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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-30 - Minutes• • • MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING OF SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A meeting of the Subdivision Committee was held at 10:30 a.m. on November 30, 1995 in the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Room 111, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBER PRESENT: Jerry Allred, Jana Britton, Charles Nickle, and Bob Reynolds STAFF PRESENT: Jim Beavers, Janet Johns, Rich Lane, and Beth Sandeen PRELIMINARY PLAT - MARVIN GARDENS, PHASE I ROBERT WESTPHAL - S OF MEANDERING, W OF CROSSOVER The first item on the agenda was the preliminary plat for Marvin Gardens, Phase 1 submitted by Jorgensen & Associates on behalf of Robert Westphal for property located south of Meandering Way, west of Crossover Road and zoned R-1, Low Density Residential and contains 10.024 acres with 25 proposed lots. Mr. Carter was present representing the developer and he stated they were concerned about the culdesac and revised requirements for street connections. He stated the eastem connection requested at Plat Review was fine but he expressed concem about the westem connection to Shadowridge in regard to the city's proposal to condemn land for same. Further he stated they would be giving notification to the adjoining property owners and he expressed concern that there might be objections. He further stated a detention pond would be located at Lot 1 if engineering determined one was necessary Mr. Beavers stated had agreed to work with the subject plans but in the future he would request more detail and resolution of grading and drainage issues prior to allowing applicants to stay in the process. He further stated that no construction would ensue prior to approval of the plat as provided under the Drainage ordinance. Discussion ensued regarding the grades of property along the proposed connection to Shadowridge. Mr. Nickle requested that the grades along the subject area be checked prior to Planning Commission meeting at which time a decision regarding the proposed street connection would be made. Mr. Beavers stated that Mr. Bunn advised him a connection to Shadowridge was feasible. Discussion ensued regarding who (City or developer) would be financially responsible for providing the right of way for such connection. Mr. Reynolds noted the grade of the proposed Shadowridge connection needed to be checked, and drainage issues needed to be resolved prior to the matter being considered at the Subdivision Committee meeting. Mr. Lane noted that 3 lots had been added to the plat which would require an additional $900 in park fees. He requested that Mr. Carter route the plat back to the utility representatives and obtain documentation for the Planning files approving that adequate easements and crossing were available to serve the Tots. Mr. Lane stated a waiver application needed to be completed by the developer and the fee paid in order to construct the culdesac which was in excess of the allowed 500' approach. Mr. Lane requested the plat reflect temporary culdesacs. He stated the plat needed to reflect street lights every 300'. Mr. Allred stated the above issues should have been worked out prior to placing the plat on the Subdivision Committee agenda. Discussion ensued regarding street development and maximum grade which would allow same. Mr. Beavers • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes November 30, 1995 Page 2 requested survey information from Mr. Carter. MOTION Mr. Reynolds made a motion to forward the plat subject to resolution of engineering issues, utility approval of the three additional lots, additional park fees in the amount of $900, and subject to staff comments. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes November 30, 1995 Page 3 PRELIMINARY PLAT - BOIS D'ARC, PHASE I (RESUBMITTAL) JULIAN ARCHER - E OF SANG, S OF CLEVELAND The next item on the agenda was the preliminary plat for Bois d'Arc, Phase I (Resubmittal) submitted by Jorgensen & Associates on behalf of Julian Archer for property located east of Sang Street, south of Cleveland and zoned R -I, Low Density Residential. The property contains 14.5 acres with 10 proposed lots. Mr. Carter was present on behalf of the developer and stated the reason for resubmitting the plat was for approval of phasing. Mr. Beavers stated he had met with Mr. Archer and Mr. Jorgensen on November 29, 1995. He stated he felt there was a need to require a permanent detention pond on Lot 1 due to the existing drainage problems downstream. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not the detention pond would eliminate one of the lots. Mr. Beavers stated he had suggested a combined drainage easement with Waterman Woods. Mr. Beavers stated Mr. Archer and Mr. Jorgensen were planning to meet with Mr. Venable and Mayor Hanna on November 30, 1995. Mr. Carter stated it would be difficult to include extensive drainage plan without additional data on the area's flows. Ms. Britton expressed displeasure with the street name "Aux Ark." Discussion ensued regarding the reduced street right of way width as approved by the Planning Commission on September 25, 1995. Mr. Allred stated it was his understanding that the reduced width was approved only if the street was constructed in its entirety (not phased) and it was with that understanding that he had withdrawn his motion to deny the waiver. Ms. Britton requested that the Agenda Packet for the Commission meeting of December 11, 1995, contain the minutes of the September 25, 1995 waiver request. Mr. Lane requested that a 4' sidewalk be shown along Sang Street. He requested the width of the street right of way be noted on the plat. MOTION Mr. Reynolds made a motion to table the matter until drainage issues and street widths issues were resolved Ms. Britton seconded the motion. • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes November 30, 1995 Page 4 FINAL PLAT - HERITAGE VILLAGE, PHASE I C&B LAND AND CATTLE - N OF WEDINGTON, W OF 54TH The last item on the agenda was the final plat for Heritage Village, Phase I submitted by Development Consultants, LLC on behalf of C & B Land and Cattle for property located north of Wedington Drive, west of 54th Street and zoned R -L5, Moderate Density Residential. The property contains 24.67 acres with 100 proposed lots. Ms. Sandeen stated she was in receipt of the required letter of assurance regarding tree canopy replacement. She requested that the signature be corrected to reflect her title, Landscape Administrator. Mr. Lane requested that the developer complete a new application and pay filing fee for same. Mr. Bone objected to the request and intense discussion ensued. Ms. Johns stated she would check with the Planning Director to determine how the matter should be handled. Mr. Lane noted the preliminary plat reflected Legacy Street as Dower and presented both the Engineer's report and minutes reflecting the street widths of Legacy (aka Dower), Chattel, and Tradition to be 24'. Mr. Lane stated the width of Heritage should reflect the standard 31'. Mr. Bone objected and intense discussion ensued. Mr. Bone stated the street was already constructed. Mr. Nickle instructed the secretary to try and obtain the Open Channel video of the March 27, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. He requested that the matter be specifically addressed at the December 11, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Lane inquired regarding whether or not the park land deed had been recorded. He stated the street lights were not complete and no final paving was down. He stated it was his understanding that the developer had optioned to bond on the sidewalk construction. He inquired if Mr. Bone had located correspondence from Department of Pollution Control and Ecology and Ms. Johns responded that she had located a file copy of that correspondence. Mr. Bone requested a copy for his file. MOTION Mr. Nickle made a motion to forward the plat subject to staff comments, installation of the street lights prior to the December 11, 1995 Commission meeting, and with the stipulation that the Commission specifically reaffirm that the width of Heritage should be 31'. Ms. Britton seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 11:30 a.m.