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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-09 - Agendas - FinalTayelteyi;le 113 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267 AGENDA FOR A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, June 9, 2008, 5:30 p.m. Room 219, City Administration Building ORDER OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A. Introduction of agenda item — Chair B. Presentation of Staff Report C. Presentation of request — Applicant D. Public Comment E. Questions & Answer with Commission F. Action of Planning Commission (Discussion & Vote) NOTE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE It' you wish to address the Planning Commission on an agenda item please queue behind the podium when the Chair asks for public comment. Public comment occurs after the Planning Staff has presented the application and will only be permitted during this part of the hearing for each item. Members of the public are permitted a maximum of 10 minutes to speak; representatives of a neighborhood group will be allowed 20 minutes. The applicant/representative of an application before the Planning Commission for consideration will be permitted a maximum of 20 minutes for presentation. Once the Chair recognizes you, go to the podium at the front of the room and give your name and address. Address your comments to the Chair, who is the presiding officer. He/She will direct them to the appropriate appointed official, staff member or others for response. Open dialogue will not be permitted: please ask any questions, and answers will be provided once public comment has been closed. Please keep your comments brief, to the point, and relevant to the agenda item being considered so that everyone has a chance to speak. Please, as a matter of courtesy, refrain from applauding or booing any speakers or actions of the Planning Commission. 2008 Planning Commissioners Sean Trumbo Lois Bryant Matthew Cabe James Graves Porter Winston Audy Lack Christine Myres Jeremy Kennedy Jill Anthes • aye...evi e ARKANSAS The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas TENTATIVE AGENDA 113 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267 AGENDA FOR A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, June 09, 2008, 5:30 p.m. Room 219, City Administration Building The following items will be considered: Consent ARenda: 1. Approval of the minutes from the May 27, 2008 meeting. 2. ADM 08-3014: (VILLAGE AT SHILOH, 441): Submitted by CRAFTON TULL SPARKS for property located 1.2 MILES S OF WEDINGTON ON SHILOH DRIVE. The request is for a one year extension of the approval for the Large Scale Development, LSD 07-2594. Planner: Andrew Garner Unfinished Business: 3. RZN 08-2971: (WALKER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD): Submitted by THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE ROUGHLY BOUNDED BY ARCHIBALD YELL BLVD., HUNTSVILLE RD., MORNINGSIDE DR., 15TH STREET AND S. SCHOOL AVENUE. The properties are zoned RMF -24, MULTI FAMILY - 24 UNITS/ACRE, C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL AND P-1, INSTITUTIONAL and contain approximately 303.45 acres. The request is to rezone the various properties within the boundaries of the Walker Park Neighborhood to NC, Neighborhood Conservation (124.34 acres), DG, Downtown General (101.35 acres), RMF -18, Multi- family - 18 units/acre (.48 acres) and MSC, Main Street Center (28.62 acres.) Planner: Karen Minkel New Business: 4. R-PZD 08-2965: (AMBERWOOD PLACE, 474/475): Submitted by DAVE JORGENSEN for property located S & E OF DOUBLE SPRINGS RD. AND DOT TIPTON RD. The property is zoned R -A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL and contains approximately 39.98 acres. The request is for Zoning and Land Use approval for a Residential Planned Zoning District with 182 single-family dwelling units. Planner: Andrew Garner THIS ITEM CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AS THE APPLICANT DID NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIRED NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO CITY CODE. 5. ADM 08-3012: (ABSHIER HEIGHTS MODIFICATION): Submitted by H2 ENGINEERING, the request is for major modifications to the conditions of approval for R-PZD 06-1883, Abshier Heights, regarding street improvements and speed tables. Planner: Jesse Fulcher 6. ADM 08-3018: (BELLAFONT II): Submitted by H2 ENGINEERING, the request is for change in the phasing for street improvements associated with the Bellafont II project. Planner: Andrew Garner 7. CUP 08-2995: (LAKE HILLS CHURCH_HAAS HALL ACADEMY, 255): Submitted by RICHARD OSBORNE for property located at 2828 CROSSOVER. The property is zoned R -A, RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL and contains approximately 3.58 acres. The request is for a school (Use Unit 4) in the R -A Zoning District. Planner: Jesse Fulcher 8. CUP 08-2993: (BRISIEL / TOWNSHIP, 330): Submitted by TIM BRISIEL for property located at the SOUTH SIDE OF TOWNSHIP ST., EAST OF PEEL ST. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.98 acres. The request is for a tandem lot. Planner: Dara Sanders 9. LSP 08-2992: (BRISIEL / TOWNSHIP, 330): Submitted by TIM BRISIEL for property located at SOUTH SIDE OF TOWNSHIP ST., EAST OF PEEL ST. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.91 acres. The request is to divide the subject property into three tracts of 0.26, 0.26, and 0.39 acres. Planner: Dara Sanders 10. CUP 08-2996: (FOGHORN'S / 15TH ST., 599): Submitted by JEFF HODGES, FOGHORN'S for property located at 1545 W. 15TH ST., SUITE 1. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 1.79 acres. The request is for an outdoor music establishment. Planner: Dara Sanders All interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearings. A copy of the proposed amendments and other pertinent data are open and available for inspection in the office of City Planning (575-8267), 125 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. All interested parties are invited to review the petitions. Interpreters or TDD for hearing impaired are available for all public hearings; 72 hour notice is required. For further information or to request an interpreter, please call 575-8330. ay vile ARKANSAS THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission FROM: Andrew Garner, Senior Planner THRU: Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning DATE: June 2, 2008 PC Meeting of June 9, 2008 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267 ADM 08-3014: (VILLAGE AT SHILOH, 441): Submitted by Crafton Tull Sparks for property located 1.2 miles S of Wedington on Shiloh Drive. The request is for a one year extension of the approval for the Large Scale Development, LSD 07-2594. Planner: Andrew Garner BACKGROUND Property Description: The subject property contains 18.09 acres and is located on the west side of Shiloh Drive, approximately 1.2 miles south of Wedington Drive. The property is currently undeveloped land with the western portion of the site in the Hillside/Hilltop Overlay District. Background: The original Large Scale Development was approved by the Planning Commission on June 11, 2007 for the construction of 198 townhomes with a maximum of 16 units connected together in one pod, and a front -loaded, two -car attached garage for each unit within the RMF -24 zoning district. Since the approval date, the applicant has installed a majority of the infrastructure, with exception of the internal private drives, and obtained building permits for 3 buildings, a total of 32 townhomes. The reason that the complete construction of the project has been delayed is due to the large size of the project. The applicant intends to complete the project within the year. Proposal.: The applicant requests to extend the approval of the Large Scale Development for one year, to expire on June 11, 2009. The Planning Department received the applicant's extension request on May 19, 2008, within the required one year time limit. Should this extension be granted, all permits necessary for construction are required to be issued before the one-year extended deadline. If the permits are not issued prior to June 11, 2009, all of the approved plans for the project shall be rendered null and void. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of ADM 08-3014, the requested extension to the LSD 07-2594 (Village at Shiloh), with the following conditions: K: IReports120081PC Reportslll-June 914DM 08-3014 (Village at Shiloh).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission ADM 08-3014 Village at Shiloh Agenda Item 2 Page 1 of 10 1. The applicant shall be allowed until June 11, 2009 to receive all permits and approvals required to complete construction of the development or project. If all permits have not been received by this time, the Large Scale Development approval shall be revoked. 2. All other conditions of approval for the large scale development shall remain applicable. DISCUSSION The City of Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 166.20(b) gives the Planning Commission authority to extend approval of a large scale development one additional year from the original approval. In order to extend this approval, the applicant must: (1) request the extension prior to the one year time limit, and (2) show good cause why the tasks could not reasonably be completed within the normal one year. If the one year extension is granted, it is within this time that the applicant shall receive all permits and approvals as required by City, State, and Federal regulations to start construction of the development or project. (1) The applicant has submitted the extension request to the Planning Division on May 19, 2008, prior to the one year time limit ending June 11, 2008. (2) The applicant has stated that construction of the project has been delayed due to the size of the development but that they plan to have the project completed within the year, as a majority of the infrastructure has been installed with exception of the internal private drives. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: ❑ Approved Motion: Second: Vote: Meeting Date June 9, 2008 ❑ Denied ❑ Tabled The "Conditions of Approval" listed in the report above are accepted in total without exception by the entity requesting approval of this development item. Signature Date IC IReporls120081PC ReporlsV lJune 9LWDM08-3014 Village at Shiloh).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission ADM 08-3014 Village at Shiloh Agenda Item 2 Page 2 of 10 CHAPTER 166: DEVELOPMENT 166.20 Expiration Of Approved Plans And Permits (A) Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all of the following plans and permits: (I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Preliminary plats; Planned zoning district developments; Conditional uses; Large-scale developments; Lot splits; Physical alteration of land permits; Storm water, drainage, and erosion control permits; Tree preservation plans; Sign permits; and, (10) Floodplain development permits. (B) One-year time limit. (1) Tasks to be completed. All of the above - enumerated plans and permits are conditioned upon the applicant accomplishing the following tasks within one (1) year from the date of approval: (a) For any renovation or new construction, receive a building permit; and/or, (b) For a lot split, record a deed or survey at the Washington County Circuit Clerk's Office, stamped for recordation by the City Planning Division; and/or, (c) Receive a Certificate of Zoning Compliance; and/or, (d) Receive all permits and approvals required by City, State, and Federal regulations to start construction of the development or project. (2) Extensions. Prior to the expiration of the one (1) year time limit, an applicant may request the Planning Commission to extend the period to accomplish the tasks by up to one (1) additional year. The applicant has the burden to show good cause why the tasks could not reasonably K:IReporls120081PC Reportslll-June 91ADM08-3014 Village at Shilohi.doc be completed within the normal one (1) year limit. Expiration. If the required task(s) are not completed within one (1) year from the date of approval or during an allowed extension period, all of the above - enumerated plans and permits shall be rendered null and void. (C) Three-year time limit. (1) Tasks to be complete. All of the above - enumerated plans and permits are also conditioned upon the applicant completing the project and receiving fmal inspection approval and/or a final Certificate of Occupancy permit within three (3) years from the date of issuance of a Building Permit. (2) Extensions. Prior to the expiration of the three (3) year time limit, an applicant may request the Planning Commission to extend the three (3) year period to complete the project by up to two (2) additional years. The applicant has the burden to show good cause why the project could not reasonably be completed within the three (3) year time limit. (3) Expiration. If the applicant fails to meet the requirements of subsection (C)(1) within three (3) years from the date of issuance of a Building Permit or during an allowed extension period, all of the above - enumerated plans and permits shall be rendered null and void. June 9, 2008 Planning Commission ADM 08-3014 Village at Shiloh Agenda Item 2 Page 3 of 10 Jan Gambill - PEERLESS 09051716490,PDF' May 19, 2008 Andrew Garner City of Fayetteville, Planning Department 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: The Village at Shiloh Road CTSA Job No. 071024-00 Dear Mr. Garner: atuatil Crafton Tull Sparks arfl eckva 1 zngirteainy Triton Homes has requested that I petition the. Fayetteville Planning Commission for a 1 year extension of the approval of their Large Scale Development for the Village at Shiloh Road. Based on our records, our project was approved on June 11, 2007. Since that time infrastructure construction has been completed with the exception of private drives and several of the buildings have been erected with some of the units having received Certificates of Occupancy. Multi -family projects of this size and with multiple structures typically require more than 1 year to have building permits secured on all of the buildings because those permits are typically requested as each building comes into the construction schedule. Construction is progressing on schedule and sales: for these homes have been trending at a comfortable rate. The owner anticipates that each building permit will be secured within the granted 1 year extension, if the planning commission sees fit to grant that extension. If there are questions that I can answer during the consideration of this request, please let me know, Otherwise, I looking forwardto the hearing date once you have an opportunity to establish it. Sincerely, Craft Tull Sparks Steven Beam, P.E, Vice -President, Residential Development June 9, 2008 Planning Commission ADM 08-3014 Village at Shiloh Agenda Item 2 Page 4 of 10 °VA4 INcPA-. C.-0NDrn 6-K4s ce Ps?F OJ(%L [An CLF -2,594 shown on the FATT plan within the state right-of-way. Recommendation: Finding the proposed project complies with the Fayetteville Unified Development Code, staff recommends approval of LSD 07-2594 with the following conditions of approval: Conditions of Approval: 1. As discussed in the email from the Solid Waste Division attached to this report, this development must have provisions for commercial trash service through dumpster or compactor service and should be identified on the site plan. Single family carts are not allowed. The location of the dumpsters shall be approved by the Solid Waste and Planning Divisions prior to building permit. 2. Prior to building permit a lot split to create a legal lot of record for the 4.8 -acre park land lot shall be submitted, approved, and recorded. Parks Conditions: 3. 4.8 acres of park land with a public access easement to the park land shall be deeded to the City prior to issuance of building permit. Additionally, the developer shall build a 12' wide trail along Shiloh Dr. as shown on the FATT plan within the State right-of-way as part of the development. 4. Coordinate grading on park land with Park Staff. Any disturbed areas on park land will need to be seeded prior to issuance of building permit. 5. A deed for the 4.8 acres of dedicated park land must be submitted to the city's land agents for their review. Once the deed is approved by the land agents, the deed must be filed with Washington County then submitted to Parks and Recreation. Deed must be submitted to Parks prior to issuance of building permit. 6. Coordinate with Park Staff to pick up park boundary signs, posts and hardware. Boundary signs must be placed prior to issuance of building permits. Tree Preservation and Landscape Conditions: 7. Mitigation is required in the amount of 64 (2) inch caliper large species trees. These trees will be located on-site. As they do all fit on-site, staff is not in support of the on-site planting incentive. These new trees will be a great addition to Fayetteville's urban forest and the new housing area. 8. A bond/letter of credit/ check for $16,000 if due before the final certificate of occupancy will be granted. This money is held for 3 years to ensure that the trees will be maintained. After the 3 year period, the Urban Forester will inspect the site. Finding 90% of the trees healthy, KAReparts120071PC Reporls106-11-071LSD 07-2594 (Village at Shiloh f doe June 9, 2008 Planning Commission ADM 08-3014 Village at Shiloh Agenda Item 2 Page 5 of 10 the amount is released. This can be combined with the amount due for the street trees required under Chapter 177 if chosen. 9. Please include the Tree Preservation and Recreational Area on the Easement Plat for the Urban Forester to sign. This will use the longer signature block which can be acquired from staff if needed. 10. Determine and include the tracking method for the installation of the mitigation trees. Staff would like these planted and bonded at the earliest convenience if they are not found in the way of development. Otherwise they should be linked to the certificate of occupancy of the lot nearest. 1. At the time of construction drawings the landscape plan must be stamped and signed by a licensed landscape architect. 12. Under the new Landscape Regulations Chapter 177, street trees must be bonded for a 3 -year period. This bond is for the maintenance of the trees. This amount must be deposited with the City before signature of Final Plat. Shiloh Trail Conditions: 13. The developer has agreed to construct a 12' asphalt multi -use trail along the east property line for Shiloh Trail as identified on the Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Trails Master Plan. The proposed trail will eventually follow along the west side of I-540 from north to south Fayetteville. 14. Show Shiloh Trail connecting to the existing 6' sidewalk to the south with the additional 6' extending out to the east at the point where the sidewalk meets the trail. Do not taper the trail to the 6' sidewalk, continue the 12' width to the 6' sidewalk so in the future an additional 6' can be added along the east side of the sidewalk and connect to the 12' trail. 15. Shiloh trail is to be constructed by the developer and shall comply with the ADA and City of Fayetteville standards. 16. A 12' wide 3" raised crosswalk constructed of red colored concrete with 2' wide white thermoplastic stripe on each side is requested at the intersection of Shiloh Trail and the two entry roads (Road B & Road E). Planning Commission added this condition per memo from Trails Coordinator. (06/11/07) Standard Conditions of Approval: 17. All mechanical and utility equipment on the wall and/or on the ground shall be screened. All roof mounted utilities and mechanical equipment shall be screened by incorporating screening to the structure utilizing materials compatible with the supporting building. K::IReparts12007IPC Reports106-II-07ILSD 07-2594 (Village at Shiloh)doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission ADM 08-3014 Village at Shiloh Agenda Item 2 Page 6 of 10 Smaller ground -mounted equipment may be screened with tall grasses or shrubs. A note shall be added to all construction documents indicating as such. 18. Trash enclosures shall be screened with access not visible from the street. The trash enclosures shall be constructed with materials that are complimentary to and compatible with the proposed building. A detail of the proposed screening shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of the building permit. Any additional dumpsters located on site shall be screened from the right-of-way. 19. All freestanding and wall signs shall comply with ordinance specifications for location, size, type, number, etc. Signs are not allowed to be placed in utility easements. 20. All exterior lighting is required to comply with the City's lighting ordinance (single and two- family exterior lighting is exempt from the lighting ordinance). A lighting plan and cut -sheets of the proposed exterior light fixtures shall be required to be approved by Planning Staff prior to building permit. 21. Plat Review and Subdivision comments (to include written staff comments provided to the applicant or his representative, and all comments from utility representatives: AR Western Gas, SWBT, Ozarks, SWEPCO, Cox Communications). 22. Provide a CD containing the proposed Large Scale Development drawings in AutoCad or similar digital format. 23. Staff approval of final detailed plans, specifications and calculations (where applicable) for grading, drainage, water, sewer, fire protection, streets (public and private), sidewalks, parking lot(s) and tree preservation. The information submitted for the plat review process was reviewed for general concept only. All public improvements are subject to additional review and approval. All improvements shall comply with City's current requirements. 24. All existing utilities below 12kv shall be relocated underground. All proposed utilities shall be located underground. 25. Large scale development shall be valid for one calendar year. 26. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the following is required: a. Grading and drainage permits b. An on-site inspection by the Landscape Administrator of all tree protection measures prior to any land disturbance. b. Separate easement plat for this project that shall include the tree preservation area and all utility easements. o Project Disk with all final revisions d One copy of final construction drawings showing landscape plans including tree preservation measures submitted to the Landscape Administrator. e. Completion of all required improvements or the placement of a surety K-IReports120071PC Reports106-11-071LSD 07-2594 (Village at Shiloh).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission ADM 08-3014 Village at Shiloh Agenda Item 2 Page 7 of 10 with the City (letter of credit, bond, escrow) as required by Section 158.01 "Guarantees in Lieu of Installed Improvements" to guarantee all incomplete improvements. Further, all improvements necessary to serve the site and protect public safety must be completed, not just guaranteed, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Additional conditions: 27 28 Planning Commission Action: X Approval ❑ Denied ❑ Tabled Motion: Graves Second: Lack Vote: 6-0-0 Meeting Date: June 11, 2007 Comments: Approved with staff's recommendations and conditions as included in the above sta f report. The "Conditions of Approval" listed in the report above are accepted in total without exception by the entity requesting approval of this development item. Signature Date K.iReportsl20071PC Reports106-11-0711-SD 07-2594 (Village at Shilohjdoc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission ADM 08-3014 Village at Shiloh Agenda Item 2 Page 8 of 10 ADM08-3014 Close Up View VILLAGE AT SHILOH Overview June 9, 2008 Planning Commission ADM 08-3014 Village at Shiloh Agenda Item 2 Overview Legend Subject Property ADM08-3014 Boundary tit.,. Planning Area ,D0030, _.3 Overlay District Outside City 0 0.25 0.5 Legend I= Hillside -Hilltop ON 1 M erlay District June 9, 20 Planning Commissi i les ADM 08-3014 Village at Shil Agenda Iter 8 n h 2 Page 10 of 10 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PC Meeting of June 9, 2008 PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission FROM: Karen Minkel, Interim Director of Long Range Planning THRU: Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning DATE: May 30, 2008 (Update) 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267 RZN 08-2971: (WALKER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD): Submitted by THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE ROUGHLY BOUNDED BY ARCHIBALD YELL BLVD., HUNTSVILLE RD., MORNINGSIDE DR., 15TH STREET AND S. SCHOOL AVENUE. The properties are zoned RMF -24, MULTI FAMILY - 24 UNITS/ACRE, C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL AND P-1, INSTITUTIONAL and contain approximately 303.45 acres. The request is to rezone the various properties within the boundaries of the Walker Park Neighborhood to NC, Neighborhood Conservation (124.34 acres), DG, Downtown General (101.35 acres), RMF -18, Multi -family — 18 units/acre (.48 acres) and MSC, Main Street Center (28.62 acres.) Planner: Karen Minkel BACKGROUND: Staff first presented the proposed rezoning of the Walker Park Neighborhood to the Planning Commission on April 28, 2008. The Commission tabled the rezoning and scheduled a work session to address areas of concern expressed by commissioners and members of the public. The work session was held on May 6, 2008, with Commissioners Trumbo, Anthes and Kennedy attended. The work session's recommendations were presented to the Planning Commission on May 12, 2008. The Planning Commission voted 9-0 to adopt the work session's recommendations with the exception of Marc Crandall's property on Wood Avenue, which has existing condominiums. The Planning Commission directed Planning staff to assign the lowest density multi -family zoning district possible. Staff recommends rezoning the property to RMF -18, Residential Multi- family -18 units per acre. This zoning district would lower the allowable density but still make the existing use and density conforming. The Planning Commission also asked about the existing structures on Mark Sugg's property on 7th Avenue between Wood Avenue and Willow Avenue and whether City Lumber's current use would be allowed as a conditional use in Downtown General. Mr. Sugg currently has a multi- family development on two of his three parcels. The third parcel is vacant. A previous building permit issued to City Lumber determined that it was Use Unit 16 Shopping Goods, which is allowed as a conditional use in the Downtown General zoning district. Planning staff received additional public comment from two property owners. The first K:IReports120081PC ReprnCs11]-June 91RZN 08-297] (Walker Park Neighborhood). doe June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 1 of 18 correspondence was received from Dorothy Ashworth on May 21, 2008, requesting that her property at 636 Wood Avenue be rezoned as Downtown General rather than Neighborhood Conservation. The Planning Commission discussed this property during its working session and recommended leaving the property as Neighborhood Conservation. Steve and Michele Winkler also communicated by email, requesting that their properties at 157 South Street, 173 South Street and 189 South Street be rezoned Downtown General rather than Neighborhood Conservation. These properties are across the street from Downtown General and Residential Office zoning districts. Both emails are attached. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning based on findings stated herein and forwarding the proposed zoning map to the City Council for adoption. /CtReports120081PC Repor/s111-.June 91RZN 08-2971 (Walker Park Neighborhood).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 2 of 18 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission FROM: Karen Minkel, Senior Long Range Planner THRU: Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning Tim Conklin, Planning and Development Management Director DATE: May 7, 2008 (Update) PC Meeting of May 12, 2008 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267 RZN 08-2971: (WALKER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD): Submitted by THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE ROUGHLY BOUNDED BY ARCHIBALD YELL BLVD., HUNTSVILLE RD., MORNINGSIDE DR., 15TH STREET AND S. SCHOOL AVENUE. The properties are zoned RMF -24, MULTI FAMILY - 24 UNITS/ACRE, C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL AND P-1, INSTITUTIONAL and contain approximately 303.45 acres. The request is to rezone the various properties within the boundaries of the Walker Park Neighborhood to NC, Neighborhood Commercial (128.19 acres), DG, Downtown General (107.41 acres), and MSC, Main Street Center (19.94 acres.) Planner: Karen Minkel BACKGROUND: Staff first presented the proposed rezoning of the Walker Park Neighborhood to the Planning Commission on April 28, 2008. The Commission tabled the rezoning and scheduled a work session to address areas of concern expressed by commissioners and members of the public. The work session was held on May 6, 2008, and Commissioners Trumbo, Anthes and Kennedy attended. Several broad concepts were discussed during the work session. Jefferson Square was one of the ideas that stakeholders expressed the most excitement about during the charrette. Limiting Downtown General zoning districts to nodes on 6th Street rather than extending the zoning along the entire length of 6th Street is one way to encourage the development of the Square concept. This priority served as a key criterion when discussing specific areas identified in the table below. Commissioners also discussed how the Illustrative Plan is used when determining appropriate zoning. Staff conveyed that the Illustrative Plan is a loose guide that is conceptual only. The Illustrative Plan is not tied to specific parcels, so some infill development shown on the Plan was not appropriate or feasible to reflect in the zoning. Specific areas and questions were also discussed as follows: NC=Neighborhood Center DG=Downtown General MSC=Main Street Center K:IReports120081PC Repor(slI 1 -June 9IRZN 08-2971 (Walker Park Neighborhood)doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 3 of 18 Area of Concern Question(s) Discussed Proposal Morningside Drive Is the DG (blue) zoning too big or too small? Commissioners proposed keeping the NC block because it reflects the existing uses as well as the Illustrative Plan. The NW corner of Morningside and 15th Street was changed from DG to MSC (teal) in order to encourage a predominantly commercial node along a major corridor. The DG area extending south from Huntsville Road along Morningside Drive was left as originally proposed. Huntsville Road and 6th Street Would it be appropriate to change from NC (green) to DG in order to create another node? This area was discussed as the gateway to the neighborhood from the east, and the Illustrative Plan showed greater density at this intersection. The NE and SE corners were changed from NC to DG. In order to emphasize the significance of Jefferson Square, the NW and SW corners were left as NC. Willow Avenue between 6"' Street and 7th Street Should this block change from NC to DG to complete Jefferson Square? Changing this block from NC to DG was determined to be appropriate in order to enhance the sense of enclosure on both sides of Willow Avenue and complete the Square. 4th Street and Washington Avenue Should this area change from NC to DG in order to reflect the Illustrative Plan? While this area may later be appropriate for more dense and intense development, NC was determined as being appropriate at this time; NC reflects the existing uses within this area. 11th Street and Willow Avenue- Is the mix of DG and NC appropriate at this intersection? This area was left as proposed. The Illustrative Plan shows row houses as part of the large parcel north of the Housing Authority property. However, the zoning is tied to parcels and changing this large parcel to DG would be incompatible with the single-family dwellings across the street. Commissioners decided not change the DG to NC at the SE corner, since the DG reflects an existing use. Block of Locust between 5th Street and 6°i Street Should the area change from DG to NC? The proposed zoning was left as originally proposed because the DG serves as a transition area between the MSC (existing zoning) and NC zones. K:IReports120081PCReports111-June 9IRZN 08-297/ (Walker Park Neighborhood).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 4 of 18 South School Avenue Should the proposal show a greater area of MSC? The commissioners supported the original proposal, which concentrates more dense and intense development at the intersection of 15113 Street and South School Avenue rather than dispersing it over a larger area. Trey Morrison: 2 parcels at the SE corner of Church Avenue and 6th Street Should the property owner's parcels change from NC to DG? The commissioners proposed changing these two parcels and the parcel at the NE corner of 7`h Street and Church Avenue from NC to DG because the Illustrative Plan showed the vacant parking lot developing with more density than what is allowed in NC and changing these parcels would provide for greater compatibility between both sides of Church Avenue. Mark Sugg: 3 parcels on 7th Street between Wood Avenue and Willow Avenue Should the property owner's parcels change from NC to DG? In order to highlight Jefferson Square, the commissioners proposed to limit the DG area to the Square area and key intersections along 6th Street. Dorothy Ashworth: 1 parcel on the NE corner of 7th Street and Wood Avenue Should the property owner's parcel change from NC to DG? This parcel was included in the discussion about the intersection of 6th Street and Wood Avenue. The commissioners decided to limit the DG are to the two parcels at the NE and SE corners of the intersection. Marc Crandall: 1 parcel on Wood Avenue between 7th Street and 15th Street Should the property owner's parcel change from NC to DG? The property owner has an existing multi -family dwelling on the parcel with 7 units. Zoning the property DG would be a form of spot zoning, which is discouraged in the City's Unified Development Code. The commissioners decided to keep the parcel NC. K: IReporfs120081PC Repons111-.1une 9IRZN 08-297] (Walker Park Neighborhaad).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 5 of 18 y� i ay Leyaa ARKANSAS PC Meeting of April 28, 2008 THE CITY OF FAYE 1 1 EVILLE, ARKANSAS PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission FROM: Karen Minkel, Senior Long Range Planner THRU: Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning Tim Conklin, Planning and Development Management Director DATE: April 18, 2008 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267 RZN 08-2971: (WALKER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD): Submitted by THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE ROUGHLY BOUNDED BY ARCHIBALD YELL BLVD., HUNTSVILLE RD., MORNINGSIDE DR., 15TH STREET AND S. SCHOOL AVENUE. The properties are zoned RMF -24, MULTI FAMILY - 24 UNITS/ACRE, C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL AND P-1, INSTITUTIONAL and contain approximately 303.45 acres. The request is to rezone the various properties within the boundaries of the Walker Park Neighborhood to NC, Neighborhood Commercial (128.19 acres), DG, Downtown General (107.41 acres), and MSC, Main Street Center (19.94 acres.) Planner: Karen Minkel BACKGROUND: Property Description: The subject property is roughly bounded by the southern boundary of the Downtown Master Plan area, Huntsville Road, Morningside Drive, 1511' Street and South School Avenue (See attached maps.). The property consists of multiple zoning districts. Surrounding land use and zoning for each section is depicted in the following table. TABLE 1: SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: Direction Land Use Zoning North Single-family dwellings, Commercial, Multi- family dwellings MSC, NC, DG, R -O, RMF -24, RSF-8 South Industrial, Multi -family dwellings I-1, RMF -24, R -A East Open pasture/agricultural RSF-4 West Single-family dwellings, Industrial I-1, RMF -24 Proposal: As discussed within the adoption of the Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan by the City Council, the City of Fayetteville proposes to change the zoning of the property identified above in order to accurately reflect existing uses as well as maintain a sustainable balance of commercial, residential and institutional uses within the neighborhood. The proposed zoning draft was included in the Walker Park Neighborhood Plan adopted by the City Council on February 5, 2008. Public Comment and Participation.: The Walker Park Neighborhood charrette was held September K:IReports12008 PC Reportslll-June 9112Z 08-2971 (Walker Park Neighborhood).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 6 of 18 21 to 27 in the fall of 2007. Close to 200 stakeholders participated during the process and 97 percent of the surveyed participants at the Work -in -Progress session, where the proposed zoning was first viewed, said they believed the Plan was on the right track. Of those respondents, 9 percent believed that encouraging higher density was a top priority and another 7 percent believed that mixed income housing was a top priority. Some of the comments in response to what was valued in the Plan included, "Creation of high-density mixed-use and townhouses" and "Encouraging higher density (as we are so near to the heart of town) and the mixed uses and amenities that go along with density." The survey also asked if there were elements missing from the Plan. Six comments addressed zoning specifically: • We need to know specifically what is allowed/encouraged in the proposed zoning and what incentives will catalyze development. I am concerned that single-family homes, which are not a sustainable development pattern, are being promoted proximate to downtown. • It is important to remember the neighborhood's proximity to downtown and the need for density, commercial and mixed used. • I don't support the creation of and preservation of single-family homes. They are inefficient and unaffordable. • The neighborhood preservation concept seems to inhibit positive development of my neighborhood. • Allowing zoning to allow lots to be divided for roads and alleys where there is none isn't good for the existing neighborhoods. Sticking with no dividing existing lots or land holdings keeps integrity of community and keeps out developers. • Too much greenspace being changed into homes. Planning Staff mailed postcard notices about the rezoning to all property owners within the Walker Park Neighborhood as well as to adjacent property owners. In addition, Planning Staff held an open house with the proposed zoning from April 14 through April 22. During that period, several residents dropped by to ask questions. Staff also received several phone calls and one written comment from Mark Sugg and one in-person visit from Trey Morrison, both property owners in the area. Mr. Sugg would like to see several of the lots east of Willow Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets zoned to Downtown General rather than Neighborhood Conservation. Mr. Morrison would like two parcels east of Church Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets also zoned Downtown General. INFRASTRUCTURE: Streets: Street improvements will be evaluated as developments are proposed. Water and Sewer: The Engineering Division evaluated the neighborhood in preparation for the charrette. The neighborhood has a good backbone of large diameter lines (12" or greater) for both the water and sewer system which provides sufficient sewer capacity and water pressure for the area. The one weak area in respect to water is the southwest corner of the boundary. This area, which is near the intersection of S. School Avenue and 15th Street, will need to have additional lines placed to create loops across S. School to compensate for the lack of large diameter mains. K:IRepor/s12008IPC Reporlsl11-June 91RZN 08-2971 (Walker Park Neighborhood).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 7 of 18 While there is a good backbone of large diameter pipe in the area, there are also many lines that do not meet the current minimum sizes. There are numerous 1.5" to 4" diameter water lines that are serving the existing structures as well as 6" diameter 'sewer mains. There are also fire hydrants that are connected to 4" mains which do not provide adequate fire flow. With redevelopment of the neighborhood, each of these water and sewer lines will need to be replaced with a minimum of 8" diameter mains and water loops will need to be created where possible to provide adequate flow to each lot. Each individual development in this area will have to be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine the extent of improvements necessary. Drainage: Standard improvements and requirements for drainage will be required as development is proposed. Fire: The fire department does not anticipate any additional calls for service or reduced response times based on the proposed rezoning. Police: It is the opinion of the Fayetteville Police Department that this rezoning will not substantially alter the population density, create an undesirable increase in load on police services, or create an undesirable increase in traffic danger and congestion. CITY PLAN 2025 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN: City Plan 2025 Future Land Use Plan designates this site as a City Neighborhood Area. Rezoning this property as proposed would allow for a more traditional form of residential development with narrower lots and buildings closer to the street, consistent with the City Plan 2025 Goal 1 for infill development. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning based on findings stated herein. The new zoning brings most of the nonconforming structures into compliance and reflects the traditional layout and mix of uses within the neighborhood. Further, the zoning creates a natural extension of the Downtown zoning and promotes a City Neighborhood area, which is what is shown on the Future Land Use map. The rezoning will become the first step in realizing the vision generated by the stakeholders within the neighborhood during the charrette process. K: IReporls120081PC RepartsV!-June 91RZN 08-2971 (Walker Park Neighborhood). doe June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 8 of 18 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: The Future Land Use Map shows most of the proposed rezonings as City Neighborhood Areas or areas that are "primarily residential in nature"...and where..."mixed and low -intensity nonresidential uses are usually confined to corner locations." Property owned by the Fayetteville School District is shown as Civic Institutional and Civic Open Space. The proposed zoning is consistent with a City Neighborhood land use, providing a moderately dense residential area with mixed use and commercial areas proposed at key intersections. The proposed rezoning is also part of the adopted Walker Park Neighborhood Plan, which is the first complete neighborhood plan to be created as outlined in City Plan 2025. 2. A determination of whether the proposed zoning is justified and/or needed at the time the rezoning is proposed. Finding: Approximately 30 percent of the existing buildings do not conform to the current zoning. The proposed zoning brings most of these buildings into compliance. The comprehensive rezoning also addresses neighborhood concerns aboutthe current prevalence of multi -family zoning, which has spurred several neighborhood residents to attempt a scattershot rezoning of their properties during the past five years. The Walker Park Neighborhood will also face significant development pressure over the next several years because of its relatively affordable land values and proximity to the Downtown. The rezoning will help ensure that the area redevelops as its residents and property owners envision. 3. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would create or appreciably increase traffic danger and congestion. Finding: The zoning primarily reflects residential development that already exists, while planning for and encouraging redevelopment in the future. There is the potential for traffic to increase along South School Avenue and 15`h Street as the area redevelops. However, the increased traffic on South School under a Downtown General and Main Street Center zoning would not be significantly different from the traffic expected to occur with redevelopment under the current C-2 zoning. Increased traffic along 15`h Street will easily be accommodated by the scheduled widening of 15th Street in the Transportation K; IReports120081PC Report:I J /-June 91 RZN 08-297! (Walker Park Neighbor/rood).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 9 of 18 Bond program. 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 zoning could increase the population as the area redeveloped, but the existing infrastructure should be able to accommodate the growth and would be assessed on a case-by-case basis for improvements to meet the incremental increase in demand. 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; Finding: It is feasible to allow the property to remain under its current zoning classification. However, the current zoning would create a neighborhood of mostly multi -family residential structures and has not encouraged redevelopment of key corridors. Retaining all the multi -family zoning would damage the urban fabric of the downtown and would not contribute to the realization of a mixed-use neighborhood. 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: Not applicable. Staff recommends in favor of the proposed rezoning. K:IReports120081PCReports111-June 91RZN 08-2971 (Walker Park Neighbordrood).doc June 9, 2008 PlanningCommission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 10 of 18 FAYETTEVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 161.21 Main Street/Center (A) Purpose. A greater range of uses is expected and encouraged in the Main Street / Center. The Center is more spatially compact and is more likely to have some attached buildings than Downtown General or Neighborhood Conservation. Multi -story buildings in the Center are well-suited to accommodate a mix of uses, such as apartments or offices above shops. Lofts, live/work units, and buildings designed for changing uses over time are appropriate for the Main Street/Center. The Center is within walking distance of the surrounding, primarily residential areas. For the purposes of Chapter 96: Noise Control, the Main Street Center district is a commercial zone. (B) Uses. (1) Penn lied uses. Unit 1 City-wide uses by right Unit 4 Cultural and recreational facilities Unit 5 Government facilities Unit 8 Single-family dwellings Unit 9 Two-family dwellings Unit 10 Three-family dwellings Unit 12 Offices, studios and related services Unit 13 Eating places Unit 14 Hotel, motel, and amusement facilities Unit 15 Neighborhood shopping goods Unit 16 Shopping goods Unit 17 Trades and services Unit 19 Commercial recreation, small sites Unit 24 Home occupations Unit 25 Professional offices Unit 26 Multi -family dwellings Unit 34 Liquor stores 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. Unit 2 City-wide uses by conditional use permit Unit 3 Public protection and utility facilities Unit 18 Gasoline services stations and drive in restaurants Unit 28 Center for collecting recyclable materials Unit 29 Dance halls Unit 35 Outdoor music establishments Unit 36 Wireless communication facilities Unit 40 Sidewalk Cafes (C) Density. None. (D) Bulk and area regulations. (1) Lot width minimum. Dwelling (all unit types) 18 ft. (2) Lot area minimum. None. (E) Setback regulations. Front The principal facade of a building shall be built within a build -to zone that is located between the front property line and a line 25 ft. from the front property line. Side, facing street The principal facade of a building shall be built within a build -to zone that is located between the front property line and a line 25 ft. from the front property line. Side, internal None Rear, without easement or alley 5 ft. Rear, from center line of an easement or alley 12 ft. (F) Minimum buildable street frontage. 75% of lot width. (2) Conditional uses. (G) Height Regulations. A building or a portion of K:IReparts120081PC Reports 11 -June 91RZN 08-2971 (Walker Park Neighborhood). doe June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 11 of 18 a building that is located between 0 and 15 feet from the front property line or any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 4 stories or 56 feet, whichever is less. A building or a portion of a building that is located 15 feet or greater from the front property line or any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 6 stories or 84 feet, which ever is less. (H) Parking regulations. No parking lots are allowed to be located in the front or side build -to -zone facing a public right of way. (Ord. 5028, 6-19-07; Ord. 5029, 6-19-07; Ord. 5042, 8-07-07) 161.22 Downtown General. (A) Purpose. Downtown General is a flexible zone, and it is not limited to the concentrated mix of uses found in the Downtown Core or -Main Street / Center. Downtown General includes properties in the neighborhood that are not categorized as identifiable centers, yet are more intense in use than Neighborhood Conservation. There is a mixture of single- family homes, rowhouses, apat ments, and live/work units. Activities include a flexible and dynamic range of uses, from public open spaces to less intense residential development and businesses. For the purposes of Chapter 96: Noise Control, the Downtown General district is a residential zone. (B) Uses (1) Permitted uses. Unit 1 City-wide uses by right Unit 4 Cultural and recreational facilities Unit 5 Government facilities Unit 8 Single-family dwellings Unit 9 Two-family dwellings Unit 10 Three-family dwellings Unit 12 Offices, studios and related services Unit 13 Eating places Unit 15 Neighborhood shopping goods Unit 24 Home occupations Unit 25 Professional offices Unit 26 Multi -family dwellings Note: Any combination of above uses is permitted upon any lot within this zone. Conditional uses shall need approval when combined with pre - approved uses. (2) Conditional uses. Unit 2 City-wide uses by conditional use permit Unit 3 Public protection and utility facilities Unit 14 Hotel, motel and amusement services Unit 16 Shopping goods Unit 17 Trades and services Unit 19 Commercial recreation, small sites Unit 28 Center for collecting recyclable materials Unit 36 Wireless communication facilities Unit 40 Sidewalk Cafes (C) (D) Density. None Bulk and area regulations. (1) Lot width minimum. Dwelling (all unit types) 18 ft. (2) Lot area minimum. None. (E) Setback regulations. Front The principal facade of a building shall be built within a build -to zone that is Located between the front property line and a line 25 ft. from the front property line. Side, facing street The principal facade of a building shall be built within a build -to zone that is located between the front property line and a line 25 ft. from the front property line. Side, internal None Rear, without easement or alley 5 ft. Rear, from center line of an easement or alley 12 ft. K:IReports120081PC Reportslll-June 91RZN 08-2971 (Walker Park Neighborhood).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 12 of 18 (F) Minimum buildable street frontage. 50% of lot width. (G) Height regulations. Maximum height is 4 stories or 56 feet which ever is less. 161.23 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. Unit1 City-wide uses by right Unit 8 Single-family dwellings Unit 9 Two-family dwellings (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 10 Three-family dwellings Unit 12 Offices, studios andrelated services Unit 24 Home occupations Unit 25 Professional services Unit 28 Center for collecting recyclable materials Unit 36 Wireless communication facilities (C) (D) Bulk and area regulations. (1) Lot width minimum. Density. 10 Units Per Acre. Single Family 40 ft. Two Family 50 ft. Three Family 60 ft. (2) Lot area minimum. 4,000 Sq. Ft. (H) Parking regulations. No parking lots are allowed to be located in the front or side build -to -zone facing a public right of way. (Ord. 5028, 6-19-07; Ord. 5029, 6-19-07) (E) Setback regulations. Front The principal facade of a building shall be built within a build -to zone that is located between the front property line and a line 25 ft. from the front property line. Side, facing street The principal facade of a building shall be built within a build -to zone that is located between the front property line and a line 25 ft. from the front property line. Side, internal, if adjoining a similar use unit. 5 ft. Side, internal, if adjoining a different use unit 5 ft. Rear, without easement or alley 5 ft. Rear, from center line of an easement or alley 12 ft. (F) Minimum buildable streetfrontage. 40% of lot width. (G) Height regulations. Maximum height is 3 stories or 45 feet which ever is Less. K:IReports12008I17C ReportsUl-June 9IRZN 08-2971 (Walker Park Neiglrborhood).doc June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 13 of 18 r. Karen Minkel - 636 S. Wood Avenue, f >tteville Rezoning_ From: billy ashworth <custommachineworks@yahoo.com> To: <kminkel@ci.fayetteville.ar.us> Date: 5/21/08 9:57AM Subject: 636 S. Wood Avenue, Fayetteville - Rezoning Karen, Fayetteville Planning Commission I would like to request our property at 636 S. Wood Ave., Fayetteville, to be rezoned "Downtown General" rather than "Neighborhood Conservation". As per our phone conversation today, the adjoining property to the north is rezoned Downtown General and the adjoining property to the east is zoned more commercial. What is the proposed zoning for the adjoining 20 - 30 acre property to our south? There is a little more than an acre with our property and we would like the option to develop in the future. Thank you for your attention to this, please call with any questions. Dorothy Ashworth, 521-8054 June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 14 of 18 LKaren Minkel - Walker Parkproposed zoning change Page 1 From: "Steve Winkler" <landmanwinkler@gmail.com> To: <kminkel@ci.fayetteville.ar.us> Date: 6/4/08 9:33AM Subject: Walker Park proposed zoning change Ms. Minkel My wife and I own property in the Walker Park Neighborhood. The addresses are 300 S. College Ave/145 E. South Street, two houses situated on one lot; 157 E . South St., a vacant lot; house at 173 E. South St. and house at 189 E. South St. We purchased this as investment rental property in 1995. All parcels were bought at one time and are covered under one mortgage. For marketing and development purposes we consider it to be one piece. The property was then and is now zoned MFR -24 and our intent has always been to develop the property within guidelines for that zone. The Walker Park proposed zoning map indicates that our property would be NC which is a substantial departure from our -MFR -24 zoning. The north and west side boundary and corner of the east boundary of our property are adjacent to the DG zone. In effect this would give us a more restricted residential designation for property bounded on three sides by DG. We don't feel single or double family residential would be he highest and best use of that property at that location. The structures on the property have a negative value due to age and condition. Those old houses have no future there. The value of the property is in the land, and that particular piece of land located on the south side of South Street between College and Washington needs to be considered Downtown General. If there is any othe information or comments form us that you feel would be helpful, let us know. Thanks, Steve and Michele Winkler June 9, 2008 Planning Commission RZN 08-2971 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 3 Page 15 of 18 WALKER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD F 4 �9 �• ..' V /3 �F-24�j RSF-4 , AO,a�r :/le . RSF-e . / t /4 '1 C20 p /43:(141-38 .Q LFAhi"rD-Or/4FA �oeq RSFA - - RSFA' Overview 0 0 300 600 1,200 1,800 2,400 June 9, 2008 Planning Commission IN 08-2371 Walker Park Neighborhood Agenda Item 4 Page 16 of 18