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Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 06:48:07 PM CDT
Subject: opposition to RZN 22-029
Dear City Council,
I would like to oppose the rezoning on item:
C.7 2022-0695 APPEAL RZN 22-029 (1678 W. PALMER PL./RICH): AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THAT PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 22-029 LOCATED AT 1678 WEST PALMER PLACE IN WARD 1 FOR
APPROXIMATELY 0.35 ACRES FROM RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, 4 UNITS PER ACRE TO RI-U,
RESIDENTIAL INTERMEDIATE-URBAN
(1) Stormwater drainage
I’m sure you are already aware of the drainage issues repeatedly called in on this slope of Markham Hill caused by
development. You may have seen the videos of streams of dirty water running into others’ properties. After the damage is
done, it is difficult and takes time and money to fix, if even possible to fix. Increasing density in this residential area of
single family homes on a slope would cause even more issues.
(2) Tree preservation
Rezoning to higher densities often results in either total deforestation or decreased tree cover of Fayetteville’s trees.
Many residents highly value Fayetteville for its trees. Not only for their beauty, shade, and birds, but also for their
environmental and ecological benefits, like helping clean our air and water and helping prevent flooding.
(3) Owner-occupied homes in lower-density residential neighborhoods
Many residents in our neighborhoods prefer owner-occupied homes rather than Airbnbs and other short-term rentals
because we want to build long-term relationships, invest in our yards and homes, and have walkable streets without too
much traffic, and illegal parking issues. In addition, Airbnbs and other short-term rentals in our older neighborhoods (and
neighborhoods in general) decrease the number of houses people can long-term rent or buy.
(4) Parking and noise issues
The Fayetteville police department is already aware of the many calls in residential neighborhoods, especially this one,
where higher density and increased occupancy of unrelated people in homes cause (a) illegal and crowded parking where
emergency vehicles and even neighborhood vehicles have difficulty getting through, and (b) disturbing the peace with too
much noise.
The property requesting an upzoning is on the edge but still in our lower-density residential area. Further south would be
more compatible. I don’t want higher-density in our older residential neighborhoods.
Thank you for your consideration and also for your time and service.
Michelle Westfall-Edwards
Ward 4 resident
1522 Hotz Drive
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