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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-15 - MinutesSubdivision Committee May 15, 2008 Page I of 4 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on May 15, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ACTION TAKEN FPL 08-2975: Final Plat (WALKER ESTATES, 294) Approved Page 2 LSP 08-2981: Lot Split (MIKE MCDONALD, 241) Forwarded Page 3 LSD 08-2979: Large Scale Development (MCKEE CIRCLE, 252) Approved Page 4 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Andy Lack (Chair) Jill Anthes Porter Winston STAFF PRESENT Jeremy Pate Jesse Fulcher Carole Jones Dara Sanders Glenn Newman STAFF ABSENT Andrew Garner Matt Casey Subdivision Committee Chair Andy Lack called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Subdivision Committee May 15, 2008 Page 2 of 4 New Business: FPL 08-2975: Final Plat (WALKER ESTATES, 294): Submitted by ROGER TROTTER for property located at 2806 CROSSOVER ROAD. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 6.34 acres. The request is for a final plat of a residential subdivision with 11 single-family lots. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval with conditions as listed in the staff report. David Reed, applicant, stated he was currently in the process of relocating the powerlines as recommended. No public comment was received. Motion: Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve the request with conditions as listed in the staff report. Commissioner Anthes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion was passed by a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee May 15, 2008 Page 3 of 4 LSP 08-2981: Lot Split (MIKE MCDONALD, 241): Submitted by MIKE MCDONALD & ROBERT SCHMITT/ WINCHESTER LOTTO, LLC for property located at 6057 W. WHEELER ROAD. The property is in the PLANNING AREA and contains approximately 10.03 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into 4 tracts of 7.03 acres, 1.00, 1.00, and 1.00. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending forwarding to Planning Commission with a recommendation of approval. The lot split requires a variance of lot width requirements for lot 3, which is why it must be considered by the Planning Commission. Mike McDonald, applicant, described the reasons for splitting the lots. No public comment was received. Commissioner Anthes discussed shared drives for the lots. She stated she would encourage shared drives. McDonald stated he will make that a suggestion. Commissioner Winston asked about the regulations for water and sewer in the county. Glenn Newman, Staff Engineer, stated that at the time of home construction, the water will be connected, and that public sewer service is not available in the county. Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, stated that the soil test pits are typically dug to determine percolation for lots less than P/2 acre. No public comment was received. Motion: Commissioner Winston made a motion to forward the request to City Council with a recommendation of a shared driveway on lots 3 and 4, and in favor of #1. Commissioner Anthes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. Subdivision Committee May 15, 2008 Page 4 of 4 LSD 08-2979: Large Scale Development (MCKEE CIRCLE, 252): Submitted by PROJECT DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INC for property located at 2897 N. COLLEGE AVENUE. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 0.49 acres. The request is for a 5,000 s.f. office building with associated parking. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, describing that the project was previously approved, but had expired before the applicants had obtained building permit. There were no changes since the first approval and staff was recommending approval. Glen Newman, Staff Engineer, stated that the project was delayed due to ongoing negotiations with the adjacent property owner, concerning an existing retaining wall. Art Scott, applicant, restated the issues with the existing retaining wall and the ongoing negotiations. Commissioner Anthes asked if the concrete swale around the building was necessary for drainage and if there were any other alternatives. Newman stated the subdivision that the property is located in was developed prior to current detention requirements, and that the swale was an acceptable option for routing the water around the retaining wall and building. Scott stated that the swale would direct water into an existing storm drain. Commissioner Lack asked where the dumpster would be located and if it would be screened. Fulcher stated that it is an ordinance requirement to screen the dumpster, there is also a condition of approval addressing trash service. Scott stated that it was their plan to have a residential cart, as other businesses did on McKee. Lack asked if the existing drive to the property to the south would be affected and if all four sides of the building would be brick. Scott stated that the existing driveway to the south is located on another property and would not be affected by this project. All four sides of the building will be constructed of brick. Motion: Commissioner Anthes made a motion to approve the request with conditions as listed in the staff report. Commissioner Winston seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 3-0-0. All business being concluded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 AM.