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Washington County, AR
Kyle Sylvester Circuit Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 5732
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THAT PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 14-4859, FOR
APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES, LOCATED AT THE 300 & 400
BLOCK OF MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD FROM
NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION, TO DG,
DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
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 following described property from NC, Neighborhood Conservation, to
DG, Downtown General, as shown on Exhibits "A" and `B" attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
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 this 6th day of January, 2015.
ATTEST:
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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PORTION TO BE REZONED:
A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 16
NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS, TO -WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS S89°55'47"W 264.50' AND N00°04'13"W 324.00'
FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID FORTY ACRE TRACT AND RUNNING THENCE N00°0411311W
13.15', THENCE N89-43'1 3"W 156.50', THENCE S00°04'13"E 14.51', THENCE S89°46'52"W 111.29', THENCE
N00°04'44"W 96.47', THENCE S89°36'56"E 51.25', THENCE N00°02'56"E 64.87', THENCE N89°46'29"E 216.42',
THENCE N00004'13"W 104.21', THENCE S51°05'39"E 169.31', THENCE S00°41'16"E 23.01', THENCE
N89°13'01"E 133.78', THENCE S00°22'29"W 136.52', THENCE S89°46'55"W 264.58' TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.92 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO THAT PORTION IN E. MARTIN
LUTHER KING BLVD RIGHTOF-WAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT AND SUBJECT
TO ALL OTHER EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF RECORD.
Washington County, AR
I certify this instrument was filed on
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Kyle SylvesteriL Cir uit 61erk
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
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Text File
File Number: 2014-0532
Agenda Date: 1/6/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council File Type: Ordinance
Agenda Number: B. 2
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN
14-4859, FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES, LOCATED AT THE 300 & 400 BLOCK OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD FROM NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION, TO
DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL
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 following described property from NC, Neighborhood Conservation, to DG,
Downtown General, as shown on Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 1/72015
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2014-0532
Legistar File ID
12/2/2014
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Jeremy Pate 11/14/2014 City Planning/
Development Services Department
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
RZN 14-4859: Rezone (300 & 400 BLOCK OF MILK BLVD./NIEDERMAN ENTERPRISES, 524): Submitted by BATES &
ASSOCIATES for property located at 300 & 400 BLOCK OF MILK BLVD. The properties are zoned NC,
NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION and contain approximately 1.9 acres. The request is to rezone the properties to
DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
Budget Impact:
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item? NA Current Budget
Funds Obligated
Current Balance
Does Item have a cost? No Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
Fund
Project Title
V20740M
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Approval Date: I—LO-1 J
CITY OF
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MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2014
TO: Fayetteville City Council
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
THRU: Andrew Garner, Planning Director
FROM: Jesse Fulcher. Senior Planner
DATE: November 14, 2014
SUBJECT: RZN 14-4859: Rezone (300 & 400 BLOCK OF MLK BLVD.INIEDERMAN
ENTERPRISES, 524): Submitted by BATES & ASSOCIATES for property
located at 300 & 400 BLOCK OF MLK BLVD. The properties are zoned
NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION and contain approximately 1.9
acres. The request is to rezone the properties to DG, DOWNTOWN
GENERAL.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends approval and City Planning Staff recommends denial of
an ordinance to rezone the property to DG, Downtown General.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on the north side of Martin Luther King Boulevard between Wood
Avenue and Willow Avenue and is within the Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan boundary.
The properties are developed with single-family homes, several of which that were constructed -in
the last six months.
City Plan 2030 Future Land Use Plan designates this site as a Complete Neighborhood Plan:
Walker Park Neighborhood. A digital copy of the adopted document has been provided
separately.
Compatibility: In staff's opinion, Downtown General is not a compatible zoning district for this
area of small, single-family homes. Appropriately scaled two and three-family homes as well as
appropriate sized non-residential uses could be permitted on the property through a conditional
use process. This is the most appropriate way to diversify housing options and land uses in this
area of the neighborhood.
DISCUSSION:
On November 10, 2014 the Planning Commission forwarded this item to the City Council with a
recommendation for approval with a vote of 6-2-0 with Commissioners Cook and Chesser voting
'no'.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
N/A
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Attachments:
CC Ordinance
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Planning Commission Staff Report
EXHIBIT 'A'
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PORTION TO BE REZONED:
A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 16
NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
A:; FOLLOWS, TO -WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS S89'55'47'W 264.50' AND N00°04'13'W 324.00'
FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID FORTY ACRE TRACT AND RUNNING THENCE N00°04'13"W
13.15', THENCE N89°43'13"W 156.50', THENCE S00°04'13"E 14.51', THENCE S89°46'52'W 111.29', THENCE
N00°04'44'W 96.47', THENCE S89°36'56"E 51.25', THENCE N00°02'56"E 64.67', THENCE N89°46'29"E 216.42',
THENCE N00°04'13'W 104.21, THENCE S51°05'39"E 169.31', THENCE S00°41'16"E 23.01', THENCE
.` 59 9301"E 133.78', THENCE S00°22'29'W 136.52', THENCE S69°46 -55'W 264.58' TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.92 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO THAT PORTION IN E. MARTIN
LUTHER KING BLVD RIGHTOF-WAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT AND SUBJECT
TO ALL OTHER EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY OF RECORD,
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO
City of Fayetteville Planning Commission
Andrew Garner, Planning Director
Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner
November10, 2014 Updated November 11, 2014
SUBJECT: RZN 14-4859: Rezone (300 & 400 BLOCK OF MLK BLVD.INIEDERMAN
ENTERPRISES, 524): Submitted by BATES & ASSOCIATES for property
located at 300 & 400 BLOCK OF MLK BLVD. The properties are zoned
NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION and contain approximately 1.93
acres. The request is to rezone the properties to DG, DOWNTOWN
GENERAL.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of RZN 14-4859.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission tabled the request on October 27, 2014 to allow the applicant to
consider alternative zoning designations. The applicant meet with staff on October 21, 2014 and
it's the applicant's desire to continue with the original request to rezone the property to DG,
Downtown General.
The subject property is located on the north side of Martin Luther King Boulevard between Wood
Avenue and Willow Avenue and is within the Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan boundary.
The properties are developed with single-family homes, several of which that were constructed in
the last six months. The surrounding zoning and land uses are depicted in Table 1.
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Request: The request is to rezone six (6) existing properties from NC, Neighborhood
Conservation to DG, Downtown General. The applicant has indicated that the rezoning is needed
to create opportunities for light commercial amenities as well as more housing opportunities in
close proximity to the downtown core.
Public Comment: Staff has not received any public comment.
Mailing Address:
Planning Commission
113 W. Mountain Street
www.fayett* $ 2014
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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INFRASTRUCTURE:
Streets: The site has access to Martin Luther King Boulevard, a collector street and Wood
Avenue, a local street. Any improvements to these streets will be determined at
the time of development.
Water: Public water is accessible to the site. There is a 2 -inch water main along Martin
Luther King Boulevard and a 16 -inch water main along Wood Avenue.
Sewer: Sanitary sewer is available to the site. There is a 6 -inch sewer main along Martin
Luther King Boulevard and Wood Avenue.
Drainage: Any additional improvements or requirements for drainage will be determined at
time of development. This property is not affected by the 100 -year floodplain or
the Streamside Protection Ordinance.
Fire: This development will be protected by Engine 1 located at 303 W. Center Street.
It is 1 mile from the station with an anticipated response time of 2 minutes to the
beginning of the development. The Fayetteville Fire Department does not feel
this development will affect our calls for service or our response times.
Police: The Police Department did not express any concerns with this request.
CITY PLAN 2030 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN:
City Plan 2030 Future Land Use Plan designates this site as a Complete Neighborhood Plan:
Walker Park Neighborhood. A digital copy of the adopted document has been provided
separately.
DISCUSSION:
FINDINGS OF THE STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of RZN 14-4859.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES
Date: October 27, 2014
-4 Tabled O Forwarded O Denied
Motion: Chesser
Second: Selby Vote: 9-0-0
Date: November 10.2014
O Tabled M'Forwarded O Denied
Motion: Honchell Second:
Winston Vote: 6-2-0
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Required YES
Date: November 18.2014
O Approved O Denied
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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 Downtown General zoning district is an appropriate zoning for the
Walker Park Neighborhood and supports one of the primary goals of the
plan, which is to encourage a variety of housing types and to develop
neighborhood commercial nodes. The zoning plan that was ultimately
adopted by the City Council in 2008 supported this policy, among others, by
locating the Downtown General district at several key locations, including
Jefferson Square to the west of this project. With the exception of the
intersection of 151' Street and S. School Avenue, the remainder of the
neighborhood was zoned Neighborhood Conservation, which protects
existing and encourages new single-family residential development.
Land Use Compatibility: In staff's opinion, Downtown General is not a
compatible zoning district for this area of small, single-family homes.
Appropriately scaled two and three-family homes as well as appropriate
sized non-residential uses could be permitted on the property through a
conditional use process. This is the most appropriate way to diversify
housing options and land uses in this area of the neighborhood.
2. A determination of whether the proposed zoning is justified and/or needed at the time the
rezoning is proposed.
Finding: In staff's opinion the rezoning is not justified or needed at this time. The
subject properties and surrounding properties are all currently developed
with small-scale, single-family homes. This is consistent with the uses
permitted in the Neighborhood Conservation zoning district. Rezoning the
property to Downtown General allows a variety of uses, but at a much larger
scale. The most -appropriate method to introduce new housing types or
nonresidential uses on this site is through the conditional use process and
not by rezoning the property.
3. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would create or appreciably increase
traffic danger and congestion.
Finding: Rezoning the property to Downtown General could significantly increase
traffic congestion in the area. The Downtown General zoning district allows
multi -family development and large commercial developments by right.
Either of these uses could dramatically increase traffic and turning
movements along Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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: Rezoning the property to Downtown General could allow a much denser
development pattern than the existing Neighborhood Conservation zoning.
However, it is unlikely that this increased density or intensity would have a
negative impact on public services as this site is in the core of the city and
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has adequate access to public services. The Police and Fire Departments
have not expressed any concerns with the rezoning proposal.
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
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
Attachments:
• Unified Development Code sections 161.25 & 161.26
• Site Plan
• Fire response letter
• Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan boundary map
• Applicant's request
• One Mile Map
• Close Up Map
• Current Land Use Map
• Future Land Use Map
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TITLE XV UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
161.25 Downtown General
(2) Lot area minimum. None.
(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,
apartments, 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 13
Eating laces
Unit 15
Neighborhood shopping oods
Unit 24
Home occupations
Unit 25
Offices, studios, and related services
Unit 26
Multi -family dwellings
Unit44
Cottage Housing Development
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
Shoppinggoods
Unit 17
Transportation 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) Density. None
(D) Bulk and area regulations.
(1) Lot width minimum.
Dwelling (all unit types)_ TT ft
(E) Setback regulations.
Front
A build -to zone that is
located between the
front property line and a
line 25 ft. from the front
property line.
Side
None
Rear
5 ft.
Rear, from center line
12 ft.
of an alley
(F) Minimum buildable street frontage. 50% of lot
width.
(G) Building height regulations.
Building Height Maximum I 50.
(Ord. 5028, 6-19-07; Ord. 5029, 6-19-07; Ord. 5312, 4-20-
10; Ord. 5462, 12-6-11; Ord. 5592, 6-18-13; Ord. 5664, 2-
18-14)
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161.26 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
Unit41
Accessory 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 9
Two-family dwellings
Unit 10
Three-family dwellings
Unit 12
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
Cottage Housing Development
(C) Density. 10 Units Per Acre
(D) Bulk and area regulations.
(1) Lot width minimum.
SingleF'amily 40 ft.
Two Family 80 ft.
Three Family ft.
(2) Lot area minimum. 4,000 Sq. Ft.
(E) Setback regulations,
Front A build -to zone that is
located between the
front property line and a
line 25 ft. from the front
Rear, from center line I 12 ft.
of an allec
(F) Building height regulations.
Building Height Maximum I 45 ft.
(Ord. 5128, 4-15-08; Ord. 5312, 4-20-10; Ord 5462, 12-6-
11; Ord, 5592, 6-18-13; Ord. 5664, 2-18-14)
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From:
Date:
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The City of Fayetteville Fire Department
303 W. Center St. Fayetteville, AR. 72701
Phone (479) 575-8365 Fax (479) 575-0471
Bates and Associates, Jesse Fulcher
Assistant Fire Marshal Will Reeks
September 30, 2014
RZN 14-4859
This development will be protected by Engine 1 located at 303 W Center St.
It is 1 mile from the station with an anticipated response time of 2 minutes to the beginning of the
development.
The Fayetteville Fire Department does not feel this development will affect our calls for service or our
response times.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Captain Will Beeks
Fayetteville Fire Department
Honor, Commitment, Courage;
Our people make the difference!
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WALKER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
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To: City Planning Office, City Planning Commission and City Council
Re: Rezoning Request: 300-400 Block E.Martin Luther King BLVD (North Side)
To Whom It May Concern:
As representative of several property owners in the neighborhood of the North 300 and 400 Block of E. Martin Luther King
Blvd., in response to a desire for more amenities within walking distance, and within accordance of our perceived direction the
City of Fayetteville's Walker Park Master Plan, I respectfully request the City of Fayetteville to permit us to rezone our property
from Neighborhood Conservation to Downtown General. This location is 1 mile from both the University of Arkansas and 1 mile
from the Fayetteville High School. It is less than one %z mile from the Fayetteville Downtown Square, and it is less than 2/10 of a
mile from Walker Park. This property is less than Y mile to two transit stops with Ozark Regional Transit, and steps from one of
Fayetteville's bike trails.
It is our perception that as we seek to enhance this neighborhood and create a strong urban core, we need more opportunities
for light commercial amenities as well as more housing opportunities within walking or biking distance to the downtown core.
We believe that this zoning will be consistent with existing zoning, by linking the DG zoning that exists directly to the East and
West of this location, creating a long strip of DG zoning which increases the flexibility in the use of this space. While we do
expect that creating a Downtown General designation will add density, and this may be unwelcome to some, we believe that
for the long term growth and vibrancy of the city, this is a desirable outcome. Given the existing level of traffic on Martin Luther
King Blvd, and a 4 -way stop at MLK and Wood Avenue, we believe that this will not impact traffic, at least not perceptibly. Any
change that may occur would likely happen as the rest of the neighborhood is built -out in accordance with the zoning and
general neighborhood plan.
While the current zoning is Neighborhood Conservation which would allow for single family residences, and this would not be
impractical, we believe that Downtown General would be the highest and best use. Given that in a sense, the corner at MLK
and S. Wood is one gateway to the growing Downtown Core, it seems reasonable that as such, this could be an opportunity to
support and highlight this growth.
Fayetteville City Plan 2030, which was adopted on July 2011 highlights 6 goals.
• Goal 1 is "We will make appropriate infill and revitalization our highest priorities."
o Part D of this goal is: "Promote densest development around logical future transit stops." It states that transit is
most relevant for those within 'A mile of transit stops.
• Goal 3 is "We will make traditional town form the standard." This includes:
o Part A: "Require new growth that results in neighborhoods, districts and corridors that are:
• 1. compact -via denser housing; meaningful open spaces & preserves; small blocks;
• 2. complete -via varied housing; mixed uses; civic uses; jobs -housing mix in the neighborhoods
• 3. connected - via street -oriented buildings; interconnected streets; interconnected greenways &
trails."
o Part B: "densify in highly walkable areas along logical future transit routes..."
Goal 4: We will grow a livable transportation network.
o Part D. "Transform existing corridors into great streets: tree -lined, moderate speed, multi -modal, good
addresses"
o Part H: "Plan employment in locations with access to walkable amenities and transit rather than in isolated
locations"
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Actions steps to achieve these goals include:
• Identifyexisting Properties that are vacant or prime for redevelopment and initiate rezoning discussions with property
owners. (Goal 1, 2 & 3)
• Support rezoning proposals that result in increased density around logical future transit stops. rail corridors and major
transportation corridors. (Goal 4)
The Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan, which was adopted in 2008 precedes the City Plan 2030, but guided its results.
The four key goals of the Walker Park plan were:
• Encourage a balance of uses and housing
• Improve connectivity and walkability
• Key destinations
• Key linkages
• Keep Jefferson Square as neighborhood core
• Create accessible greenspace
During the Walker Park discussions, zoning districts were chosen. Downtown General was chosen for most of East MLK
between College Ave and Huntsville Road. The section between Wood and Willow was left out. This was done shortly after the
2008 Walker Plan was adopted. It seems now, with hindsight, and with the 2030 City Plan in place, this is a location that should
be rezoned to Downtown General. There are numerous reasons, but they follow from above reasons.
Goal 1 of City Plan 2030: By rezoning this area to Downtown General, we will be creating infill and revitalization, and doing
promoting densest development within''/. mile of transit stops. We will allow for meeting Goal 3 which seeks to promote
denser housing, varied housing and mixed -uses. We will also be moving towards densifying in highly walkable areas along
transit corridors. We will also help move towards the achievement of Goal 4, which seeks to grow a liveable transportation
network, by allowing for employment in with access to walkable amenities and transit, rather than in isolated locations. Again,
the action steps to achieve City Plan 2030 goals 1-4 include rezoning. Rezoning this area would enhance the existing Walker
Park Plan's goals of encouraging a balance of uses and housing, improved connectivity and walkability, and for keeping
Jefferson Square as a neighborhood core, and with allowing the Jefferson Sq and Huntsville Road Entry to act as neighborhood
commercial.
Kind Regards,
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Zara Niederman
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Zoning Districts In South Fayetteville:
Showing that this location is consistent with neighboring zoning.
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City of Fayettetville's Walker Park Master Plan:
Showing that increased density and development is encouraged In this location, according to the City Plan
Location of Proposed Rezoning
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Showing that increased density and development is encouraged in this location, and that these locations are expected to grow.
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765-07672-000 John Backus, 7050 PLEASANT RIDGE DR FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72704
765-07673-000 James C Hoover, 626 RIVERSIDE DR APT 23 D NEW YORK, NY 10031
765-12858-000 Martin Vasquez, 302 E MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD Fayetteville, AR 72701-6604
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765-12845-OOO CLARK, HARRY & MARY N 524 S Willow Ave Fayetteville, AR 72701-6153
765-12853-000 EBBRECHT, HARRY W & KATHRYN G; EBBRECHT, SALLY, 416 S WILLOW AVE FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701
765-08905-000 PINK MEADOW LLC, 200 S BARTON AVE FAYETTEVILLE, AR 727O1
765-08909-000 HOOD, JAMES WILLIAM, 519 S Wood Ave Fayetteville, AR 72701-6155
765-O891O-OOO HOOD, JAMES WILLIAM, 519 S Wood Ave Fayetteville, AR 72701-6155
765-12852-000 Springer Trust, 1530 Hotz Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
765-12852-100 St James Trust, 1530 Hotz Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
765-12838-000 LOPEZ, JULIE, 401 E MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72702
765-12841-000 MLKTrust, 153O Hotz Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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765-12855-000 WEST, LAVADA L, 429 E MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD Fayetteville, AR 72701-6606
765-12854-000 MULLINS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC, 441 E MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
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Charrette Team
Matt Casey
Julie McQuade
Tim Conklin
Matt Mihalevich
Neil Heller
Karen Minkel
Sarah House
Leif Olson
Kristina Jones
Jeremy Pate
Alison Jumper
Dara Sanders
Jordon Lemaster
Mayor Dan Coody
City Council
Nancy Allen
Lioneld Jordan
Kyle Cook
Shirley Lucas
Bobby Ferrell
Robert Rhoads
Adella Gray
Brenda Thiel
Planning Commission
Jill Anthes
Christine Myres
Lois Bryant
Alan M. Ostner
Matthew Cabe
Sean Trumbo
James Graves
Porter Winston
Audy Lack
Neighborhood Leaders
Jefferson/Walker Neighborhood Association
Ralph Nesson
Stan Lancaster
Jennings Plus Neighborhood Association
Alan Ostner
Town Branch Neighborhood Association
Aubrey Shepherd
Jennifer Creel
CREDITS
Participants
Nancy Allen
Ron Farrar
Christine Klinger
Jessie Pettit
Alan Alton
Stella Farrar
Tim Klinger
Matthew Petty
Jill Anthes
Ron Farrow
Diane Knight
Matt Powell
William Baker
Stella Farrow
Ed Knight
Phil Pumphrey
Alice Beetz
Andy Feinstein
Cindy Krieg
Johnny Quinn
Valerie Biendara
Julie Feinstein
Tim Kring
Bill Ramsey
Bob Billig
Joy Fox
Marian Kunetka
Joan Reynolds
Jennifer Billig
Heather Friedrich
Audy Lack
Brian Robinson
Sage Billig
Jesse Fulcher
Jim Laessig
Louise Roger
Kay Blevins
Todd Furgason
Lyn Laessig
Louise Rozier
Adam Blockes
Julie Gabel
J Land
Orion Russell
Justin Bondi
Louise Gamache
Anne Landrum
Steve Rust
Mary Bost
Alex Garrett
Rob Lewis
Fredia Sawin
Virginia Boyd
Jimmy Glen
Randl Lieb
Rob Sharp
Carolyn Bradford
Steve Golden
William Little
Aubrey Shepard
Patsy Brewer
Weeda Gooding
Mary Loots
Rose Smith
Jessie Bryant
Bryan Gott
Rick Loots
Joann Southern
Ben Buinaivto
Adella Gray
Claudette Lunsford
Jarrod Spradling
Matthew Cabe
Lance Gregory
Daniel Maner
Gary Stacy
Wendy Carr
Casey Hammaker
Chris Martin
Liz Stover
Bob Caulk
Chris Hammaker
Maureen McClung
Mark Sugg
Mary Charlton
Darcy Harris
Margaret McGinnis
Gary Tenhaken
Mac Childs
Eric Hartwell
Paul McGowen
Jeremy Tenhaken
James Christie
Gary Harvey
Skye McGowen
Brenda Thiel
Karla Christie
Carla Harwell
Katie Mihalevich
Julia Thoma
John Coleman
Pat Hennon
Shirley Miller
Garland Thomas
Shaune Colwell
Mike Hills
Dan Minkel
Linda Thomas
Wade Colwell
Steve Hintz
Julie Minkel
Mike Thomas
Kyle Cook
Morgan Hooker
Justin Minkel
Kathy Thompson
Keith Cooper
Lib Horn
Joanne Nabholtz
Todd Thompson
Laverne Cooper
Mary House
Ralph Nesson
Carry Trainor
Amanda Cross
Sarah House
Lisa Netherland
Larry Trainor
Rachel Cruce
Todd Jacobs
Virgil Neuroth
Peggy Treiber
Ward Davis
Harriet Jansma
Hamsakurth Newmark
Dirk Van Veen
Sharon Davison
Joel Jewell
Moshe Newmark
Nancy Varvil
Dan Dean
David Johnson
Randy Nix
Dan Wagner
Mareau Donley
Jason Jones
Susan Nix
Nellie Wagnon
Richard Earles
Linda Jones
Chester Nuramor
Tony Wappel
Sandra Easley
David Jurgens
Alan Ostner
Dave Westbrook
Corey Edwards
Laura Kelly
Emily Parker
Garia Wiggins
Mike Ehaila
Quinn Kelly
Linda Parnell
Courtney Williford
Mike Ehrig
Mike Kendall
Aubrey Pate
Paula Williford
Bob Lee Ennis
Mark Kinion
Jared Pebworth
Special thanks to...
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
Fayetteville Community Resources Division
Fayetteville Economic Development Council
Fayetteville Engineering Division
Fayetteville Housing Authority
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Division
Fayetteville Public School District
Fayetteville Senior Center
Habitat for Humanity
University of Arkansas School of Architecture
The Walker Park Neighborhood embodies significant portions of Fayetteville's history as one of the oldest neighborhoods in the City and former home to notable Fay-
etteville and Arkansas figures such as Archibald Yell. Changes over time have shaped the neighborhood's development pattern as the area shifted from a predominantly
rural area to a modest extension of downtown neighborhoods to an area zoned for multifamily housing. Development pressure is inevitable given the area's proximity to
Downtown and the Arkansas Research and Technology Park. Planning enables stakeholders to influence the form of future development by setting forth a vision document
that encourages traditional neighborhood development and sustainability.
Close to 200 citizens offered input on the vision for the Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan September 21-27. During the charrette process, the diverse voices and
opinions of the residents, business owners and other stakeholders converged to shape four guiding principles.
The neighborhood has a balance of uses and housing, and stakeholders want the zoning and other City regulations to reflect and encourage that balance. This means
the neighborhood will retain and develop a variety of housing types for different income levels and retain and develop neighborhood commercial nodes that serve the
neighborhood residents as well as the nearby employment centers. There is also an emphasis on connectivity and wagrablllty. Connection of the street grid and im-
proved pedestrian mobility between key destinations will unify the neighborhood, making it more sustainable over time. Third, creating Jefferson Square as a core of
the neighborhood will help to preserve some of the rich history embedded in the Jefferson Building and create a neighborhood center. Last, accessible greenspace
in the form of community gardens throughout the neighborhood and additional uses and access points to Walker Park will capitalize on existing resources within the
neighborhood and provide function and beauty for both residents and visitors.
a vision for final build -out, the action steps provide a roadmap for achieving the vision. Some of the short-term goals include rezoning; the. study area and adding the
proposed streets to the Master Street Plan. Midterm goals include completing a Master Plan for Walker Park and adding or repairing existing sidewalks. Longterm goals
include transitioning South School Avenue from a five -lane arterial to a principal arterial boulevard.
The ultimate vision will only become a reality through collaboration and cooperation among different stakeholder groups and partnerships between the public, private and
non-profit sectors. Some of the short-term goals, including rezoning the neighborhood with a form -based code, can be initiated by the City, but infill development and the
addition of neighborhood commercial establishments will only occur through coordinated efforts between the public and private sectors.
This Plan serves as a guide for enhancing the Walker Park Neighborhood by building upon its rich history and traditional neighborhood design. Its implementation depends
upon a firm commitment and concerted efforts from all relevant stakeholder groups.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
How the Plan was Created
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Charrette Preparation
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Neighborhood Tours
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Analysis Maps
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The Charrette
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After the Charrette
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Plan Fundamentals
Balance of Uses and Housing
Diversity of Housing
Diversity of Uses
Connectivity and Walkability
Key Destinations
Key Linkages
Jefferson Square as Neighborhood Core
Accessible Greenspace
A Neighborhood.of Community Gardens
Walker Park History
Walker Park Redesigned
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Appendices
Site Demographics
Street and Trail Counts
Work -in -Progress Survey Results
Illustrative Plan
Alternative Zoning Map
Resources
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City Plan 2025, Fayetteville's comprehensive future land use plan, passed the City Council unani-
mously on July 17, 2006. One of the stated objectives in City Plan 2025 was to produce a complete
neighborhood plan each year using a charrette process in order to maximize public participation. The
Walker Park Neighborhood area was chosen and approved by the City Council on March 6, 2007.
Long Range Planning staff headed a team composed of City staff from the Parks, Engineering and
Current Planning divisions as well as a local graphic designer to facilitate an open public participation
process for the Walker Park Neighborhood. Over the course of several months and a seven-day inten-
sive charrette, close to 200 community residents, business owners, university architecture students
and elected and appointed officials offered input for the neighborhood vision.
Charrette Preparation
Staff began gathering information three months prior to the charrette, meeting with groups that live
or work within the neighborhood boundary, including presidents of neighborhood associations, busi-
ness owners, housing groups, senior citizen groups and City staff from police, code compliance and
parks. In addition, staff compiled a series of analysis maps that reflected environmental constraints,
land use, property ownership and existing right-of-way.
The charrette team also sought to maximize public participation by sending save -the -date postcards
to each resident and property owner within the neighborhood and providing yard signs to residents
and businesses. Flyers were also distributed in English and Spanish through Legal Aid of Northwest
Arkansas, the neighborhood Head Start program, Adult Education Center and community leaders.
Staff publicized the charrette through presentations at the Senior Center, Nantucket apartments, a
Ward 1 meeting, the Council of Neighborhoods, and a business owner meeting co -sponsored by the
Fayetteville Economic Development Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Two public service an-
nouncements aired on the Government Channel during the six weeks prior to the charrette, and an
"Ozarks at Large" interview with Ward 1 Aldermen, City staff, local business owner Rob Lewis, and
Lib Horn and Laura Kelly, two longtime residents, aired on the local public radio station in the weeks
before the charrette.
Charrette is a French word that trans-
lates as 'little cart' At the leading archi-
tecture school of the 19th century, the
F-cole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, students
would be assigned a tough design prob-
lem to work out under pressure of time.
They'd continue sketching as fast as they
could, even as little carts— charrettes—
carried their drawing boards away to be
judged and graded. Today, charrette'has
come to describe the rapid, intensive,
and creative work session in which a de-
sign team focuses on a particular design
problem and arrives at a collaborative
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layout. Additionally, cultural changes during this era emphasized back yards over the
previous "porch culture," which was a natural extension of the street -oriented building
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The majority of the Walker Park Neighborhood is
currently zoned RMF-24 (Residential Multi -family, 24
units per acre), which allows all types of single-,
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As defined in the City's adopted future land use plan, City
Plan 2025, City Neighborhood Areas are a denser and
primarily residential urban fabric. Mixed and low -intensity
nonresidential uses are usually confined to corner loca-
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ing types: single, sideyard and rowhouses. Setbacks
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medium sized blocks with a high level of connectivity
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The Walker Park Neighborhood has a diverse mixture of housing, which is primarily single-family
with multFfamily housing spread intermittenty throughout the neighborhood. There are also vark
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The majority of the neighborhood is single family. The first homes were
mostly modest bungalows and craftsman style homes with a few elabo-
rate farm houses and Victorian style homes sprinkled throughout. The
initial construction phase lasted into the 1940s. These homes are small
by today's standard, most with less than 1,000 square feet of living area.
Many of these original structures have been maintained, and the area is
still relatively affordable in comparison with other areas of the City. Cur-
rently, many of these older traditional homes are being remodeled and
rehabilitated throughout the Walker Park Neighborhood.
The second major wave of single family developments began in the 1950s
and was built in the "ranch house" style. Ranch homes are characterized
by being wider at the street than they are deep and are typically single
story with low sloped roofs and a garage or carport on one end of the
house.
Infill housing has been occurring throughout the last century. Vacant lots
have been built upon and dilapidated housing has been removed and re-
placed. Over time, change has brought a great deal of diversity to the
single-family housing stock.
Multi -family Housing
There are few examples of mulifamily housing built prior to the 1960s.
Most of the multi -family housing that now exists was developed after this
area was zoned for multi -family units in 1970. This zoning allows in&
viduals to acquire adjoining lots and develop apartment complexes. The
neighborhood has a variety of multifamily housing types and densities
consisting of duplexes, triplexes and multiple units.
Public Housing
The Fayetteville Housing Authority manages Morgan Manor Apartments,
which is located off of Washington Avenue. for eligible low-income elderly
and disabled families
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Nantucket, an assisted living multiple family project, was recently con
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Civic Uses
The Walker Park Neighborhood has a diverse mixture of civic uses. These
uses produce a sense of neighborhood continuity and provide critical
services. Civic uses include:
• The Fayetteville Senior Center
• Northwest Arkansas Head Start
• Churches of various denominations
• The Jefferson Building
• Adult Continuing Education Center
Neighborhood Commercial and Retail
The length of South School Avenue within the Walker Park Neighborhood
contains primarily commercial uses. This area has a variety of business-
es that provide neighborhood and regional goods and services. Automo-
bile sales and repair, restaurants, convenience retail, grocery and liquor
stores are located on this corridor. The site development of this area
is auto -oriented, with most of the parking provided in front of the busi-
nesses along the street. The relatively low intensity of the commercial
development in this corridor allows for significant redevelopment and infill
opportunities in the future.
Open Space and Parks
Walker Park is approximately 64 acres and by far the largest area of
open space within the Walker Park Neighborhood. Smaller pieces of open
space exist within the neighborhood but most of these, excluding City
right-cf-way, are in private ownership and are anticipated to be developed
at some point in the future.
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The charrette began on September 21, 2007 with an ice cream social Kick-off
in Walker Park, The event featured storytelling from Jessie Bryant, Kit Williams
and Ralph Nesson as they reminded the crowd of approximately 70 people
of the rich history in the neighborhood and the importance of planning for
the future. Mayor Dan Coody and Alderwoman Brenda Thiel also encouraged
citizens to get involved with the Master Plan process and honored the figures
depicted in the Walker Park mural as well as the artists who completed the
painting.
Community members gathered at the Fayetteville Senior Center on Saturday,
September 22 for the hands-on design workshop. Approximately 60 people
attended for the three-hour session. Karen Minkel, Senior Long Range Planner,
began the session with a "Food for Thought" presentation that highlighted tra-
ditional planning practices, community planning and smart growth principles.
Participants then worked in groups of 8-10 people to reach a consensus about
the things they value most in the Walker Park neighborhood. The groups then
participated in a visual preference survey presented by Dara Sanders, As-
sociate Planner, which gave the participants common visual images that they
could use in their small group discussions. Afterward, the groups worked with
markers and sticky notes to render their vision for the Walker Park Neighbor-
hood on the maps provided at each table.
At the end of the session, each of the seven groups chose a representative
to.present the group's ideas to the entire assembly. Common themes quickly
emerged. Among the ideas repeated;most frequently were:
"Jefferson Building as a community center/arts uses"
"Street connectivity, walkability"
"Greenspace and trails—need:functional greenspace"
"More commercial,use on South School Avenue"
"Mixed income, affordable homes"
"Address zoning issues"
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The hands-on design session forged an initial consensus, and the
maps and ideas generated served as a key tool for the charrette
team as they began to create an illustrative plan based on the
citizen input.
The charrette team held an Open Design Studio at the Jefferson
Building Sunday through Thursday, encouraging interested com-
munity members to check the status of the plan and look over the
designers' shoulders to make sure their ideas were represented
in the master plan. The citizen maps from the hands-on design
session lined the hallway and rough sketches that showed the evo-
lution of different design concepts were posted throughout the stu-
dio. Approximately 15 people per day stopped by to talk with the
design team and view the drafts.
In addition to the drop -in studio, close to 100 community mem-
bers attended an Open House on Monday evening and provided
feedback on the draft designs through written surveys. Four areas
were highlighted at the Open House: 1) A concept for creating
"Jefferson Square;" 2) Redevelopment of South School Avenue; 3)
Walker Park; and 4) Infill with small, single-family detached homes
on vacant land just east of Washington Avenue.
Charrette team members also met with specific stakeholder groups
at the studio for feedback on designs. A housing group composed
of representatives from the Community Resources Division, Fay-
etteville Housing Authority and Habitat for Humanity viewed poten-
tial projects ideas. A business owner breakfast sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce reviewed zoning concepts, City engineers
reviewed infrastructure proposals and Parks stakeholders viewed
a draft conceptual design for Walker Park.
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A Work -in -Progress presentation on Thursday evening at the Se-
nior Center concluded the charrette. Approximately 60 people
attended the charrette team's proposal and viewed the illustra-
tive plan. Karen Minkel reviewed the week's events and shared
the four main goals developed by the charrette team based on
citizen input. The presentation gave citizens a "tour" of the Walker
Park Neighborhood in the future and summarized initial regula-
tory concepts that would enable the Plan to become a reality.
A survey was distributed to all attendees in order to gauge the
community's reaction to the ideas. Ninety-seven percent of the
surveys received at the Work -in -Progress session thought that the
plan was "on the right track."
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The four Guiding Principles capture the input provided by citi-
zens during the charrette process, and the specifics of each
principle will serve as a roadmap for achieving the overall vi-
sion for the neighborhood. This chapter provides detailed ex-
planations and illustrations of each principle.
Guiding Principles
1. Balance of Uses and Housing
2. Connectivity and Walkability
3. Jefferson Square as Neighborhood Core
4. Accessible Greenspace
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The Illustrative Master Plan was created during the charrette and re-
fined over the several months following. The Plan synthesizes citizen
input and depicts the idealized build -out of the Walker Park Neighbor-
hood. The map is for illustrative purposes only and is not a regula-
tory document. The Plan identifies key opportunity parcels for infill,
redevelopment, conservation and preservation. A large copy of the
Plan is included in the Appendix and on display in the City Planning and
Engineering office.
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Maintaining and enhancing a balance of uses and housing in the Walker Park Neighborhood is a benefit to the neighborhood and to the City.
The Walker Park Neighborhood currently has a mix of uses, including some neighborhood commercial, some larger commercial establishments, a
variety of housing types and important civic buildings. However, the current zoning promotes multi -family and commercial development only and iso-
lates these uses. The Master Plan proposes changing the zoning to reflect the diversity of uses throughout the neighborhood and ensure that future
development follows the traditional pattern of growth.
Ensuring a balance of uses and housing contributes to the overall sustainability of the community by reduc-
ing the number of vehicle trips residents have to make in order to buy groceries or seek entertainment. The
smaller lot sizes also exemplify a more sustainable pattern of development than conventional subdivisions.
Third, the variety of housing types and potential for mixed -use development also enables residents to remain
within the neighborhood as their housing needs change. The existing infrastructure within the neighborhood
such as streets, water and sewer lines as well as the area's proximity to Downtown creates an opportunity for
residential and non-residential infill.
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Diversity of Housing
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I'he Walker I'ark \eighborhood benefits from and will he ell
hontrdbyresidentialdratluresthatput eves on the street:'
'I -his concept was wined bVJane.latobs in her seminal work,
! iie Death and life of (rat ,Imericall (Cities.. la albs observed I hat
neighborhoods tserc safer when people were present on
sidewalks, porches, balconies or in windows that overlooked
the sLrcet. The single-familv structures built before World
War II often have porchesattached and are closer to the side
walk Ihon conventional subdivisions giving residents views
of the public street These.. eves on the sired f' contrihute to
('clings of salety for pedestrians on the sidewalks.
The neighborhood transitions from single-family homes to rowhouses to
mixed -use or commercial establishments in the idealized build -out example.
Theadvent offelevision, aircondit lolling automubiles,ontl a
change in social patterns all ton trib tiled tolvard the decline
in the popularity of (runt porches. Porches are once main
bet oming popiii ar with the Bevel op iii ent of New lh-ban ist,
projects that place a higher priorit}von the creation of place
and attention to building forms that are more social lvdesir-
ahle. Additionally constructing residential structtres that
contribute to the'eves on the street' concept is mc'onvnend-
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Single -Family Dwelling Units
The majority of the neighborhood consists of single-family detached homes. Property records indicate
that the single-family homes are evenly split between owner -occupied and rental units. Predictably,
owner -occupied single-family dwellings increase as rental units are sold and remodeled. Much of the
core of this neighborhood will likely remain single-family in nature and should increasingly become more
stable in terms of property values. Adding single-family homes that reflect the current lot and home
sizes will add to the fabric of the neighborhood and increase owner -occupied housing. Some of the key
areas where additional single-family homes would be appropriate include the vacant land between Wood
and Willow Avenues, south of 9th Street, and the vacant land between Wood and Willow Avenues, just
south of Huntsville Road where 4th Street could be extended.
Multi -family Dwelling Units
Duplexes, triplexes, rowhouses, and
apartment or condominium buildings
diversify the housing stock and enable
families and individuals with different
income levels to reside in the same
neighborhood. The development of
these units in strategic areas, such
as neighborhood commercial areas
or major thoroughfares puts addi-
tional "eyes on the street," enables
residents to live in the same neigh-
borhood during different phases of
their lives, and retains the balance of
housing options that currently exists
in the neighborhood.
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Habitat for Humanity and Owner -
Occupied Rowhouse Development
Habitat for Humanity of Fayetteville has completed
10 single-family homes in the neighborhood and con-
tinues to look for lots on which to build. The high
cost of land in Fayetteville is the major obstacle to
increasing the numbers of Habitat homes produced.
An increasing amount of attainable housing is nation-
ally being developed as zero lot line attached row -
house development. Well -designed rowhousing can
decrease land costs while increasing the density and
walkability of the neighborhood. The Walker Park
Neighborhood Illustrative Plan and the accompany-
ing renderings show the development of a narrow
strip of City -owned right-of-way into attainable row -
houses at the intersection of Huntsville Road and 6th
Street. This project was envisioned as a creative so-
lution for developing a Habitat for Humanity project
on underused City land. The rowhouses are adjacent
to the street with stoop entrances along a gener-
ous sidewalk with street trees. The units would be
loaded via an alley at the rear with garages located
underneath the living areas. Cutting into the grade to
locate garages beneath the units would eliminate the
need for excessive parking lot areas. Moreover, the
project would serve as an entry point to the neigh-
borhood, framing the street to create an attractive
and functional streetscape that would enhance the
neighborhood's charm.
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Fayetteville Housing Authority (FHA)
FHA owns 9.6 acres in the Walker Park Neighborhood
and built 52 units on the property in 1983. The FHA
Board is considering building additional units on this
property in the future that would provide assisted
living options for low-income seniors. The private
streets that run through the development, 12th and
13th Place, do not connect to Wood Avenue, discon-
necting the housing development from the rest of
the neighborhood. Further, the design of the existing
structures does not reflect the adjacent homes in form
or architectural style. The Illustrative Plan envisions
the remainder of the property developing to provide
the housing options needed by the population served
by FHA. In addition, the Plan envisions structures that
reflect the fabric of the neighborhood. One alternative
would be to utilize structures that are similar to the
Nantucket Apartment designs, which provide assisted
living units.
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
ADUs are commonly called granny units be-
cause historically they were designed as an
alternative housing option for senior family
members. In older neighborhoods, they were
often located above an attached garage or
stood alone as a separate cottage unit. Some-
times they were an integral part of the main
home with separate cooking, sleeping, and
bathing facilities.
ADUs can create attainable housing in a num-
ber of ways. They are often designed as a
housing alternative for members of the family
who may have special needs or life circum-
stances. Families with college -age children
may choose to construct an ADU rather than
pay rent for a dorm room or off -campus apart-
ment. Additionally, ADUs as rental units can
provide the necessary income needed for a
family to meet their monthly mortgage obliga-
tions. The relatively low residential density and
the neighborhood's proximity to the downtown
and University of Arkansas make the Walker
Park Neighborhood ideal for homeowners
seeking to supplement their income by creat-
ing ADUs.
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Creating a Destination
Shopping Experience
Southgate Shopping Center and surround-
ing business are located at the crossroads
of two major four -lane highways, Highway
71B/South School Avenue and Highway
16/15th Street. These two major roads
provide access to south Fayetteville resi-
dents, the City, and the Region. This lo-
cation makes the intersection a prime
candidate for locating the most intense
and dense developments in the neighbor-
hood.
This commercial shopping center has
served south Fayetteville's residential
population for over 30 years. The auto -
oriented shopping center developed with-
out any of today's requirements for com-
mercial design standards, landscaping,
sidewalks, and site design, which may
contribute to underutilization of this retail
area. Existing uses at the intersection in-
clude a grocery store, bank, gas station,
used car lot, liquor store, pawn shop, and
restaurant. Much of the surface parking
is underutilized and can be reclaimed for
additional retail uses.
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A redeveloped Southgate Shopping
Center could attract and serve a larger
population just beyond the Walker Park
Neighborhood.
The entire Walker Park Neighborhood is
within one mile of the Southgate Shop-
ping Center. The shopping center is
within a half -mile from the Arkansas Re-
search and Technology Park (ARTP), and
approximately one -and -a -half miles from
the Fayetteville Industrial Park, Washing-
ton County Facilities, Tyson, and McBride
Distributors located on South School Av-
enue.
In 2007, six new companies were es-
tablished at the Research Park, which
has approximately 215 technology jobs
(2007 ARTP Annual Report). The City has
plans to widen 15th Street to four lanes
east of Walker Park as part of a plan to
create an arterial loop around the City and
move through traffic out of the neighbor-
hoods. Additional job growth and traffic
in this area will continue to increase and
strengthen the trade area and redevelop-
ment potential for this shopping center
and along South School Avenue.
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Completing the South
School Avenue Corridor
The development pattern along South
School Avenue is inconsistent, result-
ing in an incoherent pattern of devel-
opment types. The lack of identity for
South School Avenue and the shop-
ping center can be overcome through
the development of appropriate infill
along this corridor, transforming the
Avenue into a destination that contrib-
utes to the vibrancy of the Downtown
and fabric of the Walker Park Neigh-
borhood.
Internalized Parking Structures
The vast swaths of paved parking lots
at this intersection discourage pedes-
trians from accessing the establish-
ments at the intersection. One way to
utilize the existing land resources is
to building parking structures rather
than parking lots and line these struc-
tures with additional developments.
This screens the parking structure
and contributes to a pedestrian -
friendly environment.
Infill
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to the currently underutilized
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parking lots. Bringing these build -
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layout and lack of connectivity
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p--#,—s--e • South School Avenue. Improving
connectivity and access to the
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:a i not exist. A square -back creates
ti a square vehicular flow pattern
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creating multiple turning move-
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intersection.
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Neighborhood Commercial Opportunities
Jefferson Square
The concept of Jefferson Square creates an opportunity for a mixed -use de-
velopment east of the Jefferson Building. Small-scale commercial uses would
complement some of the existing establishments, such as the nearby church
and Fayetteville Auto Spring Service. A mixed -use development would also pro-
vide a patron base for these neighborhood commercial establishments.
Huntsville Road Entryway
The intersection of Huntsville Road and 6th Street is the eastern
entryway into the Walker Park Neighborhood. This intersection
was redesigned by the City in 2003 and a large amount of right-
of-way was purchased in order to make the necessary improve-
ments. The excess right-of-way located on the north side of 6th
Street west of the intersection at Huntsville Road could be a de-
sirable location for small-scale commercial activity such as a cof-
fee shop, restaurant or retail. Underutilized and vacant pieces of
property with irregular lot lines provide interesting case studies in
how to think outside -the -box and develop innovative design solu-
tions. This concept is a step toward rethinking the conventional
low -density development that occurs in other areas of the City.
This concept was initially developed with Habitat for Humanity in
mind and would advance the goal of creating attainable housing
in Fayetteville. A well -framed streetscape in the form of rowhous-
es would distinguish the Walker Park Neighborhood as a special
place when you enter the neighborhood from the east.
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1I Creating connections that link important destinations and uses in the neighborhood will increase the neighborhood's walkability and contribute to a sus -
tamable development pattern. This section discusses the key destinations and linkages identified in the illustrative plan. The illustrative plan also includes
the addition of sidewalks to all proposed and existing streets where sidewalks are in disrepair or do not exist and adds shade trees to most streets in
order to create a pedestrianfriendly environment.
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great city. I feetsafe in the
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Key Destinations
Downtown
The amenities offered in the
Downtown area make this
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Jefferson Square
The Jefferson Building served as the
core of the neighborhood as an el-
ementary school until 2006. Its central
location enables the building to still
serve a core function within the com-
munity. The Jefferson Square concept
envisions a civic use for the building
with a mixed use function for the re-
mainder of the property. This area
has the potential to become a second
neighborhood commercial anchor,
providing services to residents outside
of the Southgate vicinity, particularly
those north of 6th Street.
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Southgate Shopping Center
The intersection of South School Avenue and 15th Street has po-
tential to become an important retail node of commercial retail.
This intersection currently has the only grocery store and bank in
the neighborhood as well other retail services. However, pedes-
trians must cross vast swaths of paved parking lots in order to
access the businesses in this area. As this intersection redevel-
ops over time, adding pedestrian -friendly intersections and infill
projects wil! increase pedestrian traffic from the neighborhood.
Walker Park
Walker Park serves as a key
destination for neighborhood =
residents, containing multiple U$
ball fields, playgrounds, the
Fayetteville Senior Center,
the City's only skate park and �� n
a BMX track. Adding uses
and expanding the Park's trail
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South School Avenue as a Boulevard
The Downtown Master Plan envisions Archibald Yell and South School Avenue transformed into a grand boulevard with the center turn lane becoming
a tree median. The Walker Park Neighborhood Illustrative Plan continues this street cross-section design south to the intersection of 15th Street. In
its current configuration, a pedestrian is required to cross South School Avenue either at the intersection of 6th Street or 15th Street. Five lanes of
traffic prove an insurmountable obstacle to the average pedestrian. A boulevard cross-section will control vehicular access at appropriate locations
while allowing crossing pedestrians a safe transition zone (pedestrian refuge) in the center of the street. The Plan shows intersections that have
been reconfigured for pedestrian safety and traffic calming with the use of brick pavers. Sidewalks should be at least five feet in width and have
adequate separation from the auto travel lanes to allow for a sense of pedestrian safety. The South School Avenue corridor has the potential to
be a key linkage between south Fayetteville and the Downtown area. This boulevard cross-section is consistent with the recently
adopted Principal Arterial Boulevard in the Master Street Plan and South School Avenue already has adequate right-of-way to make r�
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Trails in the Park
Walker Park currently functions as a barrier between the businesses on South School Avenue and the
residents of the neighborhood. A system of paved and natural trails throughout the park would enable
residents to access the business establishments without having to drive. The location of Spout Spring
Creek along the western side of the park in particular prohibits the connection between the park and the
South School corridor. The illustrative plan envisions a number of new linkages along the western bound-
ary of the park. On -street linkages would be developed by extensions of 9th Street and 13th Street,
connecting the park to South School Avenue. These street extensions would provide pedestrian access
on sidewalks adjacent to the new street extensions. Additionally, a dedicated trail connection is shown
at the 9th Street intersection, linking Walker Park to the Frisco Trail corridor. The pedestrian linkages to
the neighborhoods west of South School Avenue are vital to encouraging the broader neighborhood's
use of this open space resource.
New Street Connections and Completing the Grid
The Walker Park Neighborhood Plan area has a tight street grid foundation in most of the older parts of
the neighborhood. Many of the recent developments have fragmented the neighborhood by creating self-
contained projects that dead end in cul-de-sacs. As the larger pieces of vacant land develop, care needs
to be taken to ensure that the street circulation pattern ties into and connects in a functional manner.
Adding Sidewalks
While newly constructed streets must include sidewalks, many of the existing streets in the Walker Park
Neighborhood have discontinuous sidewalks, lack sidewalks on both sides of the streets or have side-
walks that are in disrepair. Constructing or repairing the sidewalks identified on the map will increase
the walkability of the area and establish connections that sew the neighborhood fabric together. These
additions will also make the streets safer for both pedestrians and automobiles.
With the exception of the proposed street cross -sections for boulevards on South School Avenue and
Block Avenue and interior to the park, the rest of the proposed streets would be residential in nature with
on -street parking in appropriate locations. I
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Capturing the rich history of this area generated the concept of Jefferson Square. The strong desire of the neighborhood to see the important building's
use remain a civic one were highlighted during the charrette process. All of the charrette groups addressed this area, signaling the importance of retain-
ing the Jefferson Building and environs as a core of the neighborhood.
Honoring the History of the Neighborhood
Jefferson Elementary School was the second oldest school in Fayetteville at the time
of its closure in 2006. The school first opened in 1935 and provided instruction for
grades K-5. The school served the immediate neighborhood as well as students
from the Peace at Home Shelter, the Salvation Army and public housing projects.
The decision to close the school provoked significant debate because neighborhood
residents felt that the school served as the civic core of the neighborhood.
A task force initiated by the Fayetteville School District and facilitated by school
board member Tim Kring sought alternatives for the building after the school closed.
The Jefferson Project group was established after this process, bringing together
members of several non-profit service organizations and arts organizations in an ef-
fort create a center for arts and education. The current board members are in the
process of seeking grants in order to buy the building from the Fayetteville school
district.
The Jefferson Building is also diagonal to the Waxhaws Memorial, which is located
in Walker Park at the intersection of College Avenue and 7th Street. The memorial
is a tribute to Archibald Yell's farm, which was located in what is now Walker Park.
Yell was the second governor of Arkansas and Arkansas' first representative in the
United States Congress.
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The concept of Jefferson Square
The original concept of Jefferson Square was developed by a local architect, Rob Sharp, who completed the work for the Jefferson Project board.
The charrette team utilized this concept, showing the extension of Washington Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets in order to form a square.
Extending Washington Avenue provides enhanced access to the current property and allows for the development of a mixed -use structure east of
the Washington Avenue extension. Bringing a combination of residents and neighborhood business to this area will bring life to the Square, adding
vibrancy and securing the area as a core of the neighborhood.
On -street parking was added to all four
sides of Jefferson Square as well as the
idea that traffic would travel only one-way
around the square, similar to the way the
Downtown Square traffic circulates. The
one-way traffic flow will function as traffic
calming for 6th Street, forcing traffic to
move slowly and likely directing through
semi -truck traffic to 15th Street.
How the Jefferson Building ultimately is
used will be determined by the Fayette-
ville School District, the availability of
funding to the Jefferson Project group
or the private sector. However, the pro-
posed design would make the building
a centerpiece for the neighborhood and
honor the history of the school as well
as the neighborhood. The design also
makes the area an asset to the recently
created Cultural Arts District, which en-
compasses the Jefferson Building.
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The Walker Park Neighborhood has one of the largest parks in the City as well as myriad opportunities for smaller greenspace areas. However,
residents expressed frustration with the lack of access to the park, particularly along the northern perimeter. Many groups at the hands-on design
workshop also expressed a desire for greenspace that served an additional function in the neighborhood whether through stormwater management
or as a community garden food source. These comments led to an emphasis on accessible greenspace throughout the illustrative plan that can be
enjoyed by a diversity of populations in the neighborhood.
A neighborhood of community gardens
Growth and development pressure often results in the reduction
of accessible greenspace in a neighborhood. Therefore, creat-
ing accessible and functional greenspace in the Walker Park
Neighborhood was a priority for charrette participants. Green -
space takes many different forms such as: dedicated parkland,
preserved natural areas, and community gardens. The form and
function of greenspace is primarily dictated by location, eco-
nomics, and community involvement. These considerations have
made the Walker Park Neighborhood a prime candidate for creat-
ing community gardens.
The Walker Park Neighborhood is currently home to many garden-
ers and believed to have the richest soil in the city for gardening.
Many residents take great pride in their gardens, which include
rain gardens, vegetable and flower gardens. However, smaller
lots and yards do not always provide sufficient space for private
gardens for all residents. Community gardens provide access to
functional greenspace throughout the neighborhood for garden-
ing, socializing, and building a sense of community.
Sources: West Philadelphia Landscape Project. http://web.mit.edu/wplp/
Urban Community Gardens. http://w.vw.mindspring.com/—communitygardens/
"gardens, scholars say, are the first sign of commitment
to a community. When people plant corn they are saying,
let's stay here. And by their connection to the land, they
are connected to one another.
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Elements of'Sticcessftll Community G�irdeiIs
(ontluunity gardens t cans to tin empty lots into green. living
Spates.'thes' are adlaborative projects orated by me nibsi s of
the tutu Ill a nity residents share in butte the nta into lid nee and
rewards of (lie garden. 01ganization St rut(ore, physical form
and purpose o Ito nunwri l yga rd ens can vary considerably. but
some elements dro contrnonly trend icial to the success 111(1
utility of the garden,
Community Garden Example
Site from Illustrative Plan
(JIilizing Corner lots
Corner lots are exposed to Graf tic and passersby from outside
the immediale neighborhood and are more likely to expeii-
elite dtun pi ng and vandalism Ihan small lots within reside ii
coal blocks. locating a garden al (he enhance to two blocks tan
give 1 he neighborhood a sense of vitall t.Collier lots also allots-'
ne igh ht is greater arress to the garden, cut ou raging higher
partit ipalion levels -These lots serve as a buffer in higher traf-
fic inlerset(inns, while connect lug blocks within a neighbor-
hood.
IncorporatingPa(u s
Paths through o nnnnuutity garden provide greater visibility
anti sense it security Ihan a path Lilt through an mtused va
tanl lot. (artlen design determines it a single path or various
paths throughout the garden are needed to provide easier at,.
cess to the garden beds 1br maintenance.
Designing sleeting Places
A nice t ong plate is a social spate where people &nine together
in the garden. Most cuIii mollity gardens have a special plate
set aside for gardeners to rest, sit talk. and hold occasional
social eve its, While meeting plates may he many sizes and
shapes two ar nt nt on tea l u res arc botut darks and seating ar
gas.,\ meeting plate can be as Iornml 1s benches under a trellis
strut ((lie or gazebo. or as informal as a plate to pull till a few
I oldi ng &hairs beneath the shade of some trees.
Source: West Philadelphia Landscape Project. http://web.mit.edu/wplp/
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Community garden lots identified on the Walker Park Neighborhood Illustrative Plan are examples
that may serve various purposes. The garden location on 11th Street west of Wood Avenue could
serve as a food producing garden for the Fayetteville Housing Authority residents to the south, or
it could serve as a green space for social interaction for residents of the rowhouses to the west
in addition to the surrounding neighbors. It could also serve as an educational community garden
for the Head Start daycare to the east.
Community gardens are established and maintained by the community. The purpose, structure,
and management of the garden will be determined by the community members involved in its
development. Food producing or flower garden, shared beds or allotments, the specifics of the
garden will be a result of the community garden planning process and may evolve over time.
I have found, through years of practice, that people garden in order to make something grow,
to interact with nature; to share, to find sanctuary, to heal, to honor the earth, to leave a mark.
Through gardening, we feel whole as we make our personal work of art upon our land.
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Walker Park is approximately 64 acres in size and one of the largest parks in Fayette-
ville. The City acquired the park land in several phases. Approximately 11 acres were
bought in 1955. Additional acreage was donated to the City by Henry Walker in 1960.
In 1980, the City along with Community Development Block Grant funding purchased
additional park land to the north that abuts 7th Street. The remaining 34 acres were
purchased by the City in 1992, 6.75 acres of which are used for the Senior Center.
The park has been developed over time beginning with the little league baseball fields in
1960. Seven of the eight baseball fields were built by volunteers. Many of the facilities were
constructed with the help of grants from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (HCRS), Com-
munity Development and Arkansas Parks and Tourism.
These facilities include the restroom and handball/rac-
quetball courts adjacent to South College, three play-
grounds, land purchase and pavilion at the north end
of Walker Park, and the large pavilion on South College
Avenue. Tennis courts were added in 1975, with sand
volleyball courts to follow in 1989. A parking lot located
at Block and 13th Streets was constructed in 1998.
The skate park was added in 2003 with a $100,000
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Walker Park
Gulley Park
Wilson Park
matching grant from Arkansas Parks and Tourism. The skate park area and the park
land between 15th and 13th streets are within an Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor
Recreation Grant Boundary that requires the area to be used for outdoor recreation
purposes in perpetuity.
The park currently contains two soccer fields, the skate park, three pavilions with pic-
nic tables, eight baseball fields with a concession stand and restroom facility, a BMX
track, sand volleyball court, three parking areas, horseshoe pits, three playground
areas, a walking trail, two tennis courts, and a basketball court with accessory ser-
vices such as water fountains and benches. The site is also home to the Walker Senior
Center, which is utilized for adult recreational activities and community meetings, such
as the Walker Park Neighborhood Charrette.
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Walker Park Redesigned
of the park as an •Walker Park's size and location make the park an im-
importam gateway.
portant asset to the neighborhood. Making the park
more accessible and usable to the local community
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brush and additional p
entrances transforms safer. Nature trails added to the northeast quadrant
the eastern edge of the
park from barrier to of the park could be utilized by users of the Senior
gateway Center the nei hborhood and the City The illustra-
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tive plan shows the development of both paved and
natural trails primarily in the middle and northern end
of the park, which is now mostly overgrown and wild. The north
end of the park will need a significant amount of clearing of the
invasive Japanese honeysuckle that dominates the under -story
before this area can be properly utilized. Adding amenities such
as lighting and benches to the trail that runs along the creek and
the park's western border would increase usage and make the
trail a seamless extension of Frisco Trail, which runs through the
Downtown and has similar amenities. A key concern expressed
by citizens and the police department was the presence of an
transient population that sometimes uses these areas for shel-
ter. Increasing pedestrian traffic in these areas would diminish
the likelihood of a transient population using these areas for ref-
uge and creates a safer environment for users.
The other suggestions mentioned for Walker Park emphasized
adding uses that would serve a broader population within the
neighborhood. Walker Park currently serves as a regional sports
park; adding other uses such as an outdoor amphitheatre, a disc
golf course, splash pad or dog park would broaden the user
population. This evolution would enable Walker Park to transition
from a regional park to a neighborhood park.
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low pedestrians to then choose between direct paths that
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The ultimate success of any planning document depends upon the willingness and capacity of all stakeholder groups to implement the vision. The
implementation of the Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan will only occur through cooperative efforts among the City, residents, business owners,
the non-profit sector and the private sector. The following steps outline projects that will help achieve the goals of the Master Plan and are broken down
into a series of short-term projects (0-5 years), mid-term projects (6-10 years) and long-term projects (10+ years). Short-term steps include regulation
changes and projects that require little infrastructure improvements or cost. Long-term projects are those that require more significant capital invest-
ment. The ultimate timing of implementation will reflect the overall commitment to the realization of the vision developed by the community.
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Rezone the neighborhood to encourage an appropriate mix of uses and protect
established neighborhoods.
Adopting the alternative zoning will ensure that the area preserves established single-family neighborhoods while encouraging additional housing types
and a mix of uses. The proposed rezoning will change the vision for the neighborhood as demonstrated in the maps (below), reflecting the community's
desires. See the Appendix for definitions of the proposed zoning. -
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Utilize urban residential design standards and accessory dwelling units.
Urban Residential Designs standards and Accessory Dwelling Units by right are two ordinances that are slated to be considered by the City Council in early
2008. These ordinances will serve as a useful tool for future development in the Walker Park neighborhood. The Urban Residential Design standards will
apply to multi -family, triplex and duplex units, ensuring that they contribute to a pedestrian -friendly environment and appealing street scene. Together with
the proposed zoning code, neighborhood residents will be able to anticipate the form and aesthetics of multi -family development.
The accessory dwelling units ordinance will allow property owners to construct modest -sized accessory dwelling units or "granny flats," by right in residen-
tial areas. These units serve as a form of affordable housing for seniors, students and property owners who may struggle to afford a mortgage.
Amend the Master Street Plan to include the proposed
street connections.
Including the proposed streets in the Master Street Plan will ensure that these connections
are completed when new development occurs. In addition, classifying existing streets to
fit the context of planned uses will encourage and facilitate the implementation of the plan.
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Create a nature trail system throughout northeast quadrant of Walker Park.
Clearing brush from this area and creating a viable recreational entrance to the park in the northeast corner will increase the number of park users in this
area and provide a nature area within the area. It will also provide a primary pedestrian connection to Jefferson Square, the core of the neighborhood.
These trails are typically constructed through partnerships between the City and non-profit organization such as the Boy Scouts and Fayetteville Natural
Heritage Association.
Establish a series of rain gardens throughout the neighborhood.
The City will apply for a grant funded through the Environmental Protection Agency in 2008 that establishes a series of 20 rain gardens within a five -acre
area as an innovative way to manage stormwater runoff. These gardens, which could be developed on public and private property, would reduce pollutant
runoff and provide effective stormwater management in the Walker Park neighborhood. This project would begin the process of establishing community
gardens throughout the study area.
Add a dog park to Walker Park.
Adding a dog park to Walker Park will diversify uses within the park and increase neighborhood usage of the park. Installing the necessary fencing is fairly
straightforward and will not require taking space from any of the current uses in Walker Park. This amenity will not only enhance the park, it will provide a
service for the entire City.
Utilize Act 854 to address vacant or abandoned properties.
Act 854 of the Arkansas State Code passed the legislature in 2007 and enables cities that issue a clean-up lien to have priority against other lienholders.
Clean-up liens refer to costs a "city incurs to help bring a property into compliance with local ordinances because the owner of lienholder failed to remove
or repair an unsafe and vacant structure or failed to correct the conditions that caused the property to become a weed lot within the time required by the
notice." (Arkansas Code § 14-54-903)
This statute provides cities with leverage to aggressively address properties that would otherwise detract from the neighborhood because taxpayer dollars
will be recouped.
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Complete a Master Plan for Walker Park.
The Parks Department will facilitate a public participation process to produce a Master Plan specifically for Walker Park once a regional park is developed
in southwest Fayetteville.
Add amenities to the Walker Park trail along Spout Spring Creek.
Adding amenities to this trail such as lighting and benches would increase use, making the trail safer and serves as a natural extension of the Frisco Trail.
Utilize grant funds to restore the Waxhaws Memorial.
The State Historic Preservation Program annually offers preservation grants to restore historically significant structures and memorials. The Waxhaws Me-
morial symbolizes an important part of Arkansas and Fayetteville history, but has fallen into disrepair. Restoring this memorial and highlighting a northeast
entrance to Walker Park would contribute to the history embedded in the Jefferson Square area and invite residents north of the park into the nature trail
system.
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Add or repair sidewalks along existing streets within the neighborhood.
The City Transportation Division and Sidewalks and Trails Committee have committed to ensuring that all existing streets have a sidewalk on at least one
side of the street. Each year, new sidewalks are constructed based on a prioritized list that balances the construction of new sidewalks in different parts
of the City, first addressing streets where no sidewalks exist. The following streets in the Walker Park Neighborhood lack sidewalks on both sides of the
streets and should be added to the sidewalk construction list:
• Wood Avenue between Huntsville Street and 7th Street
• Locust Avenue between 7th Street and 9th Street
• 11th Street between College Avenue and Washington Avenue
• Ella Street east of College Avenue
• Morningside Drive between Fairlane and Huntsville Streets
Develop Attainable Housing on Huntsville Road Existing Right -of -Way.
The City could sell this property to a private developer with a deed restriction that required a certain percentage of the property to be sold as attainable
housing or to Habitat for Humanity for the development of owner -occupied affordable housing or a combination of the two. A private developer could utilize
some of the property for neighborhood commercial and could plan for the development of residential units at different price points or incorporate Habitat
homes into the overall development. This action would ensure that attainable housing is built in the neighborhood while also developing an attractive east-
ern gateway into the neighborhood.
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Transition South School Avenue from a five -lane principal arterial to a principal arterial
boulevard.
Redeveloping South School Avenue as an extension of the planned boulevard for Archibald Yell Avenue will take significant infrastructure investment. This
type of project will occur as capital funds become available and development occurs along the South School Avenue corridor to merit the investment.
Extend Washington Avenue to form Jefferson Square.
Extending Washington Avenue may occur through private sector development of some of this property. However, this extension could spur redevelopment
of the site and is key to forming a core public space in the neighborhood. Capital funds for this project should be examined as a potential catalyst for the
Jefferson Square project.
Add additional uses to Walker Park such as a splash pad and outdoor amphitheatre.
These amenities are unique and will diversify and increase users of the park. Adding these features to then north end of the park will also create a children's
area and performance space for residents who live to the north of the park. However, these features are more costly than previous uses mentioned, requir-
ing more planning for infrastructure and capital expenses.
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The Walker Park Neighborhood vision document sets forth an ambitious yet realistic plan for enhancing the neighborhood and building upon
its rich past. This vision captures the main goals expressed by the community such as keeping the Jefferson Building as a neighborhood core
and preserving the balance of housing and uses by protecting the established neighborhoods and local commercial establishments.
The vision document also seeks strategies to enhance the neighborhood. South School Avenue has the potential to become a "great address"
as it transitions from a five -lane road to a boulevard that is capable of accommodating both vehicles and pedestrians. Connecting the grid
within the neighborhood will link pedestrians and vehicles to key destinations. The additional amenities to Walker Park and the creation of a
series of community gardens will take advantage of existing resources that are underutilized -64 acres of parkland and the neighborhood's
rich soil.
The overall implementation process will take the mutual cooperation of multiple sectors, both public and private over a period of decades, but
the recommendations also include significant measurable steps that will begin the process of implementing the community's vision.
The Walker Park Neighborhood Master Plan area shares
rough boundaries with Census Block Group 4. According
to the 2000 census, the following percentages apply to the
population of 1,435:
Housing Unit Total
635
Occupied Housing
91%
Vacant Housing
9%
Owner Occupied
39.8%
Renter Occupied
60.2%
Race of Householder
White
82.5%
Black or African American
9.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
0.3%
Other
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
10%
Age of Householder
15 to 24 years
11.4%
25 to 34 years
23.2%
35 to 44 years
22.5%
45 to 54 years
16.3%
55 to 64 years
8.5%
65 years or over
18.2%
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These survey results represent approximately 55 participants who attended the Work -in -Progress
presentation. Close to 200 community members participated during the entire charrette, but the
Work -in -Progress session served as a culmination of the week's work and events and provided an
opportunity for written feedback.
What events did you participate in during the charrette?
Attended only the Work -in -Progress Presentation 24%
Attended the Work -in -Progress Presentation and one charrette event 38%
Attended the Work -in -Progress Presentation and two charrette events 21%
Attended the Work -in -Progress Presentation and three charrette events 14%
Attended all charrette events 3%
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Of the many ideas you heard tonight,
Park Development (28%)
which idea should be made a top priority?
Park development. Make this the regional park —not out past the bypass
• Putting to use wooded area of Walker Park
1.
Park development (28%)
• Clean underbrush
• Clean up of underbrush in Walker Park
2.
Jefferson Square (26%)
• Complete bringing Walker Park up to Fayetteville Standards —expect it
will catalyze other improvements
3.
Improved connectivity (14%)
• Safe pedestrian trails in park —leave forests please
4.
South School Boulevard (9%)
• Leave riparian zone wild where possible with designated paths, extra
access from S. School
5.
Encouraging higher density (9%)
• Landscape Walker Park, more play areas for kids
• Trails in Walker Park woods
6.
Mixed income housing (7%)
• Maximizing use of Walker Park is also excellent
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Greens p ( )
• More usage for park
More2%
• Implement park ideas of dog park, splash pad, ampitheatre, etc.
8.
Urban infrastructure to support the rejuvenation (2%)
Great ideas
9. More articulated zoning/usage criteria throughout
area (2%)
Mixed -income housing (7%)
• Mixed -income housing
• Affordable housing
• Housing
Encouraging higher density (9%)
• Encouraging higher density (as we are so near to the heart of town)
and the mixed uses and amenities that go along with density
• Creation of high -density mixed -use and townhouses
• Addition to the building stock
• Townhomes on 6th and Hunstville (developer not Habitat. I won't live
long enough)
South School Boulevard (9%)
• Revitalize School/15th area —make it "signature gateway" for the area
• Tree median on S. School
• South School Boulevard
• Boulevard
Jefferson Square concept (26%)
• Jefferson School project
• Jefferson Square is inspired
• Civic center/square at Jefferson
• Jefferson building as a Center
• Jefferson Cultural Arts Center
• Jefferson Square —love the idea of Jefferson Square diverting traffic
• Jefferson Square —it will anchor the area
• Jefferson Square concept is wonderful
• Jefferson Square concept
• Jefferson Square!
• Jefferson Square idea
Improved Connectivity (14%)
• Improved connectivity will lay the foundation for other improvements.
"Complete streets," traffic calming, on -street parking and walkability
will give the neighborhood a cohesiveness essential to future smart
development.
• Connecting streets and making connections to South School and Wood
• Connectivity and walkability
• Street and pedestrian connections
• Connecting streets
• Sidewalk/street connectivity
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Are there any elements of your vision for the future of the Walker Park Neighborhood we might have missed?
Traffic Calming
• Speed control is essential
• Speed tables (4)
• Please cut off S. College at 200 block of College —too dangerous for southbound traffic
• Options for traffic on 6th
Zoning
• 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 -use
• 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 are none isn't for the good of the existing neighborhoods. Sticking with no
dividing existing lots of land holdings keeps integrity of community and keeps out developers
• Too much greenspace being changed into houses
Swimming Pool
• Swimming pool for the Senior Center shared with the community during the summer —covered during the winter
• I would like to see a city pool right south of the Senior Center —water aerobics/swimming is the best exercise for seniors. It would be a great addition to
the neighborhood in terms of use of land. I think it would be a waste to building a "Frisbee golf" there. There is not enough room for a proper course.
Park
• Long-term vision for current parkland outside of the main rectangular park
• Retain "wild" areas of Walker Park with underbrush —not lawn or paved. Protect the creek quality with continuous riparian zone
Miscellaneous
• I definitely wish to see more ped-friendly crossings of Archibald Yell
• Encourage new development and redevelopment
• Further guidance of development on and across 15th Street
• More directed green and sustainability resolutions
• Haven't figured out how you will make a street over the creek between Wood and Washington Ave.
Other comments
• I feel is important to address "controversial" issues like affordability, density, property rights and even
discrimination head-on.
• I feel you have done a wonderful job —social services given a priority
• It is a great start and am hoping this can be brought to fruition
• Without the plan no progress will ever be made. There is a plan for people to "buy into" and support.
• An exciting look at a neighborhood that has been overlooked and neglected. I love the preservation of the
neighborhoods that exist.
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http://www.communitygarden.org/
City Plan 2025, Fayetteville
http://cityplan2025.accessfayetteville.org
Downtown Master Plan, 2004, Fayetteville
www.accessfayetteville.org
Fayetteville Housing Authority
Fredia Sawin, Director, fayettevilleha@moregti.net
Jefferson Project
Contacts: Ralph Nesson, rnesson@jtlshop.jonesnet.org, and
Kathy Thompson, kpthompson@sbcglobal.net
Urban Land Institute
www.uli.org
Washington County Habitat for Humanity
www.habitatwashcoar.org
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THAT PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 14-4859, FOR
APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES, LOCATED AT THE 300 & 400
BLOCK OF MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD FROM
NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION, TO DG,
DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
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 following described property from NC, Neighborhood Conservation, to
DG, Downtown General, as shown on Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
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 this
APPROVED:
day of , 2014.
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