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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 6999Page 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Ordinance: 6999 File Number: 2026-1641 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2026-11 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.40 ACRES LOCATED AT 1002 NORTH HALL AVENUE IN WARD 4 FROM RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE TO UN, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 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 RSF-4, Residential, Single-Family, Four Units per Acre to UN, Urban Neighborhood. 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 June 2, 2026 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: $ 88.16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Proposed UN MOUN TCOMFO R T R D HA V E N D R HUGHES ST BERRY ST AL L E Y 1 0 4 8 VISTADR HA L L AV E HAVEN WAY WEDINGTON DR NORTH ST GA RLAND AV E GA R L A N D A V E RMF-40 C-1 R-O P-1 RMF-24 C-2 RSF-4 CS NC Regional Link - High Activity Unclassified Alley Residential Link Hillside-Hilltop Overlay District Trail (Proposed) Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Close Up View RZN-2026-0011 1002 N. HALL AVE N 0 150 300 450 60075 Feet Subject Property Zone Proposed RSF-4 UN 0.0 0.4 Total 0.4 ac1:2,400 Current 0.4 0.0 RZN-2026-0011 EXHIBIT 'A' Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F RZN-2026-0010 Exhibit ‘B’ Legal Description – 1002 N Hall FOR 1996: PT LOT 5 Church Parsonage FURTHER DESCRIBED FROM 2026-5096 AS: Lot Numbered Five (5) in Hathcock Addition to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, as shown upon the recorded plat thereof on file in the office of the Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Washington County, Arkansas. Subject to right-of-way over the East 20 feet of said lot which has been dedicated for a public alley and subject to recorded restrictions and easements. LESS AND EXCEPT: Part of Lot 5 of Hathcock Addition to the City of Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, more particularly described as follows: starting at the Southwest corner of Lot 5 of Hathcock Addition to the City of Fayetteville, said point being on the Easterly right of way line of Hall Avenue; thence North 00°11'03" West along said existing right of way line a distance of 101.08 feet to a point on the Southerly existing right of way line of State Highway 112S; thence South 89°23'42" East along said existing right of way line a distance of 74.12 feet for the point of beginning; said point being on the Southerly proposed right of way line of State Highway 112S; thence continue South 89°23'42" East along said existing right of way line a distance of 133.11 feet to a point on the East line of Lot 5; thence South 00°21'18" West along said East line a distance of 23.78 feet to a point on the Southerly proposed right of way line of State Highway 112S; thence North 79°16'25" West along said proposed right of way line a distance of 135.31 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.04 acres, more or less, or 1,582 square feet, more or less. 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2026-1641 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2026-11 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.40 ACRES LOCATED AT 1002 NORTH HALL AVENUE IN WARD 4 FROM RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE TO UN, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 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 RSF-4, Residential, Single-Family, Four Units per Acre to UN, Urban Neighborhood. 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. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Comments: Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Approval Date: Original Contract Number: Project Number Budget Impact: FundAccount Number Project Title City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2026-1641 Item ID 5/19/2026 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only RZN-2026-0011: Rezoning (1002 N HALL AVE/ CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC, 443) Submitted by TRACY HOSKINS for property located at 1002 N. HALL AVE. in WARD 4. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE- FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRES and contains approximately 0.40 acres. The request is to rezone the property to UN, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD N/A for Non-Agenda Item Action Recommendation: Submitted By Jonathan Curth DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (630) Division / Department 4/28/2026 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 -$ -$ 6/2/2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2026-1641 MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THROUGH: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director Jessica Masters, Planning Director FROM: Donna Wonsower, Senior Planner SUBJECT: RZN-2026-0011: Rezoning (1002 N HALL AVE/ CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC, 443) Submitted by TRACY HOSKINS for property located at 1002 N. HALL AVE. in WARD 4. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRES and contains approximately 0.40 acres. The request is to rezone the property to UN, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 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 central Fayetteville at the southeast corner of N. Hall Ave. and W. Wedington Dr. The 0.40-acre parcel has been developed with a 2,206 square foot single-family residence which was constructed in 1980 per the Washington County Assessor. The property is not subject to any overlay districts, and does not contain hydric soils, streamside protection, and FEMA floodplain. Request: The request is to rezone 0.30 acres from a mix of RSF-4, Residential, Single-Family Four Units per Acre to UN, Urban Neighborhood. Public Comment: Two members of the public spoke in opposition to the request at the Planning Commission meeting. Land Use Compatibility: The subject property abuts W. Wedington Dr., a high-activity regional link per the Master Street Plan, and a large cluster of nonresidential uses such as grocery stores, restaurants, and retail located at the intersection of Garland Ave. and W. Wedington Dr. Surrounding housing is a mix of primarily single-family dwellings south of W. Wedington Dr. with more diverse housing types including large multifamily structures to the north. There are also large institutional uses including the University of Arkansas and Leverett Elementary School nearby. UN permits a mix of residential types, including multi-family, with a minimum lot width of 12 feet. UN permits missing middle housing types with smaller lot size requirements, encouraging compatible infill development without disrupting neighborhood scale. UN would also require a 0-foot to 25-foot build-to zone, which is somewhat inconsistent with housing immediately adjacent to the property, but which does align with housing located further north and south. Additionally, staff finds that parking, drainage, tree preservation and other requirements will likely limit the development potential of the parcel. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov UN also permits low-intensity commercial uses such as restaurants, sidewalk cafes, offices, and general business such as small retail establishments. Staff finds these uses to be compatible with adjacent uses and that the insertion of small-scale commercial adjacent to a high-activity regional link and near public schools could contribute to walkable neighborhoods. No historic structures are located on the property which could be negatively impacted by future development or redevelopment. Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds the proposed zoning to be consistent with the property’s Future Land Use Map designation as a City Neighborhood Area. Staff finds the UN zoning district would bring the property’s zoning into closer alignment with these surrounding permitted uses than the current single-family only district. Further, the intersection of Wedington and Garland, less than 300 feet to the east, is defined as a Tier 2 Center per City Plan 2040. Tier 2 Centers are described as “characterized by housing that ranges from one- to three- story detached dwellings, duplexes, row houses, and mid-rise apartments. Commercial uses will be mixed-use and office buildings.” The property has a high infill score of 10, indicating it is a suitable location for infill development. Staff finds that UN is consistent with this designation as a Tier 2 center and that infill in this area could help support City Plan 2040 Goals 1 and 3 by promoting moderate infill in an area that is highly walkable, near transit routes, and which include a high degree of nonresidential services. CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040’s Infill Matrix indicates a score of 10 for this site. The following elements of the matrix contribute to the score: • Adequate Fire Response (Station 2, W. North St.) • Near Sewer Main (6 inch main, N. Hall Ave.) • Near Water Main (6 inch main, N. Hall Ave.) • Near Grocery Store (Harps) • Near Public School (Leverett Elementary School) • Near U of A Campus • Near City Park (Lewis Soccer Complex) • Near Paved Trail (Garland Ave. Side Path) • Near Razorback Bus Stop (Harps) • Appropriate Future Land Use DISCUSSION: At the April 27, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, a vote of 7-1-0 forwarded the request to City Council with a recommendation of approval. Although he seconded the motion, Commissioner Gulley opposed the request, due to concerns about potential traffic generation of allowable non-residential uses in the UN zoning district. Commissioners in favor found that the request was compatible, and that the topography and size of the property were likely to limit the amount of development that can occur. Two members of the public spoke at the meeting with questions and concerns about the size and scale of potential development, loss of character of an historic street, and concerns about traffic on Hall Avenue. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Exhibit A, 5. Exhibit B, 6. Planning Commission Staff Report Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission THRU: Jessie Masters, Planning Director FROM: Donna Wonsower, Senior Planner MEETING DATE: April 27, 2026 SUBJECT: RZN-2026-0011: Rezoning (1002 N HALL AVE/ CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC, 443) Submitted by WILL CLARK for property located at 1002 N. HALL AVE. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRES and contains approximately 0.40 acres. The request is to rezone the property to UN, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of RZN-2026-0011. RECOMMENDED MOTION: “I move to forward RZN-2026-0011 to City Council with a recommendation of approval.” BACKGROUND: The subject property is located in central Fayetteville at the southeast corner of N. Hall Ave. and W. Wedington Dr. The 0.40-acre parcel has been developed with a 2,206 square foot single- family residence which was constructed in 1980 per the Washington County Assessor. The property is not subject to any overlay districts, and does not contain hydric soils, streamside protection, and FEMA floodplain. Surrounding land uses and zoning are depicted in Table 1. Table 1: Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Direction Land Use Zoning North Multifamily Residential CS, Community Services South Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre East Mixed Commercial C-1, Neighborhood Commercial West Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre Request: The request is to rezone this property from RSF-4, Residential, Single-Family Four Units per Acre to UN, Urban Neighborhood. Public Comment: Staff has not received any public comment at this time. Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 1 of 17 Updated with results Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Streets: The subject area has street frontage along W. Wedington Dr., a fully improved high activity regional link with asphalt paving, sidewalk, and curb and gutter. The property also has frontage along N. Hall Ave., a fully improved residential link with asphalt paving, sidewalk and curb and gutter. Any street or drainage improvements required in these areas would be determined at the time of the development proposal. Water: Public water is available to the subject area. Existing 12-inch water main is present along W. Wedington Dr. and 6-inch water main is present along N. Hall Ave. Sewer: Sanitary sewer is available to the subject area. Existing 8-inch water main is present along W. Wedington Dr. and 6-inch sewer main is present along N. Hall Ave. There are no known wet weather sewer capacity issues identified in the City’s 2025 Sewer Master Plan that appear in the system. Drainage: The property is not within the Hillside-Hilltop Overlay District, and does not contain hydric soils, streamside protection areas, or FEMA floodplain. Fire: Station 2, located at 138 W. North St., protects this site. The property is located approximately 1.3 miles from the fire station with an anticipated drive time of approximately 4 minutes using existing streets. The anticipated response time would be approximately 6.2 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 did not comment on this request. Tree Preservation: The current zoning districts of RSF-4 requires 25% minimum canopy preservation. The proposed zoning district of UN requires 15% minimum canopy preservation. CITY PLAN 2040 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN: The City Plan 2040 Future Land Use Plan designates the property within the proposed rezone as City Neighborhood. City Neighborhood Areas are more densely developed than residential neighborhood areas and provide a mix of non-residential and residential uses. This designation supports the widest spectrum of uses and encourages density in all housing types, from single family to multi-family. Non-residential and commercial uses are primarily located at street intersections and along major corridors. Ideally, commercial uses would have a residential component and vary in size, variety and intensity. The street network should have a high number of intersections creating a system of small blocks with a high level of connectivity between neighborhoods. Building setbacks and landscaping are urban in form with street trees typically being located within the sidewalk zone. CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040’s Infill Matrix indicates a score of 10 for this site with a weighted score of 12.5. The following elements of the matrix contribute to the score: • Adequate Fire Response (Station 2, W. North St.) • Near Sewer Main (6 inch main, N. Hall Ave.) Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 2 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F • Near Water Main (6 inch main, N. Hall Ave.) • Near Grocery Store (Harps) • Near Public School (Leverett Elementary School) • Near U of A Campus • Near City Park (Lewis Soccer Complex) • Near Paved Trail (Garland Ave. Side Path) • Near Razorback Bus Stop (Harps) • Appropriate Future Land Use FINDINGS OF THE STAFF 1. 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: The subject property abuts W. Wedington Dr., a high-activity regional link, and is close to non-residential uses such as grocery stores, restaurants, and retail located at the intersection of Garland Ave. and W. Wedington. Surrounding housing is a mix of primarily single- family dwellings south of W. Wedington Dr. with more diverse housing types including multifamily structures to the north. There are also large institutional uses including the University of Arkansas and Leverett Elementary School nearby. UN permits a mix of low-intensity residential types, including up to four-unit buildings, with a minimum lot width of 12 feet. UN permits missing middle housing types with smaller lot size requirements, encouraging compatible infill development without disrupting neighborhood scale. UN would also require a 0’-25’ build-to zone, which is somewhat inconsistent with housing immediately adjacent to the property, but which does align with housing located further south adjacent to the university. Additionally, staff finds that parking, drainage, tree preservation and other requirements will likely limit the development potential of the parcel. UN also permits low-intensity commercial uses such as restaurants, sidewalk cafes, offices, and general business such as small retail establishments. Staff finds these uses to be compatible with adjacent uses and that the insertion of small-scale commercial adjacent to a high-activity regional link and near public schools could contribute to walkable neighborhoods. No historic structures are located on the property which could be negatively impacted by future development or redevelopment. Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds the proposed zoning to be consistent with the property’s Future Land Use Map designation as a City Neighborhood Area. Staff finds the UN zoning district would bring the property’s zoning into closer alignment with these surrounding permitted uses than the current single-family only district. Further, the intersection of Wedington and Garland, less than 300 feet to the east, is defined as a Tier 2 Center per City Plan 2040. Tier 2 Centers are described as “characterized by housing that ranges from one- to three- story Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 3 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F detached dwellings, duplexes, row houses, and mid-rise apartments. Commercial uses will be mixed-use and office buildings.” The property has a high infill score of 10 with a weighted score of 12.5, indicating it is a suitable location for infill development. Staff finds that UN is consistent with this designation as a Tier 2 center and that infill in this area could help support City Plan 2040 Goals 1 and 3 by promoting moderate infill in an area that is highly walkable, near transit routes, and which include a high degree of nonresidential services. 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 to rezone this section of the subject property at this time. UN allows for mixed use developments and increased housing typologies with small lot sizes, potentially enabling homeownership of smaller, more attainable dwelling units in an area of town with a high concentration of services and amenities. 3. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would create or appreciably increase traffic danger and congestion. Finding: Rezoning the property from RSF-4 to UN could increase development potential and its associated traffic impact on the site the rezoning would remove the current density maximum of four units per acre. However, staff find the small size of the property is likely to naturally limit development potential and that the ultimate added density is unlikely to appreciably increase traffic danger or congestion at this location. Further, the property has frontage on a high-activity regional link that can likely support additional traffic. 4. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would alter the population density and thereby undesirably increase the load on public services including schools, water, and sewer facilities. Finding: The proposed rezoning has the potential to alter the population density since UN has smaller lot sizes and no density maximums, potentially increasing population density. However, the property is small in size and directly adjacent to a major street. The property is also near a public K-12 school and the University of Arkansas, both of which are supported by existing public infrastructure with no known capacity issues. 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 Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 4 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F zoning is not desirable. Finding: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends forwarding RZN-2026-0011 to City Council with a recommendation of approval. ________________________________________________________________________ PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES Date: April 27, 2026 ❒ Tabled ❒ Forwarded ❒ Denied Motion: Second: Vote: BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None ATTACHMENTS: • Unified Development Code o §161.07 Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre o §161.37 UN, Urban Neighborhood • Project Maps o One Mile Map o Close-Up Map o Current Land Use Map o Future Land Use Map • Staff Exhibits o Long Range Planning Memo • Applicant Request Letter Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 5 of 17 X Brink Holeyfield 7-1-0 (Gulley opposed) Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F 161.07 District RSF-4, Residential Single-Family — Four (4) Units Per Acre (A) Purpose. The RSF-4 Residential District is designed to permit and encourage the development of low density detached dwellings in suitable environments, as well as to protect existing development of these types. (B) Uses. (1) Permitted Uses. Unit 1 City-wide uses by right Unit 8 Single-family dwellings Unit 41 Accessory dwellings Unit 46 Short-term rentals (2) Conditional Uses. Unit 2 City-wide uses by conditional use permit Unit 3 Public protection and utility facilities Unit 4 Cultural and recreational facilities Unit 5 Government facilities Unit 9 Two-family dwellings Unit 12a Limited business Unit 24 Home occupations Unit 36 Wireless communications facilities Unit 44 Cluster Housing Development (C) Density. Single-family dwellings Two-family dwellings Units per acre 4 or less 7 or less (D) Bulk and Area Regulations. Single-family dwellings Two-family dwellings Lot minimum width 70 feet 80 feet Lot area minimum 8,000 square feet 12,000 square feet Land area per dwelling unit 8,000 square feet 6,000 square feet Hillside Overlay District Lot minimum width 60 feet 70 feet Hillside Overlay District Lot area minimum 8,000 square feet 12,000 square feet Land area per dwelling unit 8,000 square feet 6,000 square feet (E) Setback Requirements. Front Side Rear 15 feet 5 feet 15 feet Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 6 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F (F) Building Height Regulations. Building Height Maximum 3 stories (G) Building Area. On any lot the area occupied by all buildings shall not exceed 40% of the total area of such lot. Accessory ground mounted solar energy systems shall not be considered buildings. (Ord. No. 6945, §5(Exh. D), 12-16-25) Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 7 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F 161.37 Urban Neighborhood (A) Purpose. The Urban Neighborhood District is designed to serve as a mixed-use area of medium intensity and provide a transition into residential neighborhoods from more intense, mixed-use districts. Urban Neighborhood promotes a walkable, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood development form with a variety of housing options and complementary neighborhood businesses that are compatible in scale and use with surrounding land uses. For the purpose of Chapter 96: Noise Control, the Urban Neighborhood District is a residential zone. (B) Uses. (1) Permitted Uses. Unit 1 City-wide uses by right Unit 4 Cultural and recreational facilities Unit 8 Single-family dwellings Unit 9 Two-family dwellings Unit 10 Three- and four-family dwellings Unit 12b General business Unit 13 Eating places Unit 24 Home occupations Unit 25 Offices, studios, and related services Unit 26 Multi-family dwellings Unit 40 Sidewalk cafes Unit 41 Accessory dwelling units Unit 44 Cluster housing development 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 5 Government facilities Unit 14 Hotel, motel and amusement services Unit 15 Neighborhood shopping goods Unit 36 Wireless communication facilities Unit 45 Small scale production Unit 48 Private dormitories (C) Density. None. (D) Bulk and Area Regulations. (1) Lot Width Minimum. All dwellings 12 feet All other uses None (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. Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 8 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Side None Rear 5 feet Rear, from center line of an alley 12 feet (F) Building Height Regulations. Building Height Maximum 3 stories (G) Minimum Buildable Street Frontage. 50% of the lot width. (Ord. No. 6945, §5(Exh. D), 12-16-25) Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 9 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F CLEVELAND ST GARLAND AVE GARLAND AVE GARLAND AVE NORTH ST GARLAND AVE WEDINGTONDR LEVERETT AVE MAPLE ST SYCAMORE STRMF-40 RMF-24 C-2 C-1 RSF-4 I-1 R-O P-1 CS NC RSF-18 Regional Link Neighborhood Link Institutional Master Plan Regional Link - High Activity Urban Center Unclassified Alley Residential Link Shared-Use Paved Trail Trail (Proposed) Design Overlay District Fayetteville City Limits Planning Area One Mile View RZN-2026-0011 1002 N. HALL AVE N 0 0.25 0.50.13 Miles Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Subject Property Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 10 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Proposed UN MOUN TCOMFO R T R D HA V E N D R HUGHES ST BERRY ST AL L E Y 1 0 4 8 VISTADR HALL AVE HAVEN WAY WEDINGTON DR NORTH ST GARLAND AVE GA R L A N D A V E RMF-40 C-1 R-O P-1 RMF-24 C-2 RSF-4 CS NC Regional Link - High Activity Unclassified Alley Residential Link Hillside-Hilltop Overlay District Trail (Proposed) Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Close Up View RZN-2026-0011 1002 N. HALL AVE N 0 150 300 450 60075 Feet Subject Property Zone Proposed RSF-4 UN 0.0 0.4 Total 0.4 ac1:2,400 Current 0.4 0.0 Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 11 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F MOUNTCOMFORTRD OA K L A N D A V E WEDINGTON DR GARLAND AVE NORTH ST GARLAND AVE 2025 Imagery | EagleView Technologies | Surdex Corporation Regional Link Regional Link - High Activity Unclassified Alley Residential Link Trail (Proposed) Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Current Land Use RZN-2026-0011 1002 N. HALL AVE N 0 225 450 675 900112.5 Feet Subject Property Mixed Use Mixed Use Mixed Use 1:3,600 Single-Family Residential Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 12 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F City Neighborhood Civic and Private Open Space Non-Municipal Government Residential Neighborhood GARLAND AVE NORTH ST GARLAND AVE GARLAND AVE WEDINGTONDR MAPLE ST SYCAMORE ST GARLAND AVE Regional Link Neighborhood Link Institutional Master Plan Regional Link - High Activity Urban Center Unclassified Alley Residential Link Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Trail (Proposed) Design Overlay District City Neighborhood Civic Institutional Civic and Private Open Space Industrial Natural Non-Municipal Government Residential Neighborhood Rural Residential Urban Center Future Land Use RZN-2026-0011 1002 N. HALL AVE N 0 610 1,220 1,830 2,440305 Feet Subject Property 1:10,000 Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 13 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F TO: Donna Wonsower, Senior Planner FROM: Kylee Cole, Long Range & Preservation Planner MEETING DATE: April 27, 2026 SUBJECT: Long Range Planning Comments Regarding RZN-2026-0011 BACKGROUND: The applicant requests to rezone approximately 0.40 acres from RSF-4, Residential Single- Family, Four Units Per Acre to UN, Urban Neighborhood. Two long range planning documents are relevant when evaluating this request: City Plan 2040 and the Heritage & Historic Preservation Plan. City Plan 2040 (2020): City Plan 2040 includes several relevant plan goals and objectives: • Goal 1 – We will make appropriate infill and revitalization our highest priority. • Goal 2 – We will discourage suburban sprawl. • Goal 3 – We will make compact, complete, and connected development the standard. • Goal 6 – We will create opportunities for attainable housing. o 3.6.1 - Increase housing choices by encouraging a mixture of housing types and sizes dispersed throughout the city and in proximity to transit and active transportation networks. (p.45) On its adoption in early 2020, City Plan 2040 carried forward goals from prior comprehensive plans and organized them into six primary goals. The goals were meant to focus the City’s efforts on appropriate infill that furthers a variety of transportation options, supports the creation of attainable housing, and limits the amount of land consumed by development on the City’s periphery, often termed “suburban sprawl”. Heritage & Historic Preservation Plan (2023): The City’s Heritage & Historic Preservation Plan was initiated by City Plan 2040. Heritage and Historic Preservation Master Plan Relevant Goals and Action Items 1.9 Plan Review Include historic preservation staff in review of proposed major projects and zoning changes to determine impacts to historic resources. 1.10 Demolition Ordinance Pass an ordinance to allow for the review of proposed demolitions for resources forty-five years or older. Staff to evaluate each property for significance. Work with property owner to discourage demolition. Reviews should be taken up by HDC as needed. 4.9 Community Engagement: Transparency Publish information about historic preservation reviews and demolitions of historic properties to increase transparency. Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 14 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Property History: The subject property, a single-family front-gabled dwelling constructed in 1980, is not of historic age and not eligible for state or National Register of Historic Places. DISCUSSION: Zoning History: Ordinance 1747 approved on June 29, 1970 enacted a new zoning map and set of districts and zoning requirements for the city. This map shows the subject property and surrounding neighborhood as being zoned into the low-density “R-1” zoning district, which was subsequently translated to “RSF-4” with the adoption of the city’s Unified Development Code. City Plan 2040 and Future Land Use Plan: This area is designated as a City Neighborhood area, which are “more densely developed than residential neighborhood areas and provide a mix of non-residential and residential uses.” This area supports a wide variety of primarily residential in nature and support a wide variety of housing types of appropriate scale and context.” This land use designation also encourages the incorporation of a variety of housing options beyond just single-family and new commercial uses which would contribute to creating complete neighborhoods (Goals 3 & 6). UN would also serve as a transition between the University of Arkansas and adjacent neighborhoods, or as a transition from Wedington into the neighborhood. The request aligns with goals 1, 2, and 6 of City Plan 2040 by creating opportunities for denser development in an area of the center of the city that is already served by infrastructure. Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 15 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F 4/01/2026 Fayetteville Planning Commission, Andrew Brink, Chair City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: Rezoning Request – 1002 N Hall Avenue Dear Andrew Brink, Chair, Members of the Planning Commission - We respectfully submit this letter requesting the rezoning of property located at 1002 North Hall Avenue in Fayetteville, Arkansas from RSF-4 (Residential Single-Family – 4 Units per Acre) to UN (Urban Neighborhood). This parcel sits in an area adjacent to the UA and commercial development and redevelopment, where the character of the area is gradually evolving. RSF-4 supports low-density single-family homes, it does not fully reflect the broader mix of housing and neighborhood activity emerging between the Mt Comfort/Garland intersection and the University. Rezoning to Urban Neighborhood (UN), as illustrated in the city’s Future Land Use, would allow properties to transition in a thoughtful way that is a better use of the land, helps add stock to our shortage of housing, yet remains compatible with the surrounding neighborhood renaissance. Compatibility with Surrounding Properties The proposed rezoning provides for logical transition between existing land uses in the area. The Subject Property at the corner of Wedington/Hwy 16w and N Hall Avenue, adjacent to the major intersection of Wedington/Hwy 16w and Garland Avenue, a commercial and institutional area that functions as a corridor where residential properties meet a broader mix of housing types, multifamily rentals, large-scale student housing, commercial stores and eateries. The Urban Neighborhood district is specifically intended for this type of setting by allowing modestly increased residential flexibility while maintaining neighborhood character. For these reasons, the proposed rezoning is in keeping with the City Council-approved Future Land Use Plan and will not unreasonably or adversely affect or conflict with surrounding land uses. Any future development would still be required to meet the City’s development standards for setbacks, landscaping, building placement, and site design, ensuring compatibility with nearby homes. Planning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 16 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Supporting Fayetteville’s Planning Vision The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas has emphasized policies that encourage thoughtful infill development, expanded housing options, and efficient use of existing infrastructure. Rezoning these parcels to Urban Neighborhood supports those goals by allowing additional housing opportunities within an established area already served by streets, utilities, and city services. Housing That Serves the Broader Community Another important benefit of this rezoning is the opportunity to create housing that serves a broader range of Fayetteville residents. Areas near the university often face development pressure for large-scale high-occupancy student housing. While student housing plays an important role in the city, the Urban Neighborhood district encourages housing types and mixed uses that are more balanced and neighborhood oriented. Allowing modestly scaled infill housing can provide options for young professionals, small families, and long -time residents who want to remain in central Fayetteville, helping maintain a more stable and diverse residential environment. A Natural Next Step for the Area Rezoning 1002 North Hall Avenue from RSF-4 to UN represents a reasonable and measured adjustment that aligns with Fayetteville’s planning vision. The change supports responsible infill redevelopment, maintains compatibility with surrounding properties, and helps provide housing options that better serve the community. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. I appreciate the Planning Commission’s continued commitment to thoughtful growth in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Sincerely, William F. Clark DAVIS, BUTT, TAYLOR & CLARK, PLC 75 N. East Ave, Suite 402 P.O. Box 1224 Fayetteville, AR 72702-1224 (479) 521-7600 (phone) (479) 521-7661 (fax) www.dbtcfirm.com Reviewed by: Donna Wonsower, AICP Senior Planner Development Services APPROVEDPlanning Commission April 27, 2026 RZN-2026-0011 (CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC) Page 17 of 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Form v1 55 NV\ RECEIVED A 6/8/2026 m is C'Y C=FAYETTEV LLE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Account#: NWCL5004205 Company: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-CLERKS OFFI 113 W MOUNTAIN FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 Ad number#: 602389 PO #: Matter of: Ord 6999 AFFIDAVIT•STATE OF ARKANSAS I, Maria Hernande-Lopez ,do solemnly swear that I am the Legal Clerk of the NWA Democrat Gazette,a daily newspaper printed and published in WASHINGTON/BENTON county,State of ARKANSAS;that I was so related to this publication at and during the publication of the annexed legal advertisement in the matter of: Ord 6999 Pending in the court,in said County.and at the dates of the several publications of said advertisement stated below,and that during said periods and at said dates.said newspaper was printed and had a bona fide circulation in said County, that said newspaper had been regularly printed and published in said county,and had a bona fide circulation therein for the period of one month before the date of the first publication of said advertisement:and that said advertisement was published in the regular daily issues of said newspaper as stated below. And that there is due or has been paid the NWA Democrat Gazette for publication the sum of$88.16. (Includes$0.00 Affidavit Charge). NWA Democrat Gazette 06/07/26;NWA nwaonline.com 06/07/26 gs Legal Cler J�.�........ y6. \.22.2p,?t°4 State of ARKANSAS,County of Sebastian , ? •' \AOTAR J. m' Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 8th day of June,2026 = Q co '•. ' UBL\G • cn = NOTARY PUBLIC Ordinance:6999 File Number: 2026-1641 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2026- 11 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.40 ACRES LOCATED AT 1002 NORTH HALL AVENUE IN WARD 4 FROM RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE TO UN, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 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 RSF-4,Residential, Single-Family, Four Units per Acre to UN, Urban Neighbor- hood. 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 June 2,2026 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:S88.16 June 7,2026 602389