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Ordinance: 6698
File Number: 2023-1138
REZONING-2023-0025: (524 S. WILLOW AVE./BWB WILLOW LLC,524):
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2023-025 FOR
APPROXIMATELY 0.22 ACRES LOCATED AT 524 SOUTH WILLOW AVENUE IN WARD I FROM NC,
NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION TO DG. DOWNTOWN GENERAL, SUBJECT TO A BILL OF
ASSURANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section I: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby changes the zone classification of the
property shown on the map (Exhibit A) and the legal description (Exhibit B) both attached to the Planning
Department's Agenda Memo from NC, Neighborhood Conservation to DG, Downtown General, subject to a bill of
assurance.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends the official zoning map of the
City of Fayetteville to reflect the zoning change provided in Section 1.
PASSED and APPROVED on November 7, 2023
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023
TO: Mayor Jordan and City Council
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director
Jessica Masters, Development Review Manager
FROM: Gretchen Harrison, Senior Planner
DATE:
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
2023-1138
SUBJECT: RZN-2023-0025: Rezoning (524 S. WILLOW AVE./BWB WILLOW LLC, 524): Submitted
by BUILDERS LAND CAPITAL for property located at 524 S. WILLOW AVE. in WARD
1. The property is zoned NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION and contains
approximately 0.22 acres. The request is to rezone the property to DG, DOWNTOWN
GENERAL.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of a request to rezone the subject
property as described and shown in the attached Exhibits 'A' and 'B'.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located in south Fayetteville, one lot north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on the
east side of Willow Avenue. The property contains approximately 0.22 acres and is currently developed with a
1,344-square-foot, single-family dwelling which Washington County records indicate was built in 1930. Prior to
2008, the subject property and most others in the immediate vicinity were zoned RMF-24, Residential Multi -
Family, 24 Units per Acre. With the adoption of the Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan that year, the
property was rezoned to NC, Neighborhood Conservation.
Request: The request is to rezone the subject property from NC, Neighborhood Conservation to DG,
Downtown General.
Public Comment: Staff received no public comment prior to the Planning Commission. A community member
spoke at the public hearing with comments summarized within the meeting discussion below.
Land Use Compatibility: Staff finds the proposed rezoning from NC to DG to be generally compatible with
existing land use and zoning patterns in the surrounding area. Downtown General would allow for residential
development and lot sizes that are commonly found nearby, as well as some nonresidential uses which may
be suitable at this location given the property's proximity to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and other
nonresidential uses. Where NC zoning allows for by -right development of single-family dwellings at a density of
10 units per acre, a rezoning to DG would allow for the development of multi -family dwellings with density
informed by building height allowance and development standards. With regard to bulk and area regulations,
NC currently allows for the creation of lots with a width of 40 feet and an area of 4,000 square feet, while DG
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
would allow for the creation of lots with a width of 18 feet without limitation to lot area. When taking the size of
the property into consideration, which totals less than a quarter of an acre, staff finds that a rezoning to DG is
not likely to result in development of a scale or type that is incompatible with the surrounding area.
Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds the proposed rezoning to be consistent with the City's adopted land use
plans, including its Future Land Use Map designation as Residential Neighborhood area. While a similar
rezoning mid -block could be considered incompatible, staff finds the requested rezoning to be appropriate
since it has the potential to result in increased housing or services near a dense residential area and existing
nonresidential uses. Staff also finds the requested rezoning to be generally aligned with Goal 1 of City Plan
2040 since it would encourage infill in an area that has a moderate infill score ranging between 8 and 9.
City Plan 2040 Infill Matrix: City Plan 2040's Infill Matrix indicates a score range between 8 and 9 for this site.
The following elements of the matrix contribute to the score:
• Adequate Fire Response (Station #1, 303 W. Center St.)
• Near Sewer Main (six-inch main, Willow Avenue)
• Near Water Main (six-inch main, Willow Avenue)
• Near City Park (Jefferson Park, Walker Park)
• Near Paved Trail (Walker Park Trail, Razorback Greenway)
• Near ORT Bus Stop (Route 10, Route 20 East)
• Near Razorback Bus Stop (Route 13)
• Within Master Plan Area (Walker Park Neighborhood)
• Sufficient Intersection Density
DISCUSSION:
At the September 26, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, a vote of 5-2-1 forwarded the request to City
Council with a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Sparkman made the motion and Commissioner
Payne seconded it. Commissioners Madden and Garlock voted against the request and Commissioner Brink
recused. Commissioners opposed to the request expressed concerns about the rezoning resulting in increased
traffic and building heights. Commissioners in favor of the request found the rezoning to be appropriate given
the presence of DG zoning nearby, and given its potential to result in a greater variety of residential and
nonresidential uses. One member of the public spoke against the item at the meeting, expressing concerns
about the proposed rezoning impacting the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3), Exhibit A (#4), Exhibit B (#5), Planning Commission Staff Report (#6), Bill of
Assurance (#7), City Attorney's Office Memo/ Draft Amended Ordinance (#8)
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
== City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-8323
- Legislation Text
File #: 2023-1138
RZN-2023-0025: Rezoning (524 S. WILLOW AVE./BWB WILLOW LLC, 524): Submitted by
BUILDERS LAND CAPITAL for property located at 524 S. WILLOW AVE. in WARD 1. The
property is zoned NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION and contains approximately 0.22
acres. The request is to rezone the property to DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN
2023-025 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.22 ACRES LOCATED AT 524 SOUTH WILLOW AVENUE
IN WARD 1 FROM NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION TO DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL,
SUBJECT TO A BILL OF ASSURANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section l: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby changes the zone
classification of the property shown on the map (Exhibit A) and the legal description (Exhibit B) both
attached to the Planning Department's Agenda Memo from NC, Neighborhood Conservation to DG,
Downtown General, subject to a bill of assurance.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends the official
zoning map of the City of Fayetteville to reflect the zoning change provided in Section 1.
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Jonathan Curth
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2023-1138
Item ID
10/17/2023
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
9/29/2023 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (630)
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
RZN-2023-0025: Rezoning (524 S. WILLOW AVE./BWB WILLOW LLC, 524): Submitted by BUILDERS LAND CAPITAL for
property located at 524 S. WILLOW AVE. in WARD 1. The property is zoned NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
and contains approximately 0.22 acres. The request is to rezone the property to DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item? No
Does item have a direct cost? No
Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No
Budget Impact:
Fund
Project Title
Total Amended Budget
$ -
Expenses (Actual+Encum)
$ -
Available Budget
Item Cost
$ -
Budget Adjustment
$ -
Remaining Budget
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Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Change Order Number: Approval Date:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
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Legal Description: A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15 in Township
16 North of Range 30 West, described as follows: Beginning 473.5 feet West and 419.8 feet North of the
Southeast corner of said forty acre tract, and running thence West 150 feet; thence North 65 feet;
thence East 150 feet; thence South 65 feet to the place of beginning, situated in the City of Fayetteville,
Washington County, Arkansas.
CITY OF
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ARKANSAS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
THRU: Jessie Masters, Development Review Manager
FROM: Gretchen Harrison, Senior Planner
MEETING DATE: September 25, 2023 (updated with results)
SUBJECT: RZN-2023-0025: Rezoning (524 S. WILLOW AVE./BWB WILLOW LLC,
524): Submitted by BUILDERS LAND CAPITAL for property located at 524
S. WILLOW AVE. The property is zoned NC, NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION and contains approximately 0.22 acres. The request is
to rezone the property to DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends forwarding RZN-2023-0025 to City Council with a recommendation of
approval.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"l move to forward RZN-2023-0025 to City Council with a recommendation of approval."
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located in south Fayetteville, one lot north of Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard on the east side of Willow Avenue. The property contains approximately 0.22 acres
and is currently developed with a 1,344-square-foot, single-family dwelling which Washington
County records indicate was built in 1930. Prior to 2008, the subject property and most others in
the immediate vicinity were zoned RMF-24, Residential Multi -Family, 24 Units per Acre. With the
adoption of the Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan that year, the property was rezoned to
NC, Neighborhood Conservation. Surrounding land uses and zoning are listed in Table 1.
Table 1:
Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Single -Family Residential
RI-U, Residential Intermediate -Urban
South
Single -Family Residential;
DG, Downtown General
Two -Family Residential
East
Single -Family Residential
DG, Downtown General
West
Single -Family Residential;
NC, Neighborhood Conservation;
Undeveloped
DG, Downtown General
Request: The request is to rezone the subject property from NC, Neighborhood Conservation to
DG, Downtown General.
Public Comment: Staff has not received any public comment regarding this request.
INFRASTRUCTURE:
Streets: The subject property has frontage along Willow Avenue, a partially improved
Residential Link street with asphalt paving, curb, and gutter. Any street
improvements required in this area would be determined at the time of
development proposal.
Water: Public water is available to the subject property. An existing six-inch water main is
present on the west side of Willow Avenue.
Sewer: Sanitary sewer is available to the subject property. An existing six-inch sewer main
is present in the center of Willow Avenue.
Drainage: No portion of the subject property lies within the Hillside/Hilltop Overlay District or
a FEMA-designated floodplain and no protected streams are present. The property
does, however, contain hydric soils. Hydric soils are a known indicator of wetlands.
However, for an area to be classified as wetlands, it may also need other
characteristics such as hydrophytes (plants that grow in water), and shallow water
during parts of the year. Hydric soils can be found across many areas of
Fayetteville, including valleys, floodplains, and open prairies. It's important to
identify these natural resources during development, so when these soils are
identified on a property, further environmental studies will be required at the time
of development. Before permits will be issued for the property a statement/report
from an environmental professional must be provided summarizing the existence
of wetlands on the property. If this state ment/report indicates that wetlands may
be present on site, a USACE Determination of Jurisdictional Wetlands will be
required at the time of development submittal. Any improvements or requirements
for drainage would be determined at the time of development submittal.
Fire: Station 1, located at 303 W. Center St., protects this site. The property is located
approximately 0.9 miles from the fire station with an anticipated drive time of
approximately three minutes using existing streets. The anticipated response time
would be approximately 5.2 minutes. Fire Department response time is calculated
based on the drive time plus one minute for dispatch and 1.2 minutes for turn -out
time. Within the city limits, the Fayetteville Fire Department has a response time
goal of six minutes for an engine and eight minutes for a ladder truck. Fire
apparatus access and fire protection water supplies will be reviewed for
compliance with the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code at the time of development.
Police: The Police Department did not comment on this request.
Tree Preservation:
The proposed zoning district of DG, Downtown General requires 10% minimum
canopy preservation. The current zoning district of NC, Neighborhood
Conservation requires 20% minimum canopy preservation.
CITY PLAN 2040 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN: City Plan 2040 Future Land Use Plan designates
the property within the proposed rezone as Residential Neighborhood.
Residential Neighborhood areas are primarily residential in nature and support a wide variety
of housing types of appropriate scale and context. Residential Neighborhood encourages highly
connected, compact blocks with gridded street patterns and reduced building setbacks. It also
encourages traditional neighborhood development that incorporates low -intensity non-residential
uses intended to serve the surrounding neighborhoods. This designation recognizes the existing
conventional subdivision developments that may have large blocks with conventional setbacks
and development patterns that respond to features of the natural environment.
CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040's Infill Matrix indicates a score range of 8-9 for
this site with a weighted score of 11 at the highest level. The following elements of the matrix
contribute to the score:
• Adequate Fire Response (Station #1, 303 W. Center St.)
• Near Sewer Main (six-inch main, Willow Avenue)
• Near Water Main (six-inch main, Willow Avenue)
• Near City Park (Jefferson Park, Walker Park)
• Near Paved Trail (Walker Park Trail, Razorback Greenway)
• Near ORT Bus Stop (Route 10, Route 20 East)
• Near Razorback Bus Stop (Route 13)
• Within Master Plan Area (Walker Park Neighborhood)
• Sufficient Intersection Density
FINDINGS OF THE STAFF
A determination of the degree to which the proposed zoning is consistent with land use
planning objectives, principles, and policies and with land use and zoning plans.
Finding: Land Use Compatibility: Staff finds the proposed rezoning from NC to DG to
be generally compatible with existing land use and zoning patterns in the
surrounding area. Downtown General would allow for residential
development and lot sizes that are commonly found nearby, as well as some
nonresidential uses which may be suitable at this location given the
property's proximity to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and other
nonresidential uses. Where NC zoning allows for by -right development of
single-family dwellings at a density of 10 units per acre, a rezoning to DG
would allow for the development of multi -family dwellings without limitation
to density. With regard to bulk and area regulations, NC currently allows for
the creation of lots with a width of 40 feet and an area of 4,000 square feet,
while DG would allow for the creation of lots with a width of 18 feet without
limitation to lot area. When taking the size of the property into consideration,
which totals less than a quarter of an acre, staff finds that a rezoning to DG
is not likely to result in development of a scale or type that is incompatible
with the surrounding area.
Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds the proposed rezoning to be consistent
with the City's adopted land use plans, including its Future Land Use Map
designation as Residential Neighborhood area. While a similar rezoning mid -
block could be considered incompatible, staff finds the requested rezoning
to be appropriate since it has the potential to result in increased housing or
services near a dense residential area and existing nonresidential uses. Staff
also finds the requested rezoning to be generally aligned with Goal 1 of City
Plan 2040 since it would encourage infill in an area that has a moderate infill
score ranging between 8 and 9.
2. A determination of whether the proposed zoning is justified and/or needed at the time the
rezoning is proposed.
Finding: Staff finds that rezoning the subject property from NC to DG is justified since
it would encourage the development of contextually -sensitive residential
and nonresidential uses near downtown Fayetteville where services,
amenities, and residential areas are at their greatest concentration.
3. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would create or appreciably increase
traffic danger and congestion.
Finding: A rezoning from NC to DG has the potential to increase traffic at this location
when considering that DG would allow for development that is greater in
density and intensity that the existing NC zoning. Nevertheless, staff finds
that a rezoning is not likely to create or appreciably increase traffic danger
or congestion given the small size of the lot and its limited access onto
Willow Avenue.
4. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would alter the population density and
thereby undesirably increase the load on public services including schools, water, and
sewer facilities.
Finding: The proposed rezoning has the potential to alter the population density since
it would allow for increased residential development. However, the property
currently has access to public streets, water, and sewer, and any necessary
upgrades to existing infrastructure would be determined at the time of
development review. Fayetteville Public Schools did not comment on this
request.
5. If there are reasons why the proposed zoning should not be approved in view of
considerations under b (1) through (4) above, a determination as to whether the proposed
zoning is justified and/or necessitated by peculiar circumstances such as:
a. It would be impractical to use the land for any of the uses permitted under
its existing zoning classifications;
b. There are extenuating circumstances which justify the rezoning even
though there are reasons under b (1) through (4) above why the proposed
zoning is not desirable.
Finding: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends forwarding RZN-2023-0025 to City
Council with a recommendation of approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES
Date: September 25, 2023 O Tabled M Forwarded O Denied
with a
Motion: Sparkman recommendation of
approval
Second: Payne
Vote: 5-2-1
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
• Unified Development Code:
o §161.28 Downtown General
o §161.29 Neighborhood Conservation
• Request Letter
• One Mile Map
• Close -Up Map
• Current Land Use Map
• Future Land Use Map
161.28 Downtown General
(A) Purpose. Downtown General is a flexible zone, and it is not limited to the concentrated mix of uses found in the
Downtown Core or Main Street/Center. Downtown General includes properties in the neighborhood that are not
categorized as identifiable centers, yet are more intense in use than Neighborhood Conservation. There is a
mixture of single-family homes, rowhouses, apartments, and live/work units. Activities include a flexible and
dynamic range of uses, from public open spaces to less intense residential development and businesses. For the
purposes of Chapter 96: Noise Control, the Downtown General district is a residential zone.
(B) Uses.
(1) Permitted Uses.
Unit 1
City-wide uses by right
Unit 4
Cultural and recreational facilities
Unit 5
Government facilities
Unit 8
Single-family dwellings
Unit 9
Two-family dwellings
Unit 10
Three 3 and four 4 family dwellings
Unit 13
Eating laces
Unit 15
Neighborhood shopping goods
Unit 24
Home occupations
Unit 25
Offices, studios, and related services
Unit 26
Multi -family dwellings
Unit 40
Sidewalk Cafes
Unit 41
Accessory dwellings
Unit 44
Cluster Housing Development
Unit 45
Small scale production
Unit 46
Short-term rentals
Note: Any combination of above uses is permitted upon any lot within this zone. Conditional uses shall need
approval when combined with pre -approved uses.
(2) Conditional Uses.
Unit 2
City-wide uses by conditional use permit
Unit 3
Public protection and utility facilities
Unit 14
Hotel, motel and amusement services
Unit 16
Shopping goods
Unit 17
Transportation trades and services
Unit 19
Commercial recreation, small sites
Unit 28
Center for collecting recyclable materials
Unit 36
Wireless communication facilities
(C) Density. None.
(D) Bulk and Area Regulations.
(1) Lot Width Minimum.
Dwelling (all unit types) 1 18 feet
(2) Lot Area Minimum. None.
(E) Setback Regulations.
Front
A build -to zone that is located
between the front property line
and a line 25 feet from the front
property line.
Side
None
Rear
5 feet
Rear, from center line of an alley
12 feet
(F) Minimum Buildable Street Frontage. 50% of lot width.
(G) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 5 stories
(Ord. No. 5028, 6-19-07; Ord. No. 5029, 6-19-07; Ord. No. 5312, 4-20-10; Ord. No. 5462, 12-6-11; Ord. No. 5592, 6-
18-13; Ord. No. 5664, 2-18-14; Ord. No. 5735, 1-20-15; Ord. No. 5800 , §1(Exh. A), 10-6-15; Ord. No. 5921 , §1, 11-
1-16; Ord. No. 5945, §§5, 7-9, 1-17-17; Ord. No. 6015 , §1(Exh. A), 11-21-17; Ord. No. 6223 , §1, 9-3-19; Ord. No.
6427, §§1(Exh. C), 2, 4-20-21)
161.29 Neighborhood Conservation
(A) Purpose. The Neighborhood Conservation zone has the least activity and a lower density than the other zones.
Although Neighborhood Conservation is the most purely residential zone, it can have some mix of uses, such as
civic buildings. Neighborhood Conservation serves to promote and protect neighborhood character. For the
purposes of Chapter 96: Noise Control, the Neighborhood Conservation district is a residential zone.
(B) Uses.
(1) Permitted Uses.
Unit 1
City-wide uses by right
Unit 8
Single-family dwellings
Unit 41
Accessory dwellings
Unit 46
Short-term rentals
(2) Conditional Uses.
Unit 2
City-wide uses by conditional use permit
Unit 3
Public protection and utility facilities
Unit 4
Cultural and recreational facilities
Unit 9
Two 2 family dwellings
Unit 10
Three 3 and four 4 family dwellings
Unit 12a
Limited business"
Unit 24
Home occupations
Unit 25
Offices, studios, and related services
Unit 28
Center for collecting recyclable materials
Unit 36
Wireless communication facilities
Unit 44
Cluster Housing Development
(C) Density. Ten (10) Units Per Acre.
(D) Bulk and Area Regulations.
(1) Lot Width Minimum.
All dwelling types 140 feet
(2) Lot Area Minimum. 4,000 square feet
(E) Setback Regulations.
Front
A build -to zone that is located
between the front property line
and a line 25 feet from the front
property line.
Side
5 feet
Rear
5 feet
Rear, from center line of an alley
12 feet
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 1 3 stories
(Ord. No. 5128, 4-15-08; Ord. No. 5312, 4-20-10; Ord. No. 5462, 12-6-11; Ord. No. 5592, 6-18-13; Ord. No. 5664, 2-
18-14; Ord. No. 5800 , §1(Exh. A), 10-6-15>; Ord. No. 5921 , §1, 11-1-16; Ord. No. 5945 , §§5, 7-9, 1-17-17; Ord.
No. 6015 , §1(Exh. A), 11-21-17; Ord. No. 6211 , §1, 8-6-19; Ord. No. 6427 , §§1(Exh. C), 2, 4-20-21)
Rezoning Request
August 16, 2023
Fayetteville Development Services
c/o Ms. Masters
125 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE: Request to Rezone to DG (Downtown General)
Ms. Masters,
On behalf of my client, BWB Willow LLC, I am requesting a rezone to the property located at 524 S.
Willow Ave., Fayetteville AR 72701 from NC (Neighborhood Conservation) to DG (Downtown General).
At this time, my clients do not have any development plans to accompany this request.
Compatibility: As shown the property is bordered to the East and South by properties currently zoned
DG and does not appear to be incompatible with those properties.
Legal Description: A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15 in Township
16 North of Range 30 West, described as follows: Beginning 473.5 feet West and 419.8 feet North of the
Southeast corner of said forty acre tract, and running thence West 150 feet; thence North 65 feet;
thence East 150 feet; thence South 65 feet to the place of beginning, situated in the City of Fayetteville,
Washington County, Arkansas.
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Received by Jonathan Curth 10/31/23 at 5:40 p.m.
SILL OF ASSURANCE
FOR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
In order to attempt to obtain approval of a request for a zoning reclassification,
the owner, developer, or buyer of this property, (hereinafter "Petitioner") BWB Willow,
LLC., hereby voluntarily offers this Bill of Assurance and enters into this binding
agreement and contract with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The Petitioner expressly grants to the City of Fayetteville the right to enforce
any and all of the terms of this Bill of Assurance in the Circuit Court of Washington
County and agrees that if Petitioner or Petitioner's heirs, assigns, or successors violate
any term of this Bill of Assurance, substantial irreparable damage justifying
injunctive relief has been done to the citizens and City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The
Petitioner acknowledges that the Fayetteville Planning Commission and the Fayetteville
City Council will reasonable rely upon all of the terms and conditions within this Bill of
Assurance in considering whether to approve Petitioner's rezoning request.
Petitioner hereby voluntarily offers assurances that Petitioner and Petitioner's
property shall be restricted as follows IF Petitioner's rezoning is approved by the
Fayetteville City Council.
1. The use of Petitioner's property shall be limited to All permitted uses in
Downtown General and all conditional uses allowed with a conditional use
permit.
2. Other restrictions including number and type of structures upon the property
are limited to Building Heights will not exceed 3 stories.
3. Specific activities will not be allowed upon petitioner's property include
4. (Any other terms or conditions)
5. Petitioner specifically agrees that all such restrictions and terms shall run with
the land and bind all future owners unless and until specifically released by ordinance
of the Fayetteville City Council. This Bill of Assurance shall be filed for record in the
Washington County Circuit Clerk's Office along with Petitioner's rezoning ordinance
and shall be noted on any Plat, Large Scale Development, Large Site or Small Site
Improvement Plan, or other development authorization which includes some or all of
Petitioner's property that is subject to the rezoning ordinance and this Bill of Assurance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF and in agreement with all the terms and conditions
stated above, I, Andrew Brink, as the owner, developer or buyer (Petitioner)
voluntarily offer all such assurances and sign my name below.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
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Printed Name
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Signature
NOTARY OATH
And now on this the -_,� day of 0 4 oher . 2023, appeared before me,
Atnri(P,�') . a Notary Public, and after being placed upon his/her oath
swore or affirmed that he/she agreed with the terms of the above Bill of Assurance and
signed his/her name above.
My Commission Expires:
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NOTARY PUBLIC
*lFICLAL SEAL-
PAULA A. CANAL-RUGDA
SINTON COUNTY
NOTARY PUBLIC - ARKANSAS
My Commission EVIr" December 14, 2030
Commission No. 12712975
Received by Blake Pennington on 11/01/23 at 10:09 a.m.
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OFFICE OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY
TO:
CC:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Jordan
City Council
Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director
Blake Pennington, Senior Assistant City Attorney
November 1, 2023
Bill of Assurance for 524 South Willow Avenue
Kit Williams
City Attorney
Blake Pennington
Assistant City Attorney
Jodi Batker
Paralegal
The applicant for the rezoning of 524 South Willow Avenue has supplied a
signed bill of assurance for the City Council's consideration.
The bill of assurance would limit the height of buildings to 3 stories. Without
the bill of assurance, the zoning requested by the applicant, DG, Downtown General,
would allow buildings of up to 5 stories.
The applicant will officially offer this bill of assurance to the City Council at
the November 7 meeting. The City Council will then need to amend the rezoning
ordinance if you wish to incorporate the bill of assurance into the ordinance. I have
attached a draft amended ordinance for your consideration. The bill of assurance will
have no effect if the rezoning ordinance fails.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION
RZN 2023-0025 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.22 ACRES LOCATED AT 524 SOUTH WILLOW
AVENUE IN WARD 1 FROM NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION, TO DG,
DOWNTOWN GENERAL, SUBJECT TO A BILL OF ASSURANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby changes the zone
classification of the property shown on the map (Exhibit A) and the legal description (Exhibit B)
both attached to the Planning Department's Agenda Memo from NC, Neighborhood Conservation,
to DG, Downtown General, subject to a bill of assurance.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends the official
zoning map of the City of Fayetteville to reflect the zoning change provided in Section 1.
PASSED and APPROVED this 17t" day of October, 2023.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor
KARA PAXTON, City Clerk/Treasurer
Received by Jonathan Curth 10/31/23 at 5:40 p.m.
SILL OF ASSURANCE
FOR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
In order to attempt to obtain approval of a request for a zoning reclassification,
the owner, developer, or buyer of this property, (hereinafter "Petitioner") BWB Willow,
LLC., hereby voluntarily offers this Bill of Assurance and enters into this binding
agreement and contract with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The Petitioner expressly grants to the City of Fayetteville the right to enforce
any and all of the terms of this Bill of Assurance in the Circuit Court of Washington
County and agrees that if Petitioner or Petitioners heirs, assigns, or successors violate
any term of this Bill of Assurance, substantial irreparable damage justifying
injunctive relief has been done to the citizens and City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The
Petitioner acknowledges that the Fayetteville Planning Commission and the Fayetteville
City Council will reasonable rely upon all of the terms and conditions within this Bill of
Assurance in considering whether to approve Petitioner's rezoning request.
Petitioner hereby voluntarily offers assurances that Petitioner and Petitioner's
property shall be restricted as follows IF Petitioners rezoning is approved by the
Fayetteville City Council.
1. The use of Petitioner's property shall be limited to All permitted uses in
Downtown General and all conditional uses allowed with a conditional use
permit.
2. Other restrictions including number and type of structures upon the property
are limited to Building Heights will not exceed 3 stories.
3. Specific activities will not be allowed upon petitioner's property include
4. (Any other terms or conditions) _
5. Petitioner specifically agrees that all such restrictions and terms shall run with
the land and bind all future owners unless and until specifically released by ordinance
of the Fayetteville City Council. This Bill of Assurance shall be filed for record in the
Washington County Circuit Clerk's Office along with Petitioner's rezoning ordinance
and shall be noted on any Plat, Large Scale Development, Large Site or Small Site
Improvement Plan, or other development authorization which includes some or all of
Petitioner's property that is subject to the rezoning ordinance and this Bill of Assurance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF and in agreement with all the terms and conditions
stated above, I, Andrew Brink, as the owner, developer or buyer (Petitioner)
voluntarily offer all such assurances and sign my name below.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS }
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON }
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Printed Name
Signature
NOTARY OATH
And now on this the day of J o e r— J 2023, appeared before me,
4aOCI(CA6.) (?--XAAV\ J a Notary Public, and after being placed upon his/her oath
swore or affirmed that he/she agreed with the terms of the above Bill of Assurance and
signed his/her name above.
My Commission Expires:
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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Matter of: ORD 6698
AFFIDAVIT•STATE OF ARKANSAS
I,Carla Gardner,do solemnly swear that I am the Finance Director of the NWA Democrat Gazette,a daily newspaper
printed and published in WASHINGTON/BENTON county,State of ARKANSAS;that I was so related to this
publication at and during the publication of the annexed legal advertisement in the matter of:
ORD 6698
Pending in the court,in said County,and at the dates of the several publications of said advertisement stated below,and
that during said periods and at said dates,said newspaper was printed and had a bona fide circulation in said County,
that said newspaper had been regularly printed and published in said county,and had a bona fide circulation therein for
the period of one month before the date of the first publication of said advertisement;and that said advertisement was
published in the regular daily issues of said newspaper as stated below.
And that there is due or has been paid the NWA Democrat Gazette for publication the sum of$98.80.
(Includes$0.00 Affidavit Charge).
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and sworn to before me on this 13th day of November,2023
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REZG-2023-0025:
(52WILLOW AVE./BWBWLLOC,524):ANINANCE TOREZONETHE PERTY DESCRIBED INRZO PETITION RZN 2023-
025FPPROXIMATELY 0.22ARESCATED AT 524SOUTHWLLOVENUEINWARD 1FOMC, NEIGHBORHOODCNSETION TO DG,DOWN-
TOWN GENERAL,SUBJECT TO A
BILL OF ASSURANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY .�l
FAYUETTEVILLLE,ARKANSAS: OF li C�O 1tE I V E 202 3 D
Section 1: That the City
Council of the City of Fayet-
teville, Arkansas hereby > 7
changes the zone classification Y
of the property shown on the
map(Exhibit A)and the legal de-
scription (Exhibit B) both at- CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
tached to the Planning CITY CLERKS OFFICE
Department's Agenda Memo
from NC,Neighborhood Conser-
vation to DG,Downtown Gen-
eral, subject to a bill of
assurance.
Section 2: That the City
Council of the City of Fayet-
teville,Arkansas hereby amends
the official zoning map of the
City of Fayetteville to reflect the
zoning change provided in Sec-
tion 1.
PASSED and APPROVED on
November 7,2023
Approved:
Lioneld Jordan,Mayor
Attest:
Kara Paxton,
City Clerk Treasurer
This publication was paid for
by the City Clerk-Treasurer of
the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Amount paid:$98.80
Nov.12,2023 346516
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Company: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-CLERKS OFFI
113 W MOUNTAIN NOV 13 2023
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Ad number#: 346516
PO #:
Matter of: ORD 6698
AFFIDAVIT•STATE OF ARKANSAS
I,Carla Gardner,do solemnly swear that I am the Finance Director of the NWA Democrat Gazette,a daily newspaper
printed and published in WASHINGTON/BENTON county,State of ARKANSAS;that I was so related to this
publication at and during the publication of the annexed legal advertisement in the matter of:
ORD 6698
Pending in the court, in said County,and at the dates of the several publications of said advertisement stated below,and
that during said periods and at said dates,said newspaper was printed and had a bona tide circulation in said County,
that said newspaper had been regularly printed and published in said county,and had a bona tide circulation therein for
the period of one month before the date of the first publication of said advertisement:and that said advertisement was
published in the regular daily issues of said newspaper as stated below.
And that there is due or has been paid the NWA Democrat Gazette for publication the sum of$98.80.
(Includes$0.00 Affidavit Charge).
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Finance Director
State of ARKANSAS,County of WASHINGTON,Subscribed
and sworn to before me on this 13th day of November,2023 —` " '
CATHERINE STAGGS
:• MY COMMISSION#12402772
;�; EXPIRES:February 28, 2025
C U ; Washington County
NOTARY PUBLIC
Ordinance:6698
File Number: 2023-1138
REZONING-2023-0025:
(524 S. WILLOW AVE./BWB
WILLOW LLC,524):
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN
REZONING PETITION RZN 2023-
025 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.22
ACRES LOCATED AT 524 SOUTH
WILLOW AVENUE IN WARD 1
FROM NC, NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION TO DG,DOWN-
TOWN GENERAL,SUBJECT TO A
BILL OF ASSURANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RECEIVED
FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City
Council of the City of Fayet-
teville,chan Arkansaszoe hereby NOV 13 2023
changes the zone classification
of the property shown on the
map(Exhibit A)and the legal de-
scription (Exhibit B) both at- CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
tacked to the Planning CITY CLERKS OFFICE
Department's Agenda Memo
from NC,Neighborhood Conser-
vation to DG,Downtown Gen-
eral, subject to a bill of
assurance.
Section 2: That the City
Council of the City of Fayet-
teville,Arkansas hereby amends
the official zoning map of the
City of Fayetteville to reflect the
zoning change provided in Sec-
tion 1.
PASSED and APPROVED on
November 7,2023
Approved:
Lioneld Jordan,Mayor
Attest:
Kara Paxton,
City Clerk Treasurer
This publication was paid for
by the City Clerk-Treasurer of
the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Amount paid:$98.60
Nov.12,2023 346516