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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
PLANNING CONItVIISSION
A regular meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission was Feld on April 22, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in Room
219, City Administration Building in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
ITEMS DISCUSSED
Consent:
MINUTES: April 8, 2013
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ACTION TAKEN
Approved
VAC 13-4346: Vacation (902 S. SCHOOL ST./FERGUSON'S ADDITION, 562):
Page 3 Approved
Old Business:
ADM 13-4330: Administrative Item (SW CORNER 15=H STREET AND RAZORBACK ROAD, .599):
Page. 4 Tabled
ADM 13-4344: Administrative Item (617 N. COLLEGE AVE./NOW AND THEN BOUTIQUE, 445):
Page 5 Approved
A'ew Business:
ADM 13-4357: Administrative Item (617 N. COLLEGE AVE./PARKS PURITY PIE CO., 445):
Page 5 Tabled
LSD 13-4352: Large Scale Development (NW CORNER OF SPRING ST. & SCHOOL
AVE./FAYETTEVILLE PARKING DECK, 484):
Page 6 Approved
RZN 13-4348: Rezone (1035 N. GREGG AVE./SMITH, 444):
Pagel Forwarded
RZN 13-4359: Rezone (18.51 E. HUNTSVILLE RD. /KUM & GO, 565): Forwarded
ADM 13-4353: (FORiINI BASED CODE AMENDMENTS): Forwarded
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MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Hoskins
Kyle Cook
Craig Honchell
William Chesser
Porter Winston
Sarah Bunch
Ron Autry
Ryan Noble
STAFF PRESENT
Glenn Newman
Andrew Garner
Jesse Fulcher
CITY ATTORNEY
Kit Williams, City Attorney
MEMBERS ABSENT
Blake Pennington
5:30 PM- Planning Commission Chairman Craig Honchell called the meeting to order.
Chairman Honchell requested all cell phones to be turned off and informed the audience that listening
devices were available.
Upon roll call all members except Pennington were present.
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Consent:
Approval of the minutes from the April 8, 2013 meeting.
VAC 13-4346: Vacation (902 S. SCHOOL ST./FERGUSON'S ADDITION, 562): Submitted by CITY
STAFF for properties located around 902 SOUTH SCHOOL STREET. The property is zoned DG,
DOWNTOWN GENERAL. The request is to vacate a 60 foot right-of-way.
Motion:
Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Chesser seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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Old Business:
ADM 13-4330: Administrative Item (SVS' CORNER 15TH STREET AND RAZORBACK ROAD, 599):
Submitted by Crafton & Tull for property located at the SW CORNER OF 15TH STREET AND
RAZORBACK ROAD. The property is zoned Urban Thoroughfare and contains approximately 4.42 acres.
The request is for a variance of the Streamside Protection Zones.
Staff and the applicant requested that this item be tabled until the May 13th Planning Commission
meeting.
Motion:
Commissioner Cook made a motion to table ADM13-4330 until the May 13th meeting. Commissioner
Chesser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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ADM 13-4344: Administrative Item (617 N. COLLEGE AVE./NOW AND THEN BOUTIQUE, 445):
Submitted by CLARA PETERS for property located at 617 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE. The property
contains approximately 0.25 acre and is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL. The request is a
variance allow for a temporary retail structure (airstream trailer) to remain on the property for longer than 90
days.
Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Becky Peters, applicant, discussed her business and the request.
No public comment was presented.
Commissioner Hoskins asked about the depth of the property and the curb cut on Trenton.
Garner discussed that Trenton was designated as a Local Street and a curb cut would need to be separated 50
feet from the intersection in accordance with the access management ordinance.
Commissioner Hoskins discussed that he does not feel like the clear plastic tent on the front of the trailer
creates an aesthetically pleasing streetscape. He also discussed concerns with the plastic structure blowing
away.
Commissioner Autry discussed agreement with the other commissioners that the plastic tent structure is not
aesthetically pleasing and concerns that it could be blown away.
Commissioner Winston discussed that the idea for the outdoor tent area is good, but that it should be fixed
onto the trailer. .
Cynthia Morris, property owner, discussed that they encourage awnings for vendors.
Commissioner Chesser discussed that he was not sure if we should encourage these types of things.
Commissioner Winston discussed that there are awnings specifically designed for airstream trailers, and that
custom awnings could be designed to be fixed to the trailers.
Kit Williams, City Attorney, read a potential condition of approval that would address the concerns of the
commissioners related to aesthetics and safety of the awnings.
Motion:
Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve ADM 13-4344, adding condition of approval No. 4, as
read by the City Attorney stating as follows:
Condition #4
Wooden decks, stairways, and stoops to ease entry into the mobile vendors' trailers are permitted, but clear
plastic coverings are not allowed. Awnings for the trailers shall be made of fabric, rubberized canvas or other
similar material and attached to the trailers. The final approval of these types of structures shall be made by
staff.
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Commissioner Cook seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
JVew Business:
ADM 13-4357: Administrative Item (617 N. COLLEGE AVE./PARKS PURITY PIE CO., 445): Submitted
by SHANNON STRICKLAND for property located at 617 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE. The property
contains approximately 0.25 acre and is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL. The request is a
variance to allow for a temporary retail structure (airstream trailer) to remain on the property for longer than 90
days.
Cynthia Morris, property owner, indicated that this applicant was not going to be renewing the lease on her
property.
City Attorney, Kit Williams, advised the conunission to table this item indefinitely.
Motion:
Commissioner Chesser made a motion to table ADM13-4357. Commissioner Winston seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
Commissioner Pennington arrived.
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LSD 13-43.52: Large Scale Development (NW CORNER OF SPRING ST. & SCHOOL
AVE.IFAYETTEVILLE PARKING DECK, 484): Submitted by GARVER ENGINEERING for property
located at the NORTHWEST CORNER OF SPRING STREET AND SCHOOL AVENUE. The property is
zoned MSC, MAIN STREET/CENTER and contains approximately 4.13 acres. The request is for a parking
deck and two liner buildings.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
Ron Petrie, applicant, introduced the project team.
Commissioner Hoskins asked about using stairs on the east entrance.
Fulcher stated that they would extend over the sidewalk because of the difference in elevation between the
street grade and finished floor.
Commission Winston asked about items mentioned at the Subdivision Committee, including pedestrian
crossing areas at the garage entrances, public space on the south side of the building.
Commission Hoskins asked about the width of the entrances.
Public comment:
Laleh Amoirez, applicant, stated that the these items will be addressed as the detailed points of the construction
plans are developed. There will be separation between the pedestrian and vehicular entrances and seating will be
added along the south side of the building. These details just haven't been designed yet.
Commission Chesser stated the City should consider solar on the roof top as mentioned by Commission
Winston.
No more public comment was presented.
David Jurgens, Utilities Department Director, stated that the building is being designed to LEED standards and
may provide charging stations
Motion:
Commissioner Chesser made a motion to approve LSD13-4352. Commissioner Winston seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0.
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RZN 13-4348: Rezone (1035 N. GREGG AVE./SMITH, 444): Submitted by JORGENSEN AND
ASSOCIATES for property located at 1035 NORTH GREGG AVENUE. The property is zoned RMF -24,
RESIDENTIAL MULTI -FAMILY, 24 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.44 acres. The request
is to rezone the property to NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
No public comment was presented.
Commissioner Cook asked about access for the new units.
Fulcher stated that there will only be one additional unit allowed with the zoning change, and that the
developers have been planning a shared driveway and have discussed cross -connectivity to the west.
Motion:
Commissioner Chesser made a motion to forward RZN13-4348 to City Council with a recommendation
of approval. Commissioner Pennington seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a
vote of 9-0-0.
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RZN 13-4359: Rezone (1851 E. HUNTSVILLE RD. /KUM & GO, 56.5): Submitted by CITY STAFF for
property located at 1851 EAST HUNTSVILLE ROAD. The property is zoned I-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
and contains 1.93 acres. The request is to rezone the property to C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director, stated that the Tyson building is being demolished and sorted
currently. The administration has made removal a high priority for safety and aesthetics. The rezoning request
is for only two acres of the property.
Kit Williams, City Attorney, stated there will be small green space area left in front for public art.
Public comment:
Aubrey Sheppard, citizen, stated there are some wetlands by the funeral home and drainage to the south of
this property.
Commission Hoskins stated that sometime development is good,, period.
No more public comment was presented.
Fulcher stated that drainage will be improved just with the removal of the concrete and establishment of
greenspace by new development.
Motion:
Commissioner Winston made a motion to forward RZN13-4359 to City Council with a recommendation
of approval. Commissioner Chesser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote
of 7-1-1, with Commissioner Cook voting no and Commissioner Hoskins recusing.
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ADM 13-4353: (FORM BASED CODE AMENDMENTS): Submitted by CITY PLANNING STAFF. The
request is to amend Chapters 151, 161, 164 and 172 to clarify build -to zone requirements, modify building
height in certain zoning districts, and provide design requirements for auto -oriented commercial facilities.
Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Public Comment:
Aubrey Shepherd asked about the changes to the code and public notification.
Garner discussed that this was the third time this has been heard at the Planning Commission meeting.
No more public comment was presented.
Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director, discussed some of the changes to the code that staff is
proposing, including one new revision from the previous Planning Commission meeting.
Garner displayed the additional revision to the code on the screen and discussed the change.
Kit W illiams, City Attorney, recommended that another one of the exhibits distributed by staff be included in
the actual code.
Commissioner Hoskins asked about shy distance from a wall to the sidewalk.
Pate discussed the shy distance requirement.
Motion
Commissioner Chesser made a motion to forward ADM 13-4353 to City Council with a recommendation
of approval. Commissioner Pennington seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a
vote of 9-0-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:I5PM.
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