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113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-8323
Ordinance: 6015
File Number: 2017-0646
CHAPTER 151 AND 161 UDC REVISIONS:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO CHANGE BUILDING
HEIGHT RESTRICTION MEASUREMENTS FROM FEET TO STORIES IN CHAPTER 161 AND TO
AMEND §151.01 DEFINITIONS TO DEFINE "STORY"
WHEREAS, the Planning Department and Planning Commission recommend that all building height
limitations be changed from feet to stories; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has presented all such necessary amendments to Chapters 151
and 161 to accomplish this change in measurement within Exhibits A attached to the Planning
Department's Memo.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 amends those portions of
Chapter 161 as described in Exhibit A attached to the Planning Department's Memo in order to change
all existing height restriction measurements of buildings from feet to stories within this Chapter 161 of
the Unified Development Code.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals §151.01 Definitions of
"Building height" and "Story" and enacts the new definition of "Story" as follows:
"Story (building height). Building height when measured in stories shall be as
defined by the International Building Code."
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Ordinance: 6015
File Mirnbi2r, 017-0646
PASSED and APPROVED on 11/21/2017
Attest:
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Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer
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EXHIBIT `A' ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes
CHAPTER 161: - ZONING REGULATIONS
161.03 - District R -A, Residential -Agricultural
(F) Height Requirements. There shall be no maximum height limits in the R -A District, provided,
however, if a building exceeds the height of one story, the portion of the building over one story shall have
an additional setback from any boundary line of an adjacent residential district. The amount of additional
setback for the portion of the building over one story shall be equal to the difference between the total
height of that portion of the building and one story.
161.04 - District RSF-.5, Residential Single -Family - One Half (1/2) Unit Per Acre
(F) Building height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
161.05 - District RSF-1, Residential Single -Family — One (1) Unit Per Acre
(H) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
161.06 - District RSF-2, Residential Single -Family - Two (2) Units Per Acre
(H) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
161.07 - District RSF-4, Residential Single -Family - Four (4) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations .
I Building Height Maximum 3 stories
161.08 - District RSF-7, Residential Single -Family - Seven (7) Units Per Acre
(1) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
161.09 - District RSF-8, Residential Single -Family - Eight (8) Units Per Acre
(F) Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
161.10 - District RSF-18, Residential Single -Family - Eighteen (18) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
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EXHIBIT `A' ADM 17-6939 Proposed Code Changes
161.11 - District RI -12, Residential Intermediate, Twelve (12) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building height maximum 1 2 stories/3 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right -of- way line shall have a maximum height of two stories. Buildings or portions
of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a maximum
height of three stories.
161.12 - District RI -U, Residential Intermediate - Urban
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building height maximum 2 stories/3 stories*
* A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of two stories. Buildings or portions
of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a maximum
height of three stories.
161.13 - District RMF -6, Residential Multi -Family - Six (6) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 12 stories/3 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right -of- way line shall have a maximum height of two stories. Buildings or portions
of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of three stories.
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.14 - District RMF -12, Residential Multi -Family - Twelve (12) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 2 stories/3 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of two stories. Buildings or portions
of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of three stories.
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
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EXHIBIT `A' ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes
161.15 - District RMF -18, Residential Multi -Family - Eighteen (18) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 12 stories/3 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of two stories. Buildings or portions
of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of three stories.
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.16 - District RMF -24, Residential Multi -Family - Twenty -Four (24) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 2 stories/3 stories/5 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of two stories, between 10-20 feet
from the master street plan right-of-way a maximum height of three stories and buildings or portions of the
building set back greater than 20 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a maximum height
of 5 stories.
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.17 - District RMF -40, Residential Multi -Family - Forty (40) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 2 stories/3 stories/5 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of two stories, between 10-20 feet
from the master street plan right-of-way a maximum height of three stories and buildings or portions of the
building set back greater than 20 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a maximum height
of 5 stories.
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
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EXHIBIT `A' ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes
161.18 - NS -L, Neighborhood Services - Limited
(F) Building height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
161.19 - NS -G, Neighborhood Services - General
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Build ing height maximum 3 stories
161.20 - District R -O, Residential Office
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 1 5 stories
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.21 - District C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
(F) Building Height Regulations .
Building Height Maximum 5 stories
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall
have an additional setback from any boundary line of an adjacent residential district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.22 - Community Services
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 5 stories
161.23 - District C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 6 stories
*If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall
have an additional setback from side boundary line of an adjacent residential district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
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EXHIBIT `A' ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes
161.24 - Urban Thoroughfare
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 1 5 stories/7stories
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 10 and 15 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of five stories. A building or portion
of a building that is located greater than 15 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of seven stories.
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of additional
setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between the total
height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.25 - District C-3, Central Commercial
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 5 stories/7stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 15 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of five stories. A building or a portion
of a building that is located greater than 15 feet from the master street plan right-of-way line shall have a
maximum height of seven stories.
161.26 - Downtown Core
(G) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 1 5 stories/14 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 15 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of five stories. A building or portion
of a building that is located greater than 15 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of 14 stories.
161.27 - Main Street/Center
(G) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 5 stories/7 stories*
*A building or 'a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 15 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of five stories. A building or a portion
of a building that is located greater than 15 feet from the master street plan right-of-way line shall have a
maximum height of seven stories.
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EXHIBIT `A' ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes
161.28 - Downtown General
(G) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 5 stories
161.29 - Neighborhood Conservation
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
161.30 - District 1-1, Heavy Commercial And Light Industrial
(F) Height Regulations. There shall be no maximum height limits in 1-1 District, provided, however,
that if a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories
shall have an additional setback from any boundary line of an adjacent residential district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.31 - District 1-2, General Industrial
(F) Height Regulations. There shall be no maximum height limits in 1-2 Districts, provided, however,
that if a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories
shall have an additional setback from any boundary line of an adjacent residential district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.32 - District P-1, Institutional
(F) Height Regulations. There shall be no maximum height limits in P-1 Districts, provided, however,
if a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall
have an additional setback from any boundary line of an adjacent residential district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Text File
File Number: 2017-0646
Agenda Date: 11/21/2017 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Ordinance
Agenda Number: C. 6
CHAPTER 151 AND 161 UDC REVISIONS:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO CHANGE BUILDING
HEIGHT RESTRICTION MEASUREMENTS FROM FEET TO STORIES IN CHAPTER 161 AND TO
AMEND § 151.01 DEFINITIONS TO DEFINE "STORY"
WHEREAS, the Planning Department and Planning Commission recommend that all building height limitations
be changed from feet to stories; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has presented all such necessary amendments to Chapters 151 and 161
to accomplish this change in measurement within Exhibits A attached to the Planning Department's Memo.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 amends those portions of
Chapter 161 as described in Exhibit A attached to the Planning Department's Memo in order to change all
existing height restriction measurements of buildings from feet to stories within this Chapter 161 of the Unified
Development Code.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals §151.01 Definitions of
"Building height" and "Story" and enacts the new definition of"Story" as follows:
"Story (building height). Building height when measured in stories shall be as defined by the
International Building Code."
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 11/27/2017
Andrew Garner
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
20,7-0646
Legistar File lid
.1/21/217
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
11/3/2017 City Planning/
Development Services Department
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Submitted by City Staff and Planning Commission for revisions to UDC Chapters 151 and 161. The proposed code
changes would modify all zoning districts to change building height from feet to stories, and amend the definition
of story.
Budget Impact:
Account Number Fund
Project Number Project Title
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
V20140710
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Number: Approval Date:
Comments:
IWA
CITY O
FAYETTEV LLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
THRU: Garner Stoll, Development Services Director
FROM: Andrew Garner, Planning Director
DATE: November 3, 2017
SUBJECT: ADM 17-5939: Administrative Item (Various UDC Chapter Amendments):
Submitted by City Staff and Planning Commission for revisions to UDC Chapters
151, 161, and 166. The proposed code changes would modify all zoning districts
to change building height from feet to stories, and create a design overlay district
along the College Avenue rezoning area between Maple and North Streets.
RZN 17-5713: Rezone (College Ave. from North Street to Maple Street, 445-
446): Submitted by City Staff and Planning Commission to rezone properties along
College Avenue from North Street to Maple Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Planning staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of three ordinances to
amend the Unified Development Code as depicted in the attached Exhibits Wand `8', and rezone
the subject property as shown in the attached Exhibit `C'.
Staff and Planning Commission have different recommendations for the details of the proposed
College Avenue design overlay district as described below.
BACKGROUND:
In spring of 2017, the Planning Commission considered a rezoning proposed by staff along the
College Avenue corridor between Maple Street and North Street. The Planning Commission
forwarded the request to the City Council. After discussion at the City Council Ordinance Review
Committee during June -July, 2017, the request was forwarded back to the Planning Commission
for additional consideration. The Commission set up a committee to study changes to the Unified
Development Code that were not initially a part of the rezoning, but were proposed as the
discussion evolved. The Planning Commission committee met four times during August -
September, 2017. A copy of the meeting minutes from the City Council and Planning Commission
Ordinance Review Committees are attached.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
STAFF REQUEST:
Staff requests that the City Council rezone the College Avenue corridor, and amend the
Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC). The UDC amendments would: (1) change building
height from feet to stories; and (2) create a design overlay district for most of the College Avenue
rezoning area. The overlay district excludes five single family parcels that are being brought into
compliance with a residential zoning with this project.
The overlay district would require additional architectural design standards to encourage high
quality, pedestrian -friendly buildings, and mitigate neighborhood concerns that tall, single use
multi -family buildings could be built along the corridor. This proposal comprises three ordinances
and separate Legistar items. The specific code changes are listed below and shown in the
attached strikeout -highlight version.
UDC Amendments
Exhibit `A' (Le isfar-{tem 2017-06461
• UDC Chapter 151: Definitions
o Delete current definition of story
o Add anew definition of story to follow current International Building Code definition
o Delete definition of building height based on number of feet
• UDC Chapter 161: Zoning Regulations
o Change building height in all zoning districts from feet to stories
o Change building height step -backs in all districts to refer to stories instead of feet
Exhibit B' (UL gistar item 2017-064$j
IN UDC Chapter 166: Development
o Clarify the applicability of the Downtown Design Overlay District (DDOD)
Architecture Standards
o Create an Overlay District for the College Avenue area following the boundaries
as shown on Exhibit `C', with the following:
■ Comply with DDOD Architecture Standards
■ Minimum ground floor story height of 12 feet
Residential use can occupy no more than three stories in a building
College Avenue Rezoning (Exhibit `C' — Legistar Item 2017.0650)
Along with the UDC Amendments described above, the College Avenue rezoning area is
recommended to be rezoned utilizing Alternative 1 proposed with RZN 17-5713 (Exhibit C). This
would allow council to consider both the code changes and the rezoning at the same time.
DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Committee and Planning Commission
This item was discussed at the October 19, 2017 Planning Commission Committee meeting. The
five members present reached a consensus in favor of the proposal as written. However,
Commissioner Hoffman was not present and at the October 23, 2017 Planning Commission
meeting he expressed concerns with restricting residential use to three stories. Commissioner
Hoffman made a motion to forward the item to City Council without that restriction. The motion
was approved on an 8-0 vote.
Staff continues to recommend the restriction on residential uses to ensure appropriate contextual
relationship between new buildings and the existing neighborhoods. This approach mitigates
neighborhood concerns that tall, single use multi -family buildings, not compatible with adjacent
structures, could be built along the corridor.
Public Comment
To ensure that the public has ample opportunity to comment on the current proposal, staff
completed re -notification of the affected and adjacent property owners before the city council
meeting. At the time of publication of this report public comment on the current proposal had not
been received.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
N/A
Attachments:
■ Exhibit A: code amendments for new height restrictions and definition of 'story'
■ Exhibit B:
o Code amendments for creation of College Avenue Overlay District
o College Avenue Overlay District Boundary
■ Exhibit C: rezoning map
■ Draft meeting minutes: October 23, 2017 Planning Commission
■ Planning Commission Staff Report (October 23, 2017)
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ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes Shown in Strikeout and Highlight
151.01 - Definitions
For the purpose of Title XV, Unified Development Code, the following definitions shall apply to the divider
sections, chapters, sections or subsections, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
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Story (building height). Building height when measured in stories shall be as defined by the International
Building Code.
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EXHIBIT 'A'
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ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes Shown in Strikeout and Highlight
CHAPTER 161: - ZONING REGULATIONS
161.03 - District R -A, Residential -Agricultural
(F) Height Requirements. There shall be no maximum height limits in the R -A District, provided,
however, that any ihi iikriincuMihin__!i_o nrb ed"he he height 9f 1 6 faa} shall Ali F. m r�}h-nL_frr ++ * c1�e . ds+ e. r.f Rin
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portion of the building over one story shall have an additional setback from any boundary line of an
adjacent residential district. The amount of additional setback for the portion of the building over one story
shall be equal to the difference between the total height of that portion of the building and one stor]L
161.04 - District RSF-.5, Residential Single -Family - One Half (%2) Unit Per Acre
(F) Building height Regulations.
45 feet
Building Height Maximum
3 stories
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161.05 - District RSF-1, Residential Single -Family - One (1) Unit Per Acre
(H) Building Height Regulations.
45 feet
Building Height Maximum
3 stories
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161.06 - District RSF-2, Residential Single -Family - Two (2) Units Per Acre
(H) Building Height Regulations.
45 feet
Building Height Maximum
3 stories
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161.07 - District RSF-4, Residential Single -Family - Four (4) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations,
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161.08 - District RSF-7, Residential Single -Family - Seven (7) Units Per Acre
(1) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 45 feet
3 stories
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(F) Height Regulations.
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161.10 - District RSF-18, Residential Single -Family - Eighteen (18) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum
3 stories
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EXHIBIT 'A'
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ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes Shown in Strikeout and Highlight
161.11 - District RI -12, Residential Intermediate, Twelve (12) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building height maximum 3Q/45 fms*
2 storiesl3 stories`
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right -of- way line shall have a maximum height of 30 feet two stories. Buildings or
portions of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of 45 feet three stories.
161.12 - District RI -U, Residential Intermediate - Urban
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building height maximum 391
45 fee
2 stories/3 stories`
* A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 29 feet two stories. Buildings or
portions of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street pian right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of 46 feet three stories.
161.13 - District RMF -6, Residential Multi -Family - Six (6) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height MaxinwfTl AGMS feet
2 stories/3 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line
or any master street plan right -of- way line shall have a maximum height of 30 feet two stories.
Buildings or portions of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-
way shall have a maximum height of 45 feet three stories.
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If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall
have an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adiacent single family district. The
amount of additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the
difference between the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
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EXHIBIT 'A'
Page 5 of 9
ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes Shown in Strikeout and Highlight
161.14 - District RMF -12, Residential Multi -Family - Twelve (12) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
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Building Height Maximum
storiesl3 stories`
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 30 feet two stories. Buildings or
portions of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of 45 feet three stories.
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If a building exceeds the hei ht of two stories the portion of the buildin that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the poton of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.15 - District RMF -18, Residential Multi -Family - Eighteen (18) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
1 70I45 fee;*
building Height Maximum r
stories/3 stories"
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 20 feet two stories. Buildings or
portions of the building set back greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of 45 feet three stories.
A%-6ujl&Ny wW ed t�rteight of 20 feat shall 4.e sel ba&frmany side boundaryline ei .ter_.
single family di t-Fi-4 -- - - difienal distaRse of 1 feet foF eash feet of height iR eXQe65 of 20 feet,
If a_building exceeds the height of two stories,the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adiacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories_ shall be equal to the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
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EXHIBIT 'A'
Page 6 of 9
ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes Shown in Strikeout and Highlight
161.16 - District RMF -24, Residential Multi -Family - Twenty -Four (24) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
� nlnr 1CI1 �®ar_*
Building Height Maximum
2 stories/3 stories/5 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 30 feet two stories, between 10-
20 feet from the master street plan right-of-way a maximum height of 46 feet three stories and buildings or
portions of the building set back greater than 20 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of GA feet 5 stories.
A,ny-bulldk;q-whi'6�eed$-4%-rtGrd•7. ht of 20 feeth�[uEn-uczc�.�-t7a6`k-�r.. e.:rla !nrnnrl•�ru lent. of �n
a,,.djaGent��ily in Rciditie- re -s1 dost of '1 feet „fW each �,nf height ia_rivn__v& . f -X
feet
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall
have an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The
amount of additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the
difference between the total height of that portion of the building. and two stories.
161.17 - District RMF -40, Residential Multi -Family - Forty (40) Units Per Acre
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum
2 stories/3 stories/5 stories"
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 30 feet two stories, between 10-
20 feet from the master street plan right-of-way a maximum height of 45 feet three stories and buildings or
portions of the building set back greater than 20 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have a
maximum height of 69 feet 5 stories.
Any building, ,htGt"Xree4G ir. f 9if fence! �h Flo L. �l
�,a-j}�}��t� i--�e-6et�aGi(-frf3F�}-2Ff��jl�Sid�-i36k1Flda
adjasent Gingle family distfic4aR addit! f 1 feet fe-F ea-Gh feet of height in- exseas-ef 20 feet
If a building exceeds the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district_ The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the buildin, over two stories shall be equal _t_o_the difference between
the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.18 - NS -L, Neighborhood Services - Limited
(F) Building height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 45 fee! 3 stories
161.19 - NS -G, Neighborhood Services - General
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building height maximum 45 fee 3 stories
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EXHIBIT 'A'
Page 7 of 9
ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes Shown in Strikeout and Highlight
161.20 - District R -O, Residential Office
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum
60feet�*-5 stories
Height Regulations. en , bUild"R ,ihieh e edS the height feet --hall be t h L f FAaRY r„j�,
t3oundar-y=i4M7@--4#-an-adjace-nt-,ingle family d5street-an-addkiGRal-d stone`-Gf--1-foot••for-eaf4-fA9t--Bt�#(�kit4a
e XGess of 29 feet
If a building,exceeds the height of two stories the portion of the buildin that exceeds two stories shall have
an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between
the total height_ of that partion of the building,, and two stories.
161.21 - District C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum
qfi feet* 5 stories
!A4y-bu4,Id4wj-whirh eGee+, st e -height of20 cet shall��fS,.�nL Fr....., -, x. h _ ....A.A .� lin ,�y
res#ent+al ritrirtastans.E�^--slfi�r-tea footf height ms af4#ee'If a building exceeds
the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have an additional
setback from- any- boundary line of an adiacent residential district. The amount of additional setback for
the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between the total height of that
Portion of the building, and two stories.
161.22 - Community Services
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum qfi fppt* 5 stories
161.23 - District C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 75#eet* 6 stories
*Any exg-eeds; t4e44eight of 20 feet shall be set back from a bOURdar-Y We Of aRY FesideRtial
district-a-distaese-of4-feet-far-eac#-foot-orf-height-in-exoess•of 2 -0 -feet:
If a building exceeds the height of two stories the portion of the building that exceeds two stories
shall have an additional setback from side boundary line of an adjacent residential district. The amount
of additional setback for the portion of the building -aver two stories shall be equal to the difference_
between the total height of that portion of the building- and two stories.
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EXHIBIT 'A'
Page 8 of 9
ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes Shown in Strikeout and Highlight
161.24 - Urban Thoroughfare
(F) Building Height Regulations .
Building Height Maximum 5c%et* 5 stories/7stories
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 10 and 15 feet from the front property line
or any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 56 feet five stories. A
building or portion of a building that is located greater than 15 feet from the master street plan right-of-
way shall have a maximum height of 84 feet seven stories.
..........
If a building exceeds the height of two stories. the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall
have an additional setback from any boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount of
additional setback for the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference
between the total height of that portion of the building, and two stories.
161.25 - District C-3, Central Commercial
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum feet*r5 stories 7stories
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 15 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of fig feet five stories. A building or a
portion of a building that is located greater than 15 feet from the master street plan right-of-way line shall
have a maximum height of 84 #eet seven stories.
161.26 - Downtown Core
(G) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum
5"9 feet*
5 stories/14 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 15 feet from the front property line or
any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 66 feet five stories. A building or
portion of a building that is located greater than 15 feet from the master street plan right-of-way shall have
a maximum height of 169 feet 14 stories.
161.27 - Main Street/Center
(G) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 56/84 feet** 5 stories/7 stories*
*A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 15 feet from the front property
line or any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 86 feet five stories.
A building or a portion of a building that is located greater than 15 feet from the master street plan
right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of 84 feet seven stories.
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EXHIBIT 'A'
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ADM 17-5939 Proposed Code Changes Shown in Strikeout and Highlight
161.28 - Downtown General
(G) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 56 #eeVE 5 stories
161.29 - Neighborhood Conservation
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 49 t 3 stories
161.30 - District 1-1, Heavy Commercial And Light Industrial
(F) Height Regulations. There shall be no maximum height limits in 1-1 District, provided, however,
that any buildi g wh!Gh ex6eeds the height of 26 feet shall be set baGk 49- 1,9
residept41-diE#rl^+ a d4stanGe ofd feat # -eae4-#eat-sf- *O- t 4n -e &-of-2-54eet. if a building exceeds the
height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have an additional setback
from any boundary line of an adjacent residential district. The amount of additional setback for the portion
of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between the total height of that portion of
the building, and two stories.
161.31 - District 1-2, General Industrial
(F) Height Regulations. There shall be no maximum height limits in 1-2 Districts, provided, however,
that aRy-buwildin = eds t#e height -e -feet44aWb-L�ark from any bo radar I+Re-Gf-�
t of height in excess of 25 f et. if a building exceeds
the height of two stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have an additional
setback from any boundary line of an ad'acent residential district. The amount of additional setback for
the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between the total height of that
ortion of the building, and two stories.
161.32 - District P-1, Institutional
(F) Height Regulations. There shall be no maximum height limits in P-1 Districts, provided, however,
aRy building whinh. ©XGeeds thn bei gh+ f 20 feet. hall be set h dt Frn� p t f -..ri.
��pp��..CC�J pp....+,.�{ ..��++�nw �-�.v.s-.rry eEu}cta�T,ifae-'o�,�.TP
Ga, -,gam ne-fl;,;t-#er-earl--feat of-kaei^h+'^ ®x^gss ^#-2.0-feed if a building exceeds
the height of two stories the portion of the building that exceeds two stories shall have an additional
setback from any boundary line of an ad'acent residential district. The amount of additional setback for
the portion of the building over two stories shall be equal to the difference between the total heioht of that
ortion of the building, and two stories.
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
Planning Commission Meeting
October 23, 2017
5:30 PM
113 W. Mountain, Room 219
MEETING MINUTES
Members: Ron Autry (Chair), Matthew Hoffman (Vice Chair), Allison Thurmond Quinlan
(Secretary), Zara Niederman, Sloan Scroggin, Ryan Noble, Tom Brown, Leslie Belden, and Matt
Johnson
Call to Order: 5:30 PM, Ron Autry (Chair)
In Attendance:
Members: Ron Autry (Chair), Matthew Hoffman (Vice Chair), Allison Thurmond Quinlan
(Secretary), Zara Niederman, Sloan Scroggin, Ryan Noble, Tom Brown, Leslie Belden, and Matt
Johnson
Absent: Allison Thurmond Quinlan.
City Staff: Andrew Garner - Planning Director; Jonathan Curth — Senior Planner;
Quin Thompson - Planner; Harry Davis — Planner.
City Attorney: Kit Williams.
Old Business:
ADM 17-5939: Administrative Item (Various UDC Chapter Amendments): Submitted by CITY
STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION for revisions to UDC Chapters 151, 161, and 166. The
proposed code changes would modify all zoning districts to change building height from feet to
stories, and create a design overlay district along the College Avenue rezoning area between
Maple and North Streets.
RZN 17-5713: Rezone (COLLEGE AVE. FROM NORTH ST. TO MAPLE ST./COLLEGE AVE.
REZONE, 445-446): Submitted by CITY STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION to rezone
properties along COLLEGE AVE. FROM NORTH ST. TO MAPLE ST.
Andrew Garner, City Planning Director: Gave the staff report for both ADM 17-5939 and RZN
17-5713. He discussed the unique nature of this section of College Avenue which was a part of
the original town plat of Fayetteville with a historic street grid. This has led to relatively narrow lots
along College Avenue and two historic single family residential neighborhoods that directly abut
the corridor. The width of this section of College Avenue is much narrower than other portions of
the corridor further north. This results in the need for a more context sensitive approach to
rezoning this area that is compatible with the adjacent neighborhoods.
No public comment was presented.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayettevllle-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Matthew Hoffman, Planning Commissioner: There are some things I am a little bit surprised to
see. This was a fundamentally different proposal than the last one I saw. The critical issue is the
idea we had been discussing was that the increase in height of structures could bring adverse
consequences to the pedestrian experience. We needed to mitigate the effect of really tall
buildings throughout the entire city. We had three commissioners to bring forward proposals to
define infill and/or include incentives at the last Planning Commission meeting. Are we making it
harder, are we making it easier to do infill. I think we are making difficult regulations here. I think
changing the definition of height to stories citywide is a great idea. The next idea is to extend
Downtown Design Overlay District rules to this area. I think this is appropriate. Ground floor story
height with a minimum of 12 feet is a new regulation that is not required anywhere else in the city.
However, I support this code change as it supports the pedestrian experience. The very last thing
in limiting the amount of a building can be occupied by residential calls out residential as a
nuisance. For us to include this sort of provision in this area is inappropriate. It does not encourage
infill. This is a little disturbing. Twelve months ago we had somebody come in and request UT,
Urban Thoroughfare rezoning at the southwest corner of College and North Street and we were
really excited about it. There is a danger here. I am left feeling like the feeling here was to do what
we should have in the first place which is rezone this to UT and CS.
Leslie Belden, Commissioner: I do remember discussing the three stories limitation at the
committee meeting but would like for clarification from staff.
Garner: Discussed the reasoning for this current proposal with the three-story limitation on
residential use, which was to mitigate potential for tall, single -use multi -family buildings directly
adjacent to the two historic neighborhoods that abut the corridor.
Tom Brown, Commissioner: Discussed the existing condition of College Avenue and the current
proposal. I feel very comfortable in voting to forward this to the City Council with a
recommendation for approval. I am certainly happy to listen to what everyone has to say. I think
it is important for us to all agree on what we want to forward to the city council. I don't have any
problem in tabling this and discussing this again at the sub -committee level.
Belden: What I remember that the commission wanted to encourage buildings to be between 3-
5 stories along this stretch of College Avenue. The intent was to have commercial on the ground
floor with residential above. The difficulty is the residential use limitation. It might be better worded
that in a residential use building the ground floor will be commercial. I understand why we don't
want a seven -story apartment building here. I don't know if this has been worded to encourage
what we want to encourage.
Sloan Scroggin, Commissioner: I agree with this proposal and hope we can forward it based
on the discussion that has occurred. I would like to forward it either as it is, or allowing even more
floors of residential.
Matt Johnson, Commissioner: This was sent back to us to consider by the city council. When
we look at this, we want this section of College Avenue to be the testing ground for the rest of
College Avenue. I am fully supportive of this but I am not a builder so I'm not sure what the costs
of this proposal will be.
Hoffman: College Avenue doesn't have a housing problem. I am sympathetic to the neighbors'
concerns but we don't have an issue with this being a problem. I am real uncomfortable with all
of these regulations. I think it flies in the face of the premise of form -based codes. We are going
to have to let some of the market figure this out. I think we are adding some significant regulations
that will help a lot some of the neighbors' concerns, without restricting residential use.
Zara Niederman, Commissioner: If someone wanted to develop something taller than three
stories, is there an opportunity for a variance?
Garner: Yes
Niederman: The design overlay could be changed at a later time if needed. I am happy to move
forward as is, or we could remove the residential restriction problem on it. In terms of making
some sort of compromise I'm willing to move forward as is.
Ron Autry, Commissioner: Discussed the background for the current overlay district proposal.
It is very complicated but it was unanimous that we want to try and move this forward. I am okay
with the way it reads but am okay to reach a compromise tonight.
Belden: I am hoping that we will spread this all the way to Joyce. The restriction on residential
along the entire stretch of College all the way to Joyce would be too restrictive.
Motion #1 ADM 17-5939:
Commissioner Hoffman made a motion to forward ADM 17-5939 to City Council recommending
approval as written except striking the restriction on residential use in the design overlay district.
Commissioner Belden seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of
8-0-0.
Motion#2 RZN 17-5713:
Commissioner Hoffman made a motion to forward RZN 17-5713 to City Council recommending
approval as proposed. Commissioner Belden seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
passed with a vote of 8-0-0.
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' PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
TO: City of Fayetteville Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Commission Ordinance Review Committee and
City Planning Division Staff
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017 (Updated with Planning Commission results)
SUBJECT: ADM 17-5939: Administrative Item (Various UDC Chapter
Amendments): Submitted by FAYETTEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
for revisions to UDC Chapters 151, 161, and 166. The proposed code
changes would modify all zoning districts to change building height from
feet to stories, and create a design overlay district along the College
Avenue rezoning area between Maple and North Streets.
RZN 17-5713: Rezone (COLLEGE AVE. FROM NORTH ST. TO MAPLE
ST./COLLEGE AVE. REZONE, 445-446): Submitted by CITY STAFF to
rezone properties along COLLEGE AVE. FROM NORTH ST. TO MAPLE
ST.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends forwarding the proposed code changes and the College Avenue corridor
rezoning to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. At the time of publication of this
report, the Planning Commission Ordinance Review Committee has not reviewed all of the
proposed code changes.
BACKGROUND:
In spring of 2017, the Planning Commission considered a rezoning proposed by staff along the
College Avenue corridor between Maple Street and North Street. The Planning Commission
forwarded the request to the City Council. After discussion at the City Council Ordinance Review
Committee, the request was forwarded back to the Planning Commission for additional
consideration. The Commission set up a committee to study changes to the Unified Development
Code that were not initially a part of the rezoning, but were proposed as the discussion evolved.
A copy of the meeting minutes from the City Council and Planning Commission Ordinance Review
Committees are attached.
Mailing Address: Planning Commission
ctober 23, 2017
113 W. Mountain Street WWW.fayettevi"eAsj$9WItem 3
Fayetteville, AR 72701 17-5939 UDC Chs. Amend.
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DISCUSSION:
Request: Staff requests that the City Council rezone the College Avenue corridor, and amend the
Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC). The UDC amendments would: (1) change building
height from feet to stories; and (2) create a design overlay district for the College Avenue rezoning
area.
The overlay district would require additional architectural design standards to encourage high
quality, pedestrian -friendly buildings, while mitigating neighborhood concerns that tall, single use
multi -family buildings could be built along the corridor. The specific code changes are listed below
and shown in the attached strikeout -highlight version of the code.
UDC Amendments
UDC Chapter 151: Definitions
o Delete current definition of story
o Add anew definition of story to follow current International Building Code definition
o Delete definition of building height based on number of feet
UDC Chapter 161: Zoning Regulations
o Change building height in all zoning districts from feet to stories
o Change building height step -backs in all districts to refer to stories instead of feet
UDC Chapter 166: Development
o Clarify the applicability of the Downtown Design Overlay District (DDOD)
Architecture Standards
o Create an Overlay District for the College Avenue rezoning area with the following:
• Comply with DDOD Architecture Standards
• Minimum ground floor story height of 12 feet
• Residential use can occupy no more than three stories in a building
Collette Avenue Rezoninct
Along with the UDC Amendments described above, the College Avenue rezoning area is
recommended to be rezoned utilizing Alternative 1 proposed with RZN 17-5713 (attached). This
would allow council to consider both the code changes and the rezoning at the same time. To
ensure that the public have ample time to comment on the current proposal, staff recommends
this request not be placed on a City Council agenda until full re -notification of the affected and
adjacent property owners has been completed.
Planning Commission
October 23, 2017
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RECOMMENDED MOTION NO. 1 (ADM 17-5939):
Forward the proposed UDC Amendments in ADM 17-5939 to the City Council with a
recommendation for approval.
Planning Commission Action:
Meeting Date: October 23, 2017
Motion: Belden
Second: Hoffman
Vote: 8-0-0
0 Approved 0 Forwarded C) Denied
Note: Recommend approval as proposed except
removing the restriction on residential use in the
design overlay district. —
RECOMMENDED MOTION NO. 2 (RZN 17-5713):
Forward the proposed rezoning of the College Avenue corridor in RZN 17-5713 utilizing
Alternative 1 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval.
Planning Commission Action:
Meeting Date: October 23, 2017
Motion: Hoffman
Second: Belden
Vote: 8-0-0.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
N/A
0 Approved 21 Forwarded 0 Denied
Note: Recommend approval of Alternative #1
as presented in the staff report.
Attachments:
• Proposed code changes shown in strikethrough/highlight
• Building setback/step-back diagram
• City Council and Planning Commission Ordinance Review Committee meeting minutes
• Proposed Overlay District Boundary
• Alternative 1 Rezoning Exhibit
Planning Commission
October 23, 2017
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OFFICE OF THE
Cnly ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Justin Tennant, Chair
Adella Gray, Member
Matthew Petty, Member
John La Tour, Member
CC: Andrew Garner, Planning Director
Jonathan Curth, Senior Planner
FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney I.
DATE: June 20, 2017
RE: Ordinance Review Committee
MINUTES
Kit Williams
City Attorney
Blake Pennington
Assistant City Attorney
Rhonda Lpich
Paralegal
The Ordinance Review Committee met in Room 326, City Administration
Building at 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2017. Chair Justin Tennant called the meeting to
order. Three members of the committee were present: Justin Tennant, Adella
Gray and Matthew Petty. Committee Member John La Tour did not attend.
City Planning Director Andrew Garner discussed the issues and points
presented in his Staff Memo of June 19,2-017.
(A) Andrew recommended that Use Unit 40, Sidewalk Cafes be removed
from Chapters 161 and 162 of the LDDC because they can be administratively
approved by City Staff anyN,-here a res tau rant would be allowed. The Committee
agreed that this should be handled by another ordinance from Planning and not
be a part of this discussion concerning UT -L.
(B) Andrew recommended not to add Clean Technologies as a use unit
allowed within a UT -L district because such manufacturing may not be compatible
with residential and commercial uses in UT -L. The Committee expressed general
agreement with Andrew.
Planning Commission
October 23, 2017
Agenda Item 3
17-5939 UDC Chs. Amend.
Page 72 of 89
(C) Andrew discussed building height issues. The Committee generally
agreed that additional building setbacks for buildings over 20 feet tall were not
needed.
(D) Andrew discussed the floodplain and drainage issues at the bottom
of the hill (Trenton intersection). He recommended against rezoning to R -A as
inappropriate for this federal highway linking downtown and midtown. Andrew
also discussed potential "takings" issues if the City rezoned to R -A to prevent
further development in this flood prone area. I agreed with Andrew and
cautioned about rezoning land into such a restrictive zoning district that a
property owner could assert the rezoning would violate the Private Property
Protection Act.
(E) Andrew presented a potential definition of "active space" which
could authorize an additional level of construction under some possible revisions
of the ordinance. Planning Commissioner Allison Quillan suggested identifying
"active space" by requiring some business or activity by use unit in the building.
No definition of "active -space" could be agreed upon at this meeting.
(F) City Attorney Kit Williams suggested a stylist change in the name of
UT -L so that the "L" would match the "L" in Neighborhood Services - Limited. I
expressed my belief that having "L" mean "Light" is one zoning district and
"Limited" in another zoning district would be confusing. The Committee
generally agreed so the proposed ordinance will slightly change the name of the
proposed use unit to "Urban Thoroughfare - Limited".
The Ordinance Review Committee decided another meeting would be
required to fine tune the ordinance and definitions and scheduled the next
Ordinance Review Committee on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 326.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kit Williams ~`- -
City Attorney
2 Planning Commission
October 23, 2017
Agenda Item 3
17-5939 UDC Chs. Amend.
Page 73 of 89
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO CREATE A NEW
ZONING DISTRICT, URBAN THOROUGHFARE LIGHT; UT -1. AND TO CHANGE OR
AMEND DEFINITIONS OF `BUILDING HEIGHT" AND "STORIES"
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission requested that the Planning Department examine the
zoning districts along College Avenue from North Street to Maple Street and recommend rezoning
these parcels; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department presented its proposed rezoning to the Planning
Commission on April 10, 2017 and received much public comment opposing the possibility of tall
apartment buildings being constructed adjoining the historic single family neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department adjusted its recommendations and proposed the creation of
new zoning district, Urban Thoroughfare Light, which reduces the allowed height of the current
Urban Thoroughfare to lessen potential density; and
WHEREAS, at the end of the third Planning Commission meeting on this issue, the Planning
Commission recommend approval of the proposed rezoning and the creation of a new zoning
district, Urban Thoroughfare — Light.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 enacts a new zoning
district, Urban Thoroughfare Light; UT -I., as shown on Exhibit B of the Planning Departments'
memo.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 151.01
Definitions to change or add definition of "building height" and "stories" as shown on Exhibit D
of Planning Department's memo.
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of June, 2017.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: - -- By:.
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
Planning Commission
October 23, 2017
Agenda Item 3
17-5939 UDC Chs. Amend.
Page 74 of 89
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DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
OFFICE OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY
TO: Justin Tennant, Chair
Adella Gray, Member
Matthew Petty, Member
John La Tour, Member
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Jonathan Curth, Senior Planner
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FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney
DATE: July 18, 2017
RE: Ordinance Review Committee
MINUTES
Kit Williams
City Attorney
Blake Pennington
Assistant City Attorney
Rhonda Lynch
Paralegal
The Ordinance Review Committee met in Room 326, City Administration
Building at 4:00 p.m. on July 13, 2017. Chair Justin Tennant called the meeting to
order. All four members of the committee were present: Justin Tennant, Adella
Gray, John La Tour and Matthew Petty.
The minutes of the meeting of June 19, 2017 were approved.
Chairman Tennant gave each member of the Ordinance Review an
opportunity to discuss their concerns about the proposed ordinance. Planning
Commissioner Allison Quillan was allowed to discuss her suggestions about
building height and measurements in floors rather than feet.
City Council and Committee member Matthew Petty explained his
reluctance to enact a new zoning district rather than address height measurement
issues and potential height bonuses for a building with "retail ready" space on the
ground floor. Matthew moved that the Ordinance Review Committee recommend
changing measurements at least for structures within a mixed-use, form -based
zoning district from a maximum height in feet, to a maximum number of stories
to achieve parity between the traditional commercial zones and the newer form -
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based, mixed-use zones and to provide potential one story bonuses if the building
has "retail ready" space on the ground floor. The motion passed unanimously.
Matthew moved to clarify the zoning code by permitting sidewalk caf6s as
a use by right in any zone in which regular restaurants were authorized. This
passed unanimously. Sufficiently wide sidewalks to ensure ADA compliance
remain a secondary requirement.
Finally, the Ordinance Review Committee voted to request the ordinance be
taken off the table at the July 18th City Council Meeting and referred back to the
Planning Commission for further study and incorporation of Ordinance Review
Committee's proposals.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kit Williams
City Attorney
Attorney
Planning Commission
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING MINUTES
College Avenue Rezoning Committee Meeting
August 24, 2017
Immediately Following Agenda Session
113 W. Mountain, Room 326
Members: Allison Thurmond Quinlan (Chair), Ron Autry, Matthew Hoffman, Zara Niederman,
Sloan Scroggin, Tom Brown, Matt Johnson
Call to Order: 4:45 PM, Allison Thurmond Quinlan
In Attendance:
Members: Allison Thurmond Quinlan (Chair), Zara Niederman, Tom Brown, Sloan Scroggin
Absent: Ron Autry
City Staff: Quin Thompson, Planner; Andrew Garner, Planning Director; Jonathan Curth, Senior
Planner; Harry Davis, Planner;
College Avenue Rezoning:
Allison Quinlan, Commissioner: Gave the background for the goals of the committee.
Matthew Hoffman, Commissioner: Agreed with most of the goals to convert building height to
stories and most everything else mentioned here. He discussed the biggest deficiency we have
in our buildings is the first floor of the building. In what we want to emphasize, I would like to try
to take on the ground level streetscape.
Zara Niederman, Commissioner: Asked what is meant by keeping parity between the two
zoning districts.
Quinlan: Explained what is meant by keeping parity.
Tom Brown, Commissioner: Asked about goal #4 regarding building code.
Quinlan and Hoffman: Gave examples of consistency between various codes.
Niederman: I would like to address curb cuts, connectivity, and how we get buildings up front
along the street as well.
Quinlan: Reviewed the approach to working through the code changes.
Hoffman: Discussed concerns with the approach of limiting height to a maximum of three
stories. He discussed some issues with the "bonus stories" applying across the city. I worry
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about the approach of having everyone build storefronts everywhere where it is not needed or
appropriate.
Quinlan: Agreed that in writing the code we need to be sure we allow adequate flexibility.
Hoffman: Discussed further concerns that making everything retail ready may not be
appropriate. He gave examples of excellent, traditional building typologies in Brooklyn that are
not retail ready and should not have to be retail ready.
Quinlan: Asked about where the various typologies should apply.
Hoffman: Discussed ideas about the different fabric of the city needing different building
typologies.
Sloan Scroggin, Commissioner: Gave the example of the new Uptown Apartments and if we
want to require all the first floor of these apartments to have to be retail ready. He asked for
clarification on the proposed code change.
Quinlan: Clarified the application of the code.
Scroggin: He discussed a desire to allow the Uptown Apartments by right, and what he is
seeing here doesn't allow that.
Hoffman: Agreed with Scroggin about not needing all ground floor units to be retail ready when
they do not need to be and will never be retail.
Quinlan: Brought up pg. 5 in the packet and the details of the 30 -foot minimum along the street
frontage being the only portion of the buildings that must be retail ready. Ceiling height seems to
be a good item we can agree on.
Hoffman: Preferred a minimum clear ceiling height of 12 feet.
Niederman: Stated he felt that commercial opportunities in buildings would be a good thing.
Hoffman: Further discussed concerns with requiring buildings to be retail ready.
Scroggin: Discussed living in Madrid and the consistent six stories and the percentages of
residential units at the street.
Niederman: Asked what size scale buildings do we want here in the next 30-50 years? I think in
Fayetteville, around three stories is what we would expect in this city and that seven stories may
look out of place.
Hoffman: Stated that he sees concerns with this approach in that three story versus five stories
will not help solve sprawl and discussed favor for a variety of building heights
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Quinlan: Gave background for where the three-story building came from.
Quinlan: Asked for input if the approach of bonus stories is favorable.
Brown: Liked the idea for bonus stories
Quinlan: Solicited comment about converting the building height from feet to stories.
Hoffman: Stated that there is not a concern with developers building very tall floor to ceiling.
Brown: Agreed with reference to building code.
The Commissioners had a consensus that the definition of story should be the most recently
adopted IBC definition of story.
The Commissioners had a consensus to replace height step back language in the zoning
code with a diagram.
Commissioner Quinlan: Discussed the architectural guidelines and potential changes that may
be necessary to accomplish the goals.
Hoffman: Indicated that he does not favor including trails in the requirements for build -to zones.
Quinlan: Indicated that the next College Avenue Rezoning Committee Meeting will be directly
following the September 7t" Planning Commission Agenda Session.
Reports: None
Announcements: None
Adjournment Time: 5:40 PM
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CITY OF
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ARKANSAS
MEETING MINUTES
College Avenue Rezoning Committee Meeting
September 7, 2017
Immediately Following Agenda Session
113 W. Mountain, Room 111
Members: Allison Thurmond Quinlan (Chair), Ron Autry, Matthew Hoffman, Zara Niederman,
Sloan Scroggin, Tom Brown, Matt Johnson
Call to Order: 5:00 PM, Allison Thurmond Quinlan
In Attendance:
Members: Allison Thurmond Quinlan (Chair), Zara Niederman, Tom Brown, Sloan Scroggin
Absent: None
City Staff: Andrew Garner, Planning Director; Jonathan Curth, Senior Planner; Harry Davis,
Planner;
College Avenue Rezoning:
Allison Thurmond Quinlan, Commissioner: Summarizes the previous meeting, the agenda,
and the goals. Also, goes in to the areas of agreement between the Commissioners who attended
the previous meeting. Describes some of the options to incorporate density bonuses with specific
mention of Lakewood, Colorado and its codes.
Matthew Petty, City Council Member: Gives background on the politics of the decision by
Council to send the item back to the Planning Commission for review. The Council's main concern
was that a new zoning district was being created, and they felt the area could be rezoned through
the existing zoning code. The second issue that councilmembers had at the Ordinance Review
Committee was the monoculture of student housing, and mule -family housing in general, and that
this should not necessarily be biased against, but should perhaps be held to a higher standard
given its impact. Beyond that, the Ordinance Review Committee agreed that the design standards
should receive an overhaul and retail -ready spaces may be valuable, but the underlying value
should be walkability.
Matthew Hoffman, Commissioner: Summarizes concerns he and other Commissioners had
with a requirement for retail -readiness and the costs it could have on the development community.
Shares that he spoke with people in these professions to seek their input and discussed
alternatives like code change applicability to varying developments, where mixed-use is most
appropriate in the City, and possibly a historical preservation element. Developers he spoke with
stated that the suggested proposals would have a significant adverse effect on development,
especially with the varying cost between developing and building commercial versus residential
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spaces. Based on these conversations, he proposes that the development code be aligned with
the building code which may mitigate the costs associated with making a bottom floor retail -ready.
Tom Brown, Commissioner: Seeks clarity on how this would be worked in to the zoning code.
Quinlan: Discussed the background for her original proposal with three stories and how it aligned
with building, code.
Hoffman: Reiterates that it would simply be the use of the existing building code requirements to
require a retail -ready ground floor when the cost will already be present for developers to build a
concrete podium when going over a certain height. These concrete podiums incorporate building
height structural requirements with separation requirements between uses.
Petty: Even in this context, most retail will happen in one, two, and three story buildings. We
shouldn't fall into the trap that this will impact general retail when it will only affect a specific subset
of development. I think that if we go after developer's input we should get formal feedback. Forget
about retail ready from this. I think what is important is that when this goes back to the council
and the neighbors get re-engaged. If we don't apply any of these extra standards until we hit the
six story, we've lost the political gains from this approach. I don't think it's critical to directly align
with building code.
Brown: Asked where we want this bonus story to apply across the city? Maybe it should only
apply along transit corridors or a certain distance from railway right-of-way or from bus routes.
(He shared a map he created showing potential transit overlay areas on the screen.) Maybe
overlay both of those, or look at what studies the UA has done or others have done for transit
stops and the concept for transit -oriented districts. The thought would be that we not want to make
it city-wide to create the environment for density and population that we need to make these mass
transit scenarios viable. Maybe we want to focus these bonus provisions where the union of rail
and bus transit interest for future commercial and mixed use developments.
Hoffman: Shared a similar idea of using the Master Street Plan for some type of overlay.
However, the bonus is a restriction in those areas where we want more density.
Brown: I was just looking for an entry way to get this on the table for future discussion and
evaluation by the Planning Commission. I distributed this and referred it as transit -oriented overlay
districts. If we feel this is not applicable for this bonus story provision, I think we could look at
density and parking incentives within these zones.
Quinlan: She discussed why she thinks whatever we do should apply to all zones. What we are
saying is that we should only see five or six stories when we reach these other standards.
Petty: I love incentivizing transit oriented development but I don't think we're there yet. We have
interest in a transit expansion. When we get there, I think we should absolutely look at those
changes. The bonus stories should apply to all zones. We want to set the threshold where most
of what happens continues. This would not affect big box stores or commercial strip centers. But
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it would affect a tall office tower in a C-2 zone. There is some compromise so that most of what
is already happening can already happen. We don't want to go so far as discouraging good
development. We agree that in general the downtown design codes are good. We need to strike
that balance. I think pedestrian standards don't go too far, architectural standards don't go too far,
but maybe retail ready goes too far. He also discussed the complications of enforcement in a
complicated overlay system.
Hoffman: In terms of the mechanism it should be important that it not be an extra cost burden. I
think we should do things to incentivize taller buildings. Pedestrian orientation and build -to would
be appropriate. What would be do in terms of pedestrian orientation?
Brown: Seeks clarification on what direction things are headed and his misunderstanding about
the focus of the subcommittee.
Petty: Acknowledges Commissioner Brown's transit oriented development conversation is sound
in theory, but one of the major considerations is to apply new requirements equally. Responds to
Commissioner Hoffman's question about pedestrian elements by noting that the foundations
already exist in the code and may need to be applied across the City. This could extend the goal
to create active streets across the City. The Council recognized that retail -readiness may not be
the route to this as it can create significant costs for the development community.
Brown: Brings up design requirements, and that he feels the Downtown Design Overlay District
requirements should stay applied to downtown. He proposes melding existing design standards
to create one, over -arching standard to apply citywide.
Quinlan: Discussed what applicable design standards should apply to the street level such as
the Downtown Design Overlay District (DDOD) standards and the non-residential design
standards. The non-residential design standards are more general. I think the downtown design
standards are more applicable to what we're looking for.
Hoffman: Agrees that the DDOD standards should be considered.
Petty: Notes that the DDOD standards are the only elevated requirements in the City, and they
ought to be applied elsewhere to reflect citywide growth. Contends that the North College issue
needs to be considered independently of the larger City, and then citywide issues revisited later.
Ron Autry, Commissioner: I don't want to see anything above three stories on College Avenue.
The thought of scaring developer's away is not what we want to do with the retail ready standards.
He discussed support for elevated standards for pedestrian oriented development. He discussed
that it may be good to invite developers into this meeting and to take their views into the code.
Quinlan: Whatever we do needs to be very achievable. It should not be a barrier but should be
an approachable compromise between the developers, neighbors, and city goals. She clarified
that retail -ready doesn't have to be utilized for retail.
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Quinlan: Inquires if the subcommittee ought to make motions or have votes.
Andrew Garner, City Planning Director: Advises that it would help the process if there are
motions on the record.
Petty: States that it would help the City Council Ordinance Review Committee to have a
framework with which to move forward. What is needed are to establish some details about
elements of the proposed code language.
Hoffman: Agreed with Alderman Petty's approach.
Zara Niederman, Commissioner: Liked the idea for active pedestrian frontages. The one thing
I see is an issue is the single use commercial that can happen. He discussed a desire to
incentivize cross connection from the rear of properties.
Petty: Responds that a default minimum buildable street frontage is being proposed for all
properties with rear setbacks that will encourage vehicular rear -loading of properties.
Niederman: Would like rear or alley access points to be encouraged too as a means of
addressing the access management allowances.
Quinlan: Reviewed slides of buildings that would and would not meet the retail ready code as
currently written.
Niederman: Cites another building example in Fayetteville.
Hoffman: Speaks to the building code requirements that increase costs, but do not necessarily
benefit the pedestrian experience.
Quinlan: Her priorities are a minimum buildable street frontage, architectural standards, a door
in to each unit, set ceiling heights, and windows.
Niederman: Agrees that it would be nice to have commercial on the ground floor, but it's more
about the pedestrian experience.
Motion #1:
Commissioner Quinlan made a motion that if we create a bonus stories code section, it would
apply to all zoning districts. Those zoning districts that do not currently have a build -to zone or
minimum buildable street frontage would have the following standards: a build -to zone between
0-25 feet from the street, and a 50% minimum buildable street frontage requirement.
Commissioner Hoffman seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote
of 6-0-0.
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Motion #2:
Commissioner Quinlan made a motion that one of the requirement of the new bonus stories
section of code be that the buildings shall comply with the Downtown Design Overlay District
standards, and that the standards be re -named. Commissioner Autry seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 6-0-0.
Motion #3:
Commissioner Quinlan made a motion that the new bonus stories code section require a
minimum ground floor story height of 12 feet. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 6-0-0.
Niederman: Discussed relaxing residential parking as an incentive in the bonus story criteria.
Hoffman: Stated he agreed with relaxing the parking requirement, but it would be difficult to get
this approved particularly given the context on College Avenue adjacent to the two historic
districts. He asked to clarify how the regulations would apply to basements and 1, 2, 3, and 4 -
family buildings.
Petty: Suggests that the definition be done in parity with the building code.
Motion #4:
Commissioner Quinlan made a motion to amend building height of all buildings from feet to
stories per the chart attached to the committee's packet, and for adoption of a new bonus stories
code section in 164.11 that would limit the height of all buildings in all zoning districts across the
city to a maximum height of three stories, unless they comply with the requirements in the bonus
stories code section. Single family, two-family, three-family, and four -family buildings shall be
exempt from the bonus story requirements. Commissioner. Niederman seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 6-0-0.
Motion #5:
Commissioner Quinlan made a motion to review the downtown design standards at our next
committee meeting. Commissioner Hoffman seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
passed with a vote of 6-0-0.
Hoffman: Discussed that he is concerned with districts that may currently allow five stories under
the foot requirement and that they should perhaps remain at that height under the story
requirement.
Motion #6:
Commissioner Hoffman made a motion that in converting building height from feet to stories,
any zone that is listed at 56 feet be converted to 5 stories. Commissioner Quinlan seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 6-0-0.
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Petty: Feels that there is enough consensus to move this part of the item back to the Council.
Matthew Johnson, Commissioner: Brings up the desire to involve developers.
Petty: Inquires from staff about the procedure for moving forward.
Garner: Advises that it be split in to code changes and the rezoning, with a public notification
occurring again for the rezoning.
The Committee and Staff generally discussed that the proposed code sections referenced in the
motions approved at this meeting be presented at a Planning Commission meeting for review
then on to City Council.
Reports: None
Announcements: None
Adjournment Time: 6:40 PM
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
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MEETING MINUTES
College Avenue Rezoning Committee Meeting
September 21, 2017
Immediately Following Agenda Session
113 W. Mountain, Room 111
Members: Allison Thurmond Quinlan (Chair), Ron Autry, Matthew Hoffman, Zara Niederman,
Sloan Scroggin, Tom Brown, Matt Johnson
Call to Order: 5:00 PM, Allison Thurmond Quinlan
In Attendance:
Members: Allison Thurmond Quinlan (Chair), Zara Niederman, Tom Brown
Absent: Ron Autry, Sloan Scroggin, Matt Johnson
City Staff: Andrew Garner, Planning Director; Jonathan Curth, Senior Planner; Harry Davis,
Planner
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Allison Thurmond Quinlan, Commissioner: Discussed changing the name of the Downtown
Design Overlay District Architectural Design Standards.
Matthew Hoffman, Commissioner: Mentioned some confusion he has heard with the name of
the design standards.
Tom Brown, Commissioner: Asked about the applicability of the DDOD standards with this
proposed code change.
Hoffman: Responded that this would continue to apply in the downtown area and citywide where
applicants decide to build over three stories.
Andrew Garner, City Planning Director: Asked for clarification on application of the standards.
Quinlan: Confirmed that in her motion approved by the committee, the bonus story criteria would
apply to all buildings in the development, not just the first 30 feet of buildings as initially proposed
with the `retail ready' requirements.
Zara Niederman, Commissioner: Asked about the scenario with buildings on the front and back
of a parcel.
Quinlan: Discussed changes to the DDOD standards needed, beyond the name change and
applicability.
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Hoffman: Asked about confusing issues in the code and the idea to make things simple.
Quinlan: Discussed differences in building types and architectural requirements.
Hoffman: Responded that it is structurally very difficult to meet some of these standards while
being cost effective. I think that we should revise the code so applicants don't have to put steel in
buildings.
The Committee discussed various building types and amounts of buildings and windows.
Brown: Stated that he felt we should make sure we address pedestrian oriented standards.
Hoffman: Indicated that he like the name "DDOD and Bonus Stories Design Standards".
Brown: Asked if various standards and topics are covered in the DDOD and the proposed code
changes.
Quinlan: Responded to Commissioner Brown's inquiry about various pedestrian -oriented
elements in the various design codes.
The Committee generally agreed that the new name of the DDOD architectural standards would
be DDOD and Bonus Stories Standards.
Quinlan: Confirmed that this was the last meeting of the College Avenue rezoning committee and
these proposed code changes would be discussed by the full Planning Commission and City
Council.
Reports: None
Announcements: None
Adjournment Time: 5:54 PM
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING MINUTES
College Avenue Rezoning Committee Meeting
October 19, 2017
Immediately Following Agenda Session
113 W. Mountain, Room 111
Members: Allison Thurmond Quinlan (Chair), Ron Autry, Matthew Hoffman, Zara Niederman,
Sloan Scroggin, Tom Brown, Matt Johnson
Call to Order: 5:00 PM, Allison Thurmond Quinlan
In Attendance:
Members: Allison Thurmond Quinlan (Chair), Zara Niederman, Matthew Johnson, Leslie Belden,
Ron Autry
Absent: Sloan Scroggin, Matt Hoffman
City Staff: Andrew Garner, City Planning Director
College Avenue Rezoning:
Andrew Garner, City Planning Director: Reviewed the current proposed code changes, the
new overlay district, and the proposed rezoning of College Avenue.
Allison Thurmond Quinlan, Commissioner: Discussed the general approach for the code
changes and overlay district.
Matthew Johnson, Commissioner: Asked for clarification on the building step -back diagram.
Garner: Discussed the diagram.
Zara Niederman: Asked about taking this approach and moving it further north along College
Avenue.
Quinlan: Responded that this approach should be something we can repeat on other properties
moving north along the corridor.
Leslie Belden, Commissioner: Asked if this proposal addresses the issue of connecting parking
lots.
Garner: Stated that the existing commercial design standards requires cross access between
properties so additional language was not needed in this proposal to address that issue.
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Ron Autry, Commissioner: Indicated that he liked this proposal where it was limited to a specific
area of the city and was not a citywide change.
The Committee generally discussed agreement with the proposal and would hopefully
recommend this be forwarded to council at the next Planning Commission meeting.
Reports: None
Announcements: None
Adjournment Time: 5:20 PM
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City
CITY OF FAYETTEV ILLE
of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends
Ord. 6015
those portions of Chapter 161 as described
in Exhibit A attached to the Planning
Department's Memo in order to change all
existing height restriction measurements of
Was inserted in the Regular Edition on:
buildings from feet to stories within this
Chapter 161 of the Unified Development
Code.
November 3 0 2017
Section 2. That the City Council of the City
of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals
§151.01 Definitions of "Building height"
and "Story" and enacts the new definition of
Publication Charges: $ 94.90
"Story" as follows:
"Story (building height). Building height
when measured in stories shall be as
defined by the International Building
Code."
PASSED and APPROVED on 11/21/2017
Approved:
Kare Caler
Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
Attest:
Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer
74356963 Nov. 30, 2017
Subscribed and sworn to before me
This & day of b4t_ , 2017.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ` Z+ .
kan CATHY WILES
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Notary rPubl c - Comm#C12397118
My Commission Expires Feb 20, 2024
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