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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-17 - MinutesSubdivision Committee June 17, 2010 Page I of 4 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on June 17 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 326 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ACTION TAKEN LSD 10-3588: Large Scale Development, FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 522 Page 2 Forwarded MEMBERS PRESENT Porter Winston (chair) Andy Lack Tracy Hoskins STAFF PRESENT Andrew Garner Greg Howe Glenn Newman MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF ABSENT Jeremy Pate Jesse Fulcher Matt Casey Dara Sanders Subdivision Committee Chair Porter Winston called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Subdivision Committee June 17, 2010 Page 2 of 4 LSD 10-3588: Large Scale Development (1001 W. STONE/FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 522): Submitted by MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS for property located at 1001 W. STONE STREET. The property is zoned P-1, INSTITUTIONAL and contains approximately 18.07 acres. The request is for an expansion to the existing high school and associated parking and infrastructure. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report, discussing the applicant's request to demolish a majority of the existing high school and construct a 300,000 square foot expansion. Glenn Newman, Staff Engineer, discussed recommended street improvements, and that many of the engineering conditions of approval are construction level detail. He discussed that detention is proposed underground. Greg Howe, Urban Forester, discussed that most of his comments can also be addressed prior to construction. He discussed that if the road alignment changes then it may impact tree preservation area. He asked for clarification on whether bio-swales are proposed. Ryan Gill, McClelland Engineering, discussed the traffic pattern and bus drop-off in the parking lot, and their reasons for the striping the drop-off areas. He discussed detention design and constraints on the site and the University of Arkansas's plan for improving Garland Avenue. Leslie Tabor, McClelland Engineering, discussed the UA alignment of Garland Avenue, and the water line alignment on Virginia Avenue. Newman discussed the right-of-way on MLK Boulevard, the sidewalk, runoff, and greenspace. Commissioner Hoskins asked if the highway department would permit the sidewalk at the back of curb. Newman stated yes. Ryan Gill, McClelland Engineering, discussed the functionality of the swale next to the sidewalk on MLK Boulevard. Commissioner Hoskins asked about the purpose of the UA re -alignment of Garland. Ryan Gill, McClelland Engineering, discussed that he did not know. Public Comment: Aubrey Sheppard, downstream neighbor, discussed the Town Branch creek, underground detention and flooding concerns with this development and previous university projects. No more public comment was presented. Subdivision Committee June 17, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Hoskins asked about underground detention. Newman discussed the pros and cons and some details of underground detention. Commissioner Hoskins asked about the percentage of greenspace. Leslie Tabor, McClelland Engineering, stated 33%. Commissioner Winston asked the applicant to explain their detention philosophy. Ryan Gill, McClelland Engineering, discussed that the detention was designed to meet the minimum City standards, but that they have not accounted for additional storage in the pipes and swales in parking lots, so they are really going above the minimum. Commissioner Hoskins asked what year event detention is designed for. Newman stated the 25, 50, and 100 -year storm. Ryan Gill, McClelland Engineers discussed that they are storing approximately 250,000 gallons of water underground. Newman also discussed that the size of pipes leaving the site is also a limiting factor. Commissioner Winston recommended that in future public presentations that they address flooding issues. Commissioner Lack asked about containment of gray water. Mark Haywood, Height Jackson Architects, discussed that this is not a LEED project and they are not using a gray water system. Commissioner Lack asked about the swales. Ryan Gill, McClelland Engineers, discussed that they will be bio-swales. Commissioner Lack asked about sheet C.3.5. Leslie Tabor, McClelland Engineering, stated that this sheet shows the off-site waterline improvements. Commissioner Hoskins asked about the school closing Stone Street. Mark Haywood, Height Jackson Architects, said that closing Stone Street has been discussed but it Subdivision Committee June 17, 2010 Page 4 of 4 is not proposed with this phase and that he understands it would be very difficult to get that approved. Commissioner Hoskins asked about bike racks. Garner discussed that they meet code with the number of bike racks. Mark Haywood, Height Jackson Architects, discussed that the reason for the location of the bike racks in one location is for site security, as the southern portion of the school will be a check-in point. Commissioner Hoskins stated that he thought even though they meet code it doesn't appear to be enough bike racks. Commissioner Winston asked about the parking ratio and bike trail. Garner discussed the parking ratio based on the number of students and employees and references the bike trail in the vicinity. Commissioner Winston asked about a traffic signal on Buchanan. Garner discussed that Buchanan was too close to the signal on Garland Avenue. Commissioner Hoskins asked about adding right turn lanes off of MLK Boulevard onto Buchanan and Garland. Commissioner Lack requested information on the increase in number of students from the existing to proposed school and traffic impacts. Commissioner Winston asked about trash service and screening. Ryan Gill, McClelland Engineers, discussed that they need to re -design the trash service to the City of Fayetteville trucks can provide service. He also discussed that due to the grade of the street the and a wall the trash area will be screened. Motion: Commissioner Lack made a motion to forward the request with the conditions of approval recommended by staff, finding if favor of recommended street improvements. Commissioner Hoskins seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed by a vote of 3-0-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM.