Planning Commission Current Minutes
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MAUMELLE
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 28, 2013
6:30 PM
CITYHALL
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Mike Fisher
Hall Ramsey
John Todd
Adrian Greene
Julie Kierre
Craig Johnson
COMMISSION MEMEBERS ABSENT
Robin Green
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
JaNan Davis, City Attorney
Lawren Aycock, Project Coordinator
Jim Narey, Planning Director
OTHER STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT
Mizan Rahman, City Engineer
Dwight Pattison, Planning Consultant
Chairman Todd called the regular meeting of the Maumelle Planning Commission to order at 6:31 pm.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Narey announced Commissioner Green was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairman Todd opened public comment at 6:34pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUITES FOR February 28, 2013
Chairman Todd asked for comments and/or changes to the minutes as submitted.
MOTION:
Commissioner Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted.
Commissioner Greene seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business
NEW BUSINESS
Waiver request regarding Section 70-132, Streets (a) General guidelines (4) specifically in regard to direct driveway access to Odom Boulevard.
Mr. Narey stated Staff recommended for approval.
Chairman Todd asked if the location of the gate for the emergency access was accepted from the Fire Department.
Raymond Hickey, Central Arkansas Engineers, applicants representative, confirmed the location was accepted from Fire Marshall Payne, and that a plat note was added stating that entrance was for emergency use, and a temporary construction access.
Commissioner Johnson asked when the emergency entrance would be paved.
Mr. Hickey stated the entire development would be paved at one time including the emergency entrance.
MOTION: Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the waiver request for Mountain Terrace Estates Phase II, regarding Section 70-132, Streets (a) General guidelines (4) specifically in regard to direct driveway access to Odom Boulevard. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
- Request for Master Street Plan Amendment Section 54-110 (a) specifically in regard to a proposed median cut on Odom Boulevard.
Mr. Narey stated this was a request by the City for our emergency vehicles, and Staff recommended for a do pass recommendation to the City Council.
MOTION: Commissioner Fisher made a motion to recommend to the City Council with a do pass recommendation, the request for Master Street Plan Amendment Section 54-110 (a) specifically in regard to a proposed median cut on Odom Boulevard. Commissioner Greene seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
- Variance request regarding Section 70-132 (b) (10) Specifically in regard to private streets conforming to design standards of public streets.
Mr. Narey stated the request was to allow the streets to match existing streets in Phase I, and Staff recommended for approval.
Chairman Todd stated all streets would be constructed to City standards other than being 24 feet wide.
Commissioner Johnson asked if applicant understood the streets could not be dedicated according to current City Code.
MOTION: Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the variance request regarding Section 70-132 (b) (10) specifically in regard to private streets conforming to design standards of public streets. Commissioner Ramsey seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
- Submission of Preliminary Plat for Mountain Terrace Estates Phase II.
Mr. Narey stated the only Staff comment that was not satisfied was to submit the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and Staff recommended for approval contingent upon satisfaction of that comment.
Chairman Todd asked if applicant intended to have a POA in place to get and keep the detention pond in working order.
Mr. Hickey stated applicant would comply.
MOTION: Commissioner Fisher made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for Mountain Terrace Estates Phase II contingent upon satisfaction of all Staff and Commissioner comments. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
- Submission of Preliminary Development Plan for Mountain Terrace Estates Phase II.
Mr. Narey stated the only Staff comment that was not satisfied was to submit the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and Staff recommended for a do pass recommendation to the City Council, contingent upon satisfaction of that, and any Commissioner comments.
Commissioner Johnson asked if applicant intended to have proper signage in place stating “Emergency Entrance only” at the gate of the emergency entrance. Mr. Hickey stated applicant would comply.
- MOTION: Commissioner Johnson made a motion to recommend to the Maumelle City Council a “do pass” recommendation the Preliminary Development Plan for Mountain Terrace Estates Phase II, contingent upon satisfaction of all Staff and Commissioner comments. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 6:52 pm.
MOTION: Commissioner Johnson made a motion to close public hearing. Commissioner Kierre seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
LIASON REPORT
March 4- Commissioner Kierre – Commissioner Kierre stated there was the second reading of Ordinance 815 accepting streets and drainage for Osage Terrace Phase 4.
March 18- Commissioner Ramsey – Commissioner Ramsey stated was the third reading and passing of Ordinance 815 regarding street dedications for Osage Terrace Phase 4. Commissioner Ramsey also stated there was approval for two Conditional Use Permits, one allowing Todd Sears to locate a liquor store in a PCD zone, and one allowing Chris Avery to locate a Health Facility in an I-1 zone. Commissioner Ramsey stated there was also the approval of a preliminary Development Plan for Lot 6, Tract D- RR.
MOTION: Commissioner Kierre made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Approved:
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Chairman John Todd , April 25, 2013
