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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-03 MinutesSubdivision Committee January 3, 2008 Page I of 9 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on January 3, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ACTION TAKEN LSP 07-2838 (HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, 564) Approved Page 2 LSP 07-2857 (SOWDER, 444) Approved Page 3 LSP 07-2866 (YOUNG, 134) Approved Page 4 LSP 07-2867 (TYLER/SICARDI/RISK) Approved Page 5 CCP 07-2859 (PALAK ADDITION (HOMEWOOD STES), 401-402) Forwarded Page 6 LSD 07-2861 (ARVEST BANK, 175) Forwarded Page 7 LSD 07-2740 (ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, 523) Tabled Page 8 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT James Graves Lois Bryant Andy Lack (Chair) STAFF PRESENT Jeremy Pate Andrew Garner Jesse Fulcher Sarah Patterson Matt Casey Dara Sanders Glenn Newman Subdivision Committee Chair Andy Lack called the meeting to order at 9AM. Subdivision Committee January 3, 2008 Page 2 of 9 New Business: LSP 07-2838: Lot Split (HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, 564): Submitted by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE for property located at ZOLA DRIVE, S OF HUNTSVILLE. The property is zoned RMF -12, MULTI FAMILY - 12 UNITS/ACRE and RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY — 4 UNITS/ACRE contains approximately 18.4 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into four tracts of 3.59, 4.88, 8.82, 0.12 acres, with associated right-of-way dedication. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval with four conditions. Tim Conklin, applicant, described the project and the request. No public comment was received. Commissioners Lack and Bryant began a discussion with staff regarding access to and frontage requirements for Tract C. Motion: Commissioner Graves made a motion to approve the request with conditions. Commissioner Bryant seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee January 3, 2008 Page 3 of 9 LSP 07-2857: Lot Split (SOWDER, 448): Submitted by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE for property located at THE INTERSECTION OF PROSPECT AND FRISCO, W OF THE LOW WATER BRIDGE. The property is zoned RMF -24, MULTI FAMILY - 24 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 2.89 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into two tracts of 2.15 and 0.74. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval with conditions as listed in the staff report, but proposing an amendment of condition #3 wherein the right-of-way would be 48.5' as opposed to 50'. No public comment was received. Matt Mihalevich, Traits Coordinator, stated he was representing the applicant, and described the project. Motion: Commissioner Graves made a motion to approve the request with stated conditions. Commissioner Bryant seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee January 3, 2008 Page 4 of 9 LSP 07-2866: Lot Split (YOUNG, 134): Submitted by ALLEN YOUNG for property located at 272 E JOYCE BLVD. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 2.53 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into two tracts of 1.49 and 1.04 acres. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval with conditions as noted in the staff report. No public comment was received. Allen Young, applicant, stated he was available for questions. Motion: Commissioner Graves made a motion to approve the request. Commissioner Bryant seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee January 3, 2008 Page 5 of 9 LSP 07-2867: Lot Split (TYLER/SICARDI/RISK, 204): Submitted by MARK RISK for property located at 4649 W. MAYES DRIVE. The property is in the Planning Area and contains approximately 14.58 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into two tracts of 12.22 and 2.36 acres. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval with all conditions as listed in the staff report. Glenn Newman, City Engineer, stated that no water source was shown for Tract B, and to confirm if there is water. If not, the applicant must extend a public water line prior to recording the lot split. No public comment was received. Nancy Largine, applicant, stated the surveyor indicated a water meter is present. She will confirm the presence of the water line. Motion: Commissioner Graves made a motion to approve the request with stated conditions. Commissioner Bryant seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee January 3, 2008 Page 6 of 9 CCP 07-2859: Concurrent Plat (PALAK ADDITION (HOMEWOOD STES), 401-402): Submitted by H2 ENGINERING, INC. for property located NW OF WEDINGTON & SHILOH, NEXT TO THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 10.43 acres. The request is for a concurrent plat with 3 lots of 1.89, 2.87 and 3.45. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report, recommending forwarding the item to Planning Commission with a recommendation of approval, with conditions as listed in the staff report. Matt Casey, City Engineer, stated he was in support of a waiver of sewer extension, that it could be completed with development of Lot 1. Sarah Patterson, Urban Forester, stated that the tree preservation was for infrastructure only. Money -in -lieu is required to be paid. Lots 1 & 3 will meet tree preservation requirements on their own, at the time of development. No public comment was received. Kipp Hearne, applicant, stated he was in agreement with all conditions. Motion: Commissioner Graves made a motion to forward the request to the Planning Commission with a recommendation of approval with stated conditions. Commissioner Bryant seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee January 3, 2008 Page 7 of 9 LSD 07-2861: Large Scale Development (ARVEST BANK, 175): Submitted by MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS for property located at LOT 7A, VANTAGE SQUARE, SE OF JOYCE AND VANTAGE. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 2.11 acres. The request is for an 8,735 s.f. bank with associated parking. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending forwarding to the Planning Commission with a recommendation of approval with conditions as listed in the staff report. Glenn Newman, City Engineer, wished to clarify that the sidewalk along a private street would be extended to connect to the Joyce St. sidewalk. Sarah Patterson, Urban Forester, stated that the tree preservation waiver was approved. No public comment was received. Chris Suneson, applicant, stated there were no major problems with conditions. He had a few clarification questions, and asked if the bridge assessment amount had been determined yet. Newman stated it had not, that staff had requested traffic count data from the applicant in order to provide the needed assessment for Mud Creek Bridge. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, stated that a full traffic study was not necessary; rather, staff was expecting simple traffic generation data in order to calculate the bridge assessment, much as was provided with the adjacent Bank of the Ozarks. Motion: Commissioner Graves made a motion to forward the request to the Planning Commission with a recommendation of approval with stated conditions, finding in favor of all staff determinations, and with an amendment to condition #3 stating that a sidewalk was to be shown on the south and east side of the project boundary (along the private street) and a revision to condition #7 that the elevations were to be revised to match the site plan. Commissioner Bryant seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee January 3, 2008 Page 8 of 9 LSD 07-2740: Large Scale Development (ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, 523): Submitted by FREELAND-KAUFFMAN & FREDEEN, INC. for property located at 786 S. SCHOOL AVENUE. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 1.20 acres. The request is for a 6,776 s.f. auto parts store with associated parking. Andrew Garner, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending tabling the request because of a failure to meet commercial design standards, as described in condition #1. Staff also wishes to strike condition #17. Garner described the project. Glenn Newman, City Engineer, stated that the applicant has submitted a waiver request for a detention pond to be within 20' of structure; staff is in favor of the request. Sarah Patterson, Urban Forester, stated that no mitigation is required at this time. Street trees need to be planted along Locust Avenue. The number of trees may be reduced with existing canopy. No public comment was received. Kevin McClafflin (FKF), applicant, stated that with regard to the cross access conditions, they have no problem with a south side access. There are, however, several concerns with a north side access— there are trees they are trying to save, and a retaining wall are impediments. Mike Driver, applicant, stated he was concerned with the condition that a sidewalk connect the two streets, and that his clients would like to control access to store, not see people behind the store. The Walgreens just down the street was recently robbed. With regard to the elevations, he stated he doesn't want to see a building articulated that won't be seen with preserved trees. Commissioner Graves stated it seems like the project should be tabled, based on the comments he has heard. Clearly the building does not meet commercial design standards. Commissioner Lack stated that the drive aisle to north will be important to go forward for the project. He would also like more information regarding the retaining wall. The drive could be located elsewhere, and not require removal of trees. Having a competitor next door is not something to really consider; they have seen on this agenda two restaurants and two banks with cross access. Commercial Design Standards not met with this proposal, in his opinion. Commissioner Bryant stated she was in agreement with the comments of the other Commissioners. She asked about the rock house on the property, and whether it was on the historic register. Driver stated he was not aware of that. Garner concurred, but stated he would look into it further. Commissioner Graves stated the applicants need to work out issues of pedestrian connections Subdivision Committee January 3, 2008 Page 9 of 9 with staff. His inclination is to have it, just like the vehicular connection, with the information they currently have. He stated he is in support of waivers as requested. Motion: Commissioner Graves made a motion to table the request. Commissioner Bryant seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. All business being concluded, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM.