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Home My WebLink About2015-01-12 MinutesCITY OF Tay e ARKAANNSAS Planning Commission January 12, 2015 5:30 PM City Administration Building in Fayetteville, AR, Room 219 MINUTES Members: Tracy Hoskins - Chair, Ron Autry - Vice -Chair, Ryan Noble — Secretary, William Chesser, Kyle Cook, Craig Honchell, Porter Winston, Janet Selby, and Sarah Bunch City Staff: Andrew Garner — City Planning Director, Jesse Fulcher — Senior Planner, Quin Thompson — Planner, Cory Granderson — Staff Engineer, and Kit Williams —City Attorney 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM, Tracy Hoskins 2. In Attendance: Craig Honchell, Ryan Noble, Sarah Bunch, Kyle Cook, Porter Winston, Tracy Hoskins, Janet Selby, Ron Autry, William Chesser (arrived after consent agenda). Absent: none Staff: Andrew Garner, Jesse Fulcher, Quin Thompson, Corey Granderson, and Kit Williams 3. Consent Agenda: Approval of the minutes from the December 8, 2014 meeting. ADM 14-4928: Administrative Item (617 N. COLLEGE AVE./NATURAL STATE SANDWICHES, 445): Submitted by AMBER CAFOUREK for property located at 617 N. COLLEGE AVE. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 0.42 acres. The request is for a Mobile Vendor Annual Permit. ADM 14-4930: Administrative Item (3600 W. PLAYER LANE/THE LINKS AT FAYETTEVILLE, 400): Submitted by HUGH JARRETT, ESQ. for property located at 3600 W. PLAYER LANE. The property is zoned R-PZD, RESIDENTIAL PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT LINKS AT FAYETTEVILLE (R-PZD 07-2452) and contains approximately 152.23 acres. The request is to repeal the phasing plan for the Links at Fayetteville PZD and bring the project under the current ordinance that separates zoning from the development. Motion: Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Selby seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0. Commissioner Chesser arrived after the consent agenda. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 4. New Business: PPL 14-4847: Preliminary Plat (NORTHEAST CORNER RUPPLE RD. AND N. GOLF CLUB DR./FAYETTEVILLE ROW HOMES, 400): Submitted by BLEW & ASSOCIATES for property located at NORTHEAST CORNER OF RUPPLE RD. AND N. GOLF CLUB DR. The property is zoned R-PZD, RESIDENTIAL PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT and contains approximately 5.00 acres. The request is for a 39 lot single family subdivision. Andrew Garner, City Planning Director, gave the staff report. Kit Williams, asked the applicant about the condition of approval recommended by staff regarding the City retaining the money for a few more years and to be able to use the money potentially for a round -a -bout on Rupple. Kim Fugitt, applicant, discussed that they did have some concerns with the City retaining the money and would like to have the money back if they could, but they would be agreeable to the conditions. No public comment was presented. Commissioner Chesser discussed the Subdivision Committee report. I would prefer the city hold the money until we figure out what we will do. I think it is possible that a rounda- bout may be able to be used in the future. Williams discussed that prior to spending any of the money the City will consult with the developer to make sure they are agreeable with the street improvements. Motion: Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve PPL 14-4847 as recommended by staff. Commissioner Chesser seconded the motion. Commissioner Hoskins asked about City Engineering staff about a round -a -bout. Jonathan Ely, City Engineering, discussed the feasibility of a round -a -bout. At this point we haven't made any decisions but that is an option to consider. Commissioner Hoskins asked about it being too close to other signals. Garner discussed the desire to discuss the signal further with the state highway department in the future and that there may be other information that could be presented to the state to potentially gain approval for this signal. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. CUP 14-4898: Conditional Use (4253 N. CROSSOVER RD./PINEY RIDGE HOSPITAL PARKING, 138): Submitted by INGRAM CIVIL ENGINEERS for property located at 4253 N. CROSSOVER RD. The property is zoned P-1, INSTITUTIONAL and contains approximately 1.00 acre. The request is for additional parking. Quin Thompson, Current Planner, read the staff report. Jerry Barber, representing the applicant, explained that the facility was growing and that parking was required in order to achieve that growth. No public comment was presented. Motion: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve CUP 14-4898 as recommended by staff. Commissioner Autry seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. CUP 14-4918: Conditional Use (940 WEST MAPLE ST./CHI OMEGA HOUSE, 444): Submitted by DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, INC. for property located at 940 WEST MAPLE ST. The property is zoned RMF -40, RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY, 40 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.80 acres. The request is for off-site parking. Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner, read the staff report. Jay Young, applicant, discussed the historic nature of the building, the greenspace variance along Oakland, the patio function and that the project was about adding better spaces within the building. We need clarification on item #4 and 5 regarding bonding the street trees along Maple; item #8 concerning the greenspace adjacent to the parking at the rear; and item #9 concerning the urban tree wells. Sonia Jones (former Chi Omega member/Housing Committee), discussed the background and how the building and landscape plans were developed. Jamie Sims (former Chi Omega member/Housing Committee), discussed efforts to design around the existing trees. No public comment was presented. Commissioner Hoskins asked the commission to address the conditional use permit first. Motion: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve CUP 14-4918 as recommended by staff. Commissioner Autry seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. LSD 14-4919: Large Scale Development (940 WEST MAPLE ST./CHI OMEGA HOUSE, 444): Submitted by DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, INC. for property located at 940 WEST MAPLE ST. The property is zoned RMF -40, RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY, 40 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.80 acres. The request is to reconstruct 14,700 square feet and add 12,155 square feet to an existing sorority house. Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner, read the staff report. Jay Young, applicant, discussed the historic nature of the building, the greenspace variance along Oakland, the patio function and that the project was about adding better spaces within the building. We need clarification on item #4 and 5 regarding bonding the street trees along Maple; item #8 concerning the greenspace adjacent to the parking at the rear; and item #9 concerning the urban tree wells. Sonia Jones (former Chi Omega member/Housing Committee), discussed the background and how the building and landscape plans were developed. Jamie Sims (former Chi Omega member/Housing Committee), discussed efforts to design around the existing trees. No public comment was presented. Commissioner Hoskins asked the commission to address the conditional use permit first. Commission Selby stated the smaller trees required by the Fire Department warrant a smaller greenspace. Commissioner Hoskins stated the patio was expanded out to accommodate gatherings. Don't see any reason to add tree wells in this location. Fulcher clarifies the requirements concerning items mentioned by applicant. Derek Linn, Urban Forester, stated that tree wells weren't recommended. Andrew Garner, City Planning Director, discusses the differences between greenspace requirements between single-family and multi -family development. Linn stated that smaller trees can be permitted, but the greenspace is still needed. Commissioner Chesser stated that the trees along Maple will be worked out with staff, okay with the shrub screen on Oakland and 10' of greenspace, but disagrees with the greenspace variance along the patio; don't see a hardship. Commissioner Hoskins asked staff about the applicant's "notching" of the building around the tree. Linn stated that the tree is not counted as preserved due to compaction. Commissioner Hoskins asked staff if they were okay with them cutting down the tree. Linn stated that it won't change their calculations. Kit Williams, City Attorney, told the commission to think about "why" the City Council has passed the ordinances we are discussing. The owner maintains a beautiful property and should get the benefit of the doubt. Commissioner Autry, discussed the improvements along Oakland and stated that he supported the variances. Commissioner Hoskins asked to vote on item #8 separately. The applicant stated they would preserve the tree by the patio, but there's no condition to require it. Linn stated that they've volunteered to place tree protection fencing around the tree. Commissioner Hoskins asked about root pruning. Young stated that they will save the tree and take necessary measures to ensure it's survival. Motion #1: Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve condition #8 for LSD 14-4919 in favor of the variance as requested. Commissioner Selby seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-2-0. Commissioners Chesser and Cook voted `no'. Motion #2: Commissioner Winston made a motion to approve LSD 14-4919 finding in favor of all variances as requested (no tree wells required under any circumstance). Commissioner Selby seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-1-0. Commissioner Chesser voted 'no'. 9 RZN 14-4916: Rezone (956 RAY AVENUE/NODOUS, 565): Submitted by KIM HODOUS for property located at 956 RAY AVENUE. The property is zoned RMF -24, RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY, 24 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.32 acres. The request is to rezone the property to NS, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES. Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner, read the staff report. Kim Hodous, applicant, had no comments. No public comment was presented. Kit Williams, City Attorney, asked if the building will meet the setbacks in the new zoning district. Just want the applicant to realize that the building may be nonconforming. Fulcher stated that the building is already a nonconforming structure and they may not change with the zoning change. The real issue being addressed is the nonconforming use of the building, which is much more restrictive than the nonconforming structure regulations. Commissioner Honchell asked the applicant if they had any questions. Hodous asked if the nonconforming structure code would be a problem for selling the property. Andrew Garner, City Planning Director, stated that it depends on the buyer of the property. Motion: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to forward RZN 14-4916 to City Council with a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Honchell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. 7 R-PZD 14-4924: Residential Planned Zoning District (SOUTH SHILOH DR./HAWKINS HOUSE AT SHILOH VILLAGE, 519): Submitted by BATES & ASSOCIATES for property located at SOUTH SHILOH DR. The property is zoned RMF -24, RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY, 24 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 10.73 acres. The request is to rezone the property to R-PZD, Residential Planned Zoning District. Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner, read the staff report. Geoff Bates, applicant, had no comments. No public comment was presented. Commissioner Chesser asked if this would be required if they were public streets. Fulcher stated that it wouldn't. They could subdivide the property under the current zoning designation if the streets were public. Kit Williams, City Attorney, asked if they streets could be public. Fulcher stated they were not built to City standards and we would not accept them as City streets at this point. Motion: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to forward R-PZD 14-4924 to City Council with a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Autry seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. PPL 14-4929: Preliminary Plat Plan (SOUTH SHILOH DR./HAWKINS HOUSE AT SHILOH VILLAGE, 519): Submitted by BATES & ASSOCIATES for property located at SOUTH SHILOH DR. The property is zoned RMF -24, RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY, 24 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 10.73 acres. The request is for 91 townhouse lots. Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner, read the staff report. No public comment was presented. Motion: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve PPL 14-4929 as recommended by staff. Commissioner Selby seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. 9 RZN 14-4883: Rezone (HWY. 112 NORTH OF TRUCKERS DRIVE/PARKWEST, 208/209): Submitted by PLANNING STAFF for property located at HWY. 112 NORTH OF TRUCKERS DRIVE. The property is zoned R-PZD 05-1796, RESIDENTIAL PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT PARK WEST and contains approximately 93.13 acres. The request is to rezone 33.40 acres to RSF-8, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY, 8 UNITS PER ACRE and 59.73 acres to CS, COMMUNITY SERVICES. Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner, read the staff report. No public comment was presented. Commission Chesser stated he had no problems with the proposal. It gives development rights back to the owner and they can always ask to rezone the property in the future. Motion: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to forward RZN 14-4883 to City Council with a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Selby seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. 10 RZN 14-4882: Rezone (EAST SIDE OF RUPPLE RDMESTSIDE VILLAGE, 439): Submitted by PLANNING STAFF for property located ON THE EAST SIDE OF RUFFLE RD. NORTH OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. The property is zoned R-PZD 06-1884, RESIDENTIAL PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT WESTSIDE VILLAGE and contains approximately 21.63 acres. The request is to rezone the property to NS, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES. Quin Thompson, Current Planner, read the staff report. No public comment was presented. Motion: Commissioner Chesser made a motion to forward RZN 14-4882 to City Council with a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. 5. Reports: No reports 6. Announcements: No announcements 7. Adjournment Time: 7:07 PM 8. Submitted by: City Planning Division 11