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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was held on February 10, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in
Room 219, City Administration Building in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
ITEMS DISCUSSED
Consent.
MINUTES: January 27, 2014
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ACTION TAKEN
Approved
ADM 14-4634: Administrative Item (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PERSIMMON STREET AND
MOUNTAIN RANCH BOULEVARD/PARK HILL AT MOUNTAIN RANCH R-PZD EXTENSION,
478):
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Old Business:
Approved
LSD 13-4568: Large Scale Development (NORTHWEST CORNER OF MOUNT COMFORT
ROAD AND SHILOH DRIVE/KUM & GO, 329):
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New Business:
Tabled
CCP 14-4605: Concurrent Plat (ABSHIER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION LOTS 13-24,407):
Page 5 Approved
PPL 14-4609: Preliminary Plat (5450 E. HUNTSVILLE RD. /QUARRY TRACE COMMONS,
571): Page 6
Approved
CUP 14-4611: Conditional Use Permit (2400 W. WEDINGTON DR. /BAYERS, 402):
Page 7 Approved
CUP 13-4600: Conditional Use Permit (606 E. EDNA STJADAMS, 368):
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MEMBERS PRESENT
Sarah Bunch
Porter Winston
Ron Autry
Kyle Cook
William Chesser
Tracy Hoskins
Craig Honchell
STAFF PRESENT
Andrew Garner
Quin Thompson
Jesse Fulcher
Glenn Newman
Corey Granderson
CITY ATTORNEY
Kit Williams, City Attorney
5:30 PM— Porter Winston called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS ABSENT
Ryan Noble
Porter Winston requested all cell phones to be turned off and informed the audience that listening devices
were available.
Upon roll call all members except Noble were present.
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Consent.
Approval of the minutes from the January 27, 2014 meeting.
ADM 14-4634: Administrative Item (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PERSIMMON STREET AND
MOUNTAIN RANCH BOULEVARD/PARK HILL AT MOUNTAIN RANCH R-PZD EXTENSION,
478): Submitted by AARON WIRTH for property located at the SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PERSIMMON
STREET AND MOUNTAIN RANCH BOULEVARD. The property is zoned R-PZD 12-4284 and contains
approximately 2.23 acres. The request is for a one-year extension to R-PZD 12-4284 (Park Hill at Mountain
Ranch).
Motion:
Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Cook seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
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Old Business:
LSD 13-4568: Large Scale Development (NORTHWEST CORNER OF MOUNT COMFORT ROAD
AND SHILOH DRIVE/KUM & GO, 329): Submitted by CEI ENGINEERING for property located at the
NORTHWEST CORNER OF MOUNT COMFORT ROAD AND SHILOH DRIVE. The property is zoned C-1,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 1.69 acres. The request is to build a 4,991
square foot gas station with associated parking.
THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Motion :
Commissioner Chesser made a motion to table LSD 134568 to the 2-24-14 meeting. Commissioner Autry
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
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New Business:
CCP 14-4605: Concurrent Plat (ABSHIER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION LOTS 13-24,407): Submitted
by BLEW AND ASSOCIATES for property located at 1400 AND 1500 BLOCK OF NORTH DESOTO
PLACE. The property is zoned RSF-8, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, 8 UNITS PER ACRE and
contains approximately 2.18 acres. The request is to re -plat 12 existing lots into 10 (nine single family and
one detention pond lot).
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
Bart Bauer, applicant, stated he agreed with the conditions.
Commissioner Hoskins asked what the distance was between the wall and driveway.
Bauer stated maybe 6 feet.
Fulcher stated that this area was filled with rock and back -fill for the wall.
Motion:
Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve CCP 14-4605 as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Chesser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
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PPL 14-4609: Preliminary Plat (5450 E. HUNTSVILLE RD. /QUARRY TRACE COMMONS, 571):
Submitted by MILHOLLAND COMPANY ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING for property located at 5450
EAST HUNTSVILLE ROAD. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, 4 UNITS
PER ACRE and contains approximately 35.90 acres. The request is for a residential subdivision with 115 single
family lots.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
Mel Milholland, applicant, described the background of the project. We concur with the conditions, but the state
is not interested in a turn lane on Huntsville.
Commissioner Winston asked about the traffic study.
Fulcher stated that the applicants will need to analyze current traffic conditions and submit a request for a turn
lane to the state who will look at the warrants.
Commissioner Hoskins asked when the road will be widened.
Glenn Newman, Staff Engineer, stated there is no time table for this section of Huntsville.
Commissioner Hoskins asked long an assessment is held.
Andrew Garner, City Planning Director, stated 5 years and the Planning Commission can vote to hold it for
few years longer if the project is still viable.
Commissioner Hoskins asked about the fence along Huntsville and the language for double -frontage lots.
Kit Williams, City Attorney, stated that the Planning Commission can require additional landscaping along
double -frontage lots.
Stephen Liens, applicant, stated that had no plans for additional landscaping.
Fulcher stated that street trees are required in between the fence and Huntsville.
Commissioner Hoskins stated he is okay with building the tum lane or money in -lieu, but doesn't want to
take money if it won't be used.
Commissioner Autry asked if staff was okay with money in -lieu.
Futcher stated that the money could be used down the road if warrants are met then or if there is a widening
project.
Williams stated that if money in -lieu is accepted, but not used, then the money is returned to the homeowners,
not the original developer.
Commissioner Hoskins stated that the commission could approve the project as worded, without money in -
lieu and the applicant could come back if the state won't allow the turn lane.
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Milholland stated that's their preference, to accept the condition as written and they will come back to the
Planning Commission if the state denies the turn lane.
Motion:
Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve PPL14-4609 as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Chesser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
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CUP 14-4611: Conditional Use Permit (2400 W. WEDiNGTON DR. /BAYERS, 402): Submitted by
PAMELA BAYERS for property located at 2400 WEST WEDINGTON DRIVE. The property is zoned RSF-4,
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, 4 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.06 acres. The request is
for a conditional use permit to allow Limited business (Use Unit 12), in a RSF-4 zoning district.
Quin Thompson, current planner, read the staff report.
Pam Bayers, Applicant, described her business to the Commission.
William Chesser, Commissioner, asked if the applicant also intended to live at the address.
Bayers, said that it was not her intention, and said that it was her understanding that she would still have
the right to live there.
Thompson responded that she would retain the right to use the house as a residence.
Porter Winston, Commissioner, asked staff how many parking spaces were available.
Thompson replied that there were 5, including one in the garage.
Motion:
Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve CUP14-4611 as recommended by staff. Commissioner
Hoskins seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
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CUP 13-4600: Conditional Use Permit (606 E. EDNA STJADAMS, 368): Submitted by CHRISTINA
ADAMS for property located at 606 EAST EDNA STREET. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE FAMILY, 4 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.38 acres. The request is for a
conditional use permit to allow a Use Unit 12, Limited Business, in the RSF-4 zoning district.
Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner, read the staff report.
Christina Adams, applicant, stated she opened in 1997 on Dickson Street. The house was set up perfectly for
her salon when she bought the house. The neighbor next door allowed vehicles to pull through the driveway
and the new neighbor allowed it, but now does not want anyone coming through his property. We no longer
park at this house or use the driveway. We are willing to do whatever it takes to stay open.
David Bruce, customer, stated he's been a customer for 15 years and hasn't seen any major changes to the
business operation in this time. This is not a walk in shop. Supports the request.
Ingram Vaneps, customer, she's been a customer since the shop was open on Dickson Street. Live around
corner and walk to shop. It's a one chair operation.
Hank Broyles, customer, he's been a customer for years and supports the request.
Tony Baringer, customer, has been a customer for 12 years and has never noticed a change in activity. Was
surprised to hear about the complaint.
Kyle Gibson, customer, has been a customer for 17 years and friend. Supports the request.
Mary Bassett, customer, owns a house on Edna Street and has never heard any complaints from tenants. Also
a customer. Supports the request.
Duncan Johnson, customer, stated this is quiet business.
Commissioner Chesser, stated he was a customer and went to school with neighbor who complained. Can
vote on request and has unique perspective of use.
Kit Williams, City Attorney, asked if the applicant had read the conditions and agreed with them.
Adams, stated she had and they would like to have a fence. The limited hours will be hard for clients that can
only come after work. Maybe we could stay open later.
Williams stated he wanted to make sure she was okay with the hours of operation.
Adams asked to stay open until 7:30 on Friday and 4:00 on Saturday.
Commissioner Honchell stated he didn't want to limit the business to less than 40 hours per week.
Adams stated she didn't know they couldn't park on the street and would stop doing that. Can we go until 6:00
on Saturday?
Commissioner Autry stated he was in favor of extended hours on Friday and Saturday.
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Commissioner Chesser stated that day cars produce more noise, traffic and parking and are often approved in
similar residential settings. This is a quit shop with a parking issue that can be fixed.
Commissioner Honchell stated that this was a 12 month approval to see if you can follow all of the
conditions.
Motion:
Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve CUP13-4600 with all conditions of approval
recommended by staff with the following modifications:
The hours of operation to be open for business Tuesday - Thursday l Oam-6pm; Friday 10 am -7 pm; and
Saturday 10 am — 6 pm;
Striking the sentence on condition of approval No. 2 that all business operations shall be concluded and all
customers are to vacate the premises;
Strike the second sentence in condition of approval No. 3; and
Modify condition of approval No. 4.b. to state that the fence or screening shall be at least 36 inches high.
Commissioner Autry seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 6-1-0
(Commissioner Hoskins voted `no').
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7.03 PM.
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