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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-11 MinutesPlanning Commission October 11, 2010 Page I of 8 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was held on October 11, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 219, City Administration Building in Fayetteville, Arkansas. ACTION TAKEN Consent. MINUTES: September 27, 2010 Approved Page 3 VAC 10-3662: Vacation (OAKBROOKE III, 361 Page 3 Pulled from the agenda Old Business: ADM 10-3637 Administrative Item (UDC Amendment Chapter 174) Page 4 Tabled New Business: CUP 10-3657: Conditional Use Permit (ST. JOSEPH'S, 373) Page 5 Approved LSD 10-3656: Large Scale Development (ST. JOSEPH'S, 373) Page 5 Approved CUP 10-3665: Conditional Use Permit (MAE FARM, 096): Page 7 Approved CUP 09-3658: Conditional Use Permit (WORD OF TRUTH FELLOWSHIP) Page 8 Approved Planning Commission October 11, 2010 Page 2 of 8 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Craig Honchell Sarah Bunch William Chesser Hugh Earnest Tracy Hoskins Jeremy Kennedy Porter Winston Matthew Cabe Andy Lack STAFF PRESENT STAFF ABSENT Jeremy Pate Andrew Gamer Jesse Fulcher Dara Sanders Glenn Newman CITY ATTORNEY Kit Williams, City Attorney 5:30 PM - Planning Commission Chair Andy Lack called the meeting to order. Commissioner Lack requested 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 Honchell. Planning Commission October 11, 2010 Page 3 of 8 Consent. Approval of the minutes from the September 27, 2010 Planning Commission meeting. VAC 10-3662: Vacation (OAKBROOKE III, 361): Submitted by BATES & ASSOCIATES for property located at OAKBROOKE SUBDIVISON III. The property is zoned R-PZD, RESIDENTIAL PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT and contains approximately 21.50 acres. The request is to vacate all of the existing utility easements. This item cannot be discussed as it is an incomplete application. Motion: Commissioner Cabe made a motion to pull VAC 10-3662 from the agenda. Commissioner Chesser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-1 with Commissioner Hoskins recusing. Motion: Commissioner Cabe made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which only consists of the approval of the minutes from the September 27, 2010 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Chesser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8- 0-0. Planning Commission October 11, 2010 Page 4 of 8 Old Business: ADM 10-3637: Administrative Item (UDC Amendment Chapter 174): Submitted by City Planning Staff. The proposal is to amend Chapter 174, Signs, to include signage designations for recently adopted zoning districts and to modify the current signage regulations. Motion: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to table the item until October 25, 2010. Commissioner Earnest seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0. Planning Commission October 11, 2010 Page 5 of 8 New Business: CUP 10-3657: Conditional Use Permit (ST. JOSEPH'S 1722 N. STARR DR., 373): Submitted by H2 ENGINEERING, INC. for property located at 1722 N. STARR DRIVE. The property is zoned R -A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL and contains approximately 17.73 acres. The request is for approval of expansion of the existing facilities with a 20,000 s.f addition housing an activity center, classrooms, and art and music rooms. LSD 10-3656: Large Scale Development (ST. JOSEPH'S STARR DRIVE, 373): Submitted by H2 ENGINEERING, INC. for property located at 1722 N. STARR DRIVE. The property is zoned R -A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL and contains approximately 17.73 acres. The request is for an expansion of the existing church and school facility. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report for both CUP 10-3657 and LSD 10-3656. Jeremy Thompson, applicant, discussed the project and stated agreement with the conditions of approval. No public comment was presented. Commissioner Lack discussed that this school was similar in size with other schools in neighborhoods in the City and he is in favor. He asked about non -conforming outdoor lighting. Commissioner Hoskins also asked about the letter from a member of the public asking about lights shining out onto Starr Drive. Garner explained staff's recommended condition of approval regarding the existing light fixtures that were angled slightly up and staff is recommending them to be angled to direct light downward. Commissioner Chesser asked about the zoning being R -A, and the possibility to rezone the site to institutional for the school and church use. Garner discussed the differences between a school that is permitted under a conditional use permit and one permitted under the P-1, Institutional zoning, and the different requirements and design standards for each scenario. Jeremy Thompson discussed that the applicant will likely be coming back within the next year to ask for the site to be re -zoned to P-1. Commissioner Winston asked about the condition of Starr Drive and complaints from the neighbor complaining about on -street parking. Garner discussed that Starr Drive is a paved two lane road that is designated as a Collector Street on the Master Street Plan. The Master Street Plan shows a Collector Street with two 14 -foot wide travel lanes without any on -street parking. Planning Commission October 11, 2010 Page 6 of 8 Kit Williams, City Attorney, discussed that the Police Department enforces the on -street parking requirements in accordance with traffic and safety laws, and that they have the right to enforce no parking. Commissioner Winston asked about the number of new parking spaces that were being built with this addition. Jeremy Thompson responded that there would be 9 new spaces. The overflow onto Starr Drive is during church events, not during regular school hours. Commissioner Winston asked about the timing of the traffic signal at Starr Drive/Mission as mentioned by the neighbor in their letter. Williams discussed that the timing of traffic signals is completed by the City Transportation Department, however, as Mission is also a state highway the timing of this signal also is required to be coordinated with the State Highway Department. Commissioner Winston asked about the early hours of the solid waste division truck service mentioned by the neighbor. Williams responded that trash trucks often go very early to avoid rush hour traffic. Motion for CUP 10-3657: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve CUP 10-3657 modifying Condition of Approval #4 to read "All nonconforming parking lot lighting, including building -mounted lighting shall be redirected downward... ", and with the approval of all other conditions as recommended by staff. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. Commissioner Chesser clarified that the intent of condition of approval #4 was only to apply to parking lot, or area lighting, Commissioner Cabe agreed with this clarification. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0. Motion for LSD 10-3656: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve LSD 10-3656 with the conditions as recommended by staff, finding in favor of condition of approval #1 regarding street improvements. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0. Planning Commission October 11, 2010 Page 7 of 8 CUP 10-3665: Conditional Use Permit (MAE FARM, 096): Submitted by MAE FARM for property located at 4618 N. COLLEGE AVENUE, WEST OF LAKE FAYETTEVILLE. The property contains approximately 17 acres and is zoned R -A, Residential -Agricultural and C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. The request is for a conditional use permit for temporary agri-tourism events (Use Unit 2) such as hay rides, farmer's markets, camping, and other seasonal festivals. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report. Cynthia Hasselhoff, applicant, stated that she was here for any questions. No public comment was presented. Commissioner Cabe discussed that he felt this was a good use for the property. Motion: Commissioner Cabe made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Chesser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0. Planning Commission October 11, 2010 Page 8 of 8 CUP 10-3658: Conditional Use Permit (WORD OF TRUTH FELLOWSHIP, 640): Submitted by JOY MCNEILL, GRANDVIEW APARTMENTS for property located at 401 W. 24TH STREET. The property is zoned RMF -24, MULTI FAMILY - 24 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 13.27 acres. The request is to approve the use of a church, Use Unit 4, in the RMF -24 Zoning District. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report. Inaudible name, Word of Truth Fellowship, discussed the mission of the church and the intent for the church at this location. Joy McNeil, Manager Grandview Apartments, discussed the parking situation and that there are wide drive aisles that could be used for overflow parking. No public comment was presented. Commissioner Lack discussed that this church use by conditional use permit is appropriate, as opposed to a re -zoning. Commissioner Chesser asked about condition Lb. regarding the parking. Garner explained that the intent of this condition is that if there is a valid complaint of a parking problem this conditional use permit could be brought back to the Planning Commission. Motion: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve the item, finding in favor of all staff recommended conditions, also finding in favor on condition # 1. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.