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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-28 - MinutesSubdivision Committee February 28, 2008 Page I of 5 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on February 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ACTION TAKEN ADM 08-2940 (OZARKS ELECTRIC, 440) Withdrawn Page 3 LSP 08-2920 (BLAKE JORGENSEN, 444) Approved Page 3 LSD 08-2917 (SHOPPES AT THE BLUFF, 134) Approved Page 3 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Jill Anthes Christine Myres (Chair) Porter Winston STAFF PRESENT STAFF ABSENT Jeremy Pate Andrew Garner Jesse Fulcher Carole Jones Matt Casey Dara Sanders Glenn Newman Subdivision Committee Chair Christine Myres called the meeting to order at 9AM. Subdivision Committee February 28, 2008 Page 2 of 5 New Business: ADM 08-2940: Administrative Item (OZARKS ELECTRIC, 440): Submitted by Crafton Tull Sparks for the Ozarks Electric facility at 3641 W. Wedington Drive. The request is for a major modification to the approved large scale development (LSD 07-2710) to allow project phasing. The item was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting. Subdivision Committee February 28, 2008 Page 3 of 5 LSP 08-2920: Lot Split (BLAKE JORGENSEN, 444): Submitted by BLAKE JORGENSEN for property located at 620 AND 626 N. WHITHAM. The property is zoned RMF -40, MULTI- FAMILY 40 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.38 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into three tracts of 0. 13, 0.14 and 0.11 acres respectively. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval with conditions as listed in the staff report. Blake Jorgensen, applicant, requested removal of condition #3 (one single-family only), and expressed interest for a duplex instead of a single family home on that lot. No public comment was received. Commissioner Anthes asked staff if the condition coul read that the house could just appear to be a single-family home. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, discussed how condition #3 could be modified and read the new language: "Any structure constructed no the property shall be constructed to appear as a single family home from the street, and shall be limited to a maximum of two dwelling units." Commissioner Anthes asked about alley/driveway construction. Pate stated it is apublic alley; therefore, the driveway will be partially on City property, which may require paving according to City standards. Staff will have to discuss the issue with Transportation for construction standards. The other portion of the drive would be within an access easement. Motion: Commissioner Anthes made a motion to approve the request with conditions, including a modification of condition #3 as per Pate's language. Commissioner Winston seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee February 28, 2008 Page 4 of 5 LSD 08-2917: Large Scale Development (SHOPPES AT THE BLUFF, 134): Submitted by H2 ENGINEERING, INC. for property located at LOT I IA OF CMN BUSINESS PARK II, PHASE I, W OF THE MALL ON STEELE BLVD. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 3.74 acres. The request is for 4 commercial buildings with a total of 39,614 s.f. and associated parking. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval with conditions as listed in the staff report. Tom Hennelly, applicant, stated he agreed with all conditions of approval and appreciated staff recommending approval at this level. No public comment was received. Commissioner Anthes asked about the dumpster locations, and visibility from businesses. Hennelly discussed the location, stated it was not visible from street, and that Solid Waste had approved this location. Commissioner Anthes asked staff if solid waste was okay with the location. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, stated that yes, they have reviewed this project and confirmed the location is acceptable. City ordinances that address the screening of dumpsters refer to those visible from the street, which these are not. Commissioner Anthes stated that the Commercial Design Standards were difficult to read at the scale included in the agenda packet and asked for the applicant to discuss the design and material proposal. Hannah McNeill, applicant/architect, presented the design of the proposed commercial buildings and discussed CMN architectural requirements. Motion: Commissioner Anthes made a motion to approve the request with conditions as listed in the staff report. Commissioner Winston stated that the Shogun property owner voiced concerns with the present 2 - lane entry, and would like a 3 -lane entry, but the City would not allow it. Glenn Newman, staff engineer, stated this was the first he had heard of a request for a three -lane entry. He was not aware of that request being brought up at the time of the Shogun development. Hennelly discussed throat length at this location, and how it could become difficult to access. Subdivision Committee February 28, 2008 Page 5 of 5 Pate stated staff can work with the development team to get the throat length extended or a three - lane curb cut, potentially through a minor modification process. He discussed accessibility, cross access, and how the development on the properties interact. Commissioner Anthes encouraged staff and the applicant to work, if possible, on the throat length issue. Commissioner Winston seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 3- 0-0. All business being concluded, the meeting adjourned at 9:28 AM.