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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-21 - Minutes• MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A meeting of the Subdivision Committee was held on December 21, 1995 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fayetteville City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Room 111, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Nickle, Jana Britton, and Bob Reynolds STAFF PRESENT: Alett Little, Jim Beavers, Rich Lane, and Janet Johns PP96-1 - MARVIN GARDENS, PH I ROBERT WESTPHAL - S OF MEANDERING WAY, W OF CROSSOVER The first item on the agenda was the preliminary plat submitted by Jorgensen Engineering 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. Ms. Little stated the notification requirements had been met. She requested that the Committee address the culdesac length which was approximately 2,900-3,000 feet to the entrance which will require a waiver of subdivision regulations. She further requested that the Committee address the connectivity issue. Discussion ensued regarding the two entrances from Highway 265 which would continue down Meandering Way and enter Marvin Gardens. Regarding the Shadow Ridge connection, Ms. Little stated it could be achieved at lot 13. Ms. Little presented plat • pages depicting various subdivision and discussion of street connections and abandonment of right of ways ensued. Ms. Britton the topography was greater than 12% grade and Ms. Little stated the street would require concrete. Ms. Britton suggested that the development be angled to avoid straight connections. Mr. Carter stated the acreage totaled 40 acres and the subject development contained 10 acres. He stated they did plan additional development which would be connected. Ms. Little stated the 40 acre tract had been platted and submitted before but the development withdrew in light of drainage issues. Mr. Carter stated the drainage/detention area would be at Lot 3 and would be minimal therefore the lot could be sold and developed. Ms. Little stated open drainage pipes would not be acceptable if the lot was to be sold. Ms. Little stated Parks had agreed to accept fee and development of lot 3 would be a factor in determining the amount due. She stated a decision would be required prior to final plat filing and payment of park fees. Mr. Beavers stated the detention would be decided at the time final drainage and grading plans were submitted. He recommended that the streets be off §et due to the topography. Discussion ensued regarding the engineering report wherein staff did not recommend extending to Shadow Ridge. Discussion ensued regarding a connection at Arthur's Court and Ms. Little stated that was not a viable connection. Ms. Britton requested a concept plat of the entire 40 acre plat. Ms. Sandeen requested revised tree preservation plans as changes occurred. Ms. Little stated the plat would be advanced to Planning Commission but a concept plat must be submitted for discussion prior to the meeting. Ms. Joann Tease spoke in opposition to preliminary plat on the grounds of drainage issues. • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes December 21, 1995 Page 2 Mr. Ed Friar spoke in opposition to a Shadow Ridge connection. He supported submission of the concept plat. Discussion ensued regarding the park recommendation. Mr. Nickle directed Mr. Beavers to look at a connection at lot 19 and a connection at Ridgely and address same on the concept plat. Discussion ensued. Consensus was reached to angle and redraw the proposed development. Ms. Dolister Mitchell, a resident in Boardwalk, inquired regarding access on Meandering Way and Mr. Nickle stated there would be a connection along Meandering between lot 19 and 20. Discussion ensued. Mr. John Tease inquired as to the reason for a connection to Shadow Ridge. Ms. Little stated the 2020 Plan established a policy of connectivity between subdivisions to facilitate traffic flow and emergency access. Discussion ensued. Ms. Linda Olette inquired regarding protective covenants and Mr. Carter stated he would check on same. • • Subdivision Committee Minutes December 21, 1995 Page 3 CP95-1 - SEQUOYAH PRESERVE, PUD DAN & DEBORAH COODY - S OF LIGHTON, E & W OF RODGERS The first item on the agenda was the concept plat for Sequoyah Preserve, a Planned Urban Development submitted by Carter engineering on behalf of Dan & Deborah Coody for property located south of Lighton Trail, east and west of Rodgers Dr. The property is zoned R-1, and contains 7.51 acres with 10 proposed lots. Ms. Little stated there was an issue regarding trees, street widths, and connectivity to the Cliffs. She stated that when Southern Heights developed a connection to Lighton Trail was not addressed. Discussion ensued regarding connectivity and fire protection issues. Ms. Little stated that as long as the development was a PUD and had a culdesac it could be a private drive and could be built at the proposed 18' width. Ms. Britton stated she was in favor of the connection. Ms. Little stated the drainage issues had been resolved. Mr. Coody stated he was requesting narrower streets to slow traffic and preserve trees and the rural character of the neighborhood. Mr. Coody stated there was a perimeter easement which had been approved by the utility companies. Ms. Little stated sidewalks would be required on one side. She requested that the Planning office receive a copy of protective covenants providing maintenance of the proposed green space and street lights and roads. Mr. Nickle requested a list of the required waivers be included in the Commission's agenda packet. Discussion ensued regarding a 30' easement and Mr. Coody agreed to extend same. Ms. Little requested that Mr. Lane provide Mr. Beaver's with the Southern Height's final plat file. Discussion ensued regarding street connections and vacation of street right of way. Ms. Little suggested a right of way dedication to preserve the connection. Ms. Little inquired if the trails would be public or private and Mr. Coody responded they would be private. Ms. Britton requested a better vicinity map. Mr. Paul Bynum spoke in opposition to the connectivity issue but in support of the concept plat. Mr. Coody stated the street width would not present a problem according to Ms. Zotti. Mr. Coody stated there were numerous post oaks and shag bark hickory trees which he wished to preserve. Ms. Sue Clemmons spoke in support of the concept plat. Mr. Richard Covey, an adjoining property owners requested that the contours of the terrain proposed to be developed as a street be closely checked. • The concept plat was forwarded for Planning Commission consideration. • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes December 21, 1995 Page 4 FP95-1 - HIGH POINT SUBDIVISION HIGH POINT DEVELOPMENT - S OF OLD FARMINGTON, W OF 71 BYPASS The next item on the agenda was the final plat for High Point Subdivision submitted by Engineering Design Associates on behalf of High Point Development for property located south of Old Farmington Road west of Highway 71 Bypass. The property is zoned R-2 and contains 3.03 acres with 12 proposed lots. Mr. Steve Hesse was present to represent the developers. Ms. Little stated the sidewalks had been extended along Old Farmington Road and there had been changes to the entrances. She stated park fees were in the amount of $5760. Mr. Hesse stated he had contacted Mr. Calloway with Southwestern Bell and he had incorporated his comments. Discussion ensued regarding the 10' width of the easement. Ms. Little stated the 10' easement was accepted at plat review. Ms. Little requested revised plat showing the easements has requested by Mr. Calloway. The plat was forwarded for consideration by the Planning Commission. • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes December 21, 1995 Page 5 FP95-2 - PINE CREST ADDITION, PHASE II BMP DEVELOPMENT - W OF SALEM, E OF ESSEX The next item on the agenda was the final plat for Pine Crest Addition, Phase 11 submitted by Northwest Engineers on behalf of BMP Development for property located west of Salem, north of Essex. The property is zoned R-1.5 and contains 14.50 acres with 49 proposed Tots. Discussion ensued regarding the location of the subject property. Ms. Britton requested a revised vicinity map. Ms. Little requested a copy of the protective covenants, the park land deed, and a plat of the park land. The final plat was forwarded for consideration by the Planning Commission. • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes December 21, 1995 Page 6 CP96-2 - ZION VALLEY ADDITION, PUD ZION VALLEY LLC - S OF ZION, E OF VENETIAN LANE The next item on the agenda was the concept plat for Zion Valley Addition, a Planned Urban Development submitted by Northwest Engineers on behalf of Zion Valley LLC for property located south of Zion Road, east of Venetian Lane. The property contains 27.72 acres with 102 proposed units. Discussion ensued regarding the location of the subject property and location of proposed streets. Mr. Gray requested that a determination be made on the location of the collector streets along the west property line. Ms. Little stated the Parks Board had not considered this plat because a decision was needed regarding street locations (Frazier, Sterns, and Vantage.) She stated staff recommended park land on the eastern side of the property to join with Sweetser property which would be developed as apartment units. Discussion ensued. Mr. Gray stated the plat delineated an emergency connection. Ms. Little stated staff recommended a looped street which could be private and connect with Stems. Mr. Gray stated the Frazier connection had been cut off and if a connection was required if would have to be around Office Max at Northwest Village. Discussion ensued. Ms. Little noted that Council had taken the position that they would not support a connection to Sterns even though it was shown on the master street plan. Mr. Gray stated a collector would required 60' of right of way. He proposed the developer to provide 30' of right of way and the City acquire an additional 30' of right of way. Discussion ensued regarding the City's financial responsibility for providing the additional right of way. Ms. Little proposed that a stub out be provided at this point and the connection would be constructed when Sweetser develops. She further suggested that a 20' street could be constructed on the property line within the 30' of right of way. Ms. Little stated a bike trail would be construction on the west side of Vantage. Mr. James Jones inquired as to the number of access. Ms. Little responded that the developer was requesting 2 accesses and staff recommended 1 access at Zion. The concept plat was forwarded for the Planning Commission's consideration without any consensus or recommendation to approve or disapprove. Mr. Nickle stated he did not feel there was enough information to make any determinations. r • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes December 21, 1995 Page 7 LSD95-3 - BEECHWOOD WAREHOUSES BILL LAZENBY - E OF BEECHWOOD, S OF 6TH The next item on the agenda was the large scale development for Beechwood Warehouses submitted by Jorgensen & Associates on behalf of Bill Lazenby for property located east of Beechwood, south of 6th Street. The property contains 8.98 acres and is zoned 1-I. Ms. Little stated the problem with fill had been stopped. She requested improvement to Beechwood with under ground drainage and the 5' sidewalk (4' setback) had been identified on the plat. Discussion ensued regarding the uses of the warehouse facility and parking requirements. Ms. little stated an agreement had been reached complying with ordinances. Mr. Carter stated the perimeter easement would allow service from the back and if crossings were needed they would provide same. The plat was forwarded for consideration by the Planning Commission with staff comments. • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes December2l, 1995 Page 8 PP96-2 - BOIS D'ARC, PH I (RESUBMITTAL) JULIAN ARCHER - E OF SANG, S OF CLEVELAND The next item on the agenda with the preliminary plat for Bois d'Arc, Phase 1 (resubmittal) submitted by Jorgensen & Assoc 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. Ms. Little stated there was an issue regarding the 26' street and whether it was approved subject to same being extended all the way through. Ms. Britton stated it was her recollection that it was approved subject to the entire extension. Discussion ensued. Mr. Carter stated he was requesting the 26' street only for phase I. Mr. Nickle stated the decision would be made at Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Little and Mr. Beavers stated drainage issues had been worked out. Ms. Sandeen stated she would look at the tree preservation issue with the drainage and grading plan. Discussion ensued regarding clearing of the entire right of way. The preliminary plat was forwarded for consideration by the Planning Commission. Ms. Britton stated the Committee's consensus was that the 26' feet would be allowed only if the entire street was constructed. • • • Subdivision Committee Minutes December 21, 1995 Page 9 LSD96-4- MCILROY ATM MACHINE MCILROY BANK & TRUST - N OF HWY 16W, E OF SALEM The next item on the agenda was the large scale development for Mcllroy ATM machine submitted by SLM & Associates on behalf of Mcllroy Bank & Trust for property located north of Hwy I6 W, east of Salem Road. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. Ms. Little stated the 5' sidewalk can be within the right of way. The plat was forwarded for consideration by the Planning Commission subject to staff comments and the Committee's consensus of approval. Subdivision Committee Minutes December 21, 1995 Page 10 LSD 96-5 - CHRISTIAN LIFE CATHEDRAL RED DIXON EVANGELISTIC ASSOC. - 1285 MILLSAP ROAD The next item on the agenda was the large scale development for Christian Life Cathedral submitted by Christian Life Cathedral on behalf of Red Dixon Evangelistic Association for property located at 1285 Millsap Road. Discussion ensued regarding the street location and connection. Ms. Little requested that the Commission discuss the Millsap connection at the regularly scheduled meeting. The developer stated he would work with the City to determine the location and provide the necessary right of way. Ms. Little stated the parking lot must conform with the ordinance. Ms. Sandeen requested that the plat specify a protection method for the trees to be preserved. Further discussion ensued regarding the street connection. Mr. Nickle requested that engineering make a recommendation as to the street location taking into consideration the topography. Mr. Lane stated he had not been provided with adequate information to determine the number of required parking spaces. Discussion ensued. Since the auditorium would provide 980 seats, 245 spaces would be required (1 per 40sf) and the Commission would need to waive 21 spaces. Discussion ensued regarding surfacing of the parking lot. • The plat was forwarded for consideration by the Planning Commission subject to a revised plat being submitted. • The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.