right of way south of Wilson which stops 150 feet short of Highway 62 and he further stated they were negotiating for the balance of the right of way. He stated they had proposed a reimbursement agreement for construction of improvements to Highway 62. Regarding county road 648, he stated they had a tentative agreement for preserving the existing frontage and run the road south. Regarding traffic control, he stated he would provide signals when the need for same occurred. He stated the golf course would be developed in the flood zone and the south section of the course would be undercut 6 feet to allow for additional retention. He stated the pond areas of the golf course would be connected with equalizer pipes to create a drainage system. He stated lots around the golf course would be elevated. He stated the golf course access would be underground. He stated there would be a 32 feet setback to allow for staggering of housing for aesthetic effect. He proposed football, baseball, and soccer fields and mini parks with tennis courts. He stated there was an existing cemetery which would be maintained in a park setting. Mr. Nickle inquired regarding the price range of houses and Mr. Jones stated the range would be from $53,000 to $109,000 with a median price of $73,000. Mr. Jones stated the golf course would be open to the public and have a pro shop. He stated he had opted to develop to the City of Fayetteville's zoning designations and included R -I.5 with a minimum 6,000 square feet lot, R-1 with a minimum 8,000 square feet lot, R-2 would include townhouses, and R-3 would include a retirement center. He noted they would maintain a historical farm life center. He stated the commercial zone would include a grocery store, fast food restaurant, bank, gas station, and retail center with a dry cleaner, hair salon, and restaurant. He stated the zoning would be blended to avoid any demarcation in price range. He stated he would not only development the subdivision but would also build the houses. Mr. Nickle inquired regarding public facilities. Mr. Jones stated he planned a sewer treatment plant and would irrigate the golf course with the recovered water. He stated he planned a reservoir fed by well water. He stated discussion had been given to connecting to the City of Fayetteville's water via a master meter. Mr. McCord stated an improvement district had been established which would own and operate the sewer, water and electric. Mr. Jones stated the road would be maintained by the district as well. Mr. Jones stated he would contact with rural fire and the City of Farmington and he stated consideration had been given to an on site fire station and sheriff's station. Mr. Nickle inquired regarding projected cost of the development and Mr. Jones stated there would be a tax assessment to cover maintenance costs as well as bond sells. Mr. Bunn stated the area would not be serviced with City sewer. He stated the development would be approximately the size of Farmington. He stated Mr. Jones would need a NPDS permit. He stated he had requested • • • Subdivision Minutes October 12, 1995 Page 6 that Mr. Jones install the sewer to the City's specifications in the event the need arose for the City to take the project over. Regarding water, Mr. Bunn stated the wells may be sufficient to supply an elevated tank or ground storage, but there was a question regarding whether same would be acceptable with the Health Department. Discussion ensued. Mr. Bunn requested the water system be built to City standards as well as the sewer system. Mr. Nickle inquired regarding Mr. Jones' qualifications and he stated he had done a similar project in Arizona. Mr. Conklin inquired regarding tax assessment and Mr. Jones stated the assessment would be biannual. Mr. Bunn compared the collection of the tax assessment to that of the Wedington water and sewer improvement district. Mr. McCord noted the assessment were in addition to the county assessment. Mr. Nickle inquired regarding schools and Mr. Jones stated Farmington would be the school district. Discussion ensued regarding financing. Mr. Jones gave an example of a $70,000 home with an $11,000 tax assessment through a bank with a 3% down payment. He stated, " he could assume automatically the $11,000 bond assessment and even FHA and VA would accept that part of the down payment. What that facilitates is that he is left with a $59,000 mortgage to go get which is a lot easier since it is a lower loan to value and at current fixed rates at 7 3/4, the bond rate is below 6.12. You take a portion that is the bond assessment increment and the mortgages and blend the two to lower the overall interest rate. It helps buyers to qualify for houses because the overall payment is lower all together." He stated the water and sewer rates would be lower than Fayetteville. Mr. Reynolds inquired as to the number of single family homes. Mr. Jones stated there were 180 lots in the R-1 zone, 360 in the R-1.5 zone, 80 in the R-2, and 121 in the R-3 fora total of 741 units or a 3.5 density. Mr. Bunn noted with 3 people per house that would be a community larger than Farmington. Mr. Bunn stated that would be quite an impact on Farmington's schools. Discussion ensued. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.