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Ramirez, Jonathan
From:Abbey Siebenmorgen <abbey.sieb@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, August 5, 2024 5:40 PM
To:Agenda Item Comment
Subject:Opposition to rezoning (RZN 2024-0029)
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To whom it may concern:
I would like to officially state my opposition to the rezoning of the property located at 3179 N
Old Wire Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Reasons for my objection fall under the consideration for
infrastructure, safety, animal (domestic) welfare and an overall interruption of existing zoning
usages.
Development of this density would not be supported by the current roadways in and out of the area. We
understand development and progress will take place, but it needs to be done so in a responsible and
timely manner. Growth in Fayetteville has far outpaced its ability to allow for safe and reasonable
commute throughout it. This is evidenced by the number of vehicles on the roads and the time it now
takes to drive around the east part of town, especially at the intersection of Old Wire and Crossover
during the rush hours. Changing the zoning to allow for 8 dwellings per acre will only increase
the infrastructural load that isn’t currently being met.
Another consideration is safety and the existing zoning usages. Properties all around are zoned
RA. On either side of this property is agriculture production. A neighborhood of this density presents a
potential danger; especially for people moving into a subdivision-type setting that
have no knowledge of animal husbandry. While it’s the responsibility of the owners to keep and maintain
proper fencing, risk of animal escape is still present. This leads directly into animal welfare. The
presence of neighborhood people adds stress to the animals. We understand people like to approach
the fence “to see and pet the animals.” While this seems harmless it triggers animals’ flight responses.
Dogs present a problem as well when they get out to chase the livestock. Again, the owner has a
responsibility to keep their pets enclosed, but escape remains a risk and dogs like to chase animals or
bark at them as they try to graze on adjacent fields creating unwanted stress. Horses and cattle being
raised for a specific purpose have very specific dietary requirements and while it may seem harmless to
feed the animals treats it may be averse or even harmful/toxic to their diet potentially harming the
animals. Further, people may be harming themselves from being kicked, bucked, or bitten by animals
that are unpredictable.
Finally, there is growing opposition to this notion. We feel that citizens move out to this area to gain
space, not be crammed into houses that are close to each other. We understand this want by the
developer, but feel it would best suited closer into the middle of town versus out the outermost border of
the city.
Thank you for concern and consideration,
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Abbey Siebenmorgen
3233 N. Old Wire Rd.
Fayetteville, AR 72703
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