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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 6913 (2)113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Ordinance: 6913 File Number: 2025-1673 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillillillillI TYPE: LAND RECORDS FEE: $25.00 1 OF 3 REC:10;21�2025 03:56PM I B. REID KIND: ORDINANCE WASHINGTON COUNTY, AR KYLE SYLVESTER. CIRCUIT CLERK FILE NO; 202 —L G 3 AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN ANNEXATION PETITION ANX 25-001 SUBMITTED BY RMP LLP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST LIERLY LANE ADJACENT TO WARD 4 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 19.92 ACRES WHEREAS, RMP LLP have properly secured the Washington County Judge's authorization to annex 19.92 acres located on West Lierly Lane adjacent to Ward 4 into the City of Fayetteville. NOW, THEREFORE, 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 confirms the annexation to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas of about 19.92 acres as described in Exhibit B and the map shown on Exhibit A, both attached to the Planning Department's agenda memo. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby zones the newly annexed property R-A, Residential Agricultural. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends the official map and zoning map of the City of Fayetteville to recognize this annexation. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby assigns this 19.92 acres to Ward Four of the City of Fayetteville. PASSED and APPROVED on October 7, 2025 Approved: Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: ar o Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer This publication was paid for by the City Clerk -Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Amount Paid: $114.00 Page 1 l CI c_) --.{ N) -J l,] l1 13 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Ordinance:691J -p = 1? (.r File Number: 2025-167J AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN ANNEXATION PETITION ANX 25-OOI SUBMITTED BY RMP LLP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST LIERLY LANE ADJACENT TO WARD 4 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY I9.92 ACRES WHEREAS, RMP LLP have properly secured the Washington County Judge's authorization to annex 19.92 acres located on West Lierly Lane adjacent to Ward 4 into the City of Fayetteville. NOW, THEREFORE, 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 confirms the annexation to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas of about 19.92 acres as described in Exhibit B and the map shown on Exhibit A, both attached to the Planning Department's agenda memo. Section 2: That the City Council ofthe City of Fayeneville, Arkansas hereby zones the newly annexed property R-A, Residential Agricultural. Section 3: That the City Council ofthe City of Fayeneville. Arkansas hereby amends the official map and zoning map ofthe City ofFayetteville to recognize this annexation. Section4: That the City Council of theCity of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby assigns this 19.92 acres to Ward Four of the City of Fayetteville. PASSED and APPROVED on October 7.2025 Approved: Wh +ii""a.t^{'^atat1 Molly Rawn. Mayor Kara Paxton. City Clerk Treasurer This publication was paid for by the City Clerk-Treasurer ofthe C:ity of Fay€tteville, Arkansas Amount Paid: $114.00 Poge 1 i l,l D' Atlest: H UGHMOUNT RD GROUSE RD DAHLIA WAY BERSEIS DR LIERLY LN VIOLET ST WHISTLE POST DR VELMA DR P E O N Y W A Y SE N E C A A V E TITUS DR TANYARD DR MAHOGANY DR CA S S I U S L N NC RSF-4 R-A P-1 Unclassified Residential Link Planned Residential Link Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Trail (Proposed) Close Up View ANX-2025-0001 W. LIERLY LN N 0 210 420 630 840105 Feet Subject Property 1:3,400 Exhibit 'A' ANX-2025-0001 EXHIBIT ‘B’ ANX-2025-0001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel 001-16788-000 (located in Washington County, Arkansas) A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/ 4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) and a part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Thirty One (31), Township Seventeen (17) North, Range Thirty (30) West, being more particularly described, to-wit: Beginning at a point which is N 89°59'40" E 651.0 feet from the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) and running, thence N 89°59'40" E 325.5 feet; thence South 1540.0 feet; thence S 89°59'40" W 325.5 feet; thence North 1540.0 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 11.51 acres, more or less. AND Parcel 001-16811-001 (located in Washington County, Arkansas) A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) and a part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Thirty One (31), Township Seventeen (17) North, Range Thirty (30) West, being more particularly described, to-wit: Beginning at a point which is N 89°59'40" E 976.5 feet from the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/ 4) Northeast Quarter (NE 1/ 4) and running thence N 89°59'40'' E 325.5 feet to the Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4); thence South 1540.0 feet; thence S 89°59'40'' W 325.5 feet; thence North 1540.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 11.5 acres, more or less. LESS AND EXCEPT A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter and a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 17 North, Range 30 West, Washington County, Arkansas, being more particularly described as follows, to- wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31 and running thence S 89°59'40" W 367.08 feet; thence S 01°01'05" E 100.00 feet; thence N 89°59'40" E 30.00 feet; thence S 00°01'05" E 292.47 feet; thence N 89°59'41" E 333.63 feet; thence N 00°29'04" E 392.49 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3.09 acres, more or less. Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester Arkansas Secretary of State, 500 Woodlane Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201-1094 Municipal Boundary Change Checklist County: City/Town: City Ordinance/Resolution No: Date approved: County Court Case No: Date Order Filed: Type: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date Change Effective: _______________ Set by: Municipal Ordinance Emergency Clause Court Default (Required by Act 655 of 2017) For Circuit Court Challenge: Date Order Filed: Upheld Overturned Other (attach explanation Initiating party: All Landowners Majority Landowners Municipal Governing Body State Other Supporting Documentation attached (check all that apply): File marked copy of City Ordinance/Resolution (required) File marked copy of County Court Order or certified annexation election results (required except for A.C.A. §14-40-501) Copy of Arkansas GIS approved printed map and certification letter (required) Proof of Publication for all Legal Notices (include Hearing, Election, and City Ordinance/Resolution notices) File marked copy of Petition Part (if applicable) File marked copy of Complaint and final Circuit Court Order (Court Challenge only) Municipal Contact: Name: Title: Street Address: City: St: Zip code: Complete one form per ordinance/resolution, attach it as a cover page to the supporting document set and submit to the County Clerk's Office within 45 days of the Effective Date as required by Act 655 of 2017 County Official: Signature:Title: Date: Pursuant to Act 655 of 2017, County Officials must submit a file‐marked copy of municipal boundary change documents within 30 days of receipt to: Arkansas Secretary of State, Attn: Municipal Boundary Filing, 500 Woodlane Ave Suite 256, Little Rock, AR 72201‐1094 Office of the Arkansas Secretary of State use only Received by: Please indicate which ward(s) the territory will be assigned to: _________________________________________ (See A.C.A § 14‐40‐203) Act 655 of 2017 and A.C.A. §14-40-103 Rev. 1-2025 Washington Fayetteville 6913 10/7/2025 CC2025-7 6/11/2025 Annexation by Petition of all Landowners A.C.A. 14-40-609 11/8/2025 N/A Ward Four (4) 4 4 4 Jonathan Curth Development Services Director 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville AR 72701 o r-o 'r:3 CJ^ :) IN THE COUNTY COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,ARKANSAS c :> IN THE MATTER OF ANNEXING INTO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS, CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS LAND rr> —I Case No. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION COMES NOW TIMOTHY S.MOORE,JENNIFER A.MOORE and MARILYN CHRISTOPHERSON,TRUSTEES OF THE MARILYN CHRISTOPHERSON 2004 TRUST (collectively,“Petitioners”),by and through counsel,and for their Petition for Annexation to have certain real property annexed into the City of Fayetteville,Arkansas (the “City”),states as follows: 1.Petitioners are property owners of certain real property (the “Property”)for which they are petitioning the Court for annexation into the City of Fayetteville,Arkansas.The Property is described on Exhibit A,which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Petitioners are the owners of the Property as defined in Ark.Code Ann.§14-40- 601(b).Petitioners’names and attestations are attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated 2. herein by reference. Petitioners’ownership of the Property is supported by a letter from Anissa Maria Ellison,a licensed title agent with Realty Title &Closing Services,LLC,verifying that Petitioners are the owners of record of the Property.A copy of this letter is attached hereto as Exhibit C and 3. incorporated herein by reference. The Property is contiguous to and adjoining the present city limits of the City of Fayetteville,Arkansas,and will not create any enclaves by its annexation. 4. Please see the Reviewed by: Donna Wonsower, Planner Development Services APPROVED ceitiHcation of Blake Murray.P.E..CMF,Project Manager with Grafton Tull &Associates,Inc., which is attached hereto as Exhibit D and incorporated herein by reference. Petitioners have coordinated their annexation request with the Arkansas GIS0. Office.A letter confirming said coordination with the Arkansas GIS Office is attached hereto as Exhibit E and is incorporated herein by reference. An accurate map of the Properly for which annexation is sought,showing its6. location,is attached hereto as Exhibit F and incorporated herein by reference. A schedule of services of the City of Fayetteville that will be extended to the7. Property within three (3)years after the date on w'hich the annexation becomes final is attached hereto as Exhibit G. Pursuant to Pursuant to Ark.Code Ann.§14-40-601,Petitioners appoint Jennifer8. Moore as the person to act on Petitioners*behalf. Ark.Code Ann.§14-40-602.Petitioners will cause notice to be published in a9. newspaper of general circulation in Washington County,Arkansas,once a hearing dale for this Petition has been set. Petitioners request that the Court set a date for the hearing on this matter and that upon final hearing,the Court enter an Order granting this Petition and annexing the Property into 10. the City of Fayetteville.Arkansas. 2 Respectfully submitted. TIMOTHY S.MOORE,JENNIFER A.MOORE and MARILYN CHRISTOPilERSON,TRUSTEE OF THE MARILYN CHRISTOPHERSON 2004 TRUST Is/Larry McCredv Larry McCredy (2007152) RMPLLP P.O.Box 1788 Fayetteville.AR 72702 l ei:(479)443-2705 lmccredy@rmp.law By: Attorneys for Petitioners 3 Kxhibit A (Legal Description) Parcel 001-16788-000 (located in Washington Countv.Arkansas') A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4)and a part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4)of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4)of Section Thirty One (31).Township Seventeen (17)North.Range Thirty (30) West,being more particularly described,to-wit;Beginning at a point which is N 89°59'40"E 651.0 feet from the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter (S W 1/4),Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4)and running,thence N 89°59'40”E 325.5 feet; thence South 1540.0 feet;thence S 89°59’40"W 325.5 feet:thence North 1540.0 feet to the point of beginning.Containing 11.51 acres,more or less. AND Parcel 001-16811-001 (located in Washington Countv.Arkansas) .A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4)and a part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4)of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4)of Section Thirty One (31),Township Seventeen (17)North,Range Thirty (30) West,being more particularly described,to-wit:Beginning at a point which is N 89°59'40"E 976.5 feet from the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4)and running thence N 89°59'40"E 325.5 feet to the Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4),Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4);thence South 1540.0 feet;thence S 89°59'40"W 325.5 feet;thence North 1540.0 feet to the point of beginning,containing 11.5 acres,more or less. LESS AND EXCEPT A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northeast Quarter and a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31.Township 17 North,Range 30 West.Washington County,Arkansas,being more particularly described as follows,to-wit:Beginning at the Northeast corner ol the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31 and running thence S 89°59'40"W 367.08 feet;thence S 01=0r05"E 100.00 feet;thence N 89°59’40”E 30.00 feet;thence S 00^01'05"E 292.47 feet;thence N 89°59'41"E 333.63 feet; thence N 00'"29’04"E 392.49 feet to the point of beginning,containing 3.09 acres, more or less. 4 GIS Approved 07/21/2025 Exhibit B (Signatures of Petitioners) TLMOTHY S.MOORE,JENNIFER A.MOORE and MARILYN CHRISTOPHERSON, TRUSTEE OF THE MARILYN CHRISTOPHERSON 2004 TRUST (collectively,“Petitioners”) are the owner of parcels of property located in Fayetteville,Arkansas.Petitioners confirm their desire that these properties be annexed into the City of Fayetteville,Arkansas. These parcels include the following: LocationParcelNumberAcreage 11.51 8.41 Lierly Lane Lieriy Lane 001-16788-000 001-16811-001 / Timothy S,Moore Jennifej/.A.Vf re Th{E MARILYN CHRISTOPHERSON 2004 TRUST By:-c/l Mari^niChrist^herson,Trustee ACFCNOWLEDGEVIENT )State of Arkansas ) County of _ ■^2025,before me the undersigned Notaiy Public,personallyofOnthis appeared Timothy S.Moore,known personally to me (or sufficiently proven),and acknowledged that he executed the foregoing instrument for the puiposes therein contained. IN Wl'ns’ESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: 7,a/-3o Arkansas 5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT State of Arkansas ) ) County of this day 2025,before me the undersigned Notary Public,personally appeared Jennifer A.VIoore,known personally to me (or sufficiently proven),and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing instmment for the purposes therein contained. On IN WITNESS WTIEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal. NOTARY PUBLIC »*● ^^SASMyCommissionExpires; '3> ACKNOWLEDGEMENT )State of Arkansas }Ben.tcA'County of On this May,2025,before me the undersigned Notary Public,personally appeared Marilyn Chrisiopherson,known personally to me (or sufficiently proven)to be 1 rusiee of The Marilyn Christopherson 2024 Trust and acknowledged that she.being authorized so to do, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOP I have hereunto set my hand and official seal. V NO TARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires; :ARKANSAS t ●^●■7. i 6 Exhibit C (Property Owners) 7 3S66 VV'.Sunset Avenue Springdale.AR 72762 479-582-9383 wn-w.reatn-iitleinc.com *Realty,Title &Closing Services LLC Date:April 11,2025 Greetings; This letter is given in connection with what is understood to be an effort to voluntarily annex certain real property into the City of Fayetteville. I.Anissa Maria Ellison,a licensed Title Agent representing Realty Title &Closing Services.LLC.certify that I have examined title to the below described land and that Timothy S.Moore and Jennifer A.Moore,husband and wife,and Marilyn Christopherson,Trustee of the Marilyn Christopherson2004 Trust,are the owners ol record of the property,for which annexation is being sought; A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4)and a part of the Northwest Quarter (N W 1/4)of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4)of Section Thirty one (31),Township Seventeen (17)North,Range Thirty (30)West,being more particularly described,to-wit:Beginning at a point which is N 89'"59'40"E 976.5 feet from the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4)and running thence N 89°59’40"E 325.5 feet to the Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4),Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4);thence South 1540.0 feet; thence S 89”59’4011 W 325.5 feet;thence North 1540.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 11.5 acres,more or le.ss. AND A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4)and a part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4)of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4)of Section Thirty one (31),Township Seyenteen (17)North,Range Thirty (30)West,being more particularly described,to-wit:Beginning at a point which is N 89°59'40"E 651.0 feet from the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4),Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4)and running,thence N 89°59'40”E 325.5 feet;thence South 1540.0 teet; thence S 89”59’40”W 325.5 feet;thence North 1540.0 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 11.51 acres,more or less. I.ESS AND EXCEPT A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northeast Quarter and a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31,Township 17 North,Range 30 West,Washington County,Arkan.sas,being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31 and running thence S 89"^59'40"W 367.08 feet;thence S 01°0r05"E 100.00 feet;thence N 89'^59’40"E 30.00 feet;thence S 00°01'05”E 292.47 feet;thence N 89'=59'4r E 333.63 feet;thence N 00"29’04"E 392.49 feet to the point of beginning,containing 3.09 acres,more or less. For informational purposes only: Parcel No.00M68U-001 and 001-16788-000 This information is further certified through April 10.2025. Issued Through the Ofifce of Realty Title &Closing Services,LLC Arkansas Title Agency License No.;100102353 3866 W.Sunset Avenue Springdale.AR 72762 479-582-9383 fax 479-582-2925 By; Au!hon:eil SiiincilonAnissaMariaEllison Exhibit D (Engineers Certification) 8 c 300 North College.Suite 317 Fayetteville,AR 72701 479.455.2207 craftontull.comC9CraftonTull architecture 1 engineering 1 surveying April 12,2025 To Whom it May Concern; RE;Wash Co Parcel IDs:001-16788-000 and 001-16811-001 Legal Description;Reference next page Owners:Timothy Scott and Jennifer A Moore I,Blake Murray,Arkansas Professional Engineer Number 17178,do hereby certify and confirm that the above reference -i-/-19.9 acre annexation,located in Section 31,Township 17,and Range 30,identified as the above listed Washington County tax parcel numbers,owned by the above referenced property owners,is contiguous and adjoining the City Limits of the City of Fayetteville,AR.1 also certify and confirm that the annexation of the said 19.9 acre tracts will not create an enclave. Sincerely, Blake Murray,P.E.,CFM Project Manager www.craftontull.com Exhibit E (AR GIS Letter) 9 Department of Transformation and Shared Services Gove:''^or Sa^ah Huc<ibee Sanders Secretary Leslie F'skeri May 13,2025 Larry McCredy P.O.Box 1788 Fayetteville,Arkansas 72702 RE:City of Fayetteville Annexation Coordination Requirement Mr,McCredy Thank you for coordinating with our office as you seek to annex property into the City of Fayetteville,located in Section 31,Township 17 North,Range 30 West,Washington County,Arkansas,This letter represents confirmation that you have coordinated with our office (Arkansas GIS Office)as specified in §14-40-101 (Act 914 of 2015)of the 90*^General Assembly. Our office will wait for the completion of additional steps necessary for the proposed boundary change,which normally comes from the Arkansas Secretary of State Elections Division after the appropriate filing by your County Clerk,The status of your proposed annexation can be viewed at https://gis.arkansas,gov/ch eckmycity Sincerely ;o Shelby D Johnson,State Geographic Information Officer Attachments: GIS Office Map of Proposed Annexation Legal Description Secretary of State Municipal Change Checklist H;\City_Annexations\Cit:ies\Fayetevtlle\202309l2\Doc\20230914_An nexaCion_Coordination_Letter,docx 501 Woodlane St,Ste 201 -Little Rock,AR 72201 -501-319-6565 transfo-'m.ar'.gov City:Fayetteville Mayor Molly RawnProposedAnnex:City of Fayetteville May 202S Arkansas Code 14-40-Wl Batore an annatBlion. delachmeni pmcaeding under this chapter,tha entity shall coordinate with the Arkansas Geograp/i/c Information Systems Office for preparation of legal descriptions and digital mapping for the relevant annexation,consolidation,and detachment areas entity undertakes an consolidetion.or The map contained herein,is evidence, the enOty has met requirements of Act 9l4of 2015 e' 0.0900.02 0 04 Miles I I .-'Wnslliiigloii I 4HKANSAS 011 Of FIcei ■? ●●f Legal Description Parcel 001-16788-000 (located in Washington County,Arkansas) A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4)and a part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4)of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4)of Section Thirty One (31),Township Seventeen (17) North,Range Thirty (30)West,being more particularly described,to-wit: Beginning at a point which is N 89°59'40"E 651,0 feet from the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW1/4),Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) and running,thence N 89°59'40"E 325.5 feet;thence South 1540,0 feet; thence S 89°59'40"W 325.5 feet;thence North 1540.0 feet to the point of beginning.Containing 11.51 acres,more or less. AND Parcel 001-16811-001 (located in Washington Countv.Arkansas) A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1 /4)and a part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1 /4)of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4)of Section Thirty One (31),Township Seventeen (17) North,Range Thirty (30)West,being more particularly described,to-wit; Beginning at a point which is N 89°59'40"E 976.5 feet from the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) and running thence N 89°59’40"E 325.5 feet to the Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4),Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4);thence South 1540.0 feet;thence S 89°59'40"W 325.5 feet;thence North 1540.0 feet to the point of beginning,containing 11.5 acres,more or less. LESS AND EXCEPT A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4)of the Northeast Quarter and a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 17 North,Range 30 West,Washington County,Arkansas,being more particularly described as follows,to-wit:Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31 and running thence S 89°59'40"W 367.08 feet;thence S 01 °01 ’05"E 100.00 feet;thence N 89°59'40"E 30.00 feet;thence S 00°01’05"E 292.47 feet;thence N 89°59’41"E 333.63 feet;thence N 00°29'04"E 392.49 feet to the point of beginning,containing 3.09 acres,more or less. Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester Arkansas Secretary’ofState,500 Woodlane Ave.Little Rock,AR 72201-1094 Municipal Boundary Change Checklist Act 655 of 2017 and A.C.A,§14-40-103 FAYETTEVILLEWASHINGTONCity/Town:County:, Date approved:City Ordinance/Resolution No: Date Order Filed:County Court Case No: Type: (Choose from the list of Arkansas Code Sections located on the back) Set by;OMunicipal Ordinance OEmergency Clause OCourt OoefaultDateChangeEffective: (Required by Act 655 of 2017] For Circuit Court Challenge:Date Order Filed;QUpheldO Overturned O Other (attach explanation Please indicate which ward(s)the territory will be assigned to: (See A.C.A §14-40-203) Initiating party: O All Landowners O Majority Landowners OMunicipal Governing Body OState Oother Supporting Documentation attached (check all that apply)' ^File marked copy of City Ordinance/Resolution (required) I I File marked copy of County Court Order or certified annexation election results (required except for .iC-.l.§14-40-501) ^Copy of Arkansas GI5 approved printed map and certification letter (required) _Proof of Publication for all Legal Notices (include Hearing,Election,and City Ordinance/Resolution notices) I File marked copy of Petition Part (if applicable) _File marked copy of Complaint and final Circuit Court Order (Court Challenge only) Municipal Contact: Title:Name; Street Address; Zip code: Complete one form per ordinance/resolution,attach it as a cover page to the supporting document set and submit to the County Clerk s Office within 45 days of the Effective Date as required by Act 655 of 2017 St:City:, County Official: Signature: Date; Pursuant to Act 655 of 2017,County Officials must submit a file-marked copy of municipal boundary change documents within 30 days of receipt to:Arkansas Secretary of State,Attn:Municipal Boundary Filing,500 Woodlane Ave Suite 256,Little Rock.AR 72201-1094 Title: Office of the Arkansas Secretary of State use only Received by:Rev.1/2025 Municipal Annexation,Detachment,and Incorporation Reference Annexationof Territories Contiguousto County Seat A.C.A §14-40-201 Annexation of Territories in another Judicial District (multiple county seats)A.C.A.§14-40-202 Annexation of City Park or Airport (automatic)A.C..A §14-40-204 .Annexation of building on boundary of two municipalities (written notice)A.C.A.§14-40-207 Annexation by Election (contiguous land)A.C.A.§14-40-302 Annexation of land in adjoining County A.C..A §14-40-401 ■Annexation of surrounded unincorporated area (island/doughnut holes)by ordinance .A.C..A.§14-40-501 Annexation by Petition of majority of Landowners .A.C.A.§14-40-602 ●Annexation by Petition of all Landowners .A.C.A §14-40-609 Consolidation of two municipalities by Election .A.C..A §14-40-1201 Anne.xation with Detachment from another municipality at landowner request .A.C.A §14-40-2001 ●Annexation with Detachment from adjoining city at city request A.C.A §14-40-2101 Detachment of Land anne.xed by petition under §14-40-601 .A.C..A §14-40-608 Detachment of municipal lands back to County by election .A.C..A.§14-40-1801 Detachment of unsuitable land by municipal resolution .A.C..A §14-40-1901 Incorporation by direct petition of landowners A.C.A §14-38-101 Incorporation by petition for special election A.C.A §14-38-1 15 Surrender of Charter (Disincorporation)by second class city .A.C.A §14-39-101 Exhibit F (Vicinity Map -Annexation) 10 City:Fayetteville Mayor:Molly RawnProposedAnnex:City of Fayetteville May 2025 Ar1\6nsas Code 14■4C^-I0I Before an annexation, detachment proceeding under this chapter,the entity shall coordinate txilh the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office tor preparation of legal descriptions and digital mapping for the relevant annexation,consolidation,and detachment areas entity undertakes consolidation. an or «] E .01> The map contained herein,is evidence,the entity has met requirements of Act 9l4of20l5 Hughmounl Lieriy O — r.'i3 0.0900.02 0.04 fH-l- Miles I }.■‘Waslurigton f ARKANSAi ois o m c£ 7 .. ''*<●_I 4jyL Itr ^J*UW.',' Exhibit G (Services) Services of the City of Fayetteville that will be extended to the Property within three (3)years after the date on which the annexation becomes final are: Water Sewer Electric Gas Trash Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2025-1673 MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 2025 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THRU: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director Jessica Masters, Planning Director FROM: Donna Wonsower, Senior Planner SUBJECT: ANX-2025-0001: Annexation (W. LIERLY LN/MOORE, 244 & 283): Submitted by RMP LLP for property located on W. LIERLY LN. The property is in the FAYETTEVILLE PLANNING AREA and contains approximately 19.92 acres. The request is to annex the property into the city limits of Fayetteville. RECOMMENDATION: City Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of a request to annex the subject property as described and shown in the attached Exhibits ‘A’ and ‘B’. BACKGROUND: The subject property is unincorporated land located near west Fayetteville on the south side of W. Lierly Ln. and abutting W. Violet St. and W. Berseis Dr. The property contains two undeveloped parcels totaling 19.92 acres. The property is partially encumbered by hydric soils. Request: The request is to annex the subject property into the City of Fayetteville. A request to rezone the property to NC, Neighborhood Conservation (RZN-2025-0032) has been submitted concurrently with this application, as all parcels are annexed into the city limits as R-A, Residential Agricultural. Public Comment: Staff received two comments in opposition to the annexation request, citing increased traffic, demand on existing utilities and other city services, potential impact of development on adjacent neighborhoods, and a desire for the property to remain undeveloped to protect existing views. Annexation Guiding Policies: The guiding policies for annexations are outlined in City Plan 2040. In evaluating this request under these policies, staff finds that the requested annexation aligns with stated city goals. Items in favor of the annexation include the partial closure of an existing peninsula, presence of public water and sewer directly on or adjacent to the property, proximity to city right-of-way, potential to preserve sensitive environmental areas, undeveloped nature of the property and proximity of adjacent developments within city limits. Additionally, due to recent changes at the state level, cities no longer have jurisdictional authority outside of their city limits, and annexation into city limits will likely clarify jurisdiction of the subject area. It would also re-permit the application of city regulations where subdivision standards previously applied. Items against the annexation include emergency service response times above stated goals and known wet weather sewer capacity issues. Given the moderate size of the subject property, a fiscal impact assessment was not conducted for the Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov requested annexation. However, it should be noted that annexing land toward the western extent of the City and developing it can pose financial challenges for the City to maintain the public infrastructure in a fiscally sustainable manner; however, staff does not anticipate that this will be an issue for this property given existing residential developments directly adjacent to the property to the east, west, and south. DISCUSSION: At the August 25, 2025, Planning Commission meeting, a vote of 6-0-1 forwarded the request. The applicant noted the reduction of the existing peninsula, proximity of utilities and adjacent higher density zoning districts including NC, Neighborhood Conservation, as well as compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. One neighbor spoke against the request, citing a desire for his property to remain outside of city limits and requesting that the Commission get more information on the final layout of any proposed development before either annexing or rezoning the requested properties. Also noted was an error in the staff report that stated W. Grouse St. was adjacent to the subject area. Commissioners in favor of the annexation cited infill potential given adjacent development and proximity of adjacent services. Commissioner Cabe motioned, and Commissioner Werner seconded. Commissioner McGetrick recused. No commissioners voted against the request. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: NA ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Exhibit A, 5. Exhibit B, 6. Staff Report Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2025-1673 AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN ANNEXATION PETITION ANX 25-001 SUBMITTED BY RMP LLP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST LIERLY LANE ADJACENT TO WARD 4 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 19.92 ACRES WHEREAS, RMP LLP have properly secured the Washington County Judge’s authorization to annex 19.92 acres located on West Lierly Lane adjacent to Ward 4 into the City of Fayetteville. NOW, THEREFORE, 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 confirms the annexation to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas of about 19.92 acres as described in Exhibit B and the map shown on Exhibit A, both attached to the Planning Department’s agenda memo. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby zones the newly annexed property R-A, Residential Agricultural. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends the official map and zoning map of the City of Fayetteville to recognize this annexation. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby assigns this 19.92 acres to Ward Four of the City of Fayetteville. Ordinance: 6913 File Number: 2025-1673 Page 2 Amount Paid: $ 114.00 8/29/2025 Submitted Date No -$ -$ V20221130 Budgeted Item? Does item have a direct cost? Is a Budget Adjustment attached? Total Amended Budget Expenses (Actual+Encum) Available Budget Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget -$ -$ No No -$ -$ Project Number Budget Impact: FundAccount Number Project Title City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2025-1673 Item ID 9/16/2025 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only ANX-2025-0001: Annexation (W. LIERLY LN/MOORE, 244 & 283): Submitted by RMP LLP for property located on W. LIERLY LN. The property is in the FAYETTEVILLE PLANNING AREA and contains approximately 19.92 acres. The request is to annex the property into the city limits of Fayetteville. N/A for Non-Agenda Item Action Recommendation: Submitted By Jonathan Curth DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (630) Division / Department Comments: Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Approval Date: Original Contract Number: TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission THRU: Jessie Masters, Planning Director FROM: Donna Wonsower, Senior Planner MEETING DATE: August 25, 2025 SUBJECT: ANX-2025-0001: Annexation (W. LIERLY LN/MOORE, 244 & 283): Submitted by RMP LLP for property located on W. LIERLY LN. The property is in the FAYETTEVILLE PLANNING AREA and contains approximately 19.92 acres. The request is to annex the property into the city limits of Fayetteville. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends forwarding ANX-2025-0001 to City Council with a recommendation of approval. RECOMMENDED MOTION: “I move to forward ANX-2025-0001 to City Council with a recommendation of approval.” BACKGROUND: The subject property is located in far west Fayetteville on the south side of W. Lierly Ln. and abutting W. Violet St., W. Grouse Rd. and W. Berseis Dr. The property contains two undeveloped parcels totaling 19.92 acres. A request to rezone the subject property to NC, Neighborhood Conservation (RZN-2025-0032) has been submitted concurrently with this application, as all parcels are annexed into the city limits as R-A, Residential Agricultural. The property is partially encumbered by hydric soils. Surrounding land uses and zoning is depicted in Table 1. Table 1: Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Direction Land Use Zoning North Rural Residential Washington County South Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 Units Per Acre East Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 Units Per Acre West Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 Units Per Acre Request: The request is to annex the subject property into the City of Fayetteville. A request to rezone the property to NC, Neighborhood Conservation has been submitted concurrently with this request (RZN-2025-0032). Public Comment: To date, staff has received one comment in opposition to the request, citing potential impact to existing views and a desire for the property to remain undeveloped. Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 1 of 21 (UPDATED WITH MEETING RESULTS) Correction: Subject area does not have frontage along W. Grouse Rd. INFRASTRUCTURE: Streets: This property has frontage along West Lierly Lane, an unclassified county road, which is unimproved with gravel paving. In addition, there are three roads that dead end at the property boundaries (West Berseis Drive, West Violet Street and West Grouse Road). All three of these are improved residential links with asphalt paving, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. Any street or drainage improvements required in these areas would be determined at the time of development proposal. Water: Public water is available to the subject area. There is an existing 8-inch water main on the west side of the subject property along West Berseis Drive. In addition, there are two existing 8-inch water main connections on the east side of the subject property along West Grouse Street and West Violet Street. There are no known water capacity issues that would impact this development. Sewer: The property must be annexed to provide access to City sewer. There are two existing 8-inch connections on the east side of the property along both West Grouse Road and West Violet Street. There are known wet weather sewer capacity issues identified in the City’s 2021 Sewer Master Plan that appear in the system approximately 3000 linear feet downstream of this property. Drainage: No portion of the subject property lies within the Hillside/Hilltop Overlay District. No protected streams or FEMA Floodplain are identified on the subject property. A portion of the property is encumbered by hydric soils, 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. Fire: Fire apparatus access and fire protection water supplies will be reviewed for compliance with the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code at the time of development. Station 7, located at 835 N. Rupple Rd., protects this site. The property is located approximately 3 miles from the fire station with an anticipated drive time of approximately 8 minutes using existing streets. The anticipated response time would be approximately 10.2 minutes. Fire Department response time is calculated based on the drive time plus 1 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 6 minutes for an engine and 8 minutes for a ladder truck. Police: The Police Department provided comment, but noted no apparent issues with this request. Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 2 of 21 CITY PLAN 2040 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN: City Plan 2040 Future Land Use Plan designates the property within the proposed rezone as Residential Neighborhood Area. Residential Neighborhood Areas are primarily residential in nature and support a wide variety of housing types of appropriate scale and context: single-family, duplexes, rowhouses, multifamily and accessory dwelling units. 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, such as retail and offices, on corners and along connecting corridors. This designation recognizes existing conventional subdivision developments which may have large blocks with conventional setbacks and development patterns that respond to features of the natural environment. Building setbacks may vary depending on the context of the existing neighborhood. CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040’s Infill Matrix indicates a score range of 2-4 for this site with a weighted score of 4 at the highest level. The following elements of the matrix contribute to the score: • Near Sewer Main (8-inch main; W. Grouse Rd. and W. Violet St.) • Near Water Main (8-inch main; W. Grouse Rd., W. Violet St., W. Berseis Dr.) • Near City Park (Lierly Lane Park) • Near Paved Trail (Rupple Rd. Side Path) FINDINGS OF THE STAFF CITY PLAN 2040 (Res. 35-20) 12.3 Annexation Guiding Policies Boundaries 12.3.5.a Annex existing islands and peninsulas and do not annex areas that create an island or peninsula. Finding: The proposed annexation would annex land within an existing peninsula in the City’s boundary and would not create a new island or peninsula. The areas to the south were annexed in 1998. The areas to the west were annexed in 2006. The areas to the east were annexed in 2018, which created a peninsula. The proposed annexation would extend city limits north to Lierly Ln. and will narrow the peninsula from approximately 650 feet wide and 1,500 feet deep (~22.3 acres) to approximately 370 feet wide and deep (~2.3 acres). 12.3.5.b The proposed annexation area must be adjacent, or contiguous, to city limits. Finding: The proposed annexation area is adjacent and contiguous to Fayetteville’s City Limits in northwest Fayetteville. 12.3.5.c Areas should either include or exclude entire subdivisions or neighborhoods, not divide. Finding: The proposed annexation is for an area containing no subdivisions. The parcels proposed to be annexed are currently undeveloped. Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 3 of 21 12.3.5.d Boundaries for annexed areas should follow natural corridors. Finding: The proposed annexation boundary follows the property lines of the subject property. The property is bordered to the south, east and west by relatively low-density residential subdivisions within Fayetteville city limits. City limits generally end on the south side of N. Hughmount Rd. / W. Lierly Ln. with multiple peninsulas in the adjacent area. Annexing this parcel into the city would substantially close one such peninsula and follow Lierly Ln. as a logical boundary. 12.3.5.e The provision of services should be concurrent with development. Finding: The subject property is adjacent to city water and sewer and would have access to sewer should it be annexed. Connection to water and sewer service would be the responsibility of the property owner. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS 12.3.5.f Annex environmentally sensitive areas that could be impacted by development and utilize appropriate development regulations to protect those areas. Finding: Hydric soils, a known indicator of wetlands, are present on site. If the property were to be annexed, it would be subject to the City’s stormwater ordinances and other applicable standards. EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC SERVICES 12.3.5.g Public services must be able to be provided efficiently in newly annexed areas. Finding: Fire: The Fayetteville Fire Department response time to this location is approximately 10.2 minutes from the current closest station (835 N. Rupple Road). The Fire Department response time goal is six minute for an engine and eight minutes for a ladder truck. Police: The Fayetteville Police Department indicated no issues with the request. 12.3.5.h Annexed areas should receive the same level of service of areas already in the city limits. Finding: Should it be annexed, the subject property would receive the same services, including trash service, police protection, fire protection, sewer, water, recycling and yard waste pick-up, and zoning protection as nearby property within the City. On August 5, 2025, Act 314 repealed city zoning and code enforcement authority outside of city limits. As such, subdivision regulations and other development standards no longer apply to properties even directly outside of city limits. Annexing the subject area into the city would therefore extend those development regulations into property that Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 4 of 21 was previously subject to limitations but which was recently removed from the city’s regulatory authority boundary. 12.3.5.i The ability to provide public services should be evaluated in terms of equipment, training of personnel, number of units, and response time. Finding: These factors were taken into consideration in the responses and recommendations included in this report. INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES 12.3.5.j Areas currently served by utilities and other public services should be annexed. Finding: The property currently has access to multiple public streets, city water, and city sewer from adjacent subdivisions to the north, east and west. 12.3.5.k Proposed annexation areas should not require the upgrading of utilities to meet the demands of development unless there is a threat to public safety. Finding: Engineering: The property is directly adjacent to city water and sewer. Planning: The property is surrounded by existing subdivisions to the east, west and south and annexation would allow the city to apply development and other standards. A concurrent rezoning request to NC, Neighborhood Conservation has been submitted which could lead to increased density on the subject property. 12.3.5.l Phased annexation should be initiated by the City within active annexation areas based on planned service extensions or availability of services. Finding: Not applicable; the proposed annexation is not part of a phased annexation initiated by the City. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS 12.3.5.m Promote long-range planning with adjacent jurisdictions. Finding: Due to recent changes at the state level, cities no longer have jurisdictional authority outside of their city limits, and annexation into city limits will likely clarify jurisdiction of the subject area. While there is county right-of-way to the north that could be utilized to access this property, all right-of-way adjacent to the subject property to the east and west is owned by the City of Fayetteville. Staff does not anticipate any change to the existing right-of-way conditions associated with this annexation request. 12.3.5.n Establish agreements to address regional concerns, such as water, stormwater, and sewer. Finding: The subject area and all of those around it are served by either Fayetteville water, sewer, or both. Those currently not served by Fayetteville water and Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 5 of 21 sewer utilize water wells or septic systems. If the property were to be annexed, it would be subject to the City’s stormwater ordinances. ADMINISTRATION OF ANNEXATIONS 12.3.5.o Develop a land use plan for annexation initiated by the City. Finding: Not applicable; this annexation is not City-initiated. However, the subject area is included within the City’s Future Land Use Plan and is designated as a Residential Neighborhood Area. 12.3.5.p Designate zoning districts for the property during the annexation process. Finding: Annexations are automatically zoned R-A, Residential Agricultural per UDC §161.01(E), though the applicant has submitted a separate rezoning application with a request to rezone the property to NC, Neighborhood Conservation. 12.3.5.q An annexation study should be completed on all annexation proposals. Finding: Planning staff has engaged with the Engineering Division along with the Water and Sewer, Fire, and Police Departments to review the proposed annexation. The request was studied to determine if facilities or services are available or needed in association with this request. Responses are included throughout this report. 12.3.5.r Development proposals require a separate review from the annexation proposals. Finding: Future development of the subject property will be required to go through the appropriate development review process. Staff notes that due to recent changes at the state level, the subdivision of land outside of city limits is no longer subject to city review; therefore, the annexation of land within city limits will permit the review for development standards where it is no longer permitted if the property were to remain outside city jurisdiction. 12.3.5.s Residents should be fully informed of annexation activities. Finding: Per §157.03 of the Unified Development Code, property owners and residents within 200 feet of the subject property have been notified. Additionally, a legal advertisement has been submitted with the local newspaper prior to the Planning Commission meeting for which this item is scheduled. Signage was posted on the site informing surrounding neighbors of the annexation proposal. 12.3.5.t Encourage larger annexations to create acceptable boundaries. Finding: Staff finds the request would serve to reduce the existing peninsula of unincorporated area and could serve to further establish W. Lierly Lane as a logical, ‘squared-off’ boundary for the City in this area. 12.3.5.u Conduct a fiscal impact assessment on large annexations. Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 6 of 21 Finding: Given the moderate size of the subject property, a fiscal impact assessment was not conducted for the requested annexation. It should be noted that annexing land toward the western extent of the City and developing it can pose financial challenges for the City to maintain the public infrastructure in a fiscally sustainable manner; however, staff does not anticipate that this will be an issue for this property given existing residential developments directly adjacent to the property to the east, west, and south. RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends forwarding of ANX-2025-0001 to the City Council with a recommendation of approval. ________________________________________________________________________ PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES Date: August 25, 2025 ❒ Tabled ❒ Forwarded ❒ Denied Motion: Second: Vote: BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None ATTACHMENTS: • City Plan 2040, Section 12.3: Annexation • Project Maps • One Mile Map • Close-Up Map • Current Land Use Map • Request Letter • Order of Annexation Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 7 of 21 X CABE WERNER 6-0-1 (MCGETRICK RECUSED) “I move to forward ANX-2025-0001 to City Council with a recommendation of approval.” Public comment received after packet creation Introduction 27 Go a l 2 - W e w i l l d i s c o u r a g e s u b u r b a n s p r a w l 3. 2 As F a y e t t e v i l l e ’ s p o p u l a t i o n c o n t i n u e s t o g r o w a t a f a s t r a t e , t h e C i t y m u s t w o r k w i t h t h e co m m u n i t y a n d e n a c t r e g u l a t i o n s t h a t d i s c o u r a g e s u b u r b a n s p r a w l o n a l o c a l a n d r e g i o n a l sc a l e . U n t i l v e r y r e c e n t l y , z o n i n g p r a c t i c e s h a v e s u p p o r t e d a s e p a r a t i o n o f l a n d u s e s . T h i s ca n l e a d t o d e v e l o p m e n t t h a t s p r e a d s a c r o s s t h e l a n d s c a p e i n a s i n g l e - u s e , l o w - d e n s i t y a n d lo w - i n t e n s i t y l a n d u s e p a t t e r n w h i c h p r o m o t e s a u t o - d e p e n d e n t t r a n s p o r t a t i o n m o d e s . T h e im p a c t s o f s p r a w l a r e w i d e l y a c k n o w l e d g e d ; h i g h n u m b e r s o f s i n g l e o c c u p a n c y v e h i c l e tr i p s , i n c r e a s e d t r a f f i c c o n g e s t i o n , d i s c o n n e c t e d s t r e e t n e t w o r k s , i n a d e q u a t e o r n o n - e x i s t e n t pe d e s t r i a n a n d b i c y c l e i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , a n d n e g a t i v e h e a l t h o u t c o m e s f o r r e s i d e n t s . O v e r t h e la s t f i v e y e a r s t h e C i t y h a s r e p e a t e d l y d i s c o u r a g e d a n n e x a t i o n a n d s i n g l e - u s e r e s i d e n t i a l zo n i n g o n t h e p e r i p h e r y o f F a y e t t e v i l l e t o f u r t h e r t h i s g o a l . H o w e v e r , u n l e s s r e g i o n a l s m a r t gr o w t h e f f o r t s a r e t a k e n , m a r k e t f o r c e s w i l l s h i f t p e r i p h e r y g r o w t h t o o t h e r c o m m u n i t i e s , wh i c h h a s o c c u r r e d . F o r e m p l o y e e s t h a t w o r k i n F a y e t t e v i l l e , t h i s r e s u l t s i n l o n g e r c o m m u t e ti m e s f r o m o u t l y i n g c o m m u n i t i e s . Th e r e h a s b e e n c r i t i c i s m t h a t t h i s g o a l n e e d s c l a r i t y t o h e l p d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r d e v e l o p m e n t in a s p e c i f i c g e o g r a p h i c l o c a t i o n w i l l c o n t r i b u t e t o s p r a w l . T o a i d i n t h i s e f f o r t , s t a f f c r e a t e d a D e v e l o p m e n t M a t r i x a n d M a p a s d e s c r i b e d i n S e c t i o n 2 : P l a n n i n g P r o c e s s . Th i s n e w t o o l ap p l i e s a s c o r e a c r o s s a l l p a r c e l s i n t h e c i t y , a w a r d i n g p o i n t s f o r p r o j e c t s i n h i g h g r o w t h a r e a s on t h e F u t u r e L a n d U s e M a p a n d i n p r o x i m i t y t o i n f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d a m e n i t i e s , a n d r e m o v i n g po i n t s i n a r e a s t a r g e t e d f o r p r e s e r v a t i o n o f n a t u r a l r e s o u r c e s o r r u r a l c h a r a c t e r . T h i s m a t r i x re f l e c t s m u l t i p l e l a n d u s e p o l i c i e s a n d g o a l s t h a t l e a d t o p r i o r i t i z i n g g e o g r a p h i c a l l o c a t i o n s fo r d e v e l o p m e n t . T h e m a t r i x d i s c o u r a g e s d e v e l o p m e n t r e s u l t i n g i n t h e n e g a t i v e i m p a c t s o f su b u r b a n s p r a w l . T h e b a s i s o f t h i s g o a l i s t o b u i l d c o m p l e t e , c o m p a c t a n d c o n n e c t e d p l a c e s . Fi g u r e 3 . 4 - R u r a l Fi g u r e 3 . 5 - S u b u r b a n S p r a w l Fi g u r e 3 . 6 - T r a d i t i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t “I s u p p o r t i n f i l l d e v e l o p m e n t b e c a u s e i t p r e v e n t s s p r a w l a n d t h e ov e r e x t e n s i o n o f u t i l i t i e s a n d t h e o v e r u s e o f a c a r a n d t r a f f i c i n ge n e r a l . I f y o u l i v e c l o s e r t o t h i n g s y o u d o , y o u d r i v e l e s s , b i k e a n d wa l k m o r e . ” - S u r v e y R e s p o n d e n t Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 8 of 21 Introduction 28 Go a l 2 O b j e c t i v e s De v e l o p a l t e r n a t i v e de v e l o p m e n t p a t t e r n s th a t e n c o u r a g e e f f i c i e n t us e o f l a n d a t t h e e d g e of t h e c i t y , o r i n n e w l y an n e x e d a r e a s . 3. 2 . 1 De v e l o p m e n t t e c h n i q u e s s u c h a s co n s e r v a t i o n s u b d i v i s i o n s a l l o w t h e sa m e n u m b e r o f h o m e s a s a c o n v e n t i o n a l su b d i v i s i o n , o f t e n w i t h r e d u c e d in f r a s t r u c t u r e c o s t s , w h i l e a l s o p r e s e r v i n g op e n s p a c e , v a l u a b l e f a r m l a n d , a n d n a t u r a l re s o u r c e s . A d d i t i o n a l l y , t h e C i t y s h o u l d ev a l u a t e t h e l o w - d e n s i t y a n d a g r i c u l t u r a l zo n i n g d i s t r i c t s i n t h e e x i s t i n g z o n i n g c o d e an d p r o p o s e n e w o n e s i f n e c e s s a r y . Ma n y c o m m u n i t i e s h a v e a d o p t e d l o w - de n s i t y r e s i d e n t i a l a g r i c u l t u r e z o n i n g di s t r i c t s t h a t s e t h o u s i n g d e n s i t y a t o n e dw e l l i n g u n i t p e r 1 0 o r 2 0 a c r e s . T h i s t y p e of z o n i n g o n t h e u r b a n f r i n g e a l l o w s t h e co m m u n i t y t o p l a n f o r , a n d a n t i c i p a t e , t h e in c r e m e n t a l e x p a n s i o n a n d d e v e l o p m e n t o f th e c i t y o u t w a r d a s t h e p o p u l a t i o n i n c r e a s e s . Di r e c t c a p i t a l im p r o v e m e n t s i n t o in f r a s t r u c t u r e t h a t en c o u r a g e s a n d s u p p o r t s in f i l l a n d r e v i t a l i z a t i o n . 3. 2 . 2 Re p l a c i n g a n d u p g r a d i n g a g e d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e in t h e c o r e o f t h e c i t y p r o v i d e s i m p r o v e d se r v i c e a n d f i r e p r o t e c t i o n f o r r e s i d e n t s a n d bu s i n e s s e s . T h e s e i m p r o v e m e n t s c a n p r o v i d e a f i n a n c i a l i n c e n t i v e f o r r e v i t a l i z a t i o n pr o j e c t s i n s t e a d o f e x t e n d i n g n e w s e r v i c e s in t o g r e e n f i e l d a r e a s . I n r e c e n t y e a r s t h e C i t y ha s c o m p l e t e d n u m e r o u s i m p o r t a n t c a p i t a l im p r o v e m e n t p r o j e c t s i n t h e c o r e o f t h e Ci t y s u c h a s t h e r e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f C o l l e g e Av e n u e f r o m d o w n t o w n t o N o r t h S t r e e t , t h e on - g o i n g t r a i l s n e t w o r k b u i l d - o u t , G a r l a n d Av e n u e , a n d m a n y l i n e a r f e e t o f n e w o r re c o n s t r u c t e d s i d e w a l k . Ma x i m i z e C i t y i n f l u e n c e ov e r d e v e l o p m e n t a n d pr e s e r v a t i o n i n o u t l y i n g un i n c o r p o r a t e d a r e a s . 3. 2 . 3 Th e C i t y ’ s P l a n n i n g a r e a i s p r i m a r i l y u n d e r th e j u r i s d i c t i o n o f W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y , an d a s s u c h d e v e l o p m e n t h e r e i s g e n e r a l l y al l o w e d a t a d e n s i t y o f o n e u n i t p e r a c r e de p e n d i n g o n s e p t i c s y s t e m c o m p a t i b i l i t y . Th e C i t y s h o u l d d e v e l o p a n a n n e x a t i o n po l i c y t h a t q u a n t i f i e s t h e b e n e f i t a n d c o s t s of a n n e x i n g l a n d s a d j a c e n t t o t h e C i t y l i m i t s to p r i o r i t i z e a p p r o p r i a t e f u t u r e g r o w t h n e e d s an d d i s c o u r a g e l e a p f r o g d e v e l o p m e n t . An n e x a t i o n o f a d j a c e n t l a n d s c o u l d b e a t th e o w n e r s r e q u e s t o r t h r o u g h a p u b l i c re f e r e n d u m . I f l a r g e a r e a s o f F a y e t t e v i l l e ’ s pe r i p h e r y a r e u l t i m a t e l y a n n e x e d f o r f u t u r e gr o w t h , z o n i n g t o o l s s h o u l d b e i n p l a c e to e n s u r e t h a t g r o w t h h a p p e n s a d j a c e n t to e x i s t i n g d e v e l o p m e n t a n d l e a p f r o g su b d i v i s i o n p a t t e r n s a r e d i s c o u r a g e d . Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 9 of 21 Introduction 29 Fi g u r e 3 . 7 - F a y e t t e v i l l e H i s t o r i c G r o w t h a n d F u t u r e D e v e l o p m e n t S c e n a r i o s Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 10 of 21 Guiding Policies 14 9 12 . 3 An n e x a t i o n An n e x a t i o n i s t h e i n c l u s i o n o f p r e v i o u s l y un i n c o r p o r a t e d l a n d s w i t h i n t h e C i t y l i m i t s . An n e x a t i o n h a s b e n e f i t s t o t h e r e s i d e n t s o f th e a n n e x e d a r e a a s w e l l a s t o t h e C i t y . T h e re s i d e n t s g a i n a c c e s s t o u r b a n s e r v i c e s , s u c h as e n h a n c e d p o l i c e a n d f i r e p r o t e c t i o n a n d ha v e a v o i c e i n c i t y g o v e r n m e n t . T h e C i t y ga i n s t h e a b i l i t y t o c o n t r o l d e v e l o p m e n t a n d ex t e n d b o u n d a r i e s i n a l o g i c a l m a n n e r . Th e p u r p o s e o f t h i s p l a n n i n g e l e m e n t i s to t a k e a m o r e a c t i v e a p p r o a c h t o w a r d an n e x a t i o n s b y i d e n t i f y i n g p o t e n t i a l an n e x a t i o n s a r e a s a n d e s t a b l i s h i n g an n e x a t i o n p o l i c i e s . T h e a n n e x a t i o n p o l i c i e s wi l l g u i d e e v a l u a t i o n o f f u t u r e a n n e x a t i o n pr o p o s a l s . T h e p o l i c i e s a r e d e s i g n e d t o en s u r e t h a t p u b l i c s e r v i c e s , i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , an d u t i l i t y e x t e n s i o n i s p r o p e r l y a d d r e s s e d in o r d e r t o m a n a g e g r o w t h . T h e p o t e n t i a l an n e x a t i o n a r e a s m a y b e c o m e p a r t o f t h e Ci t y w h e n t h e s e a n n e x a t i o n p o l i c e s a r e m e t . Fi g u r e 1 2 . 1 5 - F a y e t t e v i l l e A n n e x a t i o n M a p Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 11 of 21 Guiding Policies 15 0 An n e x a t i o n H i s t o r y a n d T r e n d s Th e o r i g i n a l t o w n w a s i n c o r p o r a t e d i n 1 8 7 0 w i t h a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 , 1 0 0 a c r e s . S i n c e in c o r p o r a t i o n , t h e C i t y h a s m a d e a l m o s t 2 0 0 a n n e x a t i o n s , t o t a l i n g o v e r 3 4 , 0 0 0 a c r e s . An n e x a t i o n a c t i v i t y w a s r e l a t i v e l y s l o w u n t i l t h e 1 9 4 0 ’ s , w h e n o v e r 2 , 5 0 0 a c r e s w e r e an n e x e d w i t h i n 1 9 a n n e x a t i o n s . D u r i n g t h e 1 9 5 0 ’ s , a l m o s t t h e s a m e n u m b e r o f a n n e x a t i o n s to o k p l a c e , h o w e v e r , t h e t o t a l l a n d a r e a a n n e x e d w a s s i g n i f i c a n t l y s m a l l e r t h a n i n t h e 1 9 4 0 ’ s . By t h e 1 9 6 0 ’ s . a n n e x a t i o n a c t i v i t y i n c r e a s e d d r a m a t i c a l l y , w i t h 4 2 a n n e x a t i o n s b r i n g i n g o v e r 18 , 0 0 0 a c r e s i n t o t h e c i t y l i m i t s . A n n e x a t i o n n u m b e r s d r o p p e d i n 1 9 7 0 a n d s t a y e d s t e a d y un t i l t h e 1 9 9 0 ’ s , w h e n t h e n u m b e r o f a n n e x a t i o n s t r i p l e d f r o m t h e 1 9 8 0 ’ s . B y 2 0 0 0 , t h e C i t y co n t a i n e d 4 5 s q u a r e m i l e s a n d b y 2 0 1 8 t h e C i t y c o n t a i n e d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 5 5 s q u a r e m i l e s . On e i n d i c a t o r o f t h e a m o u n t o f d e v e l o p a b l e l a n d w i t h i n t h e C i t y i s t h e n u m b e r o f p e o p l e p e r ac r e . P r i o r t o 1 9 4 0 t h e r e w e r e a p p r o x i m a t e l y 5 . 6 p e r s o n s p e r a c r e . Th i s e r a r e p r e s e n t s t h e ti m e w h e n F a y e t t e v i l l e w a s s t i l l r e l a t i v e l y s m a l l a n d c o n s i s t e d p r i m a r i l y o f w h a t w e w o u l d no w c o n s i d e r t h e d o w n t o w n a n d s u r r o u n d i n g n e i g h b o r h o o d s . B y 1 9 7 0 , a f t e r n u m e r o u s la r g e a n n e x a t i o n s i n t h e 1 9 6 0 ’ s , t h e p e r s o n s p e r a c r e h a d b e e n r e d u c e d t o 1 . 3 . T h e C i t y ’ s po p u l a t i o n c o n t i n u e d t o i n c r e a s e d r a m a t i c a l l y t h r o u g h t h e 2 0 0 0 ’ s w h e n w e m a i n t a i n e d j u s t ov e r 2 p e o p l e p e r a c r e f r o m 2 0 0 0 - 2 0 1 0 . A n a n n e x a t i o n r e f e r e n d u m i n O c t o b e r o f 2 0 0 6 f o r a l a r g e a r e a a l o n g W e d i n g t o n D r i v e o n t h e w e s t s i d e o f t o w n b r o u g h t i n a n a d d i t i o n a l 1 , 4 0 0 ac r e s o f l o w d e n s i t y l a n d f o r e v e n t u a l d e v e l o p m e n t . Fi g u r e 1 2 . 1 6 - F a y e t t e v i l l e T o w n P l a t Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 12 of 21 Guiding Policies 15 1 St a t e S t a t u t e s o n A n n e x a t i o n Ti t l e 1 4 , C h a p t e r 4 0 o f t h e s t a t e s t a t u t e d i s c u s s e s a n n e x a t i o n . A n n e x a t i o n s c a n b e i n i t i a t e d b y a m u n i c i p a l i t y o r b y p r o p e r t y o w n e r s . A m u n i c i p a l i t y c a n a n n e x c o n t i g u o u s l a n d s , l a n d s s u r r o u n d e d b y t h e m u n i c i p a l i t y , un i n c o r p o r a t e d a r e a t h a t i s c o m p l e t e l y b o u n d e d b y t w o o r m o r e m u n i c i p a l i t i e s . I f t h e mu n i c i p a l i t y h a s t h e g r e a t e r d i s t a n c e o f c i t y l i m i t s a d j o i n i n g t h e a r e a , a n d l a n d c o n t i g u o u s an d i n a d j a c e n t c o u n t i e s t o a n n e x a n y c o n t i g u o u s l a n d s , t h e g o v e r n i n g b o d y m u s t a d o p t a n or d i n a n c e , p a s s e d b y t w o - t h i r d s o f t h e g o v e r n i n g b o d y a n d h o l d a n e l e c t i o n o f t h e p e o p l e . Th o s e l a n d s m u s t m e e t o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g c r i t e r i a : • Pl a t t e d a n d h e l d f o r s a l e o r u s e a s m u n i c i p a l l o t s ; • Wh e t h e r p l a t t e d o r n o t , i f t h e l a n d s a r e h e l d t o b e s o l d a s s u b u r b a n p r o p e r t y ; • Wh e n t h e l a n d s f u r n i s h t h e a b o d e f o r a d e n s e l y s e t t l e d c o m m u n i t y o r r e p r e s e n t t h e a c t u a l gr o w t h o f t h e m u n i c i p a l i t y b e y o n d i t s l e g a l b o u n d a r y ; • Wh e n t h e l a n d s a r e n e e d e d f o r a n y p r o p e r m u n i c i p a l p u r p o s e s s u c h a s f o r t h e e x t e n s i o n of n e e d e d p o l i c e r e g u l a t i o n ; o r • Wh e n t h e y a r e v a l u a b l e b y r e a s o n o f t h e i r a d a p t a b i l i t y f o r p r o s p e c t i v e m u n i c i p a l u s e s . Co n t i g u o u s l a n d s m u s t n o t b e a n n e x e d i f t h e y m e e t e i t h e r o f t h e f o l l o w i n g c r i t e r i a : • Ha v e a f a i r m a r k e t v a l u e a t t h e t i m e o f a d o p t i o n o f t h e o r d i n a n c e o f l a n d s u s e d o n l y fo r a g r i c u l t u r a l o r h o r t i c u l t u r a l p u r p o s e s a n d t h e h i g h e s t a n d b e s t u s e o f t h e l a n d i s f o r ag r i c u l t u r a l o r h o r t i c u l t u r a l p u r p o s e s ; o r • Ar e l a n d s u p o n w h i c h a n e w c o m m u n i t y i s t o b e c o n s t r u c t e d w i t h f u n d s g u a r a n t e e d i n wh o l e o r i n p a r t b y t h e f e d e r a l g o v e r n m e n t u n d e r T i t l e I V o f t h e H o u s i n g a n d U r b a n De v e l o p m e n t A c t o f 1 9 6 8 o r u n d e r T i t l e V I I o f t h e H o u s i n g a n d U r b a n D e v e l o p m e n t A c t of 1 9 7 0 . To a n n e x l a n d s u r r o u n d e d b y a m u n i c i p a l i t y , t h e g o v e r n i n g b o d y c a n p r o p o s e a n o r d i n a n c e to a n n e x t h e p r o p e r t y . A g a i n , t h e l a n d s m u s t m e e t t h e c r i t e r i a l i s t e d a b o v e . A p u b l i c h e a r i n g mu s t b e h e l d w i t h i n 6 0 d a y s o f t h e p r o p o s e d o r d i n a n c e , A m a j o r i t y o f t h e g o v e r n i n g b o d y mu s t a p p r o v e t h e a n n e x a t i o n f o r i t t o b e c o m e e f f e c t i v e . Fi g u r e 1 2 . 1 7 - G r e a t S e a l o f t h e S t a t e o f A r k a n s a s Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 13 of 21 Guiding Policies 15 2 Po t e n t i a l A n n e x a t i o n A r e a s Th e p o t e n t i a l a n n e x a t i o n a r e a s s h o u l d b e i d e n t i f i e d b y t h e C i t y u s i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g c r i t e r i a : • Ar e a s t h a t a r e a l r e a d y u r b a n i n c h a r a c t e r . • Ar e a s t h a t c a n b e d e v e l o p e d a t u r b a n d e n s i t i e s . • Im m e d i a t e a r e a s a r e t h o s e t h a t a r e p e n i n s u l a s o r i s l a n d s , w h e r e m u n i c i p a l s e r v i c e s h a v e al r e a d y b e e n e x t e n d e d . • Va c a n t l a n d s t h a t a r e s u b j e c t t o d e v e l o p m e n t p r e s s u r e . • Ar e a s w h e r e u r b a n s e r v i c e s a r e a l r e a d y p r o v i d e d . • Ar e a s w h e r e u r b a n s e r v i c e s a r e n e e d e d . Bo u n d a r i e s • An n e x e x i s t i n g i s l a n d s a n d p e n i n s u l a s a n d d o n o t a n n e x a r e a s t h a t w o u l d c r e a t e a n i s l a n d or p e n i n s u l a . • Pr o p o s e d a n n e x a t i o n a r e a m u s t b e a d j a c e n t , o r c o n t i g u o u s , t o c i t y l i m i t s . • Ar e a s s h o u l d e i t h e r i n c l u d e o r e x c l u d e e n t i r e s u b d i v i s i o n s o r n e i g h b o r h o o d s , n o t d i v i d e . • Bo u n d a r i e s f o r a n n e x e d a r e a s s h o u l d f o l l o w n a t u r a l c o r r i d o r s . • Th e p r o v i s i o n o f s e r v i c e s s h o u l d b e c o n c u r r e n t w i t h d e v e l o p m e n t . En v i r o n m e n t a l l y S e n s i t i v e A r e a s • An n e x e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y s e n s i t i v e a r e a s t h a t c o u l d b e i m p a c t e d b y d e v e l o p m e n t a n d u t i l i z e ap p r o p r i a t e d e v e l o p m e n t r e g u l a t i o n s t o p r o t e c t t h o s e a r e a s . Em e r g e n c y a n d P u b l i c S e r v i c e s • Pu b l i c s e r v i c e s m u s t b e a b l e t o b e p r o v i d e d e f f i c i e n t l y i n n e w l y a n n e x e d a r e a s . • An n e x e d a r e a s s h o u l d r e c e i v e t h e s a m e l e v e l o f s e r v i c e o f a r e a s a l r e a d y i n t h e c i t y l i m i t s . • Th e a b i l i t y t o p r o v i d e p u b l i c s e r v i c e s s h o u l d b e e v a l u a t e d i n t e r m s o f e q u i p m e n t , t r a i n i n g of p e r s o n n e l , n u m b e r o f u n i t s a n d r e s p o n s e t i m e . An n e x a t i o n G u i d i n g P o l i c i e s Pr o p e r t y o w n e r s i n a r e a s c o n t i g u o u s a n d a d j a c e n t t o t h e m u n i c i p a l i t y m a y r e q u e s t an n e x a t i o n . T h e y c a n a p p l y w i t h a p e t i t i o n o f t h e m a j o r i t y o f l a n d o w n e r s i n t h e a r e a , i f t h e ma j o r i t y o f t h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f o w n e r s o w n m o r e t h a n o n e - h a l f o f t h e a c r e a g e a f f e c t e d . Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 14 of 21 Guiding Policies 15 3 In f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d U t i l i t i e s • Ar e a s c u r r e n t l y s e r v e d b y u t i l i t i e s a n d o t h e r p u b l i c s e r v i c e s s h o u l d b e a n n e x e d . • Pr o p o s e d a n n e x a t i o n a r e a s s h o u l d n o t r e q u i r e t h e u p g r a d i n g o f u t i l i t i e s t o m e e t t h e de m a n d s o f d e v e l o p m e n t u n l e s s t h e r e i s a t h r e a t t o p u b l i c s a f e t y . • Ph a s e d a n n e x a t i o n s h o u l d b e i n i t i a t e d b y t h e C i t y w i t h i n t h e a c t i v e a n n e x a t i o n a r e a s ba s e d o n p l a n n e d s e r v i c e e x t e n s i o n s o r a v a i l a b i l i t y o f s e r v i c e s . In t e r g o v e r n m e n t a l R e l a t i o n s • Pr o m o t e l o n g - r a n g e p l a n n i n g w i t h a d j a c e n t j u r i s d i c t i o n s . • Es t a b l i s h a g r e e m e n t s t o a d d r e s s r e g i o n a l c o n c e r n s , s u c h a s w a t e r , s t o r m w a t e r a n d s e w e r . Ad m i n i s t r a t i o n o f A n n e x a t i o n s • De v e l o p a l a n d u s e p l a n f o r a n n e x a t i o n i n i t i a t e d b y t h e C i t y . • De s i g n a t e z o n i n g d i s t r i c t s f o r p r o p e r t y d u r i n g t h e a n n e x a t i o n p r o c e s s . • An a n n e x a t i o n s t u d y s h o u l d b e c o m p l e t e d o n a l l a n n e x a t i o n p r o p o s a l s . • De v e l o p m e n t p r o p o s a l s r e q u i r e a s e p a r a t e r e v i e w f r o m t h e a n n e x a t i o n p r o p o s a l s . • Re s i d e n t s s h o u l d b e f u l l y i n f o r m e d o f a n n e x a t i o n a c t i v i t i e s . • En c o u r a g e l a r g e r a n n e x a t i o n s t o c r e a t e a c c e p t a b l e b o u n d a r i e s . • Co n d u c t a f i s c a l i m p a c t a s s e s s m e n t o n l a r g e a n n e x a t i o n s . Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 15 of 21 RUPPLE RD RU P P L E R D HU G H M O U N T R D SA L E M R D RSF-8 RPZD R-A NS-G NC RSF-1 P-1 RSF-4 Regional Link Neighborhood Link Unclassified Residential Link Planned Residential Link Shared-Use Paved Trail Trail (Proposed) Fayetteville City Limits Planning Area One Mile View ANX-2025-0001 W. LIERLY LN N 0 0.25 0.50.13 Miles Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Subject Property Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 16 of 21 H UGHMOUNT RD GROUSE RD DAHLIA WAY BERSEIS DR LIERLY LN VIOLET ST WHISTLE POST DR VELMA DR P E O N Y W A Y SE N E C A A V E TITUS DR TANYARD DR MAHOGANY DR CA S S I U S L N NC RSF-4 R-A P-1 Unclassified Residential Link Planned Residential Link Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Trail (Proposed) Close Up View ANX-2025-0001 W. LIERLY LN N 0 210 420 630 840105 Feet Subject Property 1:3,400 Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 17 of 21 H U G H MOUNT RD Unclassified Residential Link Planned Residential Link Trail (Proposed) Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Current Land Use ANX-2025-0001 W. LIERLY LN N 0 225 450 675 900112.5 Feet Subject Property Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential 1:3,600 Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 18 of 21 LARRY McCREDY | Attorney lmccredy@rmp.law PO Box 1788 | Fayetteville AR 72702 5519 Hackett St. Suite 300 | Springdale AR 72762 T 479 443 2705 | F 479 443 2718 BENTONVILLE | JOHNSON | JONESBORO | LITTLE ROCK July 10, 2025 City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Re: Annexation and Rezone of Parcel Number 001-16788-000 & 001-16811-001 To Whom It May Concern: I represent the owner of parcel numbers 001-16788-000 and 001-16811-001. The owner is currently seeking to annex the properties into the City of Fayetteville. The owner is aware that standard protocol states that newly annexed property is zoned as R-A, Residential Agricultural. However, the owner is also requesting that the properties be zoned (rezoned) as NC, Neighborhood Conservation, upon annexation. We are submitting a separate rezoning application as part of this process. Thank you for your assistance. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, /s/ Larry McCredy Larry McCredy LMC/eil Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 19 of 21 Annexation Analysis Pursuant to the City’s Annexation Checklist, please see that attached statement addressing the consistency of the proposed annexation with the City’s Annexation Guiding Policies: a. Annex existing islands/peninsulas and do not annex areas that would create islands/peninsulas – This is one of the guiding principles when considering potential annexations. It is reflected in the state statute dealing with annexation. See A.C.A. § 14- 40-609(b)(2)(e). The area for which annexation is sought is currently surrounded on three sides by property that is located within Fayetteville city limits. Annexation would eliminate this current peninsula of property that is not within the City limits. It would not have the effect of creating an island or peninsula. b. Proposed annexation area must be adjacent, or contiguous, to city limits – As noted above, the property for which annexation is sought is surrounded on three sides by property that is already located within the city limits of Fayetteville. c. Area should either include or exclude entire subdivisions or neighborhoods, not divide – The property for which annexation is sought does not divide any subdivision or neighborhood. It consists of two undeveloped tracts, totaling roughly 20 acres. d. Boundaries for annexed area should follow natural corridors – The property for which annexation is sought is contiguous with Lierly Lane, an existing public street. e. Annex environmentally sensitive areas – The property for which annexation is sought is not an environmentally sensitive area that will be impacted by development. f. Public services mut be able to be provided efficiently in newly annexed areas – The property for which annexation is sought is surrounded by existing neighborhoods in the City of Fayetteville. Existing public services, including fire and police, are already available to these adjacent areas. The same services can be provided easily and efficiently to the newly annexed areas. g. Areas currently served by utilities and other public services should be annexed – The property for which annexation is sought is surrounded by existing neighborhoods in the City of Fayetteville. Existing utilities are already provided to these neighborhoods. These same services (water, sewer, electricity, gas, and trash) will be available to the newly annexed area. h. Proposed annexation areas should not require the upgrading of utilities – The property for which annexation is sought should not require any utilities to be upgraded to meet the demands of development. Existing utilities available at the property are sufficient to meet these needs. Reviewed by: Donna Wonsower, AICP Senior Planner Development Services APPROVED Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 20 of 21 Reviewed by: Donna Wonsower, Planner Development Services APPROVED Planning Commission August 25, 2025 ANX-2025-0001 (MOORE) Page 21 of 21 1 Wonsower, Donna From:Planning Shared Sent:Monday, August 25, 2025 8:26 AM To:Wonsower, Donna Subject:FW: Planning Commission Meeing, 8/25/2025 Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged Public comment regarding ANX-2025-0001 & RZN-2025-0032. Zak Tamijani Planning Technician Development Services City of Fayetteville 479-444-3443 fayetteville-ar.gov From: Jim Becker <bayern.becker1080@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2025 4:04 PM To: Planning Shared <planning@fayetteville-ar.gov> Subject: Planning Commission Meeing, 8/25/2025 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Fayetteville. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Planning Commission, I am a Fayetteville resident and registered voter. I would like to submit my strong opposition to items 13 and 14 of the agenda for August 25, 2025, regarding the property on Lierly Ln. I do not believe it is in the best interest of the city to annex the property. I also very strongly oppose rezoning the land to Neighborhood Conservation. As this would allow builders to put 10 homes per acre on the land, I believe that would be detrimental to current neighborhoods. This would cause issues with traffic and utilities. Currently, the city is having issues with water usage during the summer, concerns over waste management and recycling. Therefore, putting 10 homes per acre, meaning almost 200 homes on this property, would be too much. I do not see an upside for the city to allow this excessive development on the land. -- Jim Becker 3903 W Dahlia Wy, Fayetteville, AR 72704