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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was held on April239, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in Room
219, City Administration Building in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
ACTION TAKEN
Consent.
VAC 12-4064: Vacation (1001 W. ROCHIER ST./PARK GREEN, 561): Approved
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Old Business:
ADM 12-4062: Administrative Item (3484 W. WEDINGTON/CROSS CHURCH, 401):
Page 4 Approved
ADM 12-4093: Administrative Item (N. OF COBBLESTONE PH I/COBBLESTONE PH III, 246):
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New Business:
Approved
ADM 12-4073: Administrative Item (UDC AMENDMENT CHAPTER 166, DEVELOPMENT):
Page 6 Tabled/Forwarded
ADM 12-4096: Administrative Item (811 & 833 S. BEECHWOOD AVE./THE DOMAIN _LOVEBOX,
559): Page 7 Approved
ADM 12-4114: Administrative Item (4170 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD./MONTEZ, 595):
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Tabled
CUP 12-4094: Conditional Use Permit (FOREST HILLS LOT 5/PLANET FITNESS, 440):
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Approved
LSD 12-4083: Large Scale Development (FOREST HILLS LOT 5/PLANET FITNESS, 440):
Page 10 Approved
CUP 12-4075: Conditional Use Permit (1934 E. HUNTSVILLE RD./STILES, 565):
Page 11 Approved
CUP 12-4084: Conditional Use Permit (3825 N. SHILOH DR./BUCK NEKKID BBQ, 174):
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Approved
RZN 12-4077: Rezone (HALSELL ROAD/PRATT PLACE INN, 481): Denied
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Craig Honchell
Matthew Cabe
Tracy Hoskins
Sarah Bunch
Ryan Noble
Kyle Cook
Porter Winston
Blake Pennington
STAFF PRESENT
Andrew Gamer
Jesse Fulcher
Glenn Newman
Quinn Thompson
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Jason Kelly, Assistant City Attorney
MEMBERS ABSENT
William Chesser
5:30 PM - Planning Commission Chairman Porter Winston called the meeting to order.
Chairman Winston requested all cell phones to be turned off and informed the audience that listening
devices were available.
Upon roll call all members except Commissioner Chesser were present.
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Consent.
VAC 12-4064: Vacation (1001 W. ROCHIER STJPARK GREEN, 561): Submitted by CRAFTON TULL
AND ASSOCIATES, INC. for properties located at 1001 WEST ROCHIER STREET. The properties are
zoned RMF -24, RESIDENTIAL MULTI -FAMILY, 24 UNITS PER ACRE AND RMF -40, RESIDENTIAL
MULTI -FAMILY, 40 UNITS PER ACRE. The request is to vacate undeveloped streets and alley ways in the
Rochier Heights Subdivision.
Motion:
Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve VAC 12-4064 as recommended by staff. Commissioner Cabe
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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Old Business:
ADM 12-4062: Administrative Item (3484 W. WEDINGTON/CROSS CHURCH, 401): Submitted by
CROSS CHRUCH FAYETTEVILLE for property located at 3484 WEST WEDINGTON DRIVE. The property
is zoned C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 2.24 acres. The request is for a
modification to the approved CUP 10-3501 to increase the maximum number of people attending services to
704 during peak hours.
Jess Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
Jeff Dangeau, attorney for the church, discussed the new traffic circulation plan, how they will reduce
traffic on Chevaux Court, and where officers will be stationed for traffic control.
No public comment.
Commissioner Cabe thanked the applicant for working out the issues with the neighbors.
Motion:
Commissioner Cabe made a motion to approve ADM 12-4062 as recommended by staff. Upon roll call the
motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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ADM 12-4093: Administrative Item (N. OF COBBLESTONE PH I/COBBLESTONE PH I1I, 246):
Submitted by JORGENSEN AND ASSOCIATES for property located NORTH OF COBBLESTON PHASE
L The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, 4 UNITS PER ACRE and contains
approximately 25 acres. The request is for variances of the block length and master street plan cross section
requirements for development of Phase III of the Cobblestone Subdivision.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
Blake Jorgensen, applicant, stated that they added an internal street to fix the block length issues, but
wasn't sure if they still needed a variance on the east side of the street, as that block length was just over
800'.
Fulcher stated that they commission should only review what had been presented in the staff report at
this time.
Commission Hoskins stated that this was only for two 24' streets and that the rest of the development
already had 24' streets. The commission should go ahead and consider both variances now.
Jorgensen stated that the exterior block length was 814'.
Fulcher requested clarification from the applicant about the exact block length variance being added.
Blake confirmed that the variance was for 14'.
Fulcher stated that staff can support a 14' variance over an 800' distance.
No public comment.
Motion:
Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve ADM 12-4093. Commissioner Hoskins seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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New Business:
ADM 12-4073: Administrative Item (UDC AMENDMENT CHAPTER 166, DEVELOPMENT):
Submitted by THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION to amend Chapter 166,
Development with general updates, revisions, and minimal new language.
Alison Jumper, Parks Planner, read the staff report.
No public comment.
Commissioner Hoskins stated that the item should be tabled due only five property sales being used to
determine the price per acre.
Commissioner Honchell asked if Hoskins disagreed with the information.
Commissioner Hoskins stated that he need more time to look at other property sales.
Commissioner Winston stated that he was okay if the item was tabled with discussion occurring before
the next meeting.
Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that they would like to have Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board included in any additional discussions, since they reviewed the current
proposal.
Commissioner Cabe stated that he wasn't comfortable with the commission being involved in the
research side of the ordinance change and did not support tabling the request.
Commssioner Hoskins stated that he thought it would be appropriate to have more research before
making a decision.
Commissioner Cook stated that he agreed with Cabe, and that the land price had not been questioned in
the past.
Commissioner Hoskins asked staff how many comps had been used last time the ordinance was updated.
Jumper stated she could not recall.
Commissioner Honchell asked Hoskins if he thought the price was too high, and stated that he was not
comfortable questioning the data.
Commissioner Hoskins stated that he was not question Alison's research, but was saying that there
might be more information available that could impact the research.
Motion:
Commissioner Hoskins made a motion to table ADM 12-4073. Commissioner Pennington seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion failed with a vote of 2-6-0.
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Motion•
Commissioner Honchell made a motion to forward ADM 12-4073. Commissioner Cabe seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-1-0.
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ADM 12-4096: Administrative Item (811 & 833 S. BEECHWOOD AVE./THE DOMAIN_LOVEBOX,
559): Submitted by JORGENSEN AND ASSOCIATES for property located at 811 & 833 SOUTH
BEECHWOOD AVENUE. The property is zoned CS, COMMUNITY SERVICES and contains
approximately 16.24 acres. The request is for a modification to the approved LSIP 12-4036 for the curb -cut
separation on Hollywood Avenue.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner read the staff report.
Blake Jorgensen stated that the driveway couldn't go south of the building due to the terrain
Public comment.
Aubry Sheppared, citizen, stated that he was happy the drive wasn't going south of the building where
the area is very wet.
No more public comment.
Commissioner Cook stated that he was glad to see connection to the west, and is supportive of the
variance since it is only next to a driveway for the Fire Station.
Motion:
Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve ADM 12-4096. Commissioner Cabe seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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LSD 12-4083: Large Scale Development (FOREST HILLS LOT 5/PLANET FITNESS, 440): Submitted
by JORGENSEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. for property located SOUTH OF WEST WEDINGTON DRIVE
AND DIRECTLY EAST OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET. The property is zoned R-PZD,
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT (FOREST HILLS) and contains approximately 9.81 acres.
The request is for development of a fitness center.
CUP 12-4094: Conditional Use Permit (FOREST HILLS LOT 5/PLANET FITNESS, 440): Submitted
by JORGENSEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. for property located SOUTH OF WEST WEDINGTON DRIVE
AND DIRECTLY EAST OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET. The property is zoned R-PZD,
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT (FOREST HILLS) and contains approximately 9.81 acres.
The request is for a health club, Use Unit 4, within the R-PZD Forest Hills zoning district.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report for the large scale and condition use applications
together.
Jared Inman, applicant, stated that he agreed with the conditions.
Commissioner Hoskins stated that he didn't share staff's opinions of support for the building design,
based on the PZD requirements.
Jim Key, applicant, discussed all of the changes to the building since the initial submittal
Commissioner Hoskins asked staff how they reviewed the design standards in light of the PZD
requirements.
Fulcher stated the PZD booklet design guidelines provided a general concept for the design of each
planning area. This planning area was not intended to be a standard retail center development, as was
original proposed, and as is allowed in Planning Area 1. This is why there were so many changes to the
building design since the Technical Plat meeting. The design standards for this planning area actually
include two very different design themes — the multi -story mixed use buildings and the one to two-story
office and retail buildings. This project should be reviewed based on the single -story design concepts.
No public comment.
Motion:
Commissioner Cabe made a motion to approve CUP 12-4094. Commissioner Hoskins seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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CUP 12-4075: Conditional Use Permit (1934 E. HUNTSVILLE RD./STILES, 565): Submitted by
SHARON STILES for property located at 1934 EAST HUNTSVILLE ROAD. The property is zoned NS,
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES and contains approximately 0.41 acre. The request is to bring the existing
antique store into compliance by allowing UU-15, Neighborhood Shopping Goods.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
Sharon Stiles, applicant, stated that she was hoping to finally get her building permit.
No public comment.
Motion:
Commissioner Cabe made a motion to approve CUP 12-4075 as recommended by staff. Commissioner
Cook seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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CUP 12-4084: Conditional Use Permit (3825 N. SHILOH DRJBUCK NEKKID BBQ, 174): Submitted
by TERESA BROOKS for property located at 3825 NORTH SHILOH DRIVE. The property is zoned C-2,
THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 2.62 acres. The request is for a conditional
use permit for outdoor music, Use Unit 35, in a C-2 zoning.
Quin Thompson, Current Planner, read the staff report.
Commissioner Cabe asked about dancing as a part of the conditional use permit.
Thompson discussed that dancing was not a part of the request.
No public comment.
Motion:
Commissioner Cabe made a motion approve CUP 12-4084. Commissioner Pennington seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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RZN 12-4077: Rezone (HALSELL ROAD/PRATT PLACE INN, 481): Submitted by BATES AND
ASSOCIATES for property located on HALSELL ROAD. The property is zoned C-PZD, COMMERCIAL
PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT (PRATT PLACE INN) and contains approximately 2.37 acres. The request
is to rezone a portion of the Pratt Place Inn property to RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY, 4 UNITS
PER ACRE.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
John Davidson, applicant, stated that he plans to building four homes on .70 acre lots.
Mary Bassett, applicant, stated that she is representing the Archer's, who will be placing a covenant on
the property. There are no future plans for development.
Public comment:
James Coger, neighbor, stated that he was not happy with the original PZD and that the rest of the land
was supposed to be a buffer from that development. Allowing this would be a big mistake and am
surprised by staffs recommendation.
No more public comment.
Fulcher went over the standard requirements for street improvements for single-family construction.
Jason Kelley, Assistant City Attorney, stated that one council's decision does not control the next.
Commissioner Cabe stated that he doesn't want to carve out a piece of this property.
Davidson stated that this project was in line with City Plan 2025 and 2030. This is an infill project near
the university.
Commissioner Cabe stated that this was single-family construction on % acre lots. This is not infill or
appropriate.
Commissioner Hoskins asked why the applicant wasn't asking for more density.
Davidson stated that the zoning was RSF-4 all around this property, but that a lower density zoning
would also work, since they were only planning on building four houses.
Commissioner Hoskins asked the applicant about increasing the density.
Davidson stated that the property was very challenging to develop due to the topography. The intent is to
bring in one driveway to serve all four lots. The property is in the HHOD.
Commissioner Cook stated that he was on the council when the Pratt Place PZD was approved and that it
was discussed that the remainder of the property would remain undeveloped. I will stick with that
decision.
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Motion•
Commissioner Cabe made a motion to forward RZN 12-4077. Commissioner Noble seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion failed with a vote of 2-6-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7.45 PM.
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