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Resolution: 14-20
File Number: 2019-0935
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN MAP (FROM CITY PLAN 2040):
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN MAP
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2011, the City Council approved Resolution 116-11 approving and adopting City
Plan 2030 and the Future Land Use Map as the comprehensive land use plan for the City of Fayetteville;
and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2018, the City Council approved Resolution 50-18 expressing its support for
an update to the comprehensive land use plan, including a new future land use map, master street plan,
and active transportation plan map, all of which have been developed by a wide-ranging, cross -
departmental group of City staff with extensive input from the Planning Commission, City Council
members, and residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section l: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves and adopts the
Active Transportation Plan Map, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
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File Number: 2019-0935
Agenda Date: 1/7/2020 Version: 1 Status: Passed
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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN MAP (FROM CITY PLAN 2040):
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN MAP
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2011, the City Council approved Resolution 116-11 approving and adopting City
Plan 2030 and the Future Land Use Map as the comprehensive land use plan for the City of Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2018, the City Council approved Resolution 50-18 expressing its support for an
update to the comprehensive land use plan, including a new future land use map, master street plan, and active
transportation plan map, all of which have been developed by a wide-ranging, cross -departmental group of
City staff with extensive input from the Planning Commission, City Council members, and residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves and adopts the Active
Transportation Plan Map, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
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Blake Pennington
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Action Recommendation:
City Council approval of the Active Transportation Plan Map.
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OFFICE OF'IHE,
CI`T'Y ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
Kit Williams
City Attorney
Blake Pennington
TO: Mayor Jordan Assistant Citic Attorney
City Council Jodi Batker
Paralegal
FROM: Blake Pennington, Assistant City Attorne ;-L
DATE: December 19, 2019
RE: Active Transportation Plan Map
At the December 17, 2019 City Council meeting, the City Council approved
a motion separating City Plan 2040, the Future Land Use Map, the Master
Street Plan, and the Active Transportation. Plan so each could be considered
on its own. The Master Street Plan and Active Transportation Plan were
tabled until the January 7, 2020 meeting and City Plan 2040 and the Future
Land Use Map were tabled until the January 21, 2020 meeting.
Attached are the staff memo, proposed Active Transportation Plan Map,
Planning Commission meeting memo, and some additional comments and
recommendations from the Planning Commission.
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2020
TO: Mayor; Fayetteville City Council
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
THRU: Susan Norton, Communications Department Director, Interim Chief of Staff
Garner Stoll, Development Services Director
Andrew Garner, City Planning Director
Chris Brown, City Engineer
FROM: Jonathan Curth, Senior Planner
DATE: December 20, 2019
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Recommendation for the Active Transportation Plan Map
RECOMMENDATION:
Following several meetings in 2018 and 2019 in which the Fayetteville Active Transportation
Advisory Committee functioned as a steering committee for the Active Transportation Plan's map,
a draft was presented to the Planning Commission on July 8, 2019. Commissioner feedback was
requested on changes ranging from the proposal to add more off-street side paths in place of on -
street shared bike lanes and maintain a study area for a potential connection through the Brooks -
Hummel Nature Preserve.
BACKGROUND:
As the illustration of existing and future trail facilities, the Active Transportation Plan Map
serves as a tool for staff and City officials to prioritize infrastructure improvements.
Accordingly, and in response to City Council's adoption of the Active Transportation Plan
in 2015, staff worked with elected and appointed officials to incorporate current best
practices for developing a multi -modal transportation system. Broadly, this effort revolved
around increasing both inclusivity and connectivity.
In endeavoring to create an inclusive multi -modal transportation system, the Active
Transportation Plan Map proposes several off-street bicycle side paths where on -street
facilities were previously planned. This effort is founded on the accepted convention that
pedestrian and cyclist comfort and safety is essential for the greater part of any
community to embrace alternatives to driving. The use of a side path removes cyclists
from the street and the real or perceived threat of automotive traffic. Additionally, a side
path also provides a separate sidewalk facility to preserve pedestrian safety by removing
it from faster moving bicycle traffic. Proposed side paths include, but are not limited to:
• Along Mount Comfort Road and Lewis Avenue from Garland Avenue to Deane Street
• Along Joyce Boulevard and Steele Avenue from the Mud Creek Trail to Stearns Street
• Along Garland Avenue from Sycamore Street to Interstate 49
• Along Markham Road from Razorback Road to Markham Hill
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• Along Huntsville Road from Morningside Drive to Crossover Road
To address connectivity, the proposed Active Transportation Map includes several new
or realigned trails. These links in the larger trail system are critical to achieving the Active
Transportation Plan's goal of ultimately being within '/z -mile of every resident. The
recommended additions to the Transportation Plan Map include:
• Extension of the planned Mission Boulevard side path south from Rush Drive to
Lafayette Street
• Extension of the planned Braden Park Trails east of Crossover
• New trail north of Mount Comfort Road from Salem Road to the Shiloh Trail
• Realignment of the Clear Creek Trail to match Springdale's Dean's Trail
• Realignment of College Avenue trails to correspond with the draft 71 B Corridor Plan
• Connection across 155h Street near Duncan Avenue
DISCUSSION:
On July 8, 2019, the Planning Commission forwarded the draft Active Transportation Plan Map
(Exhibit 'A') to the City Council with a recommendation of approval, including a text amendment
to make reference to encouragement of facility construction for all ages and abilities in City Plan
2030. As with several earlier public hearings for the Active Transportation Plan, significant public
comment was made in opposition to the ongoing inclusion of the planned Sublett Trail from the
Lake Lucille area, through the Brooks -Hummel Nature Preserve, and, ultimately, to College
Avenue
Attachments:
• Exhibit A
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TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
THRU: Andrew Garner, City Planning Director
FROM: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2019 (Updated with Planning Commission Results)
SUBJECT: ADM 19-6745: Administrative Item (Fayetteville Active Transportation
Plan Update): Submitted by the CITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT to amend and update the trail and on -street linkage Master
Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends forwarding ADM 19-6745 to the City Council with a recommendation of
approval.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to forward ADM 19-6745 to the City Council with a recommendation of approval,
amending the proposed City Plan 2040 document as described in the attached memo."
BACKGROUND:
Through the end of 2018, the Fayetteville Active Transportation Advisory
Committee (ATAC) dedicated 4 monthly meetings to review the trails and on -
street linkages going through by each quadrant of the City. The recommended
changes are reflected on the attached Active Transportation Master Plan map
and notable changes are listed in the updates section below.
On.April 1St, 2019 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) reviewed
and approved of the three changes below that were proposed by Parks
Department staff.
• Remove the shared use paved trail shown through Wilson Park and use
Prospect Ave. right of way as the bike route instead of cutting through the
park.
• Remove the section of Town Branch Trail from Morningside to Armstrong.
The existing St. Paul Trail serves this connection and the removed section
is duplicative.
• Extend the Owl Creek Trail to the west City limit line.
During the April 1 st, 2019 PRAB meeting, many citizens expressed their
concerns about the Sublett Creek Trail and specifically the route through the
Brooks -Hummel Nature Preserve and Lake Lucile Property Owners Association.
After a detailed discussion the PRAB and made the following motion:
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For Brooks Hummel and Mt. Sequoyah Woods, consider using alternatives to concrete
hard trails depending on the site, to help maintain the essence of the site. Also, looking to
do the same in the future with sensitive areas. Motion passed 6-0-0.
The Sublett Creek Trail has been on the Active Transportation Master Plan since
first adopted in 2003. This trail is envisioned to provide connectivity for midtown
from the intersection of Old Wire and Mission following Sublett Creek northwest
to College Ave. where a new signal would provide safe crossing at Poplar St.
and the trail would continue west in front of Woodland Junior High across Gregg
Ave. and tie to the Razorback Regional Greenway.
The 13.75 -acre Brooks -Hummel Property was purchased in 2007 for $495,000
of which $179,500 (36%) was provided by the Fayetteville Natural Heritage
Association for a conservation easement. The conservation easement was
placed on the property and the language specifically allows the City to construct
trails on the property. A map is included showing 1,356 residences (estimated
2,739 people and 288 businesses (estimated 1,995 jobs) are within '/ miles of
the Sublett Creek Trail. Funding for the Sublett Creek Trail was approved in the
2019 bond referendum and is slated for the third funding phase which is
estimated to be available in 2026.
Due to the steep surrounding topography, alternative trail routes are challenging.
A color -coded map showing the surrounding topography is included in the
packet for review. A trail alignment study area is shown on the Active
Transportation Plan for future evaluation of the trail route through this area. This
alignment study including environmental impact would be completed prior to any
detailed design or construction work on the trail.
On April 10th, the Active Transportation Advisory Committee met again and
approved of the three recommendations proposed by staff and PRAB. During
this meeting the ATAC also had a detailed discussion about the Sublett Creek
Trail. Representatives from the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association and
Parks and Recreation Board spoke of their concerns with the Sublett Creek Trail
impact on the nature preserve. Staff presented trail pavement alternatives
including an elevated boardwalk through the forest that would have minimal
environmental impact. The ATAC had a 4-4 tie vote on the Sublett Creek Trail
staying on the Active Transportation Master Plan. Since the vote was a tie no
recommendation was provided, and the Sublett Creek Trail remained on the
Active Transportation Master Plan.
On May 14" the Transportation Committee reviewed the Active Transportation
Master Plan and supported the updates listed below. The discussion again
focused on the Sublett Creek Trail with over 30 citizens voicing their concerns
about the proposed trail through the Brooks -Hummel. The Transportation
Committee unanimously (3 members present) voted to forward the Active
Transportation Master Plan to the Planning Commission with approval of the
recommended updates and the inclusion of an "Alignment Study Area" over the
area surrounding the Brooks -Hummel Nature Preserve as shown on the
attached map.
Planning Commission
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UPDATES:
Notable recommended changes to the Active Transportation Master Plan are
listed below working clockwise from the Northeast quadrant and are shown on
the attached maps:
• A side path added along Joyce Blvd. and Steele Ave. to meet the existing
side path at Sterns Street.
• Clear Creek Trail alignment adjusted to match Springdale's plan for the
Dean's Trail.
• Trail connectivity improved east of crossover from Old Wire Road to
Mission Blvd using and existing the power line corridor.
• A side path added along Mission Blvd. from Crossover Rd. to Starr Dr.
• Adjustments to the trails east and west of College Avenue from Memorial
Drive to Township to reflect recommendations to from the 71 B corridor
plan.
0 Extension of side path along Mission Blvd. south from Rush Dr. to
Lafayette St.
• A side path added to Huntsville Rd. from Morningside Dr. to Crossover Rd.
• Realignment of Saint Paul Trail east of Dead House Mountain Road to
accommodate the existing golf course.
• Adjustments to trail at the University of Arkansas including a side path on
Stadium Drive from Tsa La Gi Trail to Oak Ridge Trail.
• Improved trail connectivity across 15th Street near Duncan Ave.
• Adjustments to the trail at the MLK (Hwy62) and 1-49 interchange to reflect
proposed improvements by ARDOT.
• A side path added on Markham Rd. from Razorback Rd. to Markham Hill.
• A side path added along Wedington from West End Ave. to Sang Ave.
• A side path added along Garland Ave. from Sycamore to 1-49.
• A side path added along Mt. Comfort and Lewis Ave. from Garland Ave. to
Deane St.
• New trail added north of Mt. Comfort Road from Salem Rd. to Shiloh Trail.
• Drake Trail added along an existing trail easement associated with the
planned development on the property north of Drake between Garland
Ave. and Gregg Ave.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends forwarding ADM 19-6746 to the City Council with
a recommendation of approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES
Date: July 8, 2019 O Tabled ® Fowarded O Denied
Motion: Wintson, to forward the item to the City Council with the recommendation outlined
below.
Second:Johnson
Vote: 9-0-0
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Recommendation: That the Sublett Creek trail should require special consideration
for the sensitive habitat and nearby lake, and that the Council adopt a policy that
active transportation facilities be constructed with the criteria for'All Ages and All
Abilities'.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
Attachments:
• Active Transportation Plan Map
• Active Transportation Plan Map with changes shown
• Sublett Creek Trail with residences and businesses
• Sublett Creek Trail with topography
• April 11 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING MINUTES
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
April 1, 2019
5:30 p.m.
City Administration Building Room 326
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR
Members: Richie Lamb, Nicole Claesen, Wade Colwell, Will Dockery, Joel Freund, Jennifer
Neill, Bill Putman, Dana Smith, Keith Tencleve
City Staff: Connie Edmonston, Director; Byron Humphry, Parks Maintenance Superintendent;
John Crow, Recreation Superintendent; Ted Jack, Park Planning Superintendent, Ken Eastin,
Park Planner, Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator, Darrell Shaw, Recreation Program Manager,
and Sonya Morell, Operations Assistant
1. Call to Order: Lamb called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. In Attendance: Lamb, Dockery, Neill, Freund, Putman, and Tencleve
Absent: Colwell, Smith, and Claesen
Staff: Edmonston, Humphry, Crow, Jack, Eastin, Mihalevich, Shaw, and Morell
3. Approval of Minutes:
PRAB Motion: Freund moved to approve the minutes, Lamb seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0-0
4. Park Land Dedication: Ken Eastin, Park Planner
Development Name:
Fairways at Fayetteville (The Links)
Engineer:
Blew and Associates, PA
Owner:
The Fairways at Fayetteville, LP
(Lyndy Lindsey)
Location:
Rupple Rd, Congressional Rd, Golf Club Dr.
Park Quadrant
NW
Units:
240 multi -family units
Total Acres:
7.8 acres
Land Dedication Requirement:
3.36 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement:
$134,400
Existing Parks:
Bryce Davis, Clabber Creek Trail,
Hamestring Creek Trail, Red Oak Park,
Dale Clark Park
Developer's Request:
Money in -Lieu
Staff Recommendation:
Money in Lieu
Justification:
Proximity of Existing Park Land
Eastin reviewed what has been done in the past with this Park Land Dedication. The
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
www.fayetteville -orgy fission
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development is nearing the end of the project and their credit for park land was used so
they are requesting to dedicate money in lieu.
PRAB Motion: Tencleve moved to accept staff's recommendation to accept
Money in lieu. Freund seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0-0.
5. Active Transportation Plan Update: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator
Matt Mihalevich presented the proposed Active Transportation Plan Update. This plan
must also be reviewed and approved by the Transportation Committee and City Council
for adoption. It is different than the Five -Year Plan. See attached maps. Please note on
the ATP2019 Changes Map, the following legend is utilized:
Red Trails are to be removed from the current Master Plan
Thick Green Trails are the proposed new trails
Green Trails are the existing Master Plan Trails
Mihalevich stated there are three main changes after meeting with Park and Recreation
Staff:
a. Extending Owl Creek to the City Limit Line
b. Trail going around Wilson Park instead of cutting through the park
c. St. Paul Trail to continue to Comb's Park across the White River
Mihalevich reviewed the new changes from the Active Transportation Advisory Committee
(ATAC). ATAC has been updating the plan for the last 4 months.
a. Proposed Trails and added trails
b. Small sidewalk connections between neighborhoods
c. Lake Fayetteville changes, working with the city of Springdale
d. Some changes were made just to "clean up" existing trails
Lamb read a letter from Dana Smith, vice -chair of PRAB. See attachment.
Mihalevich said the trail called, Sublet Creek Trail, has been on the Master Plan since the
creation of the plan. It is a flat way to get through town because it is very steep in that
area. The trail scored high on their Scoring Matrix, because of its school connections and
the population density in that area.
Mihalevich agrees with Smith, we must be sensitive in this area and Active Transportation
has worked closely with Fayetteville Natural Heritage and plans on doing an
Environmental Assessment Study.
Freund suggested not paving the trail to reduce the environmental impact.
Mihalevich said Active Transportation prefers all weather trails because they require less
maintenance.
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Lamb said the board gets a lot of kickback when they propose a different type of soft
surface trail. He gave the example of Gulley Park and the hard surface that is currently
being installed. He has heard people say that they would prefer a softer trail to run on. He
believes Brooks Hummel is a perfect example for something different and would also be a
lot less invasive.
Mihelevich said at Mt. Sequoyah Woods, no changes are being proposed. He wants to
connect trails and one of the proposed trails are in utility easements. The trails will be
paved trails.
Eastin said he is currently working with the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association and
Ozark Off -Road Cyclists, trying to make a more sustainable soft surface trail system at Mt.
Sequoyah Woods. He also said it is difficult to build a granular surface trail on uneven,
sloping trails. He has not seen much success in the past.
Lamb wanted the board to know that tonight they are to make recommendations to the
Active Transportation Advisory Committee, which will meet next Wednesday, April 10tH
Mihelevich said that is correct, he would bring any recommendations to the Active
Transportation Board, it would then go to Transportation Committee and finally to City
Council.
Dockery would like the committee to consider not putting trails through the middle of parks,
but to stay around the perimeter.
The board further discussed the Plan Updates.
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the proposed plan.
PRAB Motion: Lamb moved to approve Active Transportation Committee's Plan
Update, with the following changes: For Brooks Hummel and Mt. Sequoyah Woods,
consider using alternatives to concrete hard trails depending on the site, to help
maintain the essence of the site. Also, looking to do the same in the future with
sensitive areas. Freund seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0-0.
6. Wilson Pool Fee Proposal: Darrell Shaw, Recreation Program Manager
Shaw presented proposed changes to party rental fees at the Wilson Park Pool for
approval by the board. Staff also discussed improvements and additions to amenities that
will enhance customer experience while generating additional revenue.
Shaw reviewed:
a. The new umbrellas, called "Funbrellas" can be used to increase revenue, especially for
private parties. They are 20 foot umbrellas.
b. Reviewed the 2019 Summer Schedule.
c. Presented the Pool Reservation Cost Increase:
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• Increase in expenses due to increase in minimum wage.
• Increasing rental opportunities.
• Budget based on minimum guards needed per shift.
• Increase in pool rental fees.
• Umbrella Party Rental Pods — going to City Council tomorrow because Park
Land Dedication is being used
• Pool Reservation Cost Increase Proposal will include 3 tiers:
o Tier 1 — Normal Operating Hour Rental Fee (Max 2) and limited to 25
people
o Tier 2 — Private'/ Pool Rental (Max 2) with max of 400 people
o Tier 3 — Private Full Pool Rental
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the proposed fee changes. See attached proposal.
PRAB Motion: Freund moved to approve the proposed fee changes. Tencleve
seconded the motion. Motion passed, 5-0-0. (Neil left early)
7. Neighborhood Parks Presentation: Ted Jack, Planning Superintendent
Jack reviewed Planning considerations and PLD information for Neighborhood Parks.
8. Announcements: Richie Lamb read the announcements.
April
1St Summer Adult Kickball & Softball Registration Begins
9th 2019 Bond Vote
12t' -14th Hogville Showcase Baseball Tournament
13th Cow Paddy Run 5:30pm
15th Spring Adult Softball Begins
19th -20th Woo Pig Softball Tournament
20th YRCC Easter Egg Hunt 1lam
22nd Youth Softball Games Begin
27th Youth Soccer Ends (Makeup Days)
9. Adjournment Time: Lamb adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
10. Submitted by: Sonya Morell, Operations Assistant
PRAB minutes provides the basic discussions and motions of the PRAB meeting for more
information, please refer to the PRAB meeting video provided on the city's website.
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVtLLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2019
TO: Mayor; Fayetteville City Council
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Garner Stoll, Development Services Director
Andrew Garner, City Planning Director
Chris Brown, City Engineer
FROM: Jonathan Curth, Senior Planner
DATE: November 15, 2019
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
SUBJECT: EXHIBIT `C' - Planning Commission Recommendation for the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan, the Future Land Use Map, and the Master Street Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Following several meetings in 2018 and 2019 in which the Planning Commission functioned as a
steering committee for the update to City Plan 2030, the Future Land Use Map, and Master Street
Plan, complete draft documents were presented to Commissioners on May 13, 2019.
Commissioner feedback was requested on each of the three plan elements outlined above, with
comments, recommendations, and critiques provided over the following four weeks.
DISCUSSION:
Although staff agreed with and incorporated many of the Planning Commission's recommended
amendments to City Plan 2040, the Future Land Use Map, and the Master Street Plan, the
following represent substantive changes that either represent significant staff time to implement
or matters of policy upon which ultimate decision lay with the City Council.
City Plan 2040
• Infill Development Scoring Matrix:
o At the Planning Commission Retreat held on May 18, 2019, Commissioners
reviewed the proposed Infill Development Scoring Matrix and made
recommendations on weighting of the criteria. In addition to providing weights to
the proposed criteria, the Commission recommended substituting properties with
greater than 15% slope to properties with 100 -year floodplain as a negative
modifier.
o Commissioner Brown recommends the following additions or modifications to the
draft Infill Development Scoring Matrix:
■ Addition of the Enduring Green Network boundaries instead of Slopes
Greater than 15 Percent or 100 -year Floodplain. These elements are
encompassed within the Enduring Green Network and Commissioner
Brown proposed this be assigned the weight previously -proposed by
Commissioners for slope/floodplain; and
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■ Incorporation of Growth Concept Map centers using a buffer of increasing
Growth Concept Map:
o Commissioner Brown recommends the following additions or modifications to the
draft Growth Concept Map:
■ Addition of the Enduring Green Network;
■ Addition of the Mayor's Box;
• Highlighting of the Arkansas & Missouri railroad track running north -south
through Fayetteville; and
• Reclassifying the Tier 3 center indicated above Evelyn Hills to a Tier 2
center.
o The current Growth Concept Map indicates the Evelyn Hills shopping center area
as a Tier 3 center. Commissioner Brown recommends this be revised to a Tier 2
center. Currently, all proposed iterations of the Future Land Use Map include a
designation of Complete Neighborhood Plan for areas associated with an
adopted, locally -targeted plan. Commissioner Brown recommends that this
designation be kept as an outline of the existing neighborhood plan areas, but
with appropriately delineated Future Land Use Map designations (Urban Center
Area, City Neighborhood Area, etc.) applied to the parcels within.
Chapter 3: Framework:
o Commissioner Brown recommends assigning a responsible department, division,
or committee to each of the proposed City Plan 2040 benchmarks.
o Commissioner Hoffman recommends maintaining the current language for Goal
#3: We will make traditional town form the standards, rather than re -write it as
"We will make compact, complete, and connected development the standard."
General Comment
o Commissioner Hoffman recommends inclusion of additional language related to
open space. Specifically, that shared public spaces ought to be more deliberate in'
design, encouraging natural surveillance through "eyes on the street" that ensure
the safe use of parks, trails, and other spaces.
Future Land Use Map
• Currently, all proposed iterations of the Future Land Use Map include a designation of
Complete Neighborhood Plan for areas associated with an adopted, locally -targeted
plan. Commissioner Brown recommends that this designation be kept as an outline of
the existing neighborhood plan areas, but with appropriately delineated Future Land Use
Map designations (Urban Center Area, City Neighborhood Area, etc.) applied to the
parcels within.
Master Street Plan
Commissioner Sharp recommends inclusion of a Parkway Boulevard street section.
Although a Parkway Boulevard street section does not exist among the streets in the
Master Street Plan or designations in the Master Street Plan Map, it could be done
voluntarily and would likely be a municipal project given the cost associated with a larger
street. A further consideration is that this section is not currently applied within the Master
Street Plan Map, and staff seeks guidance as to which existing or proposed streets, if any,
the Parkway Boulevard designation ought to be applied.
Attachments:
• Planning Commission Infill Development Scoring Matrix Weighting
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DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
OFFICE OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY
TO: Mayor Jordan
City Council
Kit Williams
City Attorney
Blake Pennington
Assistant City Attorney
Jodi Batker
CC: Susan Norton, Communications Director Paralegal
FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney`
DATE: January 6, 2020
RE: Discretion of City Council for an improvement's compatibility "with a
city nature park."
The neighbors around the Brooks -Hummel land along Sublet Creek came
to the City in 2007 and asked the City to purchase this about 14 acre parcel to
protect it from development. The City responded that if the neighbors and
friends raised a substantial amount of the cost and used it to purchase a
conservation easement, the City would invest the rest for this new nature park.
The neighbors and friends through the Fayetteville Natural Heritage
Association did raise a substantial amount, $179,500.00. This reduced the net
cost to our taxpayers of $315,500.00 (about 64%) of the total cost ($495,000.00).
The City accepted the $179,500.00 from the Fayetteville Natural Heritage
Association for their purchase of the Conservation Easement (attached). The
Conservation Easement states as its purpose the following:
"Purpose. The purpose of this Conservation Easement is to ensure
that the Brooks -Hummel Nature Reserve will remain forever
predominately in its present condition as a nature park preserving
the natural habitat as much as possible, with the City of Fayetteville
retaining the right to construct, maintain and repair trails, picnic
areas, benches and other park amenities which within the discretion
of the City are compatible with a city nature park." (emphasis in
original)
I have previously pointed out in my April 17, 2019 memo to the Mayor and Chief
of Staff the following:
"The issue appears to be whether construction of a standard multi -use
paved trail about 12 feet wide is what is meant when this easement refers to 'trails.'
A good argument could be made that such a multi -use paved trail which is
normally lighted with LED lights during the night would not be compatible with
the Brooks -Hummel Nature Reserve. One point that could be made is that much
of the City's multi -use trail system is designed and works significantly as a
transportation corridor for bicyclists. That is why so much of our trail system is
lit with LED lights
"Neither a heavily used bicycle transportation corridor nor LED lighting is
unquestionably compatible with 'a nature park preserving the natural habitat.'
Lighting, especially LED lighting can certainly disturb wildlife by confusing day
active animals to think it is still daytime. Night active animals who shy away from
light might find the ribbon of light running through this 14 acre nature reserve
along the trail disturbing to their opportunity to feed, find water and mates, etc."
Please note that I did not say that a standard multi -use trail was inherently
incompatible with a nature park or this conservation easement. As Fayetteville
City Attorney, I drafted this Conservation Easement to preserve "Brooks -
Hummel Nature Reserve... forever predominately in its present condition as a
nature park preserving the natural habitat as much as possible..." However, I
carefully left the final decision about trails and other park amenities "within the
discretion of the City..." This means that the City Council has the discretion to
determine what type of trail would be "compatible with a city nature park."
No action on this trail issue should be attempted to be resolved at the
upcoming City Council meeting. This whole situation needs further study of all
possible options. The City is probably at least five years away from trail
construction funding. I would like to repeat my last paragraph of my April 17,
2019 memo.
"We need to keep in mind that the City has greatly benefitted when trying
to preserve land for natural parks with the vocal and financial support of the
Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association. It would not be in the government's
best long term interests to try to push an unclear assertion of power if opposed by
the many public spirited citizens whose generosity has made these conservation
parks possible."
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CONSERVATION EASEMENT
The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, as Grantor, for and in consideration of $179,500.00
hereby grants, bargains, sells and conveys unto Grantee Fayetteville Natural Heritage
Association, Inc. a conservation easement as described below upon the property known as the
s
Brooks -Hummel Nature Reserve more particularly described as follows:
A PART OF THE NE/4 OF THE NW/4 OF SECTION 10,
TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, BEING MORE �i"
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID FORTY ACRE
TRACT FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND RUN THENCE
N0032'1 5"W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID FORTY
85.1.78 FEET; THENCE N8900'19"E 483.79 FEET TO A FOUND
STONE; THENCE N002415"W 139.45 FEET TO A FOUND
IRON PIN; THENCE N89030'24"E 263.98 FEET TO A FOUND
IRON PIN; THENCE S0055'55" E 376.00 FEET; THENCE SO°22'51"
609.85 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID FORTY; THENCE
S88037'27"W ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE 626.45 FEET TO THE
.POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAiMNG 13.75 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
SUBJECT TO A SEWER LINE EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF
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FAYETTEVILLE WATER AND SEWER DEPT. AND ANY OTHER
RIGHT OF WAYS AND/OR EASEMENTS OF RECORD.
I. Purpose. The purpose of this Conservation Easement Is to ensure that the
Brooks -Hummel Nature Reserve will remain forever predominately in its present condition
as a nature park preserving the natural habitat as much as possible, with the City of
Fayetteville retaining the right to construct, maintain and repair trails, picnic areas, benches and
other park amenities which within the discretion of the City are compatible with a city nature
park. The City further retains the right to construct small parking lots near access areas, to
access for maintenance, repair or replacement of the existing 12" city sewer main lying
• approximately as shown on the January 8, 2006 Plat of Survey by Gore Engineering & Land
Surveying (Exhibit A attached), and a 25' wide water/sewer easement along the south property
line in order to install a future water main to connect the city's stub out water main off V.
Woodcrest Drive to the end of Edgehill.
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2. Prohibited Uses. Any activity on or use of the Brooks -Hammel Nature Reserve
inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement is prohibited. Apart from
necessary water/sewer main construction, repair or maintenance along the current sewer main or
within the 25' easement on the south border of the property, construction of trails, benches,
picnic tables and other nature park amenities (including possible small parking lots near access
aures), there shall be no construction, no excavation, no harvesting of trees, no dumping, no
pollution, and no gasoline powered vehicles (other than maintenance equipment such as
mowers).
3. Assignment. The Grantee Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association, Inc. may only
assign its interests conveyed by it through this conservation easement to a qualified organization
as defined in § 170 (h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or any successor section) that is
organized and operated primarily for conservation purposes and such conservation organization
(and any subsequent assigns) shall be required to carry out in perpetuity the conservation
purposes of this easement.
4. Enforcement. Grantee Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association, Inc. shall
expeditiously notify the Mayor's Office of the City of Fayetteville (113 W. Mountain,
Fayetteville, AR) in writing if it believes any piupose of this easement has been violaied..Both
the City of Fayctteville and the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association, Inc. have independent
and joint powers (including suit for trespass, injunction, damages, ete.) to enforce this easement
in the Circuit Court of Washington County, Arkansas.
The City of Fayetteville's conveyance of this conservation easement to the Fayetteville
Natural Heritage Association, Inc. is TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, this Conservation Easement
unto the Grantee Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association, Inc. forever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor City of Fayetteville, by and through its elected
Mayor, Dan Coody, has executed and sealed this easement with his signature attested by the
elected City Clerk, Sondra Smith on this _67"!Nt day of November, 2007.
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GRANTOR CITY OF FAYETFEVILLE
Al iEai:
By: w& IS I -
Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk/Treasurer - '
CityClerk
From: Fran Alexander <fran@deane-alexander.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2020 1:40 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: Dear City Council (please give to council members)
Categories: Saved File, Forwarded
Dear City Council Members:
Please accept this written statement from me in place of comments tonight
at the meeting in regard to two issues. Because I am not feeling well and don't
want to expose anyone if I'm coming down with something, I am staying home
tonight.
#1: The Brooks -Hummel trail issue --
First: a transportation corridor is NOT a dirt path meandering through the woods,
it's a road. You know, and the conservation easement states, the reserve is to be
left in its natural state. A built trail is not a natural path. Transportation planning
should never have ever considered this land when planning getting from Point A to
Point B.
Second: The main reason humans have forgoing into nature reserves is for
discovery. Rarely do we have any places in urban areas where adults and children
both can be surrounded by enough wildness to feel "one with nature." That means
no roads, no lights, no prescribed activities. These are the only places we can go
where we can see the natural world being ---well, natural! Bikes, pavement, even
boardwalks disrupt any feelings of discovering something for yourself, and they
invade, yet again, the homes of wildlife. PLEASE do not let this transportation
corridor and its traffic invade the only nature preserve in this part of town.
#2: All the plans in the University Heights area of extending and widening
Sang Ave over the mountain to MLK, etc. will completely chew up the existing
neighborhoods. Is this the intent? Thousands of cars charging through this area
will change the entire sense of place, the reason people have lived and loved their
neighborhoods for decades. This is barbaric and not even needed except perhaps
for the private gain of large scale developers. PLEASE do NOT approve this traffic
plan.
Thank You,
Fran Alexander
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CityClerk
From: Ethel C. Simpson <esimpson@uark.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2020 10:11 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: please forward
Categories: Forwarded
Please forward this post to members of the City Council and the Mayor. Many thanks for your help.
Thanks for your patience and congratulations on your endurance during that long council meeting
Monday evening,
Thinking about the discussions, of transportation, connectivity, density, and accessibility, I believe
that so many of these issues would be less contentious if we had an effective mass -transit system.
We would not need to violate nature preserves or people's front yards, we could accommodate those
"renters" who are now forced to drive their cars to work just like people who own their own homes,
and sorority members.who have to get to meetings. I know there isn't a lot government can do to
effect mass transit, but surely it should be part of long-range study and planning.
I hadn't attended a public meeting in a while. It is always heartening to see our citizens standing up
and talking, even those who might not be the most effective orators. I think it is a positive reflection on
our political climate, that citizens have faith that their opinions count. Sometimes, not as much as I
would like, but at least we have the procedure in place.
Keep Fayetteville Fayetteville. (whatever that might mean at any given time. The old hippies are dying
off at an alarming rate.We will have to work harder on the Funky.)
Ethel C. Simpson
409 N. Oliver Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701
(479) 442-2925