TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Zoning Commission
FROM: Demetrios Moutos - Planner I
DATE: July 8, 2025
RE:
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P25-35. A rezoning request from MR-5 to OI at 782 815 Washington Drive (0437188863000) and 780 Blue Street (0437187555000), owned by Endowment Fund of Fayetteville State University and represented by Wesley Fountain of FSU.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2 - Malik Davis
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II: Responsive City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
* Objective 2.2: Invest in community places to ensure revitalization and increase quality of life
o The rezoning supports the long-term institutional development of Fayetteville State University (FSU), helping anchor investment and improve the area's stability, image, and livability.
* Objective 2.3: Leverage partnerships for job creation and retention, with a focus on the local and regional workforce to increase per capita income
o University expansion directly impacts workforce development, higher education attainment, and employment opportunities, all of which are economic multipliers.
Goal III: City Investment in Today and Tomorrow
* Objective 3.2: Manage the City's future growth and strategic land use
o The rezoning supports the City's comprehensive planning priorities by enabling infill development that aligns with Fayetteville State University's Master Plan and promotes logical, orderly growth.
* Objective 3.4: Revitalize neighborhoods with effective code enforcement and violations abatement
o Redevelopment of vacant parcels into institutional uses that serve students and the broader community contributes to neighborhood stabilization and visual improvement.
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work, and Recreate
* Objective 4.5: Ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods
o The transition to OI zoning provides the framework for future institutional development that remains compatible with surrounding resident...
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