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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 7002Page 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Ordinance: 7002 File Number: 2026-1792 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2026-14 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.21 ACRES LOCATED AT 2710 NORTH COLETTE AVENUE 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 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 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 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 Nioka s k a Creek T r a i l Proposed NC AZA L EATERCO LET TEAVE ST R A W B E R R Y DR GULLEY GROVE CIR WAL L I S ALY YVONNEDR MCA LLIS T E R ALY MAGN O L I A D R STANWYK DR OLD WIRE RD RSF-4 RPZD P-1 Neighborhood Link Unclassified Residential Link Trail (Proposed) Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Close Up View RZN-2026-0014 2710 N COLETTE AVE N 0 150 300 450 60075 Feet Subject Property Zone Proposed NC RSF-4 0.2 0.0 Total 0.2 ac1:2,400 Current 0.0 0.2 EXHIBIT A Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F EXHIBIT B LEGAL DESCRIPTION 2710 COLETTE AVE. A part of the Lot 3, Hutchison's First Addition, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, being more particularly described as beginning at the Southwest Corner of said Lot 3 and running thence North 112.62 feet along the West line of said Lot; thence leaving West line East 90 feet to the East line of said lot, thence South 85.85 feet to the Southeast Corner of said lot; thence South 73 degrees 26 minutes West 93.90 feet to the point of beginning. 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 #: 2026-1792 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2026-14 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.21 ACRES LOCATED AT 2710 NORTH COLETTE AVENUE 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 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 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 1. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F 5/12/2026 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 -$ -$ Project Number Budget Impact: FundAccount Number Project Title City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2026-1792 Item ID 6/2/2026 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only RZN-2026-0014: Rezoning (2710 N COLETTE AVE/MARTIN, 293): Submitted by MARTIN BUILDING GROUP for property located at 2710 N COLETTE AVE in WARD 3. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRES and contains approximately 0.21 acres. The request is to rezone the property to NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION. N/A for Non-Agenda Item Action Recommendation: Submitted By Jonathan Curth DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (620) Division / Department Comments: Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Approval Date: Original Contract Number: 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 2026-1792 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: Wesley Frank, Planner SUBJECT: RZN-2026-0014: Rezoning (2710 N COLETTE AVE/MARTIN, 293): Submitted by MARTIN BUILDING GROUP for property located at 2710 N COLETTE AVE in WARD 3. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRES and contains approximately 0.21 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 northeast Fayetteville approximately 250 feet south of the intersection of N. Old Wire Rd and N. Colette Ave. The property is zoned RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 Units per Acre and is undeveloped following the demolition of a fire-damaged home in 2026. 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 no public comments on this item. Land Use Compatibility: Staff finds the proposed rezoning from RSF-4 to NC to be compatible with the surrounding area. The two zoning districts only permit single-family dwellings by right, although NC offers a slightly more permissive use schedule under its conditional use allowances, such as 3- and 4-family dwellings, along with additional opportunities for nonresidential uses. 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. 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. Unlike RSF-4, NC utilizes a 0-25 foot build-to-zone urban form setback, which are used to promote walkability in an area by requiring structures to be built closer to the street. Directly across N. Colette Ave is the Gulley Grove subdivision, an RPZD-zoned development which incorporates the same urban form setback requirement. To the east are additional NC-zoned properties and a number of nearby RSF-4-zoned properties have developments within 25 feet of the front property line, which highlights that this area is not uniformly suburban in setback. The subject property is a corner lot, which is ideal for increased housing density due to the design Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov flexibility of a lot with dual street frontage, which can allow for more creative, aesthetic, and functional layouts. Accordingly, 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 number of attributes that contribute to appropriate infill, including, but not limited to access to trails, parks, and a public school. 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 Infill Matrix indicates a score of 6 for this site. The following elements of the matrix contribute to the score: •Adequate Fire Response (Station 5, 2979 N. Crossover Rd) •Near Water Main (8-inch N. Colette Ave; 6-inch E. Yvonne Dr.) •Near Sewer Main (8-inch N. Colette Ave.; 6-inch E. Yvonne Dr.) •Near Public School (Butterfield Trail Elementary) •Near City Park (Gulley Park) •Near Paved Trail (Niokaska Creek Trail; Gulley Park Trail) DISCUSSION: At the May 11, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, a vote of 8-0-0 forwarded the request to City Council with a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Gulley was absent. Commissioners discussed the request stating it was compatible with nearby properties and allowed for a modest amount of development on the property. No members of the public spoke at the meeting. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Exhibit A , 5. Exhibit B , 6. Staff Report Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission THRU: Jessie Masters, Planning Director FROM: Wesley Frank, Planner MEETING DATE: May 11, 2026 SUBJECT: RZN-2026-0014: Rezoning (2710 N COLETTE AVE/MARTIN, 293): Submitted by MARTIN BUILDING GROUP for property located at 2710 N COLETTE AVE. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE- FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRES and contains approximately 0.21 acres. The request is to rezone the property to NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends forwarding RZN-2026-0014 to the City Council with a recommendation of approval. RECOMMENDED MOTION: “I move to forward RZN-2026-0014 to the City Council with a recommendation of approval.” BACKGROUND: The subject property is located in north Fayetteville approximately 250 feet south of the N. Old Wire Rd and N. Colette Ave intersection. The property is zoned RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 Units per Acre and is undeveloped following the demolition (DEMO-2026-0021) of a fire- damaged home in 2026. No zoning overlay districts or master planning areas apply to the parcel. Surrounding land uses and zoning are depicted below in Table 1. Table 1: Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Direction Land Use Zoning North Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 Units per Acre 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 RPZD, Residential Planned Zoning District 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 no public comments on this item. Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 1 of 16 Updated w/ meeting results Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Streets: The subject area has road frontage along N. Colette Ave. N. Colette Ave is a partially improved Residential Link Street with asphalt paving, sidewalk and open ditches. The subject area has a road frontage along E. Yvonne Dr. E. Yvonne Dr is a partially improved Residential Link Street with asphalt paving, sidewalk and open ditches. Any street 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 8-inch water main is present along N. Colette Ave. Existing 6-inch water main is present along E. Yvonne Dr. Sewer: Sanitary sewer is available to the subject area. Existing 8-inch sewer main is present along N. Colette Avenue. Existing 6-inch sewer main is present along E. Yvonne Dr. There are known wet weather sewer capacity issues identified in the City’s 2025 Sewer Master Plan that appear in the system 744 feet south of this property. Drainage: No portion of the property lies within a FEMA floodplain or the Hillside Hilltop Overlay District. No protected streams or hydric soils are present on site. Any improvements or requirements for drainage will be determined at the time of development submittal. Any additional improvements or requirements for drainage will be determined at time of development Fire: Station 5, located at 2979 N. Crossover Rd., protects this site. The property is located approximately 0.7 miles from the fire station with an anticipated drive time of approximately 2 minutes using existing streets. The anticipated response time would be approximately 4.2 minutes. Fire Department response time is calculated based on the drive time plus 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 proposed zoning district, NC, Neighborhood Conservation, requires 20% minimum canopy preservation. The current zoning district, RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre, requires 25% minimum canopy preservation. CITY PLAN 2040 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN: City Plan 2040 Future Land Use Plan designates the property within the proposed rezone as Residential Neighborhood. Residential Neighborhood areas are primarily residential in nature and support a wide variety of housing types of appropriate scale and context. 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. This designation recognizes the existing conventional subdivision developments that may have large blocks with conventional setbacks and development patterns that respond to features of the natural environment. Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 2 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040’s Infill Matrix indicates a score of 6 for this site with a weighted score of 6. The following elements of the matrix contribute to the score: • Adequate Fire Response (Station 5, 2979 N. Crossover Rd) • Near Water Main (8-inch N. Colette Ave; 6-inch E. Yvonne Dr.) • Near Sewer Main (8-inch N. Colette Ave.; 6-inch E. Yvonne Dr.) • Near Public School (Butterfield Trail Elementary) • Near City Park (Gulley Park) • Near Paved Trail (Niokaska Creek Trail; Gulley Park Trail) 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: Staff finds the proposed rezoning from RSF-4 to NC to be compatible with the surrounding area. The two zoning districts are effectively single-family zoning districts, but NC offers a slightly more permissive use schedule under its conditional use allowances, such as 3- and 4-family dwellings, additional opportunities for commercial uses, and community recycling facilities. 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. 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. Unlike RSF-4, NC utilizes a 0-25 foot build-to-zone urban form setback, which are used to promote walkability in an area by requiring structures to be built closer to the street. Directly across N. Colette Ave is the Gulley Grove subdivision, an RPZD-zoned development which incorporates the same urban form setback requirement. To the east are additional NC-zoned properties and a number of nearby RSF-4-zoned properties have developments within 25 feet of the front property line, which highlights the area’s familiarity to this type of development. The subject property is a corner lot, which is ideal for increased housing density due to the design flexibility of a lot with dual street frontage, which can allow 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). 2. A determination of whether the proposed zoning is justified and/or needed at the time the rezoning is proposed. Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 3 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Finding: Staff finds that there is sufficient justification to rezone the property from RSF-4 to NC since the rezoning would be consistent with the property’s future land use designation and supports several goals of City Plan 2040. 3. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would create or appreciably increase traffic danger and congestion. Finding: A rezoning from RSF-4 to NC does have the potential to slightly increase traffic danger and congestion due to a minor increase in density, however the size of the parcel at 0.21 acres will limit the density on the site. The use schedule of NC could allow for additional residential and commercial development; however, the small size of the subject property and additional developments requirements of those uses could prevent their development. 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 slightly alter the population density since it would allow for additional single-family residential development. However, the property currently has access to public streets, water, and sewers, and any necessary improvements would be determined at the time of development. Fayetteville Public Schools did not comment on this request. 5. If there are reasons why the proposed zoning should not be approved in view of considerations under b (1) through (4) above, a determination as to whether the proposed zoning is justified and/or necessitated by peculiar circumstances such as: a. It would be impractical to use the land for any of the uses permitted under its existing zoning classifications; b. There are extenuating circumstances which justify the rezoning even though there are reasons under b (1) through (4) above why the proposed zoning is not desirable. Finding: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends forwarding RZN-2026-0014 to the City Council with a recommendation of approval. Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 4 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES Date: May 11, 2026 ❒ Tabled ❒ Forwarded ❒ Denied Motion: Second: Vote: BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None ATTACHMENTS: • Unified Development Code o §161.07 District RSF-4, Residential Single-Family – Four (4) Units Per Acre o §161.29 Neighborhood Conservation • One Mile Map • Close-Up Map • Current Land Use Map • Future Land Use Map • Long Range Planning Memo • Request Letter Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 5 of 16 Brink Cabe 8-0-0 (Commissioner Gulley was absent from the meeting) 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 (2) family dwellings Units per acre 4 or less 7 or less (D) Bulk and Area Regulations. Single-family dwellings Two (2) 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 Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 6 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F (E) Setback Requirements. Front Side Rear 15 feet 5 feet 15 feet (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. (Code 1991, §160.031; Ord. No. 4100, §2 (Ex. A), 6-16-98; Ord. No. 4178, 8-31-99; Ord. No. 4858, 4-18-06; Ord. No. 5028, 6-19-07; Ord. No. 5128, 4-15-08; Ord. No. 5224, 3-3-09; Ord. No. 5312, 4-20-10; Ord. No. 5462, 12-6-11; Ord. No. 5921, §1, 11-1-16; Ord. No. 5945, §8, 1-17-17; Ord. No. 6015, §1(Exh. A), 11-21-17; Ord. No. 6245, §2, 10-15- 19; Ord. No. 6427, §§1(Exh. C), 2, 4-20-21) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 6710, §1, adopted November 21, 2023, determines that Ordinance 6427 (Sunset Clause) and Ord. No. 6625 (extending Sunset Clause) be amended so that Ordinance 6427 and all amendments to Code Sections ordained or enacted by Ordinance 6427 shall automatically sunset, be repealed and become void on December 31, 2024, unless prior to that date the City Council amends this ordinance to repeal or further amend this sunset, repeal and termination section. Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 7 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F 161.29 Neighborhood Conservation (A) Purpose. The Neighborhood Conservation zone has the least activity and a lower density than the other zones. Although Neighborhood Conservation is the most purely residential zone, it can have some mix of uses, such as civic buildings. Neighborhood Conservation serves to promote and protect neighborhood character. For the purposes of Chapter 96: Noise Control, the Neighborhood Conservation district is a residential zone. (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 9 Two (2) family dwellings Unit 10 Three (3) and four (4) family dwellings Unit 12a Limited business* Unit 24 Home occupations Unit 25 Offices, studios, and related services Unit 28 Center for collecting recyclable materials Unit 36 Wireless communication facilities Unit 44 Cluster Housing Development (C) Density. Ten (10) Units Per Acre. (D) Bulk and Area Regulations. (1) Lot Width Minimum. All dwelling types 40 feet (2) Lot Area Minimum. 4,000 square feet (E) Setback Regulations. Front A build-to zone that is located between the front property line and a line 25 feet from the front property line. Side 5 feet Rear 5 feet Rear, from center line of an alley 12 feet Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 8 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F (F) Building Height Regulations. Building Height Maximum 3 stories (Ord. No. 5128, 4-15-08; Ord. No. 5312, 4-20-10; Ord. No. 5462, 12-6-11; Ord. No. 5592, 6-18-13; Ord. No. 5664, 2- 18-14; Ord. No. 5800, §1(Exh. A), 10-6-15>; Ord. No. 5921, §1, 11-1-16; Ord. No. 5945, §§5, 7—9, 1-17-17; Ord. No. 6015, §1(Exh. A), 11-21-17; Ord. No. 6211, §1, 8-6-19; Ord. No. 6427, §§1(Exh. C), 2, 4-20-21) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 6820, §1, adopted December 4, 2024, determines that Ordinance 6427 (Sunset Clause), Ordinance 6625 (extending Sunset Clause) and Ordinance 6710 (extending the Sunset Clause) be amended so that Ordinance 6427 and all amendments to Code Sections ordained or enacted by Ordinance 6427 shall automatically sunset, be repealed and become void on July 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. unless prior to that time and date the City Council amends this ordinance to repeal or further amend this sunset, repea l and termination section. Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 9 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F OLD WIRE RD CROSSOVERRD CROSSOVER RD OLD MISSOURIRD ROLLING HILLS DR OAK BAILEY DR TOWNSHIP ST R-O R-A RSF-4 P-1 NS-G NS-L NC RPZD Regional Link Neighborhood Link Unclassified Residential Link Planned Neighborhood Link Shared-Use Paved Trail Trail (Proposed) Fayetteville City Limits Planning Area One Mile View RZN-2026-0014 2710 N COLETTE AVE N 0 0.25 0.50.13 Miles Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Subject Property Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 10 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Nioka s k a Creek T r a i l Proposed NC AZALEATERCOLETTEAVE ST R A W B E R R Y DR GULLEY GROVE CIR WALLISALY YVONNEDR MCALLISTER ALY MAGN O L I A D R STANWYK DR OLD WIRE RD RSF-4 RPZD P-1 Neighborhood Link Unclassified Residential Link Trail (Proposed) Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Close Up View RZN-2026-0014 2710 N COLETTE AVE N 0 150 300 450 60075 Feet Subject Property Zone Proposed NC RSF-4 0.2 0.0 Total 0.2 ac1:2,400 Current 0.0 0.2 Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 11 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F AZALEATER OLD MISSOURI RD OLD MISSOURI RD OLD WIRERD 2025 Imagery | EagleView Technologies | Surdex Corporation Neighborhood Link Unclassified Residential Link Trail (Proposed) Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Current Land Use RZN-2026-0014 2710 N COLETTE AVE 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 May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 12 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F City Neighborhood Civic and Private Open Space Civic Institutional Natural Residential Neighborhood OLD WIRE RD CROSSOVER RD CROSSOVERRD ROLLING HILLS DR OLD MISSOURIRD TOWNSHIP ST Regional Link Neighborhood Link Unclassified Residential Link Planned Neighborhood Link Planning Area Fayetteville City Limits Trail (Proposed) City Neighborhood Civic Institutional Civic and Private Open Space Industrial Natural Non-Municipal Government Residential Neighborhood Rural Residential Urban Center Future Land Use RZN-2026-0014 2710 N COLETTE AVE N 0 610 1,220 1,830 2,440305 Feet Subject Property 1:10,000 Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 13 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F TO: Wes Frank, Planner FROM: Kylee Cole, Long Range & Preservation Planner MEETING DATE: May 11, 2026 SUBJECT: Long Range Planning Comments Regarding RZN-2026-0014 BACKGROUND: The applicant requests to rezone approximately 0.21 acres from RSF-4, Residential Single- Family, Four Units Per Acre to NC, Neighborhood Conservation. 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 May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 14 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F 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 Residential Neighborhood area, which are “primarily residential in nature and support a wide variety of housing types of appropriate scale and context.” The request aligns with this designation by increasing the potential density slightly, from four to ten units per acre while retaining the single-family development pattern. NC would also permit greater flexibility for lot width and area allowing for potential redevelopment of the site with additional single-family dwellings. This is in keeping with both the future land use designation and existing neighborhood patterns and supports goals 1, 2, & 6 of City Plan 2040. Property History: The subject property is vacant. It previously contained a single-family dwelling constructed ca. 1973, according to Washington County Tax Assessor records. The property was damaged in fire and subsequently demolished (DEMO-2026-0021). Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 15 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F REQUEST LETTER A statement explaining the compatibility of this proposed rezoning with neighboring property and explaining why the proposed rezoning will not unreasonably adversely affect or conflict with surrounding land uses. The proposed rezoning, Neighborhood Conservation, is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and will not adversely affect adjacent properties. The subject property is currently underutilized and presents an opportunity for thoughtful infill development. The proposed lot split allows for two smaller homes rather than one large home to be built, maintaining a scale consistent with the neighborhood and avoiding an out-of-character build. It also brings two attainable homes to market in a highly desirable area without increasing density beyond what already exists adjacent. Directly across the street, the RPZD zoned development, Gulley Grove, contains majority 40-50 foot-wide lots, reflecting similar density and scale. The proposed development will complement this pattern and integrate seamlessly with the neighborhood. Overall, the rezoning supports efficient land use while aligning with the evolving residential character of the neighborhood and city’s agenda of thoughtful infill development. Planning Commission May 11, 2026 RZN-2026-0014 (MARTIN) Page 16 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Form v1.55 INIV\ R,EC E I VE i 6/8/2026 m za C TY CF FAYETTEV L-E CITY CLERK'S CFFISE Account#: NWCL5004205 Company: CITY OF FAYE 1"1'EVILLE-CLERKS OFFI 113 W MOUNTAIN FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 Ad number#: 602393 PO #: Matter of: Ord 7002 AFFIDAVIT•STATE OF ARKANSAS I, Maria Hernandez-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 7002 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 --771Pe::?p4/-fi,4rl,„;r , BRASfy //' Legal Cle :De+N.22-2032-1 1AR)- State of ARKANSAS.County of Sebastian - : ��,.,� :< Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 8th day of June,2026 PUB\- ti z NOTARY PUBLIC Ordinance:7002 File Number: 2026-1792 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2026- 14 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.21 ACRES LOCATED AT 2710 NORTH COLETTE AVENUE IN WARD 3 FROM RSF-4,RESIDEN- TIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE,TO NC,NEIGH- BORHOOD CONSERVATION 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 NC,Neighborhood Con- servation. 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:$88.16 June 7,2026 602393