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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-10 MinutesPlanning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 1 of 11 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was held on August 10, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 219, City Administration Building in Fayetteville, Arkansas. ACTION TAKEN MINUTES: July 27, 2009 Approved Page 3 PPL 09-3364: (PARK HILL R-PZD, 478) Approved Page 3 VAC 09-3375: (AL-ANSARI /2831 N. SHERWOOD LN, 291) Forwarded Page 3 LSP 09-3370: (CULPEPPER ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, 099) Approved Page 3 CUP 09-3371: (CULPEPPER ASSISTED LIVING, 099) Approved Page 4 LSD 09-3369: (CULPEPPER ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, 099) Approved Page 5 CUP 09-3309: (DELTA GROUP ELECTRONICS, 479) Approved Page 6 LSD 09-3308: (DELTA GROUP ELECTRONICS, 479) Approved Page 7 CUP 09-3374: (OMNI CENTER, 213) Approved Page 8 CUP 09-3373: (WASHINGTON COUNTY DRUG COURT, 365) Tabled Page 9 ADM 09-3256: (FAYETTEVILLE ALTERNATIVE TRAILS AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE) Forwarded Page 10 Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 2 of 11 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Craig Honchell Jeremy Kennedy Matthew Cabe James Graves Andy Lack Christine Myres (Absent for consent vote) Sean Trumbo Porter Winston Jim Zant STAFF PRESENT Jeremy Pate Jesse Fulcher Glenn Newman Matt Mihalevich Karen Minkel CITY ATTORNEY: Kit Williams STAFF ABSENT Andrew Garner Dara Sanders 5:30 PM- Planning Commission Chair Sean Trumbo called the meeting to order. Commissioner Trumbo requested for all cell phones to be turned off, and informed the audience that listening devices were available. Upon roll call, all members were present with the exception of Commissioner Graves, Lack and Myres (Myres was present after consent the vote). Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 3 of 11 Consent: Approval of the minutes from the July 27, 2009 Planning Commission meeting. PPL 09-3364: (PARK HILL R-PZD, 478): Submitted by JORGENSEN & ASSOC for property located at SW CORNER OF PERSIMMON & MOUNTAIN RANCH BLVD. The property is zoned R-PZD, RESIDENT. PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT and RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 3.22 acres. The request is for preliminary plat approval of a residential subdivision with 14 lots; 13 single family lots and 1 lot of green space. VAC 09-3375: (AL-ANSARI /2831 N. SHERWOOD LN, 291): Submitted by ALAN REID for property located at 2831 N. SHERWOOD LANE. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 1.13 acres. The request is to vacate 496.7 s.f of a utility easement. LSP 09-3370: (CULPEPPER ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, 099): Submitted by JORGENSEN & ASSOC for property located at THE NW CORNER OF RANDALL ROAD AND CROSSOVER ROAD, HWY265. The property is zoned R -A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL and contains approximately 18.82 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into two tracts of 12.73 and 6.09 acres. No public comment was received. Motion: Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 6-0-0. New Business: Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 4 of 11 CUP 09-3371:(CULPEPPER ASSISTED LIVING, 099): Submitted by JORGENSEN & ASSOC / Deleted:3 for property located at THE NW CORNER OF RANDALL ROAD AND CROSSOVER ROAD, HWY. 265. The property is zoned R -A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL and contains approximately 6.09 acres. The request is to allow an assisted living center (Use Unit 4, Cultural & Recreational Facility) on the property, which is zoned R -A, Residential Agricultural. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, explaining the conditional use and large scale development request. Several determinations were required by Planning Commission, including design standards, street improvements and curb -cut locations. Blake Jorgensen, applicant, stated that he worked with staff to provide a stub -out to the north and that he agreed with all conditions of approval. Jerald Clingerman, Botanical Gardens, asked if there was a parkland dedication requirement and if any trails were proposed with this project. Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director, stated that this project was not required to dedicated park land. Fulcher stated that sidewalks would be constructed as part of this development. Motion: Commissioner Cabe made a motion to approve the request with all conditions of approval, including determinations. Commissioner Zant seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0. Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 5 of 11 LSD 09-3369: (CULPEPPER ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, 099): Submitted by JORGENSEN & ASSOC for property located at THE NW CORNER OF RANDALL ROAD AND CROSSOVER ROAD, HWY. 265. The property is zoned R -A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL and contains approximately 6.09 acres. The request is for a 57,988 s.f. assisted living facility with associated parking. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, explaining the conditional use and large scale development request. Several determinations were required by Planning Commission, including design standards, street improvements and curb -cut locations. Motion.: /, Deleted: #1 Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve the request will all conditions of approval, including determinations. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0. Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 6 of 11 CUP 09-3309: (DELTA GROUP ELECTRONICS, 479): Submitted by MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS for property located at MT. RANCH S/D II, SW OF PERSIMMON AND SHILOH DR. The property is zoned 42, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 4.50 acres. The request is for a clean tech assembly facility (Use Unit 43, Clean Technologies) in the C-2 Zoning District. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, explaining the conditional use and large scale development request. Several determinations were required by Planning Commission, including design standards, street improvements, and variances from curb radii and driveway width standards. Leslie Tabor, applicant, had ng additional comments. Blake Jorgensen, applicant, stated that they had requested a 28' private drive to allow for more maneuverability. Commissioner Zant stated that the use was appropriate and recommended approval. Commissioner Cabe asked for more information regarding Use Unit 42, Clean Technologies Brian Shaw, applicant, stated that the use was for electronic assembly. Ramsey Ball, applicant, stated that the intent was for a sustainable business park and that they do not expect any nuisances to be generated by this business. No public comment was received. Motion: Commissioner Zant made a motion to approve the request. Commissioner Myres seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0. /r Deleted:i Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 7 of]] LSD 09-3308: (DELTA GROUP ELECTRONICS, 479): Submitted by MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS for property located at MOUNTAIN RANCH S/D II. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 4.50 acres. The request is for a 38,000 s.f. clean tech assembly facility with associated parking. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, explaining the conditional use and large scale development request. Several determinations were required by Planning Commission, including design standards, street improvements, and variances from curb radii and driveway width standards. Commissioner Winston asked about the 24' drive aisle. Fulcher stated that a 28' private street could be built, but the standard cross-section required on - street parking. Kit Williams, City Attorney, stated that the Planning Commission could modify the street section to remove the requirement for parking. Commissioner Winston asked if they had to stripe the parking. Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director, stated that they don't have to stripe the spaces. Requesting a 28' street to allow for large truck traffic seemed to conflict with the limited amount of truck traffic anticipated for this project. Ball stated that the width was for maneuverability and not volume Commissioner Honchell asked about access to the site. Jorgensen stated that there were going to be future drives that would open up access through -out the site, but that they wouldn't be developed until each lot was constructed. Commissioner Cabe asked if a variance for the 28' drive would require a variance everytime. Pate stated yes. Motion: Commissioner Myres made a motion to amend condition of approval #4, finding in favor of a 28' private street with no requirement for on -street parking. Commission Winston seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0. Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve the large scale development finding in favor of the determinations and condition #4 as amended. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0. Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 8 of 11 CUP 09-3374: (OMNI CENTER, 213): Submitted by RICHARD TIFFANY for property located at 3274 LEE AVENUE, NE OF N. COLLEGE AVENUE AND HAROLD STREET. The property is zoned R -O, RESIDENTIAL OFFICE and contains approximately 0.32 acres. The request is for a community center (Use Unit 4 Cultural & Recreational Facility) in the R -O Zoning District. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, explaining the shared parking agreement. Additionally, an adjacent property owner wanted to state for the record that the OMNI Center should try and share additional parking with the next door owners, and that the four spaces currently shared should not be restricted to certain hours/days. Richard Tiffany, applicant, stated that they were okay with the conditions of approval. Ralph (unknown), neighbor, asked if the request was for OMNI, and if there was adequate parking. Jim Hatfield, neighbor, stated that there was additional parking available in the Liquor World parking lot. Commission Winston asked if the shared parking agreement could be enforced if the neighboring property was sold. Mt Williams, City Attorney, stated that he would have to review the shared parking agreement. Commissioner Honchell asked if we could define "large public fund raisers," Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director, stated that staff relied on neighbors to keep us informed of any situations that were out of character with what was approved. Cars parked up and down the street for an event would certainly be out of character with what was being approved. Motion: Commissioner Cabe made a motion to approve the request. Commissioner Myres seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0. Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 9 of 11 CUP 09-3373:(WASHINGTON COUNTY DRUG COURT, 365): Submitted by ALAN REID for property located at 2070 N. GARLAND AVENUE. The property is zoned RMF -24, MULTI FAMILY - 24 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 4. 10 acres. The request is to allow a Drug Court facility (Use Unit 5, Government Services), in the RMF -24 Zoning District. This item has been requested to betabled at applicants ruest. /Deleted: uum Public comment received. Jon Martell, neighbor, stated that his wife worked for Drug Court and that there were problems with drug use/sales and violence from people in the program. The use would lower surrounding property values. Karen Hutchens, neighbor, stated that there was a potential for violence from program attendees, increased traffic, and drug dealing. Bret Bennett, neighbor, stated the Bradford Place condominium owners had invested a great deal of money into improving their property and that this use would decrease their property values. Elm Street is a small gravel road that would not support use and cause dust/air problems. Parking would also be a problem. Use is not appropriate in a residential area. Commissioner Myres stated for the record that staff s current recommendation was for denial Motion: Commissioner Cabe made a motion to table the request until the September 14, 2009 meeting. Commissioner Zant seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0- 0. ADM 09-3256: (FAYETTEVILLE ALTERNATIVE TRAILS AND TRANSPORTATION Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 10 of 11 PLAN UPDATE): Submitted by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ENGINEERING DIVISION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DIVISION. Proposed is an update of the Master Trail Plan Map; an amendment of the Master Street Plan section of City Plan 2025 to recognize the trail system as a transportation component; and the codifying of trail development and construction standards in the Unified Development Code. The request is to forward this item to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. Karen Minkel, Strategic Planning and Internal Consulting Director, gave the staff report. The objective of the Plan update was to develop a comprehensive policy that addresses trail easement acquisition for multi -family and commercial development, revise the Master Trail Map, amend the Master Street Plan section of City Plan 2025 in order to recognize the trail system as a transportation component, and codify trail development standards in the Unified Development Code. Ms. Minkel noted that the changes recognize a shift in philosophy. Rather than solely recreational, trails are now viewed as fundamental component of the transportation system. Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator, added that the update to the Master Trails map deleted duplications of trails within V mile or less from each other, increased connectivity, and specified the placement of the trail to the parcel and creek level. Public comment was taken for two months online and at the Mayor's table at the Farmer's Market. Comments were overwhelmingly positive, but many comments also expressed a desire to see east -west connectivity within the trail network. No public comment was received. Commissioner Winston asked how the process worked for acquiring land on private property where development is not occurring. Mihalevich explained that the City contacts the owner to explain the overall plan and tries to use existing easements and floodplains where possible. Sometimes the City ends up purchasing the property, but in the case of Scull Creek Trail, over two-thirds of the property was donated. Commissioner Winston asked if all trails in blue have to be paved or whether some would be like the trails on Mt. Sequoyah. Mihalevich stated that since the trails are transportation minded, the intent is to pave them 12 feet wide in order to accommodate the variety of users; there are exceptions like Lake Fayetteville where the trail is 10 feet instead of 12 feet because it is more environmentally minded. Commissioner Winston asked about the timeline for trail construction. Mihalevich stated that the goal is three to four miles of trail per year. Easements come first, and priorities are based on population and employment density, connectivity in terms of whether it hooks into the existing trail network and expansion of the network. The Sidewalk and Trails task force reviews the priorities. Commissioner Cabe wanted to point out the amazingjob and the task force and staff work that has gone into this. To us, these are just red and blue lines but to Matt, this is more land and property Planning Commission August 10, 2009 Page 11 of 11 owners than we can imagine. Commissioner Trumbo asked about connections over I-540. Mihalevich explained that connections were anticipated under Van Ashe, Porter Road, Hamestring culvert, and MLK. We're trying to go under whenever possible. Commissioner Trumbo said that as many trail connections as road connections was wonderful. He commended staff for their work and said this may be one of the coolest jobs. We've built the heart of the trail system and now it's time to connect. It's a great plan. Commissioner Kennedy wanted to explain his full-fledged support. I use the trail at least once a month. As a real estate agent, we are not always treated nicely by property owners and we're offering money, so I want to commend staff. Motion Commissioner Cabe made a motion to forward the request with a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Myres seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7- 0-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM.