TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jay Reinstein, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Marsha Bryant, Development Advocate
Gerald Newton, AICP, Development Services Director
DATE: May 7, 2018
RE:
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Overview of the Proposed Text Amendments
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District: All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate with thriving neighborhoods and a high quality of life for all residents.
Executive Summary:
The proposed 7 text amendments include: 4 housekeeping items: 1) accessory structure size allowance in the AR district, 2) temporary homeless shelters at churches, 3) one-way drive aisle width, 4) street design to include NCDOT reservation and dedication requirements; also included are 5) allowance for alternative building elevation plans through an administrative adjustment process, 6) allowance for an alternative parking plan to increase and decrease parking in the Transition Design Standards, and 7) revision of the site plan review process increasing plans that are considered Major Site Plans.
Background:
Development Services has been asked to bring proposed text amendments to Council twice a year, spring and fall. Staff has prepared 7 possible amendments and are bringing them forward to Council for information and direction. Prior to Council holding a public hearing on any amendment, the Planning Commission shall first hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to Council.
Issues/Analysis:
Proposed Amendments:
1. AR District Accessory Structures: Amendment will increase the maximum allowed size of accessory structures in the AR district from 15% to 25% of the total lot area; making it more consistent with the maximum allowed in the SF15 and SF10 districts.
2. Temporary Homeless Shelters at Churches: Amendment will allow temporary homeless shelters as an accessory use to a church; this is consistent with the NC Building...
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