HomeMy WebLinkAbout138-22 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street
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Resolution: 138-22
File Number: 2022-0394
AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN BY ADOPTING RESIDENTIAL
LINK - TRAILHEAD PARKING AS A NEW STREET SECTION, AND BY DESIGNATING
THE PORTION OF SOUTH SMOKEHOUSE TRAIL BETWEEN WEST MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. BOULEVARD AND SOUTH HOOT OWL LANE AS RESIDENTIAL LINK -
TRAILHEAD PARKING
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and Transportation Committee recommend approval of an
amendment to the Master Street Plan to add a new street section for Residential Link - Trailhead
Parking; and
WHEREAS, the proposed street section includes on -street parking and has a specific application for
South Smokehouse Trail between West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Hoot Owl Lane
to serve the Fayetteville Traverse trailhead on the east side of the street.
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 amends the Master
Street Plan by adopting Residential Link - Trailhead Parking as a new street section as shown in
Exhibit A to the Planning Division's agenda memo.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends the Master
Street Plan by designating the portion of South Smokehouse Trail between West Martin Luther King
Jr. Boulevard and South Hoot Owl Lane as Residential Link - Trailhead Parking.
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Resolution: 138-22
File Number: 2022-0394
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File Number: 2022-0394
Agenda Date: 6/21/2022 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meetinq File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A.2
AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN BY ADOPTING RESIDENTIAL LINK -
TRAILHEAD PARKING AS A NEW STREET SECTION, AND BY DESIGNATING THE PORTION
OF SOUTH SMOKEHOUSE TRAIL BETWEEN WEST MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD
AND SOUTH HOOT OWL LANE AS RESIDENTIAL LINK - TRAILHEAD PARKING
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and Transportation Committee recommend approval of an amendment
to the Master Street Plan to add a new street section for Residential Link - Trailhead Parking; and
WHEREAS, the proposed street section includes on -street parking and has a specific application for South
Smokehouse Trail between West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Hoot Owl Lane to serve the
Fayetteville Traverse trailhead on the east side of the street.
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 amends the Master Street Plan by
adopting Residential Link - Trailhead Parking as a new street section as shown in Exhibit A to the Planning
Division's agenda memo.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends the Master Street Plan by
designating the portion of South Smokehouse Trail between West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South
Hoot Owl Lane as Residential Link - Trailhead Parking.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 612212022
Britin Bostick
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2022-0394
Legistar File ID
6/21/2022
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
6/3/2022 LONG RANGE PLANNING (634)
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Approve ADM-2022-0019: Administrative Item (Amendment to City Plan 2040 — Master Street Plan): The proposed
Master Street Plan amendment would provide a new street section for Residential Link - Trealhead Parking. The
proposed street section includes on -street parking, and has specific application for S. Smokehouse Trl. between W.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. to serve the Fayetteville Traverse trailhead on the east side of the
street.
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2022
TO: Mayor; Fayetteville City Council
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
Chris Brown, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director
FROM: Fayetteville Planning Commission
Britin Bostick, Long Range Planning/Special Projects Manager
DATE: June 3, 2022
SUBJECT: ADM-2022-0019: Administrative Item (Amendment to City Plan 2040 — Master
Street Plan): The proposed Master Street Plan amendment would provide a new
street section for Residential Link — Trailhead Parking. The proposed street section
includes on -street parking and has a specific application for S. Smokehouse Trl.
between W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. to serve the
Fayetteville Traverse trailhead on the east side of the street.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed addition to the Master Street Plan is a new street section for Trailhead Parking on
a Residential Link. This street section proposal was brought forward by Commissioner Rob Sharp
and presented to the Planning Commission's Long Range Committee for consideration. The City's
trail system includes the Fayetteville Traverse Trail, which links W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at
S. Rupple Road through the Kessler Mountain Regional Park to Cato Springs Road and the Cato
Springs Trail. This trail through the southwest portion of the City serves as a linkage not only for
residential areas in the western part of the City, but also for park and trail users in and around
Kessler Mountain Regional Park. A trail entrance to the Fayetteville Traverse Trail is presently
located at the intersection of S. Smokehouse Trl. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. The trailhead does not
have dedicated parking, however, and trailhead parking has been to this point accommodated on
a privately owned property on the west side of S. Smokehouse Trl. The proposal is to provide
parking for the trailhead within the City's right-of-way along a section of S. Smokehouse Trl. When
the Long Range Committee considered the proposal they identified potential for a limited
application of the new street section in other locations, and forwarded the item.
As the Fayetteville Traverse Trail is suitable for mountain biking, it is expected that trail users who
do not have trail access by walking or biking may need parking access to unload bikes and/or
other recreational gear for trail and park use. While parking for the trailhead is presently
accommodated on a private lot, the private lot is not a viable long-term solution. Additionally, there
is an approximately 400-foot long section of future trail identified along Smokehouse Trl. between
W. Martin Luther King Blvd. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. When the trail installation for this future section
is complete, it will be the last link in a path along Rupple Road from just north of Wedington Dr.
through the Fayetteville Traverse to Cato Springs Trail and from there to the Town Branch Trail
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and Razorback Greenway. This would complete a bike and pedestrian trail system for the
southwest part of the City. Parking at a trail access point or transition point would improve
accessibility for those who are not able to access the trail or trail section via bike or pedestrian
routes, and easily accessed from the state highway system. W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. is
also U. S. Route 62. Originally known as the "Ozark Trail", this national highway connects El Paso,
Texas to Niagara Falls, New York.
The proposed new street section for S. Smokehouse Trl. has a 94-foot total right-of-way width
with an 8-foot sidewalk, six-foot green/furniture zone, a 19-foot parking lane for the 90-degree or
head -in parking, a 12-foot drive lane adjacent to the parking lane, an 11-foot drive lane, and two
1.5-foot wide curbs with gutter. A 36-foot wide natural buffer area with tree cover and vegetation
to remain completes the section. The 11-foot and 12-foot drive lane widths proposed for the new
street section are an increase in width from the 9-foot and 10-foot driveway widths in the current
Residential Link street section. The increased lane width is to accommodate the 90-degree on -
street parking spaces.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Master Street Plan amendment would add a new street section including 90-degree
parking within the City's right-of-way for S. Smokehouse Trl. In addition to the proposed right-of-
way parking to serve the Fayetteville Traverse trailhead, the section would include an improved
trail section on the west side of the street to link to the trail section along Rupple Rd. to Fayetteville
Traverse, and a natural buffer area along the east side of Smokehouse Trl. Master Street Plan
sections typically include improved pedestrian sidewalks or trails and street trees on both sides
of the right-of-way, and may have parallel parking on one side of the right-of-way depending on
the anticipated level of traffic and whether there is sufficient drive lane width to support on -street
parking. S. Smokehouse Trl. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. are Residential Links, W. Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd. is a Regional Link — High Activity, and S. Rupple Rd. is a Regional Link.
Although nearby roads have high volumes of traffic that are not suitable for on -street parking, S.
Smokehouse Trl. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. are not through streets and have local traffic only. This
lower traffic volume and lack of through traffic is one of the considerations in support of the
proposed 90-degree parking in the right-of-way, where such a parking configuration may not be
an appropriate solution in other contexts.
At their March 28, 2022 meeting, the Planning Commission evaluated the new street section
described above before forwarding to the Transportation Committee, recommending approval.
Commissioner Belden made the motion to forward with Commissioner Canada providing the
second. A vote of 8-0-0 followed. Discussion was held on all aspects of the street section, with
particular focus on the suitability of the 90-degree parking spaces, whether the addition of this
street section could have application in other locations, and whether the details of the new street
section should be more generally applicable, as this street section for trailhead parking provided
parking only on one side of the street and proposed to reserve natural area on the other — a
context -specific solution for S. Smokehouse Trl. Ultimately the Commission determined that the
application to trailhead parking conditions is appropriate and that this is a needed addition to
Master Street Plan sections. No public comment was made at either the Planning Commission
meeting or the preceding Long -Range Committee meetings.
At their April 26, 2022 meeting, the Transportation Committee reviewed the new street section
and its application for trailhead parking before forwarding to the City Council, recommending
approval. Council Member Kinion made the motion to forward with Council Member Harvey
providing the second. A vote of 4-0 followed. Council Member Harvey requested additional detail
from staff on the public comments received. Staff described that due to the narrowness of S.
Smokehouse Trl. and lack of parking opportunities along the street, residents had noted vehicles
turning around in private driveways and that the trailhead entrance was difficult to see from the
road, causing confusion. Public comments from nearby property owners encourage strategies to
address trailhead visibility and parking so that trail users are more likely to remain on the portion
of S. Smoke House Trl. adjacent to the trail access.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
N/A
Attachments:
• Planning Commission Memo
• Location Map
• Master Street Plan Map at intersection of W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and S.
Smokehouse Trl.
• Master Street Plan section — Residential Link
• Kessler Gateway Conceptual Site Plan
• Proposed Master Street Plan Section - Residential Link — Trailhead Parking
• Public Comment
RESIDENTIAL LINK - TRAILHEAD PARKING
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO
ARKANSAS
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
FROM: Long Range Planning Committee
Britin Bostick, Long Range Planning/Special Projects Manager
MEETING DATE: March 28, 2022 Updated with PC hearing results from 3/28/2022
SUBJECT: ADM-2022-0019: Administrative Item (Amendment to City Plan 2040 —
Master Street Plan): The proposed Master Street Plan amendment would
provide a new street section for S. Smoke House Trl. between W. Martin
Luther King Jr. Blvd. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. The proposed street section
includes on -street parking to serve the Fayetteville Traverse trailhead on
the east side of the street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends forwarding ADM-2022-0019 to the Transportation Committee with a
recommendation of approval.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1 move to forward ADM-2022-0019 to the Transportation Committee with a recommendation of
approval."
BACKGROUND:
The proposed addition to the Master Street Plan is a new street section for Trailhead Parking on
a Residential Link. This street section proposal was brought forward by Commissioner Rob Sharp
and presented to the Planning Commission's Long Range Committee for consideration. The City's
trail system includes the Fayetteville Traverse Trail, which links W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at
S. Rupple Road through the Kessler Mountain Regional Park to Cato Springs Road and the Cato
Springs Trail. This trail through the southwest portion of the City serves as a linkage not only for
residential areas in the western part of the City, but also for park and trail users in and around
Kessler Mountain Regional Park. A trail entrance to the Fayetteville Traverse Trail is presently
located at the intersection of S. Smokehouse Trl. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. The trailhead does not
have dedicated parking, however, and trailhead parking has been to this point accommodated on
a privately owned property on the west side of S. Smokehouse Trl. The proposal is to provide
parking for the trailhead within the City's right-of-way along a section of S. Smokehouse Trl. When
the Long Range Committee considered the proposal they identified potential for a limited
application of the new street section in other locations, and forwarded the item.
PROPOSAL:
As the Fayetteville Traverse Trail is suitable for mountain biking, it is expected that trail users who
do not have trail access by walking or biking may need parking access to unload bikes and/or
other recreational gear for trail and park use. While parking for the trailhead is presently
accommodated on a private lot, the private lot is not a viable long-term solution. Additionally, there
is an approximately 400-foot long section of future trail identified along Smokehouse Trl. between
W. Martin Luther King Blvd. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. When the trail installation for this future section
is complete, it will be the last link in a path along Rupple Road from just north of Wedington Dr.
through the Fayetteville Traverse to Cato Springs Trail and from there to the Town Branch Trail
and Razorback Greenway. This would complete a bike and pedestrian trail system for the
southwest part of the City. Parking at a trail access point or transition point would improve
accessibility for those who are not able to access the trail or trail section via bike or pedestrian
routes, and easily accessed from the state highway system. W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. is
also U. S. Route 62. Originally known as the "Ozark Trail", this national highway connects El Paso,
Texas to Niagara Falls, New York.
The proposed new street section for S. Smokehouse Trl. has a 94' total right-of-way width with
an 8-foot sidewalk, six-foot green/furniture zone, a 19' parking lane for the 90-degree or head -in
parking, a 12-foot drive lane adjacent to the parking lane, an 11-foot drive lane, and two 1.5-foot
curbs. A 36-foot wide natural buffer area with tree cover and vegetation to remain completes the
section. The 11-foot and 12-foot drive lane widths proposed for the new street section are an
increase in width from the 9-foot and 10-foot driveway widths in the current Residential Link street
section. The increased lane width is to accommodate the 90-degree on -street parking spaces.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Master Street Plan amendment would add a new street section including 90-degree
parking within the City's right-of-way for S. Smokhouse Trl. In addition to the proposed right-of-
way parking to serve the Fayetteville Traverse trailhead, the section would include an improved
trail section on the west side of the street to link to the trail section along Rupple Rd. to Fayetteville
Traverse, and a natural buffer area along the east side of Smokehouse Trl. Master Street Plan
sections typically include improved pedestrian sidewalks or trails and street trees on both sides
of the right-of-way, and may have parallel parking on one side of the right-of-way depending on
the anticipated level of traffic and whether there is sufficient drive lane width to support on -street
parking. S. Smokehouse Trl. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. are Residential Links, W. Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd. is a Regional Link — High Activity, and S. Rupple Rd. is a Regional Link.
Although nearby roads have high volumes of traffic that are not suitable for on -street parking, S.
Smokehouse Trl. and S. Hoot Owl Ln. are not through streets and have local traffic only. This
lower traffic volume and lack of through traffic is one of the considerations in support of the
proposed 90-degree parking in the right-of-way, where such a parking configuration may not be
an appropriate solution in other contexts.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends forwarding ADM-2022-0019 to Transportation
Committee with a recommendation of approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES
Date: March 28, 2022 O Tabled
(Motion: Belden
(Second: Canada
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to Transportation
Committee with
recommendation
of approval
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
N/A
Attachments:
• Location Map
• Master Street Plan Map at intersection of W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and S.
Smokehouse Trl.
• Master Street Plan section — Residential Link
• Kessler Gateway Conceptual Site Plan
• Proposed Master Street Plan Section - Residential Link — Trailhead Parking
• Public Comment
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March 18, 2022
Mrs. Kara Paxton, City Clerk
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Dear Mrs. Paxton:
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2062 S. Smokehouse Trail
Fayetteville, AR 72701
fsharp@pgtc.com
(479) 957-4069
Enclosed is a letter from Terri Lane, CEO of the NorthwestArkansas Land Trust and
Mt. Kessler Greenways concerning design on the corner of Martin Liuther King, jr Boulevard
and Smokehouse Trail to add signage to improve the visibility of the trailhead for the
Fayetteville Traverse Trail, provide public parking for trail users and to close the four -
hundred foot gap in the trail system.
I would appreciate your sending copies of this letter to the Mayor, the City Council
members, members of the Planning Commission, Mr. Johnathan Curst, of Development
Senices and Ms. Allison Jumper of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
I appreciate your help and please feel free to contact me at the address above.
Sincerely,
Frank Sharp
cc: Mr. Erin Rushing, CEO, NWIA Trailbla.Zers
NORTHWEST ARI{ANSAS
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To the members of the Fayetteville City Council and the Planning Commission,
We have a unique opportunity to enhance our city, its park system, and its alternative transportation system.
The NV4 TraiBlaZerr have recently purchased a 12 acre tract (parcel 765-16296), which county records indicate a sales price
of $530,000. They are also under contract for a portion of a 14.85 acre tract (parcel 765-16301). On these two tracts they have
constructed a fantastic portion of the Fayetteville Tran�ver�e Trail that begins at the intersection of Smokehozr�e Trail and Hoot Owl
Lane and makes its way through the woods and then with a series of rustic bridges, scales the bluffs of Kessler Mountain. It
then joins the roughly 20 miles of hiking and biking trails on the Kessler Mountain Resenie.
Kessler Mountain Regional Park and Reserve is truly the crown jewel of the Fayetteville parks system and together with private
lands encompasses hundreds of acres on the mountain, representing a multimillion dollar investment of both public and
private funds.
A Front Door to the Traverse Trail:
A welcoming entrance with official parking from MLK to access the Kessler Mountain Reserve trail system via the
new Traverse TrnA is currently non-existent, but easily achievable with good planning. A 400' long strip of enhanced
landscaping, multi -use trail, and public parking could provide tremendous benefit in terms of access and natural
beauty.
Signage announcing "Welcome to Kessler Mountain" could be placed at MLK to make the Traverse Trail connection
visible to the 30,000 vehicles that pass by each day.
Our multi -use trail system has a 400' long gap as currently designed. If that gap could be closed, it would be possible
to run, hike, or bike from Kessler Mountain Regional Park all the way to the Clabber Creek trail on the north side of
Fayetteville.
We feel that the intersection of MLK and Smokehouse Trail, with the cooperation of adjoining property owners, could be a
welcoming "front door" to the Kessler Mountain Traverse Trail. Mount Kessler Greenway-, the NorthwestArkansas Land Trust and
other interested parties are urging that the intersection of MLK and Rupple Road be studied to detemune the feasibility of an
attractive "[Ylelcome to Fayetteville" as well as a "Welcome to Ke��lerMountain" at this important western entrance to Fayetteville. In
addition to providing an attractive entrance and solving for trailhead parking deficiencies, work here helps to make the
southwest comer of the Mayor's Box visible. We feel that other comers of the Mayor's Box could also benefit from similar
cohesive design efforts.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts in this matter and urge you not to miss this unique opportunity to continue to
improve the city that we all love.
Respectfully,
Frank Sharp
Mt. Kessler Greenways
Terri Lane, Executive Director
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust
c/o Frank Sharp
2062 S. Smokehouse Trail
Fayetteville, AR 72701
fsharp@pgtc.com
(479) 957-4069
March 30, 2022
Mrs. Kara Paxton, City Clerk
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Dear Mrs. Paxton:
Enclosed is a letter from Mo Elliot, CEO and Founder of Fayettechill, concerning
design on the corner of Martin Lutber King Jr. Boulevard and Smokehouse Trail to add
signage to improve the visibility of the trailhead for the Fayetteville Traverse Trail,
provide public parking for trail users and to close the four -hundred foot gap in the trail
system.
I would appreciate your sending copies of this letter to the Mayor, the City Council
members, members of the Planning Commission, Mr. Johnathan Curst, of Development
Services and Ms. Allison Jumper of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
I appreciate your help and please feel free to contact me at the address above.
Sincerely,
ArankSharp
cc: Mr. Erin Rushing, CEO, N[IA. Trailbla.Zers
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March 28th, 2022
Mo Elliott, Fayettechill Founder and CEO
1725 S. Smokehouse Trail
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Dear Members of the Fayetteville City Council:
Little did I know when I moved from Texas to Fayetteville to attend the University of
Arkansas in 2007 that 1 would stay in the Ozarks and found a company that has
retailers in 13 states, a retail store, & an ecommerce store selling our products all over
the world. The company started in my garage and we've moved all over town for our
retail, offices, & warehouses over the years.
As we continued to grow, we found the ideal spot for our headquarters; the historic
Ozark Mountain Smokehouse. We moved into the Smokehouse in 2013 and its 18,000
square feet gives us the room we need to grow; and since it is based at the foot of
Kessler Mountain, this also gives our team an easy access to explore, hike and bike the
surrounding trails.
We heartily endorse the effort to have the City consult with us, property owners, trail
users and neighbors, and together create a plan that will preserve the character of this
important intersection of Smokehouse Trail, Rupple Road and MLK, Jr. Blvd..
Please take this opportunity for all of us to make this unique corner a true " I lelcome to
Kessler Mountain ".
Sincerely,
Mo Elliott, Founder and CEO
AS WE GROW... u
LET'S KEEP SOME CONNTRYI
c/o Frank Sharp
2062 S. Smokehouse Trail
Fayetteville, AR 72701
fsharp@pgtc.com
(479) 957-4069
March 3032022
Mrs. Kara Paxton, City Clerk
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Dear Mrs. Paxton:
Enclosed is a letter from Rachel and Matt Gerner concerning design on the corner of
Martin Lutber King Jr. Boulevard and Smokebouse Trail to add signage to improve the
visibility of the trailhead for the Fayetteville Traverse Trail, provide public parking for
trail users and to close the four -hundred foot gap in the trail system.
I would appreciate your sending copies of this letter to the Mayor, the City Council
members, members of the Planning Commission, Mr. Johnathan Curst, of Development
Services and Ms. Allison Jumper of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
I appreciate your help and please feel free to contact me at the address above.
Sincerely,
Frank Sharp
cc: Mr. Erin Rushing, CEO, NIIA Trailbla.Zers
RACHEL & MATT GERNER
1939 S Hoot Owl Lane • 479-301-9193
rachel.lynn.gerner@gmail.com 1 mgerner2007@gmail.com
Fayetteville City Council
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
DEAR MAYOR JORDAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
We would like to join the other neighbors on Mount Kessler to ask that you consider creating a more visible
entrance to the Kessler Mountain trail system —currently at the intersection of Smokehouse Trail and Hoot Owl
Lane —by moving the trailhead entrance to the intersection of Hoot Owl Lane, Rupple Road, and Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd.
Although the Fayetteville Traverse Trail currently has a marked entrance, we have noticed that many first-time
visitors do not notice it. Even in early spring —the start of the hiking and biking season —we see three to five
cars per day drive up Hoot Owl Lane and either ask us for directions or turn around in our yard. This number of
lost trail seekers increases during the peak hiking seasons of spring, summer, and fall. Since Hoot Owl Lane
dead ends at our driveway with no distinction between our private property and the road, some visitors have
driven all the way up our driveway to the patio behind our house, looking for the trailhead.
I also want to express my concern as a parent. Our children and our neighbors' young children play in our yard.
Just today, to my dismay, I saw a car narrowly miss my two-year old son who was playing on the grass in front
of our home.
We want people to enjoy the trails and beauty of Mount Kessler. In addition to moving the trailhead, please
also consider adding a prominent sign to help welcome people and public parking at the intersection of MLK Jr.
Blvd. and Hoot Owl Lane. More people could enjoy the trail if the city provided public parking near the
trailhead, so visitors do not need to use our private driveways and the Smokehouse parking lot.
We appreciate that the Mount Kessler trail system adds a unique opportunity for locals and visitors alike to
enjoy the natural beauty and thoughtful design of our city. Thank you for considering our ideas on how to
improve everyone's experience.
Sincerely,
'Rockef3, VaffCJerner
Rachel & Matt Gerner
1939 S. Hoot Owl Lane
Fayetteville, AR 72701
April 5, 2022
Mrs. Kara Paxton, City Clerk
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Enclosed is a petition from the residents of Hoot Owl Lane concerning design on the
corner of Martin Lutber King Jr. Boulevard and Smokehouse Trail to add signage to
improve the visibility of the trailhead for the Fayetteville Traverse Trail, provide public
parking for trail users and to close the four -hundred foot gap in the trail system.
I would appreciate your sending copies of this letter to the Mayor, the City Council
members, members of the Planning Commission, Mr. Johnathan Curst, of Development
Services and Ms. Allison Jumper of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
I appreciate your help and please feel free to contact me at the address above.
Sincerely,
Frank Sharp
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PETITION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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FROM THE
RESIDENTS OF HOOT OWL LANE
April 1, 2022
We, the residents of Hoot Owl Lane, urge the City of Fayetteville to perform a study of the
intersection of Marlin Luther Kin& Jr. Boulevard, Ru Road and Smokehouse Trail and work with the
City, property owners, neighbors, trail users and other interested parties to develop a plan prior to
the development of this area.
Some reasons for the study are:
1. This is the "Front Door" to the Kessler Mountain trail system as well at the western 'Front Door"
to the City of Fayetteville.
2. This intersection, with daily traffic counts of 20-30,000, would be a much better location for the
Traverse Trail sign, than its present location behind the Smokehouse. This sign would also
advertise the Kessler Mountain trail system to the traveling public.
3. There is a 400 foot gap in the Traverse Trail between the existing trailhead and MLK which
needs to be filled.
4. There needs to be public parking for trail users
5. This is one of the most important corners of the "Mayor's Box."
We have a unique opportunity to enhance our city, its park system and its alternate transportation
system.
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PETITION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, AR
FROM THE
RESIDENTS OF SMOKEHOUSE TRAIL
April 7, 2022
We, the residents of Smokehouse Trail, urge the City of Fayetteville to perform a study of the
intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Rupple Road and Smokehouse Trail and work with the
City, property owners, neighbors, trail users and other interested parties to develop a plan prior to
the development of this area.
Some reasons for the study are:
1. This is the 'Trout Door" to the Kessler Mountain trail system as well at the western "Front Door"
to the City of Fayetteville.
2. This intersection, with daily traffic counts of 20-30,000, would be a much better location for the
Traverse Trail sign, than its present location behind the Smokehouse. This sign would also
advertise the Kessler Mountain trail system to the traveling public.
3. There is a 400 foot gap in the Traverse Trail between the existing trailhead and MLK which
needs to be filled.
4. There needs to be public parking for trail users
5. This is one of the most important corners of the "Mayor's Box."
We have a unique opportunity to enhance our city, its park system and its alternate transportation
system.
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RE: Intersection of Smokehouse Trail and MLK
Dear Mr Mayor
I am contacting you to voice the support from Ozark Off Road Cyclists {OORQ of a study of the
intersection of Rupple Road, MLK and Smokehouse Trail. We feel that the, study should include
property owners, neighbors and trail users. We would ask that the study address Public Parking
for the Traverse Trail, The location of the existing "Welcome to Kessler Mountain" sign, and the
Extension of the trail to MLK.
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preserve sustainable multiuse soft -surface trails. EIN 73-1574424 ,-