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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-11 - MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A regular meeting of the Subdivision Committee was held on July 11, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBER PRESENT: Jerry Allred, Bob Reynolds, and Gary Head STAFF PRESENT: Aleft Little, Dawn Thomas, Beth Sandeen and Jim Beavers FP96-9: FINAL PLAT - MAGNOLIA CROSSING ALAN WALKER - N OF HWY 62 & W OF DINSMORE TRAIL The first item on the agenda was a final plat for Magnolia Crossing submitted by Northwest Engineers on behalf of Alan Walker for property located north of Highway 62 and west of Dinsmore Trail. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential, and contains approximately 36.58 acres Ms. Little advised staff had been waiting on the final inspection and that inspection had occurred on July 20, 1996. Mr. Beavers stated all of the punch list items would need to be completed, the cost share on the bridge (in the amount of $26,500) would need to be paid and a bond for 150% of the amount of uncompleted sidewalks would need to be posted prior to signing the final plat. Mr. Gray also noted parks fees would need to be paid within 30 days of approval of the final plat. In response to a question from Mr. Beavers, Mr. Gray advised they would set the sidewalks wherever directed by Engineering and would be willing to set them 5 feet back from the curb rather than the usual 4 feet. Mr. Beavers explained there were three fire hydrants that would be affected if the sidewalk was set back 4 feet. Ms. Little noted the protective covenants were in the file. MOTION Mr Head moved to approve the final plat of Magnolia Crossing subject to staff comments and all the appropriate fees being paid. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. • Subdivision Committee Meeting July 11, 1996 Page 2 LS96-27, 28 & 29: WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS MARK FOSTER - SW CORNER OF HAPPY HOLLOW & HUNTSVILLE The last item was a request for three lot splits submitted by Jorgensen & Associates on behalf of Mark Foster for property located at the southwest corner of Happy Hollow Road and Huntsville. The property is zoned C -I, Neighborhood Commercial, and R-1, Low Density Residential, and contains approximately 3.95 acres. Ms. Little reminded the Subcommittee the subject property had been recently rezoned. She also noted the lot split lines had been adjusted to coincide with the zoning lines. She advised the only staff concern was that Tract 1 (the tract with the existing house) would be a very small tract. She explained that, if the property were to be developed commercially, probably part of Tract 2 would have to be used. She stated the developer was aware of staffs' concern but wanted the tract to remain as shown. She noted they had, however, placed the access easement for Tract 1 on Tract 2 so none of Tract 1 would need to be used for roadway Mr. Jorgensen explained the intersection was very busy and the developer had, therefore, wanted access to Tract I through Tract 2 as far from the intersection as possible.. He advised there was a possibility of a shared drive. He noted the Engineering office had requested the lots come back before the Planning Commission as large scale developments when the property was developed. Mr. Beavers explained staff had experience with tracts that were under an acre that had development problems and it would be easier for the developer and staff to go through large scale development process. • Mr. Head advised he would be comfortable to give staff authority to review the developments when they occurred. MOTION Mr. Head moved to approve the lot splits subject to the staff and Mr. Reynolds having the discretion as to whether each tract would need to go through large scale development. He explained that, without knowing what would be constructed on the tracts, he was uncomfortable approving the lot splits unless the Planning Commission could review the development (at staffs' discretion). Mr. Jorgensen stated the owner would prefer not going through large scale development due to time constraints. Mr. Head explained his intent was to have the developer submit all the information to staff as if the project were a large scale. He went on to say that staff could approve the development or, if they were uncomfortable with some part of the development, they could require the developer to take the project through the large scale process. Mr. Jorgensen advised he would present the drainage plan for all four tracts as one plan. He added there was a possibility they would have to have a detention pond at the southeast corner of the tract. Ms. Sandeen, Landscape Administrator, noted tree preservation plans would be needed for the lots zoned C-1. Mr. Reynolds stated he wanted sidewalks along Huntsville and Fairlane and the sidewalks along Happy Hollow to be redone. Ms. Little explained the plans showed 5 -foot sidewalks on Huntsville and Happy Hollow and 4 -foot sidewalks on Fairlane with all sidewalks to be set back 4 feet from the curb. • • • • Subdivision Committee Meeting July 11, 1996 Page 3 In response to a comment by Mr. Rutherford, Trail & Sidewalk Coordinator, Mr. Allred stated the Planning Commission's intent was for 6 -foot sidewalks (on collector and larger streets) with the City paying for the extra foot in width. Ms. Little pointed out that, once the property was split, each commercial lot would be allowed a sign. AMENDED MOTION Mr Head amended his motion to include staff comments, including tree preservation and drainage plans being submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.