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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-08 - MinutesSubdivision Committee August 11, 2011 Page I of 4 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on August 11, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 326 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ACTION TAKEN PPL 11-3902: Preliminary Plat, SUMMIT PLACE SUBDIVISION, 329 Forwarded Page 2 LSD 11-3889: Large Scale Development, FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PH. II, 522 Page 4 Approved MEMBERS PRESENT Sarah Bunch (chair) Porter Winston STAFF PRESENT Andrew Garner Greg Howe Glenn Newman MEMBERS ABSENT Subdivision Committee Chair Sarah Bunch called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Subdivision Committee August 11, 2011 Page 2 of 4 PPL 11-3902: Preliminary Plat (SUMMIT PLACE SUBDIVISION, 329): Submitted by COOVER CONSULTANTS for property located the SUMMIT PLACE SUBDIVSION. The property is zoned NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION and contains approximately 30.56 acres. The request is to replat the existing residential subdivision from 50 into 123 single family lots. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report. Glenn Newman, Staff Engineer, discussed the turn lane on Township and the detention pond. Greg Howe, Urban Forester, discussed tree preservation areas and revisions to the covenants to further describe the tree preservation areas. Gary Coover, applicant, discussed that they would have no issue vacating the front easement, and is okay with the greenspace between the sidewalk and curb. Commissioner Winston asked about structural soil. Howe stated that structural soil is not needed is the trees are planted in greenspace. Commissioner Winston asked about the build -to zone. Garner explained the build -to zone regulation. Commissioner Winston asked about the turn lane. Newman explained the turn lane and transition requirements. Gary Coover, applicant, asked that the turn lane be constructed in later phases. Gary Coover, applicant, asked if decks could be constructed in the conservation easement. Newman discussed that a deck would be permitted if it was not covered with a roof. Gary Coover, applicant, withdrew the request for the sidewalk variance. No public comment was presented. Motion: Commissioner Winston made a motion to forward the request to the full Planning Commission finding amending condition of approval #1 as recommended by staff with the following language: `7n order to address the potential conflict between the front 25 foot utility easement and 0 -25 -foot build -to zone, a portion of the front easement needs to be vacated to make development of homes in Subdivision Committee August 11, 2011 Page 3 of 4 this subdivision feasible. Prior to this item being placed on the Planning Commission agenda the applicant shall submit a completed application to vacate a portion of the front easement. Along with the application the applicant shall provide some exhibits showing potential buildingfootprints on some of the lots that have a curved front lot line, indicating that homes may be built in compliance with the build -to zone and minimum buildable streetfrontage requirement and not encroach into the utility easement. " Also finding that the turn lane on Township could be constructed during a later phase, the timeframe to be determined at a later time, and finding in favor of all other conditions. Commissioner Bunch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed by a vote of 2-0-0. Subdivision Committee August 11, 2011 Page 4 of 4 LSD 11-3889: Large Scale Development (1001 W. STONE ST./FHS PHASE II, 522): Submitted by MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. for property located at 1001 WEST STONE STREET. The property is zoned P-1, INSTITUTIONAL and contains approximately 18.07 acres. The request is for development of Phase 11 of the Fayetteville High School expansion including a new northwest quadrant building and associated improvements. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report. Glenn Newman, Staff Engineer, discussed drainage and detention. Greg Howe, Urban Forester, discussed tree preservation and some trees that needed tree preservation fencing. Leslie Tabor, applicant, discussed the parking lot, and clarified that they will not be demolishing the entire building, but the architects have indicated that they classify this as a remodel. Ryan Gill, applicant, discussed drainage and detention issues. Commissioner Winston asked about tree preservation. Leslie Tabor, applicant, responded that they will pay particular attention to the trees mentioned by the Urban Forester as they do not want to have to mitigate any further. No public comment was presented. Motion: Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve the request finding in favor of all conditions as recommended by staff. Commissioner Bunch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed by a vote of 2-0-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10 AM.