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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-29 - MinutesSubdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page I of 14 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on November 29, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ITEMS DISCUSSED ACTION TAKEN LSP 07-2776 (PRINCE, 330) Approved Page 3 LSP 07-2779 (NODOUS, 448) Approved Page 4 LSP 07-2797 (KARAS, 439) Tabled Page 5 LSP 07-2823 (LOT 5A CMN II PH.1) Approved Page 6 FPL 07-2817 (ST. JAMES PARK) Approved Page 7 FPL 07-2821 (HAMM/HORSEBEND ESTATES S/D, 220-221) Approved Page 9 LSD 07-2764 (THE SUMMIT, 560-561) Tabled Page 10 LSD 07-2812 (HAPPY HOLLOW COMEMRCIAL, 565) Forwarded Page 12 LSD 07-2846 (TACO BELL, 559) Approved Page 13 LSD 07-2728 (WASHINGTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU, 555) Forwarded Page 14 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Sean Trumbo (Chair) Matthew Cabe Alan Ostner Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 2 of 14 STAFF PRESENT Jeremy Pate Andrew Garner Jesse Fulcher Sarah Patterson Matt Casey Dara Sanders Glenn Newman Subdivision Committee Chair Sean Trumbo called the meeting to order at 9AM. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 3 of 14 New Business: LSP 07-2776: Lot Split (PRINCE, 330): Submitted by BLEW & ASSOCIATES for property located at 2215 OLD WIRE ROAD. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.70 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into two tracts of 0.49 and 0.21 acres. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval with four conditions. Michelle Carter, applicant, stated they were in agreement with all conditions. No public comment was received. Commissioner Trumbo asked where the shared driveway was going to be. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, stated it would probably be located on the shared property line. Commissioner Ostner asked where 50' is from regarding a 20' variance. Pate explained Board of Adjustment action, staff recommendation. BOA has established the 50' minimum. Motion: Commissioner Ostner made a motion to approve the request with conditions. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 4 of 14 LSP 07-2779: Lot Split (HODOUS, 448): Submitted by BLEW & ASSOCIATES for property located at 1640 ROCKWOOD TRAIL. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.67 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into two tracts of 0.32 and 0.35. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending staff approval with conditions. Michelle Carter, applicant, stated she was in agreement with all conditions. No public comment was received. Motion: Commissioner Ostner made a motion to approve the request with stated conditions. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 5 of 14 LSP 07-2797: Lot Split (KARAS, 439): Submitted by ROBERT KARAS for property located at 4041 W. WEDINGTON DRIVE. The property is zoned R -O, RESIDENTIAL OFFICE and contains approximately 1.50 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into two tracts of 1.0 and .50 acres. THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED THAT THE LOT SPLIT REQUEST BE TABLED UNTIL THE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN FINALIZED TO ENSURE THE PROPER PLACEMENT OF THE PROPERTY LINE. Motion: Commissioner Ostner made a motion to table the request. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 6 of 14 LSP 07-2823: Lot Split (LOT 5A CMN It PH.I, 173): Submitted by MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS for property located at NW OF STEELE BLVD. AND VAN ASCHE DR. The property is zoned C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 6.00 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into two tracts of 3.5 and 1.78 acres. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, specifying that 5A-2 to be dedicated to City. Recommended approval with two conditions. Leslie Munzner, applicant, stated she was in agreement with all conditions. No public comment was received. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, explained the donation. Motion: Commissioner Ostner made a motion to approve the request with stated conditions. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 7 of 14 FPL 07-2817: Final Plat (ST. JAMES PARK, 321): Submitted by STEVE CLARK for property located NE OF MT. COMFORT AND HUGHMOUNT ROADS. The property zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY, 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 27.89 acres. The request is for a final plat of a residential subdivision with 73 single family lots. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, explaining Hughmount/Mt. Comfort intersection, assessment for that incomplete application. Recommended approval with conditions as listed in staff report. Sarah Patterson, Urban Forester, went over conditions. Matt Casey, City Engineer, reviewed maintenance bonds and construction costs. As-builts required before final plat is signed. Steve Clark, applicant, stated it was a 73 lot subdivision, ready to be platted. Public Comment: Gary Springston, neighbor, stated he lived at N. Hosta Drive. One of the first people to live there. At time of development, Dixie Development showed 63 lots, with a 2500 s.f. minimum. No one knows of any changes, why and when they changed. Linda Springston, neighbor, stated she also lives on N. Hosta Drive, adjoins St. James Park. Proposal SF has changed from 2400 min to 1700 s.f. min. Read statement from Wildflower Meadows subdivision, objecting to changes. Info received so far was obtained from internet. Very opposed. Kim Betts, neighbor, stated she lives at Wildflower Meadows. Is also opposed. Clabber Creek is also opposed. Delana Nugent, real estate agent, stated she markets homes in Wildflower Meadows. Everyone is concerned with size of homes. Smaller, less desirable homes next to them will detract from their property values. Upscale homes will be degraded by these changes for smaller homes, not fair to the homeowners who have invested in these properties. Jim Shaddox, owner of Wildflower Meadows, stated he owns all but 7 lots. Not against development, but has two issues. Have marketed the neighborhood with idea of what are around it. Understanding of what city had approved is different. Deduction in size of homes. Changing something already approved, not the original intent of neighborhood. Minimum SF is the issue. Info given by City of Fayetteville has changed. Reconsider min SF part. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, discussed that the City does not enforce minimum square footage of homes. Commissioner Ostner discussed that they are allowed 99 lots on this property. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 8 of 14 Sanders stated that 63 lots were submitted to parks originally. Clark stated he had to redesign from the 63 lots to make the required collector street work. Described ownership, size of houses, matter of marketing. Commissioner Ostner stated that the size of lots dictate maximum size home. Clark stated he didn't know the minimum, that's up to the developer and the covenants. Commissioner Trumbo stated he appreciated the comments, but the City doesn't regulate the home sizes. Asked if applicant was in agreement with conditions. Clark stated that he was. Motion: Commissioner Ostner made a motion to approve the request with stated conditions. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 9 of 14 FPL 07-2821: Final Plat (HAMM/HORSEBEND ESTATES S/D, 220-221): Submitted by ROGER TROTTER for property located at N. DOYNE HAMM ROAD, N OF MISSION/HWY 45E. The property is in the PLANNING AREA and contains approximately 26.89 acres. The request is for final plat approval of a residential subdivision with 51 single family lots. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval with conditions. Went over conditions as noted in the staff report. Glenn Newman, City Engineer, stated he needs bond, as-builts, construction costs for water line. Commisioner Trumbo asked about connecting to City sewer. Newman clarified that the project is not in the City limits and cannot connect to sewer. Roger Trotter, applicant, stated he was ready to final plat. Stated agreement with all conditions. No public comment was received. Commissioner Cabe asked if the project could ever connect to sewer. Matt Casey, City Engineer, explained gravity system, how it can be tied into city sewer once it becomes available. Commissioner Ostner asked about the Property Owner's Association for maintenance and operation of the community septic system. Trotter explained the County regulations, who is responsible, and how the POA would maintain and operate the system. Motion: Commissioner Ostner made a motion to approve the request with stated conditions. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 10 of 14 LSD 07-2764: Large Scale Development (THE SUMMIT, 560/561): Submitted by APPIAN CENTER FOR DESIGN for property located at 1001 W. ROCHIER AVENUE AT THE END OF PARIS AVE. S OF 6T" STREET. The property is zoned RMF -24, MULTI FAMILY - 24 UNITS/ACRE AND RMF -40, MULTI FAMILY -40 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 15.88 acres. The request is for a residential development with 294 dwelling units and associated parking. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, going over main issues. Recommended tabling the request due to several significant outstanding issues. Sarah Patterson, Urban Forester, stated that reports were included. Not in support of the 17% minimum being requested, when 25% is the minimum required. Concerned about environmental degradation of site, loss of that much canopy. 25% as a minimum needs to be preserved. Matt Casey, City Engineer — Stated that the 28' street improvements proposed for Paris are not completely within the dedicated right-of-way. Responsibility for additional right-of-way for Paris Ave is the developers. Alignment of Rochier needs to be realigned to create a "T" intersection. Austin Rowser, applicant, stated he recognizes the issues and agrees with tabling to address some of the issues. Did want to get some feedback from Subdivision Committee. Public Comment: Ken Marvin, neighbor, asked if they were widening Rose Avenue, stating that if they do, he owns both sides. Where is the sewer access. Will give easement to cross land, or come down on the west side within City owned property. Commissioner Cabe stated it was a good idea to table at this time. Can support through Planning Commission. Great use of property. Commissioner Trumbo stated he does consider an infill project, can support as long as can meet Hilltop -Hillside Overlay District and staff's comments. Commissioner Ostner stated he would agree. World of difference between condos and apartments. Difference between how apartment and condo people act. Don't govern apartments. Asked about 25%. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, described the priority is 25% because of Hilltop - Hillside Overlay District. Also discussed how this is not a planning zoning district, but a large scale development. There are several waivers that staff cannot support. Sarah Patterson, Urban Forester, stated she would need to see some strong justification to see anything below 25% preserved canopy. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 11 of 14 Pate described subdivision platted now. Motion• Commissioner Ostner made a motion to table the request. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 12 of 14 LSD 07-2812: Large Scale Development (HAPPY HOLLOW COMMERCIAL, 565): Submitted by H2 ENGINEERING, INC. for property located at 1160 HAPPY HOLLOW ROAD. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL AND I-1, HEAVY COMMERCIAL, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL and contains approximately 4.55 acres. The request is for a commercial development with 40,685 s.f of mini -storage space in 6 buildings and office space in 2 buildings. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, going over conditions. Sarah Patterson, Urban Forester, stated she has worked with applicants to clean up property without violations. Best trees have been saved along creek. One building has been removed since Technical Plat Review for additional canopy. Glenn Newman — No issues with the proposal. Engineering is supportive of the realignment of Ray Avenue Jeremy Thompson and Brian Dandy, applicants, stated they were in agreement with majority of conditions. Issues with conditions 2b & 2d. Curious why overlay is required. Also concerned with extension to Ray. No public comment was received. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, explained condition 2b was because 13`" Street in poor condition. Explained West Fork PZD requirements, Ray Ave. Happy to discuss. Thompson and Dandy discussed improvements. Commissioner Trumbo — Asked staff to clarify the recommendation for commercial design standards. Pate discussed 4 plans for both buildings needed. Explained stub -outs, cross -access. Commissioner Trumbo went through conditions. Sanders stated she has received no public comment. Commissioner Ostner stated it seems like an appropriate place for a Conditional Use Permit for mini -storage. No approval, but seems like a good fit. Motion: Commissioner Ostner made a motion to forward the request with stated conditions, including building elevations. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 13 of 14 LSD 07-2846: Large Scale Development (TACO BELL, 559): Submitted by CRAFTON TULL SPARKS for property located at 2055 W. 6`" Street. The property is zoned I-1, HEAVY COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL and contains approximately 1.36 acres. The request is to rebuild the Taco Bell on the site. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, describing project. Added condition #25 to relocate dumpster to meet Solid Waste access requirements. Sarah Patterson, Urban Forester, stated that some ornamental trees are to be removed, will have some effect because of driveway relocation. The applicant worked really well with City to bring entire site up to landscape standards. Jonathan Ely, applicant, stated he was in agreement with all conditions, and requested info on applicable impact fees. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, stated they may not be applicable, but will have to double-check. Motion: Commissioner Ostner made a motion to approve the request with stated conditions. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee November 29, 2007 Page 14 of 14 LSD 07-2728: Large Scale Development (WASHINGTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU, 400): Submitted by NORTHSTAR ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC for property located at THE NW CORNER OF MEADOWLANDS DRIVE AND WEDINGTON DRIVE. The property is zoned R -O, RESIDENTIAL OFFICE and contains approximately 5.13 acres. The request is for a 9,545.44 s.f. office building with associated parking. Commissioner Trumbo recused at this point. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report. Now recommending forwarding to Planning Commission because of only 2 commissioners present. Sarah Patterson, Urban Forester, stated there were no existing trees on-site. Minor revisions on landscape plan. Jason Ingels, applicant, stated he was in agreement with all conditions. With regard to Solid Waste, they are not proposing a dumpster, got the OK from Brian Pugh. Motion: Commissioner Cabe made a motion to forward the request to Planning Commission with conditions. Commissioner Ostner seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 2-0-1. All business being concluded, the meeting adjourned at 10:52 AM.