May 27, 2010
MINUTES
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Robin Green COMMISSION MEMEBERS ABSENT Adrian Greene OTHER STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Jim Narey, Planning Director OTHER STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT Mizan Rahman, City Engineer Chairman Todd called the regular meeting of the Maumelle Planning Commission to order at 6:30 pm. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Jim Narey announced Commissioner Greene was away on business and would not be in attendance. Mr. Narey also announced the Memorial service on Monday at 10:00am, and the Planning Map is now complete. APPROVAL OF MINUITES FOR April 22, 2010 Chairman Todd asked for comments and/or changes to the minutes as submitted. MOTION: Commissioner Wyeth made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman Todd opened public comment at 6:31pm. There were no public comments on non-agenda items. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Narey stated the request to locate a day care center in a “C-2” zoning district. Mr. Narey stated the applicant for the past two years has operated a day care facility located on Millwood. Mr. Narey stated the second location would be the former Learning Tree; and this location will have the same use. MOTION: Commissioner Johnson made the motion to recommend to the Maumelle City Council for approval regarding a Conditional Use Permit application for Little Scholars Academy of Maumelle, West Campus. Commissioner Kierre seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
B) Request for variance regarding section 70-132 (b) (5) Length of cul-de-sacs or dead end roads for Arbor Lane Phase 1.
Mr. Narey stated the proposed road surpassed City of Maumelle’s maximum road length allowance by 80’. Mr. Narey stated there are two proposed cul-de-sac’s therefore meeting the requirements of Pulaski County for maximum street length of 900’. Commissioner Fisher asked how a proposed street would develop for traffic flow. Tim Lemons, project manager, stated on the phasing plat, note #10 states the further phases are contingent upon access being obtained. Mr. Lemons stated when the project is complete there would be no cul-de-sac’s. Chairman Todd asked Mr. Lemons if they obtained approval from the Oak Grove Fire Department. Mr. Narey stated the property owner had signed an agreement to become one of the subdivision owners to allow access easements. MOTION: Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the variance request contingent upon satisfaction of all Staff and Commissioner comments. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The motion was passed. C) Submission of Preliminary Plat for Arbor Lane Phase 1 . Mr. Narey stated Staff recommends for approval contingent upon satisfaction of all City Engineer, Staff and Pulaski County comments. Mr. Lemons stated he had submitted plans to Pulaski County and hoped to have an approval within the next couple of days. Commissioner Wyeth stated there was no North arrow shown on the vicinity map. Mr. Lemons agreed to add one. MOTION: Commissioner Wyeth made a motion to close public hearing. Commissioner Green seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 6:45 pm. DISCUSSION ITEMS General Discussion regarding procedures employed for the acceptance of roads and improvements within Maumelle subdivisions. Chairman Todd stated he would like to see this issue on the agenda for June or July’s Planning Commission meeting for a vote. Chairman Todd also stated he would like an email to go out to the developers to inform the public of the proposed changes and get their input. Commissioner Fisher referred to section 70-71 (4) in the first proposed change stated the preliminary plat remained valid as long as ‘work” continued. Commissioner Fisher asked how “work” is determined and defined. Mr. Narey stated it is construction work in the field. Madam City Attorney Davis stated each situation would be different, however this regulation will be determined by City Staff. Commissioner Wyeth stated he was pleased with the positive response from the development community. Mr. Narey stated he would send thank you notes and he felt this was an improvement to the City and the developers.
LIASON REPORT May 3 Commissioner Green gave a brief report to include the second reading of Ordinance 744, and Lott Rolfe was appointed to the Council.
May 17 Chairman Todd reported the meeting to include the third reading and approval of Ordinance 744.
MOTION: Commissioner Kierre made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wyeth seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Approved:
_______________________________ Chairman John Todd June 24, 2010
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