HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-01 - MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
A regular meeting of the Subdivision Committee was held on February 1, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 111 of
the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jana Britton and Bob Reynolds
STAFF PRESENT: Alett Little, Richard Lane, and Janet Johns
LS96-1 - J.E. LINDSEY FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
S SIDE OF JOYCE, E OF HIGHWAY 71B
The first item on the agenda was the lot split requested submitted by J.E. Lindsey Family for property located on the
south side of Joyce Street, east of Highway 71B (lot 10 of Vantage Square, Unit 2.)
Jerry Kelso stated they intended to split the property in order to refinance and complete the construction on the other
building.
Ms. Britton inquired if the access to the property would be shared and Mr. Kelso stated it would be shared.
Mr. Kelso stated the building configuration was exactly the same as that approved at large scale development.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Beavers stated additional easements had been requested at technical plat review and he requested that same be
dedicated.
MOTION
Ms. Britton made a motion to forward the lot split request to the Planning Commission subject to dedication of
easements as requested at technical plat review which needed to be resolved prior to Planning Commission meeting
of February 12, 1996, subject to the existing entrance, and resolution of water line easements.
Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion.
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LSD96-1 - NORTHWEST VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER
SECOND CENTURY INVESTMENTS - N OF JOYCE E OF HWY 71
The next item on the agenda was the large scale development of Northwest Village Shopping Center submitted by
Second Century Investments on behalf of Northwest Village Partners for property located north of Joyce Street, east
of Highway 71 and zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. The proposal is to increase the size of Building "E" and
add necessary parking.
Ms. Little explained they request was to expand the 6000 square feet building to 12000 square feet. She stated the
entryway needed to be stripped with yellow paint.
Mr. Reynolds inquired as to the location of the grease trap. Discussion ensued regarding relocation of the grease
trap which was subject to health department approval.
Ms. Little inquired regarding the landscaping within the southeast comer parking lot. Ms. Sandeen stated she had
received a plan. Ms. Little stated the requirements were one tree per 40 linear feet along street frontage, separation
from adjoining property by 5' of landscaping which could be shrubbery, with 57 additional parking spaces 6 trees
would be required. Ms. Sandeen noted that at plat review they were asked to provide the trees along the street right
of way. Discussion ensued. Ms. Little stated additional landscaping would be required along the back of the
buildings.
Further discussion ensued regarding enforcement of the grading ordinance. Ms. Britton stated the slope was not a
three to one ratio and due to erosion she felt it was unsafe. Mr. Beavers stated he was displeased with drainage from
this property. Discussion ensued. Mr. Beavers noted there is a required retaining wall yet to be installed. Further
Mr. Beavers stated he would provide to the developer a list of items which needs to be addressed.
Ms. Britton expressed concern with the reinforced planting systems. Discussion ensued regarding their various
option for landscaping.
Ms. Little expressed concern with the numerous changes to the plans. She stated with the expansion as proposed the
parking minimums were barely being met but she was hesitant to request more parking for fear of creating a
situation like Fiesta Square. Ms. Little suggested that approval be subject to no outdoor storage which if allowed
would impede traffic circulation further. Mr. Wray agreed that traffic circulation was poor.
Mr. Beavers inquired if the plat reflected the proper stripping and Mr. Lane stated that it did. Mr. Beavers stated if
the building is expanded relocation of the manhole and water lines would be required prior to issuance of building
permit.
Discussion ensued regarding the conflicting requirements between the State Highway Department and the City. Ms.
Little suggested that a meeting be scheduled to open a dialogue regarding the situation.
Ms. Little requested that Anchor "F" be removed from the as built plan.
Mr. Beavers stated he was in receipt of an approval letter from Southwestern Bell.
Mr. Beavers noted construction of the retaining wall was the responsibility of Chick Fil A. Mr. Wray noted Second
Century's contractor will build the wall and the cost will be recaptured.
Mr. Rakes stated a stop work order has been issued in November. Discussion ensued regarding the status of