HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 69841 13 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(47e) 575-8323
Ordinance: 6984
File Number: 2026-330
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2025-75
FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.34 ACRES LOCATED AT 9OO EAST ASH STREET IN WARD 3 FROM RSF-4,
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE.FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE TO NC, NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section l: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby changes the zone classification of the
property shown on the map (Exhibit A) and the legal description (Exhibit B) both attached to the Planning
Department's Agenda Memo from RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre to NC, Neighborhood
Conservation.
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 L
PASSED and APPROVED on March 17 ,2026
Approved:Attest:
Molly Rawn,Kara Paxton,Treasurer
This publication was paid for by the City Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas. Amount Paid: $88.16
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EXHIBIT A
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Lot One (1) in Caudle's Subdivision to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, as designated upon
the recorded plat thereof.
CITY OF
FAYETTEVI LLE
ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
2026-330
MEETING OF MARCH 17,2026
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Rawn and City Council
Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff
Jonatha n Curth, Development Services Di rector
Jessica Masters, Planning Director
Wesley Frank, Planner
RZN-2025-0075: Rezoning (900 E ASH ST/SIEMEK & BATES, 369): Submitted by
WESLEY BATES for property located at 900 E. ASH ST in WARD 3. The property is
zoned RSF.4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE and contains
approximately 0.34 acres. The request is to rezone the property to NC,
NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of a request to rezone the subject
property as described and shown in the attached Exhibits'A'and'B'.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located in north-central Fayetteville at the northwest corner of the intersection of N.
Juneway Ter. and E. Ash St. The property is zoned RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 Units per Acre and is
developed with a single-family home which was built in 1959. No zoning overlay districts or master planning
areas apply to the parcel.
Request: The request is to rezone the subject property from RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 Units per
Acre to NC, Neighborhood Conservation.
Public Comment: Staff has received fifteen public comments inopposition, citing potentia! neighborhood
change, traffic increase, and water runoff concerns. Five members of the public spoke at the February 9
Planning Commission meeting. Four of the five were in opposition citing concerns regarding traffic increase,
change in neighborhood character, and water drainage concerns; the remaining speaker supported the
rezoning citing infill potential.
Land Use Compatibility: Staff finds the proposed rezoning from RSF-4 to NC to be compatible with the
surrounding area. The subject property is adjacent to RSF-4-zoned single-family properties. The two zoning
districts are limited to single-family uses, with NC offering a slightly more permissive use schedule under its
conditional use allowances, most prominently with 3- and 4-family dwellings and larger offices. The density
would change from RSF-4's four units per acre to NC's ten units per acre. RSF-4 and NC have different bulk
and area requirements. The lot width minimum in RSF-4 is 70 feet for single-family dwellings, while NC only
requires 40 feet for all dwelling types. Lot area in RSF-4 is a minimum of 8,000 square feet, but the NC
minimum is 4,000 square feet. Distinct from RSF-4, NC utilizes an urban form setback, which are used to
promote walkability in an area. \ffhile not adjacent, neighborhoods to the east and north are zoned NC,
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 7270L
www.fayettevi I le-a r.gov
indicating is successful incoprotation in to area's with conventional setbacks and larger front yards. The subject
property is a corner lot, which is idealfor increased housing density due to their larger size, dual street
frontage, and design flexibility, allowing for more creative, aesthetic, and functional layouts. Staff finds the
requested rezoning to be compatible with surrounding land uses.
Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds the proposed rezoning to be consistent with the City's adopted land use
plans, including its Future Land Use Map designation as Residential Neighborhood area. A rezoning to NC
could allow for the creation of single-family residential properties with reduced lot sizes. The property has a
moderate infill score, with access to trails, parks, and public schools with other infill elements that make it
appropriate for higher density infill development. Staff finds that the requested rezoning could allow for the
creation of missing middle housing meets City Goals 1 (appropriate infill), 2 (discourage urban sprawl), and 6
(opportunities for attainable housing.
CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040's lnfill Matrix indicates a score of 5-6 for this site. The
following elements of the matrix contribute to the score:
o NearWater Main (6-inch N. Juneway Ter.; 8-inch E. Ash St.)
o Near Sewer Main (8-inch N. Juneway Ter.; 6-inch E. Ash St.)
o Near Public School (Woodland Junior High School). Near City Park (Clarence Craft Park)
o Near Paved Trail (Ash St.)
o Near ORT Bus Stop (N. College & Sycamore)
DISGUSSION:
At the February 9,2026 Planning Commission meeting, a vote of 5-4-0 forwarded a request to rezone the
property to City Council with a recommendation of approval. Chair Brink and Commissioners Cabe, Payne,
and McGetrick dissented due to concerns about the lack of street improvements, the applicant's proposed site
design, a lack of compatibility to the nearby development pattern, and setback differences with the proposed
and nearby properties. Commissioners in favor voted to forward the rezoning after discussing the benefits of
the potentialfor residential infill and finding that NC is compatible with the surrounding area. Five members of
the public spoke at the meeting. Four of the five were in opposition citing concerns regarding traffic increase,
change in neighborhood character, and water drainage concerns; the remaining speaker supported the
rezoning citing infill potential.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Exhibit A, 5. Exhibit B, 6. Staff Report, 7. Additional lnformation -
Ash St Trail Design Sheets
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 727OL
www.fayettevi I I e-a r.gov
Jonathan Curth
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2026-330
Item lD
31312026
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda ltem Only
N/A for Non-Agenda ltem
2lLO12026 DEVE LOPMENT REVr EW (630)
Submitted By Submitted Date
Action Recommendation:
Divisio n I Department
RZN-2025-0075: Rezoning (900 E ASH ST/SIEMEK & BATES, 369): Submitted by WESLEY BATES for property located
at 900 E. ASH ST in WARD 3. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE and
contains approximately 0.34 acres. The request is to rezone the property to NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION.
Budget Impact:
Account Number Fund
Project N u mber
Budgeted ltem? No
Project Title
Does item have a direct cost?
ls a Budget Adjustment attached?
Total Amended Budget
Expenses (Actual+Encum)
Available Budget
Item Cost
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
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Purchase Order Number:
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number:
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Comments:
Approval Date:
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
1 13 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(47e) 575-8323
Legislation Text
File #: 2026-330
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION
RZN 2025-75 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.34 ACRES LOCATED AT 9OO EAST ASH STREET
IN WARD 3 FROM RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE TO
NC, NEIGHBORTTOOD CONSERVATION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section l: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby changes the zone
classification of the property shown on the map (Exhibit A) and the legal description (Exhibit B) both
attached to the Planning Department's Agenda Memo from RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four
Units per Acre to NC, Neighborhood Conservation.
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 I .
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