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Recorded: 03/28/2025 at 09:42:49 AM
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113 West Mountain Street File2025-00007934
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Ordinance: 6855
File Number: 2025-275
REZONING-2024-0058: (123 E. 15TH ST./KOMANDER,602):
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2024-58 FOR
APPROXIMATELY 3.14 ACRES LOCATED AT 123 EAST 15TH STREET IN WARD 1 FROM R-A,
RESIDENTIAL-AGRICULTURAL TO DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL
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 R-A, Residential-Agricultural to DG, Downtown General.
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 March 18,2025
Approved: Attest:
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Molly Rawn, Mayor Kara Paxton,City Clerk Treasurer
This publication was paid for by the City Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas. Amount Paid: $89.68
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Rezone Description:
Part of the NW-,1 SW4 of Section 22, T-16-N, R-30-W, Washington County,
Arkansas per Warranty Book: 2022, and Page: 13663.
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Arkansas Highway 16 and the Point of Beginning; Thence S 87°29'38" E along
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Flood Insurance Rate Map, Washington County, Arkansas, Map Number
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Based on scaled map location and graphic plotting only, a portion of the property shown hereon is in the
I, Allen J. Young, certify that a Boundary Survey was performed on the Property shown hereon by a Floodway and in Flood Zone AE, which is a Special Flood Hazard Area subject to inundation by the 1 %
D.C.I. Field Crew under my supervision and this drawing is an accurate representation of the Annual Chance Flood (100 year flood), according to Flood Insurance Rate Map, Washington County,
Survey results. All property corners not found are set in accordance with existing found monuments Arkansas, Map Number 05143CO216G, Map Revised January 25, 2024.
in the area.
_ Bearings are based on Arkansas State Plane Coordinates - North Zone, NAD83 (NSRS2011), per GPS
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Arkansas egistered Professional Rights of way and Easements recorded or not a part of the public record, may or may not exist that
Land Surveyor No. 1441 affect the subject property.
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I certify this instrument was filed on
03/28/2025 09:42:49 AM
and recorded in Real Estate
File Number 2025-00007934
Kyle Sylvester- Circuit Clerk
by
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2025
TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council
THRU: Keith Macedo, Interim Chief of Staff
Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director
Jessica Masters, Development Review Manager
FROM: Gretchen Harrison, Senior Planner
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
SUBJECT: REZONING-2024-0058: (123 E. 15TH ST./KOMANDER, 602):
RECOMMENDATION:
2025-275
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 '13'.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is situated in south Fayetteville on the south side of 15th Street/Highway 16, just
southeast of Walker Park. It includes 3.14 acres that constitute the northernmost portion of a larger eight -acre
property which is currently zoned R-A, Residential -Agricultural. The property received its current zoning
designation through a rezoning which was approved in 2020 (Ord. 6290). Prior to the rezoning, the eight -acre
property was split -zoned with the northern third of the property being zoned R-A; the middle third zoned RMF-
24, Residential Multi -Family, 24 Units per Acre; and the southern third zoned 1-1, Heavy Commercial and Light
Industrial.
Request: The request is to rezone the subject property from R-A, Residential -Agricultural to DG, Downtown
General.
Public Comment: To date, staff has not received any public comment regarding this request.
Land Use Compatibility: Staff finds the proposed rezoning to be compatible with the surrounding area. The
subject property is located along a major thoroughfare, 15th Street/Highway 16, and is bordered by a mix of
land uses, including single-family residences, a mobile home park, and a manufacturing facility. The property's
current zoning, R-A, is primarily intended to protect agricultural land until an orderly transition to urban
development may occur, while preserving open space. The proposed zoning, DG, is designed to allow for a
flexible range of uses, including public open spaces, less intense residential development, and small-scale
businesses. Staff finds that the uses permitted by right in DG, such as single- or multi -family residences,
restaurants, professional offices, and small-scale production, align with the surrounding development and
zoning patterns. Further, a rezoning from R-A to DG would promote a more urban development pattern which
staff finds to be appropriate in this location. Where R-A requires traditional setbacks with buildings located a
certain distance away from property lines, DG is a form -based district which requires buildings to be located
closer to the street. A rezoning to DG would also allow for smaller lot width and area requirements, as well as
less restrictive density maximums when compared to R-A. R-A requires a minimum lot width of 200 feet and a
minimum lot area of 2 acres, while DG requires a minimum lot width of 18 feet for residential uses and it has no
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
lot area minimum. R-A has a density maximum of/z unit per acre, while DG has no set density limitation.
Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds the applicant's request to be consistent with the City's adopted land use
plans. City Plan 2040's Future Land Use Map designates the subject property as Industrial Area and Natural
Area. Staff finds the proposed rezoning to be aligned with those designations, since it would allow the
northernmost portion of the underlying property to be rezoned to a district that allows greater flexibility in terms
of land uses, setbacks, and bulk and area regulations, while keeping the southernmost portion of the site,
which contains a protected stream and FEMA-designated floodplain, in R-A zoning. Staff finds that the
proposed rezoning could support Goals 1 and 4 of City Plan 2040 by allowing for infill development in close
proximity to trails and bus routes.
CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040's Infill Matrix indicates a score range of 5=6 for this site. The
following elements of the matrix contribute to the score:
• Adequate Fire Response (Station 9, 2250 S. School Ave.)
• Near Water Main (12-inch main, 15th Street)
• Near Sewer Main (8-inch mains, on site)
• Near City Park (Walker Park)
• Near Paved Trail (Walker Park Trail, Frisco Trail)
• Near ORT Bus Stop (Route 20)
DISCUSSION:
At the February 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, a motion to forward this item with a recommendation
of approval passed with a unanimous vote of 6-0-0. Commissioners offered little comment on the item, finding
the request compatible. Commissioners did ask about the southern boundary line and whether it would create
issues with zoning enforcement; staff confirmed it would not, and the applicant confirmed its alignment with the
floodplain. No members of the public spoke at the meeting.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3) , Exhibit A (#4), Exhibit B (#5), Planning Commission Staff Report (#6)
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Legislation Text
File #: 2025-275
REZONING-2024-0058: (123 E. 15TH ST./KOMANDER, 602):
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN
2024-58 FOR APPROXIMATELY 3.14 ACRES LOCATED AT 123 EAST 15TH STREET IN WARD
1 FROM R-A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL TO DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL
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 R-A, Residential -Agricultural to DG,
Downtown General.
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.
Page 1
Jonathan Curth
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2025-275
Item ID
3/18/2025
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
2/28/2025 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (630)
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
RZN-2024-0058: Rezoning (123 E. 15TH ST./KOMANDER, 602): Submitted by JOHANN KOMANDER for property
located at 123 E. 15TH ST. in WARD 1. The property is zoned R-A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL and contains
approximately 3.14 acres. The request is to rezone the property to DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
Budget Impact:
Account Number
Fund
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? No Total Amended Budget $ -
Expenses (Actual+Encum) $ -
Available Budget $
Does item have a direct cost? No Item Cost $ Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Adjustment $ -
Remaining Budget
V20221130
Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Change Order Number: Approval Date:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ftw ARKANSAS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
THRU: Jessie Masters, Development Review Manager
FROM: Gretchen Harrison, Senior Planner
MEETING DATE: February 24, 2025 (updated with results)
SUBJECT: RZN-2024-0058: Rezoning (123 E. 15TH ST./KOMANDER, 602):
Submitted by JOHANN KOMANDER for property located at 123 E. 15T"
ST. The property is zoned R-A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL and
contains approximately 3.14 acres. The request is to rezone the property
to DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends forwarding RZN-2024-0058 to the City Council with a recommendation of
approval.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
`7 move to forward RZN-2024-0058 to the City Council with a recommendation of approval."
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is situated in south Fayetteville on the south side of 15t" Street/Highway 16,
just southeast of Walker Park. It includes 3.14 acres that constitute the northernmost portion of a
larger eight -acre property which is currently zoned R-A, Residential -Agricultural. The property
received its current zoning designation through a rezoning which was approved in 2020 (Ord.
6290). Prior to the rezoning, the eight -acre property was split -zoned with the northern third of the
property being zoned R-A; the middle third zoned RMF-24, Residential Multi -Family, 24 Units per
Acre; and the southern third zoned 1-1, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial. Surrounding land
uses and zoning are depicted below in Table 1.
Table 1:
Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Single -Family Residential,
DG, Downtown General
Undeveloped
South
Undeveloped
R-A, Residential -Agricultural
East
Single -Family Residential,
R-A, Residential -Agricultural,
Industrial
1-1, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial
West
Mobile Home Park,
RMF-24, Residential Multi -Family, 24 Units per Acre,
Mini -Storage
1-1, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial
Request: The request is to rezone the subject property from R-A, Residential -Agricultural to DG,
Downtown General.
Public Comment: To date, staff has not received any public comment regarding this request.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Streets: The subject property has frontage along 15th Street (Arkansas Highway 16), a
Regional High -Activity Link Street. The street is fully improved with asphalt paving,
bike lanes, curb and gutter, storm drain, greenspace, and sidewalk. 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. There is an existing 12-inch water
main present along the south side of 15th Street that can serve this property.
Sewer: Sanitary sewer is available to the subject property. There are two eight -inch
sanitary sewer mains, one that runs along the west property line and one that runs
between the two parcels included in the request, that can provide sewer service.
There are also two sewer transmission mains, a 30-inch and a 42-inch, that exist
on the property about 350 feet south of 15th Street.
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. Hydric soils,
however, are present on the north portion of the subject area near 15th Street.
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 statement/report
indicates that wetlands may be present on site, a USACE Determination of
Jurisdictional Wetlands will be required. Any improvements or requirements for
drainage will be determined at the time of development submittal.
Fire: Station 9, located at 2250 S. School Ave., protects this site. The property is located
approximately one mile from the fire station with an anticipated drive time of
approximately two minutes using existing streets. The anticipated response time
would be approximately 4.2 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, DG, Downtown General, requires 10% minimum
canopy preservation. The current zoning district, R-A, Residential -Agricultural,
requires 25% 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 Industrial Area and Natural Area.
Industrial Areas are those areas where buildings by their intrinsic functions, disposition or
configuration, cannot conform to one of the other designated areas and/or its' production process
requires the area to be separated from other uses.
Natural Areas consist of lands approximating or reverting to a wilderness conditions, including
those with limited development potential due to topography, hydrology, vegetation or value as an
environmental resource. These resources can include stream and wildlife corridors, as well as
natural hubs and cores, many of which are identified in the generalized enduring green network.
A Natural Area designation would encourage a development pattern that requires conservation
and preservation, prevents degradation of these areas, and would utilize the principles of low
impact development stormwater infrastructure for all developments. Natural Areas are prime
candidates for conservation subdivision design and/or clustered development patterns.
CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040's Infill Matrix indicates a score range of 5-6 for
this site with a weighted score of 6_5 at the highest level. The following elements of the matrix
contribute to the score:
• Adequate Fire Response (Station 9, 2250 S. School Ave.)
• Near Water Main (12-inch main, 151 Street)
• Near Sewer Main (8-inch mains, on site)
• Near City Park (Walker Park)
• Near Paved Trail (Walker Park Trail, Frisco Trail)
• Near ORT Bus Stop (Route 20)
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 to be compatible
with the surrounding area. The subject property is located along a major
thoroughfare, 15t" Street/Highway 16, and is bordered by a mix of land uses,
including single-family residences, a mobile home park, and a
manufacturing facility. The property's current zoning, R-A, is primarily
intended to protect agricultural land until an orderly transition to urban
development may occur, while preserving open space. The proposed zoning,
DG, is designed to allow for a flexible range of uses, including public open
spaces, less intense residential development, and small-scale businesses.
Staff finds that the uses permitted by right in DG, such as single- or multi-
family residences, restaurants, professional offices, and small-scale
production, align with the surrounding development and zoning patterns.
Further, a rezoning from R-A to DG would promote a more urban
development pattern which staff finds to be appropriate in this location.
Where R-A requires traditional setbacks with buildings located a certain
distance away from property lines, DG is a form -based district which
requires buildings to be located closer to the street. A rezoning to DG would
also allow for smaller lot width and area requirements, as well as less
restrictive density maximums when compared to R-A. R-A requires a
minimum lot width of 200 feet and a minimum lot area of 2 acres, while DG
requires a minimum lot width of 18 feet for residential uses and it has no lot
area minimum. R-A has a density maximum of unit per acre, while DG has
no set density limitation.
Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds the applicant's request to be consistent
with the City's adopted land use plans. City Plan 2040's Future Land Use Map
designates the subject property as Industrial Area and Natural Area. Staff
finds the proposed rezoning to be aligned with those designations, since it
would allow the northernmost portion of the underlying property to be
rezoned to a district that allows greater flexibility in terms of land uses,
setbacks, and bulk and area regulations, while keeping the southernmost
portion of the site, which contains a protected stream and FEMA-designated
floodplain, in R-A zoning. Staff finds that the proposed rezoning could
support Goals 1 and 4 of City Plan 2040 by allowing for infill development in
close proximity to trails and bus routes.
2. A determination of whether the proposed zoning is justified and/or needed at the time the
rezoning is proposed.
Finding: Staff finds that there is sufficient justification for rezoning the property from
R-A to DG since the proposed rezoning would be generally aligned with the
city's future land use plans.
3. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would create or appreciably increase
traffic danger and congestion.
Finding: A rezoning from R-A to DG has the potential to increase vehicular traffic in
the area when considering that DG would allow for more dense development.
However, staff finds that the property's proximity to nonresidential uses, bus
routes, and trails may help reduce the number of vehicle trips generated by
future development and limit impacts on vehicular traffic danger and
congestion.
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: Rezoning the property from R-A to DG has the potential to alter the
population density since DG would allow for increased residential
development. Given the property's proximity to public streets, water, and
sewer, staff finds that the proposed rezoning is not likely to undesirably
increase the load on public services. Any necessary upgrades or
improvements to existing infrastructure would be determined at the time of
development. 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-2024-0058 to the City
Council with a recommendation of approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES
Date: February 24, 2025
Motion:
Second: Brink
Vote: 6-0-0
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
O Tabled 0 Forwarded
with a
recommendation of
approval
ATTACHMENTS:
• Unified Development Code
o §161.03 District R-A, Residential -Agricultural
o §161.28 Downtown General
• Request Letter
• One Mile Map
• Close -Up Map
• Current Land Use Map
• Future Land Use Map
O Denied
161.03 District R-A, Residential -Agricultural
(A) Purposes. The regulations of the agricultural district are designed to protect agricultural land until an orderly
transition to urban development has been accomplished; prevent wasteful scattering of development in rural
areas; obtain economy of public funds in the providing of public improvements and services of orderly growth;
conserve the tax base; provide opportunity for affordable housing, increase scenic attractiveness; and conserve
open space.
(B) Uses.
(1) Permitted Uses.
Unit 1
City-wide uses by right
Unit 3
Public protection and utility facilities
Unit 6
Agriculture
Unit 7
Animal husbandry
Unit 8
Single-family dwellings
Unit 9
Two-family dwellings
Unit 37
Manufactured homes
Unit 41
Accessory dwellings
Unit 43
Animal boarding and training
Unit 46
Short-term rentals
(2) Conditional Uses.
Unit 2
City-wide uses by conditional use permit
Unit 4
Cultural and recreational facilities
Unit 5
Government facilities
Unit 20
Commercial recreation, large sites
Unit 24
Home occupations
Unit 35
Outdoor Music Establishments
Unit 36
Wireless communications facilities
Unit 42
Clean technologies
(C) Density.
Units per acre I One-half 'h
(D) Bulk and Area Regulations.
Lot width minimum
200 feet
Lot Area Minimum:
Residential:
2 acres
Nonresidential:
2 acres
Lot area per dwelling unit
2 acres
(E) Setback Requirements.
Front Side Rear
35 feet 20 feet 35 feet
(F) Height Requirements. There shall be no maximum height limits in the R-A District, provided, however, if a building
exceeds the height of one (1) story, the portion of the building over one (1) story shall have an additional setback
from any boundary line of an adjacent residential district. The amount of additional setback for the portion of the
building over one (1) story shall be equal to the difference between the total height of that portion of the building
and one (1) story.
(G) Building area. None.
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
Johann Komander
187 E 9th St
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 651-2047
iohann.komander@gmail.com
15th November 2024
City of Fayetteville, AR
Planning Division
125 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Dear Fayetteville Planning Division,
My name is Johann Komander and my wife and I own the 9 acre undeveloped
lot located at 123 E 15th St. In the Washington County records this property
also goes by 1500 S College Ave. It consists of two parcels 765-15170-000 and
765-15171-000.
We are wishing to sell the property and would like to rezone in advance of that so
that the property is both already zoned for redevelopment potential and also
done so in accordance with the city's long term vision for such a property. This
property is located on 15th street, a busy urban thoroughfare, and adjacent to
Walker Park, which is anticipated to see major city reinvestment in the coming
years. There are also multiple new neighborhoods in various stages of
development in the nearby area, such as the Rausch Coleman neighborhood just
east of the property on 15th st, as well as new homes in the Jefferson school
area, such as the Willow Bend neighborhood. This property is also quite close to
the Razorback Greenway and just a 15 minute walk to the downtown square.
Based on these factors, I believe this property is in a desirable location for the
city's stated goals of increasing density with more mixed uses in the vicinity of
active areas. The City of Fayetteville 2040 plan has a target zoning district for
this property of Industrial, which makes sense given the nearby self storage
business and Hiland Dairy. However, I think the property now has more mixed
use potential now given the new housing stock, planned Walker Park updates,
and growing traffic on the street.
For these reasons, I am requesting Downtown General zoning for the upper
portion of the property south of 15th street and north of the floodplain. Based on
my understanding, this would allow for a variety of housing or commercial uses
but also allow for some industrial uses with the proper permitting. This seems to
be a commonly used zoning type in the immediate area.
You will see in your records that this property has some history already of more
mixed use zoning. When we purchased it in 2019, it had 3 separate zoning types:
R-A on the top portion fronting 15th street, RMF-24 on the middle portion, and
R-1 on the bottom portion in the vicinity of Town Branch Creek. In 2020, we were
approved for a request to consolidate all of it to R-A (our intent at the time was to
have animals on the property). During that process, the Planning Commission
advocated for an upzoning on the upper portion, to accommodate more density
and housing development on the 15th street frontage. Ultimately the Commission
granted our R-A request given that a portion of property is encumbered by the
floodplain, but did at the time desire higher density zoning on the street frontage.
Initially, I applied for a rezone for the full property, but after consulting with
planning staff, I have amended my request to rezone only the upper third of the
property outside of the floodplain and fronting 15th street. Our primary focus in
this request is to allow for this portion of the property to be optimally redeveloped.
This would provide maximum flexibility in my view for a potential buyer of the
property while also ensuring it is in alignment with the City's long term goals for
the neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Johann Komander
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Form vl.54
NVNDECEIVE 4N, 03/24/2025
inedia CITY OF FAYETTEV LLE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Account#: NWCL5004205
Company: CITY OF FAYETTEVILIE-CLERKS OFFI
113 W MOUNTAIN
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701
Ad number#: 491988
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Matter of: ORD 6855
AFFIDAVIT•STATE OF ARKANSAS
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newspaper printed and published in WASHINGTONBENTON 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 6855
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71111-64Wei,mae,t ,
Legal Clerk
State of ARKANSAS,County of Sebastian
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 24th day of March, 2025 -
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NOTARY PUBLIC
Ordinance:6855
File Number:2025-275
REZONING-2024-0058:
(123 E.15TH STIKOMANDER,
602):
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN
REZONING PETMON RZN 2024-
58 FOR APPROXIMATELY 3.14
ACRES LOCATED AT 123 EAST
15TH STREET IN WARD 1 FROM
R-A, RESIDENTIAL-AGRICUL-
TURAL TO DG, DOWNTOWN
GENERAL
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section 1:That the City Coun-
cil of the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas hereby changes the
zone classification of the prop-
erty shown on the map(Exhibit
A)and the legal description(Ex-
hibit B) both attached to the
Planning Department's Agenda
Memo from R-A,Residential-
Agricultural to DG,Downtown
General.
Section 2:That the City Coun-
cil 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
March 18,2025
Approved:
Molly Rawn,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:689.68
March 23,2025 491988