TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kelly Olivera - Assistant City Manager
Dr. Gerald Newton, AICP - Development Services Director
FROM: Will Deaton, AICP - Planning & Zoning Manger
Craig Harmon, CZO - Senior Planner
DATE: June 26, 2023
RE:
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SUP23-05. Order of Approval - Findings of Fact: Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the construction of 42 townhomes (single family attached units) on property zoned Single-Family 6 Residential (SF-6) located on Old Bunce Road (REID #9497843830000) and being the property of King Model Homes Construction Co. Inc., Project owner Ben Stout, Stout Land Development, LLC., applicant Scott Brown, 4D Site Solutions, Inc.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
7 - Brenda McNair
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Strategic Operating Plan FY 2022
Goals 2027
Goal II: Responsive City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
• Objective 2.1 - To ensure a diverse City tax base
• Objective 2.4 - To sustain a favorable development climate to encourage business growth.
Goal III: City Investment in Today and Tomorrow
• Objective 3.2 - To manage the City's future growth and strategic land use.
• Objective 3.3 - To sustain a favorable development and business climate through timely and accurate construction review and building inspection services
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
• Objective 4.3 - To improve mobility and connectivity through sidewalk, trail, and bike lane investments
• Objective 4.4 - To provide a clean and beautiful community with increased green spaces
Objective 4.5 - To ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods
Executive Summary:
Evidentiary Hearing:
During an Evidentiary Hearing, the burden of demonstrating that an application complies with applicable review and approval standards of this Ordinance is on the applicant, which shall be demonstrated by competent, material, and substantial evidence. The burden is not on the City or other parties to show that the standards have not been met by the applicant.
The owner is requesting to construct 42 townhomes on one lot located on Old Bunce Road. The subject property and surrounding properties are zoned Single Family 6 (SF-6) except for the parcel to the north which is currently zoned Mixed Residential 5 (MR-5). The surrounding area has been developed for a variety of residential uses such as single-family homes, mobile home parks, duplexes, townhomes, and apartments.
In the City’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) townhomes are defined as single-family attached dwellings, with two or more single-family dwelling units, each with its own outside entrance and individual lot, which are joined together by a common or party wall which is shared by two or more individual dwelling units along the lot line.
On May 22, 2023 the Fayetteville City Council held an Evidentiary Hearing regarding this case. After hearing all evidence in the matter, Council voted 10-0 to approve this SUP.
Background:
Owner: King Model Homes Constr Co Inc
Applicant: Scott Brown, 4D Site Solutions
Requested Action: SUP - Single Family Attached Dwellings (42 units)
Property Address: 0 Old Bunce Road
Council District: 7 - Brenda McNair
Status of Property: Vacant, wooded
Size: Approximately 5.24 acres
Adjoining Land Use & Zoning:
• North - MR-5: Apartments
• South - SF-6: Church
• West - SF-6: Mobile Home Park
• East - SF-6: Single-family
Letters Mailed: 77
Land Use Plan: MDR - Medium Density Residential
Medium Density Residential consists primarily of single-family residential neighborhoods with small lots (3-6 dwellings per acre). Two- to Four-Family Dwellings should be interspersed within neighborhoods. Low-rise apartments are also possible. These areas of the city are mostly auto-oriented, with some walkable neighborhoods and destinations.
Additional Reviews:
A Technical Review Committee (TRC) examination was conducted as part of the Special Use Permit process. Standard development comments were provided.
Issues/Analysis:
Surrounding Area:
The surrounding area is currently zoned Single Family 6 (SF-6) except for the parcel to the north which is currently zoned Mixed Residential 5 (MR-5). This MR-5 zoned parcel is the site of Hidden Creek Village Apartments. The surrounding area has a variety of residential uses - single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and mobile home parks.
Special Use Permit Request:
The owner is requesting to construct 42 townhome units on the 5.24-acre site. The SF-6 zoning district would allow for a maximum of 45 townhome units on this site.
In the last 10 years, there have been 3 Special Use Permit requests in this area. The first request was in 2014 for 6 duplexes on Bunce Road. The 1.33-acre site has been successfully developed as the Parkwood on Bunce duplex development. In 2020, a Special Use Permit request was submitted for 48 townhomes on a 6-acre site that was previously used for a mobile home park. The request was approved unanimously and the site is currently under construction. Most recently, a Special Use Permit request was submitted in 2021 to develop 6 duplexes at 571 Ohmer Drive. This request was also approved and is currently under construction.
It is important to note that all three developments were approved under the current Unified Development Ordinance which means that these three sites will replace undeveloped or non-conforming sites with new developments that will meet all standards of the current ordinance.
The current request for 42 townhome units will also be required to meet all standards of the Unified Development Ordinance. This development will add to the needed housing stock while also developing land that has been vacant for over 50 years.
The SUP must meet all of the following findings of facts:
1. The special use complies with all applicable standards, conditions, and
specifications in this Ordinance, including in Section 30-4.C, Use-Specific
Standards;
According to the applicant, “the SUP will follow the UDO as well as all local, state and federal requirements”, as well as all Multi-Family Design Standards found in 30-5.H.4 of the UDO.
2. The special use will be in harmony with the area in which it is located;
According to the submitted site plan and the application, “Multifamily is a permitted use in SF-6 zoning but requires a SUP. The proposed townhomes will be an improvement to the property as well as the neighborhood. There is a townhome project under construction on the opposite side of Old Bunce Road.”
3. The special will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where
proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved;
According to the application and site plan, “42 units are proposed. The proposed use is residential multifamily which is in harmony with the property to the west and across the street. No significant negative impact is anticipated from the proposed development.”
4. The special use is in general conformity with the City's adopted land use plans and
policies;
The City’s 2040 Future Land Use Plan calls for Medium Density Residential consisting primarily of single-family residential neighborhoods with small lots (3-6 dwellings per acre). Two- to Four-Family Dwellings should be interspersed within neighborhoods. Low-rise apartments are also possible. These areas of the city are mostly auto-oriented, with some walkable neighborhoods and destinations.
5. The special us will not substantially injure the value of the abutting land, or the
special use is a public necessity; and
According to the application, “The development will not restrict or limit development on the adjoining parcels. The project is residential and will be located in a residential neighborhood. The project should not have any negative impact on surrounding property values.”
6. The special use complies with all other relevant City, State, and Federal laws and
regulations.
The owner will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Budget Impact:
This action should result in no increase in City Services.
Options:
1) City Council moves to approve the attached findings at written.
2) City Council moves to approve the attached findings with specific changes.
Recommended Action:
Approve the attached Findings of Fact.
Attachments:
1. Order of Approval - Findings of Fact
2. SUP Permit
3. Application
4. Aerial Map
5. Zoning Map
6. Land Use Plan Map
7. Subject Properties
8. Surrounding Properties
9. Site Plan
10. PowerPoint