TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Zoning Commission
FROM: Demetrios Moutos - Planner I
DATE: November 12, 2024
RE:
Title
A24-40. Order of Approval - Findings of Fact: Variance request for a large multi-building development identification sign in the MR-5 Zoning District, located at 5649 Bragg Blvd (REID #: 0419117547000), owned by MACPHERSON LLC.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
4 - D.J. Haire
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Strategic Operating Plan FY 2022
Goals 2027
Goal 2: The City of Fayetteville will have a Responsive City Government supporting a diverse and viable economy.
* Objective 2.4 - To sustain a favorable development climate to encourage business growth.
Goal 3: The City of Fayetteville will be a City invested in Today and Tomorrow.
* Objective 3.2 - To manage the City's future growth and strategic land use.
Goal 4: The City of Fayetteville will be desirable to live, work, and recreate.
* Objective 4.5 - To ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods.
Executive Summary:
The applicant requests a variance to increase the maximum allowable size for a sizeable multi-building development identification sign. A variance is a notable exception to zoning regulations, granted only when unique property conditions create extreme hardship. The property owner must demonstrate that this hardship exists and that granting the variance will not negatively impact the neighborhood. Significantly, variances do not alter what can be built on the property; they only affect the size and placement of structures.
On October 8, 2024, the Zoning Commission held an Evidentiary Hearing regarding this case. After receiving all evidence and testimony, the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the Variance application.
30.2.C.14 Variance:
The purpose of a variance is to allow certain deviations from the dimensional standards of this Ordinance (such as height, yard setback, lot coverage, or similar numeric standards...
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