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Audy Lack, Chair
Matthew Cabe, Vice -Chair
Craig Honchell, Secretary
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Draft Agenda
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Planning Commission Meeting
October 11, 2010
Sarah Bunch
William Chesser
Hugh Earnest
Tracy Hoskins
Jeremy Kennedy
Porter Winston
A meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission will be held on October 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM in
Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Agenda Session Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items:
Consent:
1. Approval of the minutes from the Monday, September 27, 2010 meeting.
2. 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. Planner: Dara Sanders
THIS ITEM CANNOT BE DISCUSSED AS IT IS AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
Old Business:
3. 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.
Planner: Dara Sanders
New Business:
4. 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. Planner: Dara Sanders
5. 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. Planner: Dara Sanders
6. 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. Planner: Andrew Garner
7. 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. Planner: Andrew Garner
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A copy of the Planning Commission agenda and other pertinent data are open and available
for inspection in the office of City Planning (575-8267), 125 West Mountain Street,
Fayetteville, Arkansas. All interested parties are invited to review the petitions.
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PC Meeting of October 11, 2010
PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
FROM: Dara Sanders, Current Planner
THRU: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
DATE: October 5, 2010
125 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Telephone: (479) 575-8267
VAC 10-3662: Vacation (OAKBROOKE HI, 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. Planner: Dara Sanders
THIS APPLICATION CAN NOT BE DISCUSSED DUE TO INCOMPLETION.
All utility companies have objected to the request to vacate portions of the existing utility easements
citing concerns with utilities that have been installed and inadequate easements to provide access to
the existing and future utilities; therefore, this application is incomplete and can not be discussed by
the Planning Commission.
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
PC Meeting of October 11, 2010
PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
FROM: Dara Sanders, Current Planner
THRU: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
DATE: October 5, 2010
125 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Telephone: (479) 575-8267
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
Planner: Dara Sanders
FINDINGS
This item was heard at the August 30th Planning Commission meeting and the September 27th
Planning Commission meeting in order for staff to address comments made by the
Commissioners specific to signage classified as "Joint Identification Signs". Based on the
discussion at the September 27th meeting, all other issues appear to have been addressed.
Freestanding Sign Research
The Planning Commission requested that staff research the number of monument signs permitted
in comparison to the number of pole signs permitted in the recent past. Staff has reviewed the
type and number of freestanding signs that have been permitted since 2003, the year in which the
City began to utilize electronic processing and records, to determine the most common type of
freestanding sign utilized in Fayetteville. Staff found that in this time period 57% of the
freestanding signs permitted were monument signs and 43% were pole signs. A brief review of
the permits issued for pole signs indicated that most were for existing, not new, pole sign
structures near or along College Avenue, South School Avenue, Wedington Avenue and Martin
Luther King Junior Boulevard (former 6th Street). The majority of recently permitted, new
freestanding signs were monument signs; further, the majority permitted within a commercial
district did not even reach the maximum display area of 75 square feet. This research indicates
that the existing monument sign allowances are most popular for business owners and meet or
exceed the advertising needs for businesses within Fayetteville.
Joint Identification Signs
The Planning Commission requested that staff research the possibility of increasing the height
limit for joint identification signs constructed as the "monument style" in which the base of the
sign is in contact with and supported by the ground. Additionally, the Planning Commission
requested that staff consider decreasing the setback requirement for joint identification and
monument signs.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff has met internally to discuss the requested revisions and requests additional time to
consider the appropriateness of revising the existing limitations for signage height and setbacks.
Staff recommends tabling ADM 10-3637 to the October 25th Planning Commission meeting.
Planning Commission Action:
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Meering Date: October 11, 2010
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
FROM: Dara Sanders, Current Planner
Glenn Newman, Staff Engineer
THRU: Jeremy Pate, Director of Development Services
DATE: October 6, 2010
125 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Telephone: (479) 575-8267
CUP 10-3657: Conditional Use Permit (ST. JOSEPH'S 1722 N. STARR DR., 373): Submitted by 112
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. Planner. Dara Sanders
Findings:
Property Description and History: The subject property is located on Starr Drive, south of Mission
Boulevard. In September 2000, the Planning Commission approved a Large Scale Development request
and a Conditional Use Permit to allow development of a church and school (Use Unit 4) on the subject
property. Surrounding land uses are shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Direction from Site
Land Use
Zoning
North
Residential
RSF-1, Residential Single Family, 1 unit/acre
South
Residential
Planning Area
East
Residential
RSF-4, Residential Single Family, 4 units/acre
East
Residential
RSF-4, Residential Single Family, 4 units/acre
In January 2009, the P arming Commission approved a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP 08-3188) and
Large Scale Development (LSD 08-3187) request to allow for a 31,615 sq. ft. addition to the existing
48,099 sq. ft. building with associated parking accommodating an increased enrollment capacity of 475
students. Neither the necessary permits nor an extension to the time limit of the development approval
were obtained within one (1) year, and the project expired on January 26, 2010.
Proposal: The applicant has submitted a new application to construct a 20,000 sq. ft. addition to the
existing building and to increase enrollment capacity to 502 students. Expansion of the existing structure
and the school requires Planning Commission approval of a new Conditional Use Permit and Large Scale
Development (10-3656). The expansion of the existing building will include classroom space, an art
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room, a music room, and 16,000 sq. ft. of activity space to accommodate a gymnasium.
Public Comment: Staff has received public comment regarding concerns with noise and light
resulting from the proposal.
Sidewalk: The applicant shall coordinate with the Sidewalk Administrator to repair all broken
portions of the existing sidewalk adjacent to the subject property.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends approval of the CUP 10-3657, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The maximum number of students to be enrolled in the school shall not exceed 502 students.
2. As required by CU 00-18.00, the start of the school day shall be staggered. St. Joseph's
School will begin classes before 7:15 AM or after 8:15 AM so that they do not coincide with
morning start times for Vandergriff Elementary and McNair Middle School.
3. The expansion shall be constructed as shown on the approved Large Scale Development
(LSD 10-3656).
4. All nonconforming parking lot lighting shall be redirected downward, in accordance with
the outdoor lighting regulations of Chapter 176, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
5. Future expansion of or modification to the structure or operation of the school or church
will require Planning Commission approval of a new conditional use request.
6. In compliance with City ordinance, any additional dumpsters shall be screened with
materials compatible with, and complementary to, the principal structure with access not
visible from the street. Location of all proposed dumpsters is subject to approval by the
Solid Waste Division as part of the large scale development review.
7. All utilities shall be screened from view of the public right-of-way, in accordance with City
ordinance to decrease the visual impact of the proposed nonresidential use on the adjacent
residential properties.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES
Planning Commission Action: 0 Approved 0 Denied 0 Tabled
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Meeting Date: October 11, 2010
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City Plan 2025 designation: Residential Neighborhood Area
Section 163.02. AUTHORITY; CONDITIONS; PROCEDURES.
B. Authority; Conditions. The Planning Commission shall:
1. Hear and decide only such special exemptions as it is specifically authorized to
pass on by the terms of this chapter.
2. Decide such questions as are involved in determining whether a conditional use
should be granted; and,
3. Grant a conditional use with such conditions and safeguards as are appropriate
under this chapter; or
4. Deny a conditional use when not in harmony with the purpose and intent of this
chapter.
C. A conditional use shall not be granted by the Planning Commission unless and until.
1. A written application for a conditional use is submitted indicating the section of
this chapter under which the conditional use is sought and stating the grounds on
which it is requested.
Finding: The applicant has submitted a written application requesting a conditional use for
Use Unit 4 within the R -A zoning district.
2. The applicant shall pay a filing fee as required under Chapter 159 to cover the
cost of expenses incurred in connection with processing such application.
Finding: The applicant has paid the required filing fee.
3. The Planning Commission shall make the following written findings before a
conditional use shall be issued:
(a.) That it is empowered under the section of this chapter described in the
application to grant the conditional use; and
Finding: The Planning Commission is empowered under §161.03 to grant the requested
conditional use permit.
(b.) That the granting of the conditional use will not adversely affect the
public interest.
Finding: Staff finds that an expansion the existing use will not adversely affect the public
interest, as the expansion is intended to accommodate an additional 108 additional
students, a small percentage of the existing student population. Staff finds that the
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gymnasium, making up a majority of the expansion, is to be utilized by existing
students and will draw vehicular traffic during off-peak hours on a Collector Street
(Starr Drive). The existing church and school approved in 2000 have proven to be
compatible with the surrounding area.
Additionally, staff finds that the recently installed traffic signal at the intersection of
Starr Drive and Highway 45 (Mission Boulevard) has relieved the impact of the
number of vehicle trips in the surrounding neighborhood. Staff finds that the
proposed increase in enrollment will not significantly increase the impact of the
school beyond the existing school.
(c.) The Planning Commission shall certify:
(1.)
Compliance with the specific rules governing individual
conditional uses; and
Finding: There are no specific rules governing this individual conditional use request.
(2.) That satisfactory provisions and arrangements have been made
concerning the following, where applicable:
(a.) Ingress and egress to property and proposed structures
thereon with particular reference to automotive and
pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and
control and access in case of fire or catastrophe;
Finding: The applicant proposes to utilize the existing driveways to access the property. All
required City divisions have reviewed the proposed site plan submitted for the
associated Large Scale Development (LSD 10-3656), and the applicant has complied
with the requests regarding access.
(b.) Off-street parking and loading areas where required,
with particular attention to ingress and egress, economic,
noise, glare, or odor effects of the special exception on
adjoining properties and properties generally in the
district;
Finding: Additional parking is not required for the proposed expansion, as the existing
parking lot contains sufficient parking to meet the parking ratio established in
Chapter 172, Parking and Loading, and the parking needs of the combined uses. In
accordance with the parking lot design standards, the applicant proposes to stripe
new motorcycle/scooter parking spaces and to install additional bike racks to
accommodate a variety of transportation types.
All outdoor lighting shall meet the requirements of the Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance. A lighting plan and details shall be submitted to the Planning Division
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as part of the building permit review. Staff has received a complaint from a
neighbor and determined that the existing parking lot lights have been redirected to
shed light vertically. Staff recommends that all nonconforming parking lot lighting
shall be redirected downward, in accordance with the outdoor lighting regulations
of Chapter 176, prior to the issuance of a building permit. Staff finds that the
parking lot is adequately screened and buffered from adjacent properties and will
not have an adverse impact on adjacent properties or properties in the district.
(c.) Refuse and service areas, with particular reference to
ingress and egress, and off-street parking and loading,
Finding: There is an existing dumpster that is screened with materials consistent with those
of the principal structure and served by the Solid Waste Division. The applicant
does not propose a change in solid waste service. In compliance with City ordinance,
any additional dumpsters shall be screened with materials compatible with, and
complementary to, the principal structure with access not visible from the street.
Location of all proposed dumpsters is subject to approval by the Solid Waste
Division as part of the large scale development review.
(d.) Utilities, with reference to locations, availability, and
compatibility;
Finding: All necessary utilities shall be extended to serve the development per ordinance
requirements. All utilities shall be screened from view of the public right-of-way in
accordance with City ordinance to decrease the visual impact of the proposed
nonresidential use on the adjacent residential properties.
(e.) Screening and buffering with reference to type,
dimensions, and character;
Finding:
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As part the Large Leverupment review, the applicant has submitted a
Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan for approval pursuant to City Ordinance.
Adequate vegetative screening is proposed and shall be provided as required and
shown on the associated site plan for LSD 10-3656.
(f.)
Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting with
reference to glare, traffic safety, economic effect, and
compatibility and harmony with properties in the
district;
Finding: The property has been permitted for one (1) freestanding sign. Additional signage
on the property shall not be permitted, in accordance with Chapter 174, Signs.
(g.) Required setbacks and other open space; and
Finding: The proposed development meets the open space requirements and all bulk and
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area requirements for the R -A zoning district, including height limitations.
(h.) General compatibility with adjacent properties and other
property in the district.
Finding: Staff fords that the proposed expansion of the existing use will be compatible with
the uses allowed in the underlying zoning district. Staff finds that granting the
conditional use permit will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of
City Plan 2025 for Residential Neighborhood Areas, to encourage complete,
compact, and livable neighborhoods and to provide residential areas with access to
community amenities and schools. Additionally, staff finds that the applicant's
proposal subject to the recommended conditions of approval will not be injurious to
the surrounding properties.
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ENGINEERING. INC.
September 1, 2010
Planning Department
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE: ST. JOSEPH'S EXPANSION — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Dear Staff,
Attached to this letter is our Conditional Use Permit submittal for the expansion of an existing
church and school located on the east side of Fayetteville. This project is located on the east side
of Starr Dr., about 1/3 mile south of Mission Blvd. The property is zoned A-1 and currently has
a conditional use permit for the existing facility. We are proposing a building expansion which
will include an activities center, 4 classrooms, an art room and a music room.
We are proposing an additional 20,000 SF of space, 8,000 SF of which is activity space
(gymnasium). 4 classrooms, an art room and a music room are also being added. The original
conditional use permit for the school allowed for a maximum of 394 students. With the addition
of 4 classrooms, we request that the maximum number of students be increased by 27 per
classroom, for an increase of 108 students to a new maximum of 502 students.
With this expansion project, no traffic improvements to public roads are proposed. The traffic
generated from the addition of the activities center will generally occur in off-peak times
(evenings and weekends), thereby not increasing traffic volumes during peak service conditions.
We are not requesting any change in the hours of operation allowed by the original conditional
use permit.
Thank you for your consideration of the Conditional Use Permit. Please feel free to contact me
at 582-4234 if you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Thompson, P.E.
Vice President
H2 Engineering
300 N. College Ave., Suite 331 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Phone: 479.582.4234 Fax: 479.582.9254
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
FROM: Dara Sanders, Current Planner
Glenn Newman, Staff Engineer
THRU: Jeremy Pate, Director of Development Services
DATE: October 5, 2010
125 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Telephone: (479) 575-8267
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.
Planner: Dara Sanders
Findings:
Property Description and History: The subject property is located on Starr Drive, south of
Mission Boulevard. In September 2000, the Planning Commission approved a Large Scale
Development request and a Conditional Use Permit to allow development of a church and school
(Use Unit 4) on the subject property.
In January 2009, the Planning Commission approved a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP 08-
3188) and Large Scale Development (LSD 08-3187) request to allow for a 31,615 sq. ft. addition
to the existing 48,099 sq. ft. building with associated parking accommodating an increased
enrollment capacity of 475 students. Neither the necessary permits nor an extension to the time
limit of the development approval were obtained within one (1) year, and the project expired on
January 26, 2010.
Proposal: The applicant has submitted a new application to construct a 20,000 sq. ft. addition to
the existing building. Expansion of the existing structure and the school requires Planning
Commission approval of a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP 10-3657). The expansion will
include classroom space, an art room, a music room, and 16,000 sq. ft. of activity space to
accommodate a gymnasium. The expansion will increase enrollment capacity to 502 students.
Surrounding land uses are shown in Table 1.
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Table 1: Surrounding Land Use and Zonin
Direction from Site
Land Use
Zoning
North
Residential
RSF-1, Residential Single Family, 1 unit/acre
South
Residential
Planning Area
East
Residential
RSF-4, Residential Single Family, 4
units/acre
East
Residential
RSF-4, Residential Single Family, 4
units/acre
Adjacent Master Street Plan Streets: Starr Drive (Col ector).
Right-of-way being dedicated: Starr Drive is designated as a Collector in the City's Master
Street Plan, which requires 29.5' of right-of-way from centerline. As 40.74' from centerline was
dedicated with the original Large Scale Development for St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
additional right-of-way is not required.
Water/Sewer: Water and sewer service is available to the site.
Street Improvements: Stan Drive is an improved street at this location; therefore, street
improvements are not recommended at this time. The applicant shall install street trees along
Starr Drive in accordance with Chapter 177, Landscape Regulations.
Tree Preservation: Existing Canopy: 12.64%
Required Canopy: 25.00%
Preserved Canopy: 12.33%
Mitigation: Required
Access/Connectivity: The applicant proposes to utilize an existing drive, which currently
provides access to the subject property.
Public Comment: Staff has received public comment regarding concerns with noise and light
resulting from the proposal.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of LSD 10-3656, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
Conditions of Approval:
1. Planning Commission determination of street improvements. The applicant shall install
street trees along Starr Drive in accordance with Chapter 177, Landscape Regulations.
Any damaged sidewalk adjacent to the site shall be repaired or replaced prior to
temporary or final certificate of occupancy.
The Subdivision Committee found in favor of this determination (09-30-10)
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2. The Large Scale Development shall be subject to the conditions of approval for the
associated Conditional Use Permit. Should the associated Conditional Use request be
denied, the Large Scale Development request will be considered null and void.
3. All comments and recommended conditions from the Urban Forester, included herein,
shall be met.
Standard conditions of approval:
4. Impact fees for fire, police, water, and sewer shall be paid in accordance with City
ordinance.
5. Plat Review and Subdivision comments (to include written staff comments provided to
the applicant or his representative, and all comments from utility representatives: AR
Western Gas, SWBT, Ozarks, SWEPCO, Cox Communications).
6. Staff approval of final detailed plans, specifications and calculations (where applicable)
for grading, drainage, water, sewer, fire protection, streets (public and private),
sidewalks, parking lot(s) and tree preservation. The information submitted for the plat
review process was reviewed for general concept only. All public improvements are
subject to additional review and approval. All improvements shall comply with City's
current requirements.
7. All exterior lights shall comply with the City lighting ordinance. Manufacturer's cut -
sheets are required for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. All freestanding and wall signs shall comply with ordinance specifications for location,
size, type, number, etc. Any proposed signs shall be permitted by a separate sign permit
application prior to installation.
9. All existing utilities below 12kv shall be relocated underground. All proposed utilities
shall be located underground.
10. Large scale development shall be valid for one calendar year.
11. Prior to building permit, a cost estimate for all required landscaping is to be submitted to
the Landscape Administrator for review. Once approval is gained, a guarantee is to be
issued (bond/letter of credit/cash) for 150% of the cost of the materials and installation of
the plants. This guarantee will be held until the improvements are installed and
inspected, at the time of Certificate of Occupancy.
12. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the following is required:
a. Grading and drainage permits
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b. An on-site inspection by the Landscape Administrator of all tree protection
measures prior to any land disturbance.
c. Separate easement plat for this project that shall include the tree preservation area
and all utility easements.
d. Project Disk with all final revisions
e. One copy of final construction drawings showing landscape plans including tree
preservation measures submitted to the Landscape Administrator.
f. Completion of all required improvements or the placement of a surety with the
City (letter of credit, bond, escrow) as required by. Section 158.01 "Guarantees in
Lieu of Installed Improvements" to guarantee all incomplete improvements.
Further, all improvements necessary to serve the site and protect public safety
must be completed, not just guaranteed, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
Planning Commission Action: ❑ Approved
Planning Commission Meeting Date: October 11, 2010
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
❑ Denied. ❑ Forwarded
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ENGINEERING, INC.
September 1, 2010
Planning Department
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE: ST. JOSEPH'S EXPANSION — SCOPE, NATURE, AND INTENT
Dear Staff,
Attached to this letter is our Large Scale Development submittal for the expansion of an existing
church and school located on the east side of Fayetteville. This project is located on the east side
of Starr Dr., about 1/3 mile south of Mission Blvd. The property is zoned A-1 and currently has
a conditional use permit for the existing facility. We are proposing a building expansion on the
east side of the existing structure. A new Conditional Use Permit is being requested separately at
this time for the expansion. The property is 17.73 acres in size.
With this expansion project, no traffic improvements are proposed. The traffic generated from
the addition of the activities center will generally occur in off-peak times (evenings and
weekends), thereby not increasing traffic volumes during peak service conditions.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Thompson, P.E.
Vice President
H2 Engineering
RECEIVED
SEP 0 2 2010
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
PLANNING DIVISION
October 11, 2010
300 N. Colleae Ave.. Suite 331 Fayetteville. Arkansas 72701 Phone: 479.582.4234 ItteStig47911582.9254
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ENGINEERING. INC.
September 1, 2010
Planning Department
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE: ST. JOSEPH'S EXPANSION — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Dear Staff,
Attached to this letter is our Conditional Use Permit submittal for the expansion of an existing
church and school located on the east side of Fayetteville. This project is located on the east side
of Starr Dr., about 1/3 mile south of Mission Blvd. The property is zoned A-1 and currently has
a conditional use permit for the existing facility. We are proposing a building expansion which
will include an activities center, 4 classrooms, an art room and a music room.
We are proposing an additional 28,000 SF of space, 16,000 SF of which is activity space
(gymnasium) 4 classrooms, an art room and a music room are also being added. The original
conditional use permit for the school allowed for a maximum of 394 students. With the addition
of 4 classrooms, we request that the maximum number of students be increased by 27 per
classroom, for an increase of 108 students to a new maximum of 502 students.
With this expansion project, no traffic improvements to public roads are proposed. The traffic
generated from the addition of the activities center will generally occur in off-peak times
(evenings and weekends), thereby not increasing traffic volumes during peak service conditions.
We are not requesting any change in the hours of operation allowed by the original conditional
use permit.
Thank you for your consideration of the Conditional Use Permit. Please feel free to contact me
at 582-4234 if you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Thompson, P.E.
Vice President
H2 Engineering
October 11, 2010
300 N. College Ave.. Suite 331 Fayetteville. Arkansas 72701 Phone: 479.582.4234 FiiYt':'gir9 38289254
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Jeremy Thompson
H2 Engineering
300 N. College Ave. Suite 331
Fayetteville, AR. 72701
(479) 582-4234
RE: 10-3656 LSD 1722 N. Starr Drive
Mr. Thompson,
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
15605. Happy Hollow Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701
P14791575-8398 F (479) 444-3478
Per our discussion over the phone the dumpster area is not part of the new development and therefore no
changes to collection services are necessary at this time. Thank you for clarifying this issue with me. If I can
be of further service please contact me at 479-718-7685 or bpugh@,ci.favetteville.ar.us.
Sincerely,
Brian Pugh
Waste Reduction Coordinator
Fayetteville Solid Waste and Recycling
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD(479)521-13105 113 West Mountain- Fayetteville. AR 72701
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va'F elteTIle
1, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION
14555 Happy Hollow Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
P(4791444-3471 F (479)521-7714
ARKANSAS
TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf)
www.accessfayetteville.org (479) 521-1316
URBAN FORESTRY DIVISION
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS — Chapter 177
To: Subdivision Committee
From: Greg Howe, Urban Forester (Landscape Administrator)
CC: Dara Sanders, Current Planner
Date: September 24, 2010
Subject: LSD 10-3656: St Joseph Church Expansion Subdivision Committee Review Comments
Applicable Requirements:
*itor
Plan Checklist:
Y= submitted by applicant
N=required by City Code but not included on submitted plan
NA= not applicable
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Y
Y
NA
Irrigation notes either automatic or hose bib
(177.03 (7)(g) & 177.04(B)(3)(a)]
N
Y
NA
Species of plant material identified [177-o3(7)(d & e)]
N
Y
NA
Size of plant material at time of installation indicated minimum
size 2' caliper for trees and 3 gal. shrubs [177.o3(7)(b & c)]
Y
Y
NA
Soil amendments notes include that soil is amended and sod
removed [177.o3(C)(6)(b)]
Y
Y
NA
Mulch notes indicate organic mulching around trees and within
landscape beds [177.o3(C)(6)(c & d)]
N
N
NA
LSD and Subdivisions plans stamped by a licensed Landscape
Architect, others by Landscape Designer [177.o3(B)]
Y
Y
NA
Planting details according to Fayetteville's Landscape Manual
[177•o3(C)(6)(g)
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