Board Of Adjustments
Regular MeetingFayetteville, AR · May 4, 2026
Agenda
113 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Board of Adjustment Agenda
City Hall Room 219
Monday, May 4, 2026
3:45 PM
Members
Chair Erin Adkins-Oury (Exp. 03/27)
Vice Chair Jason Young (Exp. 03/28)
Sam Ata (Exp. 03/27)
Caroline Fox (Exp. 03/27)
Peter Norman (Exp. 03/28)
City Staff
Planning Director Jessie Masters
Assistant City Attorney Hannah Hungate
Board of Adjustment May 4, 2026
Zoom Information
Webinar ID: 856 0413 1511
Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
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Call to Order
Roll Call
MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting.
Unfinished Business
New Business
2. BOA-2026-0003: Board of Adjustment (2445 N HUGHMOUNT RD/D R
HORTON - NW ARKANSAS LLC, 282):
Submitted by DR HORTON for property located at 2445 N HUGHMOUNT RD.
The property is zoned R-A, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL & NS-G,
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES GENERAL, and contains approximately 3.98
acres. The request is for a variance to build-to-zone requirements.
Planner: Wesley Frank
3. BOA-2026-0005: Board of Adjustment (1909 N STEPHEN CARR
MEMORIAL BLVD/SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, 363):
Submitted by SWOPE CONSULTING for property located at 1909 N
STEPHEN CARR MEMORIAL BLVD. The property is zoned CS,
COMMUNITY SERVICES and contains approximately 4.23 acres. The request
is for a variance from the front build-to zone.
Planner: Jessica Masters
4. BOA-2026-0004: Board of Adjustment (200 S SKYLINE DR/ROY E
HATCHER, 486):
Submitted by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE for property located at 200 S
SKYLINE DR. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY,
FOUR UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.10 acres. The request
is a variance to increase the building timeline from 18 months to 5 years. THIS
ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY STAFF FOR PRESENTATION AT A
LATER DATE.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2
Board of Adjustment May 4, 2026
Planner: Jessica Masters
Announcements
Adjournment
NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
All interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearings. A copy of the proposed
amendments and other pertinent data are open and available for inspection in the office of City
Planning (479-575-8267), 125 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. All interested
parties are invited to review the petitions.
Interpreters or TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) are available for all public
hearings; a 72-hour notice is required. For further information or to request an interpreter,
please call 479-575-8330.
As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 3
Packet
113 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Board of Adjustment Agenda
City Hall Room 219
Monday, May 4, 2026
3:45 PM
Members
Chair Erin Adkins-Oury (Exp. 03/27)
Vice Chair Jason Young (Exp. 03/28)
Sam Ata (Exp. 03/27)
Caroline Fox (Exp. 03/27)
Peter Norman (Exp. 03/28)
City Staff
Planning Director Jessie Masters
Assistant City Attorney Hannah Hungate
Board of Adjustment May 4, 2026
Zoom Information
Webinar ID: 856 0413 1511
Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_igG3fWY0SaOOtQGVX51nOg
Call to Order
Roll Call
MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting.
Unfinished Business
New Business
2. BOA-2026-0003: Board of Adjustment (2445 N HUGHMOUNT RD/D R
HORTON - NW ARKANSAS LLC, 282):
Submitted by DR HORTON for property located at 2445 N HUGHMOUNT RD.
The property is zoned R-A, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL & NS-G,
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES GENERAL, and contains approximately 3.98
acres. The request is for a variance to build-to-zone requirements.
Planner: Wesley Frank
3. BOA-2026-0005: Board of Adjustment (1909 N STEPHEN CARR
MEMORIAL BLVD/SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, 363):
Submitted by SWOPE CONSULTING for property located at 1909 N
STEPHEN CARR MEMORIAL BLVD. The property is zoned CS,
COMMUNITY SERVICES and contains approximately 4.23 acres. The request
is for a variance from the front build-to zone.
Planner: Jessica Masters
4. BOA-2026-0004: Board of Adjustment (200 S SKYLINE DR/ROY E
HATCHER, 486):
Submitted by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE for property located at 200 S
SKYLINE DR. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY,
FOUR UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.10 acres. The request
is a variance to increase the building timeline from 18 months to 5 years. THIS
ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY STAFF FOR PRESENTATION AT A
LATER DATE.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2
Board of Adjustment May 4, 2026
Planner: Jessica Masters
Announcements
Adjournment
NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
All interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearings. A copy of the proposed
amendments and other pertinent data are open and available for inspection in the office of City
Planning (479-575-8267), 125 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. All interested
parties are invited to review the petitions.
Interpreters or TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) are available for all public
hearings; a 72-hour notice is required. For further information or to request an interpreter,
please call 479-575-8330.
As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 3
Board of Adjustment - Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: In: 3:45 PM Out: 6:38 PM
Staff : □ Jessie Masters, Planning Director
□ Donna Wonsower, Senior Planner
□ Wesley Frank, Planner
□ Citlali Samano, Planner
□ Kit Williams, City Attorney
□ Blake Pennington, Sr Assistant City Attorney
□ Hannah Hungate, Assistant City Attorney
Roll Call Meeting Minutes 2) BOA-2026-0002
3-02-2026 (Hannah's Candle
Company)
Young 1 1 1
Ata 1 1 1
Norman 1 1 1
Fox 1 1 1
Adkins-Oury 0 - -
Agenda Consent New
Motion To: Approve Approve
Motion By: Fox Young
Seconded: Young Ata
Vote 4-0-0 3/1/2000
Staff's
determination
Notes overturned
Public Comment: 0 24
TO: Board of Adjustment
THRU: Jessie Masters, Planning Director
FROM: Wesley Frank, Planner
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2026
SUBJECT: BOA-2026-0003: Board of Adjustment (2445 N. HUGHMOUNT RD/DR
HORTON, 282): Submitted by DR HORTON for property located at 2445 N
HUGHMOUNT RD. The property is zoned R-A, RESIDENTIAL,
AGRICULTURAL & NS-G, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, GENERAL, and
contains approximately 3.98 acres. The request is for a variance to build-to-
zone requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of BOA-2026-0003.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to approve BOA-2026-0003.”
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is in northwest Fayetteville along N. Hughmount Rd. This 152-acre subject
area was annexed into the City in 2020 (Ord. 6317) and was zoned that same year (Ord. 6326) –
91.79 acres zoned RSF-8, 47.89 acres to R-A, and 2.48 acres to NS-G. Much of the R-A zoned
district is used to limit development in a FEMA-designated floodplain. The subject property was
originally platted with the Hughmount South subdivision (FPL-2025-0007). The property is
developed with a 2,100 sqft single-family home that was developed in 1994, according to
Washington County records. Surrounding land uses and zoning are depicted in Table 1.
Table 1:
Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning
Direction Land Use Zoning
R-A, Residential Agriculture; RSF-8, Residential
North In Development – Hughmount Subdivision Single-Family, 8 Units per Acre; NS-G, Neighborhood
Services- General
South Undeveloped Washington County
East Single-Family R-A, Residential Agriculture
West In Development – Hughmount Subdivision RSF-8, Residential Single-Family, 8 Units per Acre
DISCUSSION:
Request: The applicant is requesting a variance to the build-to-zone requirement associated with
the NS-G, Neighborhood Services-General zoning district. The applicant is proposing to place no
portion of the single-family dwelling in a build-to-zone.
Board of Adjustment
May 4, 2026
Item 2
BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
Table 2:
Variance Request
Variance Issue Requirement Proposal Variance
A structure shall be
164 feet from the front
Build-to-zone (N. Hughmount Rd) placed within 0-25 of 143 feet
property line
the front property line
Public Comment: Staff has not received any public comment at this time.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of BOA-2026-0003. Should the Board
choose to approve this item, staff recommends the following conditions:
Conditions of Approval:
1. The principal façade of the proposed single-family dwelling shall be oriented
towards N. Hughmount Rd.; and
2. Approval of this variance is limited to the applicant’s request as described in this
report; and
3. Approval of this variance does not grant approval of or entitlement to any other
zoning or development variances.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: Approved Denied Tabled
Date: May 4, 2026
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
City Plan 2040 Future Land Use Designation: Residential Neighborhood and Natural
FINDINGS OF THE STAFF
§156.02. ZONING REGULATIONS.
Certain variances of the zoning regulations may be applied for as follows:
B. Requirements for Variance Approval.
1. Where strict enforcement of the zoning ordinance would cause undue
hardship due to circumstances unique to the individual property under
consideration; and
Finding: Staff finds that the applicant has not met the threshold for undue hardship
as the request to not place a building within the appropriate build-to-zone
(BTZ) appears to stem from the design of the site rather than circumstances
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May 4, 2026
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BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
unique to subject property. The property is split zoned R-A and NS-G, and
the proposed building is located entirely within the NS-G portion. In this
zoning district, a single-family dwelling must be located within the BTZ
begins at the front property line and ends at 25 feet. In the proposal, the
building is approximately 164 feet from the front property line, exceeding the
25-foot requirement. The applicant has stated that the intention is to match
the characteristics of R-A-zoned property in the area, but staff finds there are
no applicable physical limitations preventing the applicant from meeting the
typical zoning requirement. The build-to zone is encumbered by two
easements; however, they do not prevent with compliance. The applicant
could seek a rezoning to a district that does not have a BTZ or build the
dwelling within the required threshold, neither of which has been attempted.
2. Where the applicant demonstrates that the granting of the variance will be
in keeping with the spirit and intent of the zoning ordinance.
Finding: Staff finds that granting the variance would not be in keeping with the spirit
and intent of the zoning ordinance since it would allow for a dwelling to be
built further from the BTZ. The NS-G zoning district’s BTZ requirement is
designed to encourage the development of buildings closer to the public
right-of-way to enhance the pedestrian interaction with their physical
environment. Staff finds the requested variance would not be aligned with
the intent of the NS-G zoning district since it would allow the proposed
building to be approximately 164 feet from the front property line, with no
portion of a building within the build-to-zone. If approved, staff recommends
that principal façade shall be oriented towards the public right-of-way along
N. Hughmount Rd.
C. Minimum Necessary Variance. The Board of Adjustment may only grant the
minimum variance necessary to make possible the reasonable use of the
applicant’s land, building or structure.
Finding: Staff finds that the requested variance is not necessary to make reasonable
use of the applicant’s land or proposed building.
D. Special Conditions. In granting a zoning regulation variance, the Board of
Adjustment may impose whatever special conditions found necessary to ensure
compliance and to protect adjacent property.
Finding: Should the Board choose to approve this variance, staff has recommended
conditions of approval as outlined above.
E. Non-permitted Uses. The Board of Adjustment may not grant, as a variance, any
use in a zone that is not permitted under the zoning ordinance.
Finding: None are requested.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
Board of Adjustment
May 4, 2026
Item 2
BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
ATTACHMENTS:
• Unified Development Code
o 161.19 NS-G, Neighborhood Services – General
• Project Maps
o One Mile Map
o Close-Up Map
o Current Land Use Map
• Staff Exhibit
o Site Plan Showing BTZ And Existing Hardship fe
• Request Letter
• Conceptual Site Plan
Board of Adjustment
May 4, 2026
Item 2
BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
161.19 NS-G, Neighborhood Services - General
(A) Purpose. The Neighborhood Services, General district is designed to serve as a mixed use area of medium
intensity. Neighborhood Services, General promotes a walkable, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood
development form with sustainable and complementary neighborhood businesses that are compatible in
scale, aesthetics, and use with surrounding land uses. For the purpose of Chapter 96: Noise Control the
Neighborhood Services district is a residential zone.
(B) Uses.
(1) Permitted Uses.
Unit 1 City-wide uses by right
Unit 8 Single-family dwellings
Unit 9 Two-family dwellings
Unit 10 Three (3) and four (4) family dwellings
Unit 12b General business
Unit 24 Home occupations
Unit 40 Sidewalk cafes
Unit 41 Accessory dwelling units
Unit 44 Cluster housing development
Unit 46 Short-term rentals
Note: Any combination of above uses is permitted upon any lot within this zone. Conditional uses shall need
approval when combined with pre-approved uses.
(2) Conditional Uses.
Unit 2 City-wide uses by conditional use permit
Unit 3 Public protection and utility facilities
Unit 4 Cultural and recreational facilities
Unit 5 Government facilities
Unit 13 Eating places
Unit 16 Shopping goods
Unit 19 Commercial recreation, small sites
Unit 25 Offices, studios and related services
Unit 26 Multi-family dwellings
Unit 36 Wireless communication facilities
Unit 45 Small scale production
Unit 48 Private dormitories
(C) Density. Eighteen (18) or less per acre.
(D) Bulk and Area Regulations.
(1) Lot Width Minimum.
All dwellings 35 feet
All other uses None
(2) Lot Area Minimum.
Single-family 4,000 square feet
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BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
Two (2) family or more 3,000 square feet per dwelling
unit
All other uses None
(E) Setback regulations.
Front Side Side-Zero Lot Line* Rear Rear when contiguous to
a single-family
residential district
A build-to zone that is 5 feet A setback of less than 5 None 15 feet
located between the feet (zero lot line) is
front property line and a permitted on one
line 25 feet from the interior side, provided a
front property line. maintenance agreement
is filed**. The remaining
side setback(s) shall be
10 feet.
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
(G) Minimum Buildable Street Frontage. 50% of the lot width.
(Ord. No. 5945, §7(Exh. A), 1-17-17; Ord. No. 6015, §1(Exh. A), 11-21-17; Ord. No. 6223, §1, 9-3-19; Ord. No. 6427,
§§1(Exh. C), 2, 4-20-21; Ord. No. 6879, §2, 5-20-25)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 6888, §1, adopted June 17, 2025 determines that Ordinance 6427 (Sunset Clause),
Ordinance 6625 (extending Sunset Clause), Ordinance 6710 (extending the Sunset Clause), and Ordinance
6820 (extending the Sunset Clause) be amended so that Ordinance 6427 and all amendments to Code
Sections ordained or enacted by Ordinance 6427 shall automatically sunset, be repealed and become void on
November 30, 2025 unless prior to that time and date the City Council amends this ordinance to repeal or
further amend this sunset, repeal and termination section.
Board of Adjustment
May 4, 2026
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BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
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STRAND 2612194R1
BUILDER DR Horton Northwest Arkansas
10003 Technology Blvd. West
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ADDRESS 2445 N Hughmount Rd
CITY Fayettevile, Arkansas
Board of AdjustmentCOA NO: 1340
PLAN 6028 VER.
May 4, 2026
The use of these plans and specifications shall be restricted to the site for which they were prepared. Any reproduction or distribution is expressly limited to such use. Any other reproduction, reuse or disclosure by any method, in whole or in part, is prohibited. These drawings and specifications contain proprietary information and title remains in STRAND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INC.
Item 2
BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
To whom it may concern,
D.R. Horton is requesting a variance for the removal of a BTZ across the front of the property
located at 2445 N Hughmount Road in Fayetteville. The current parcel consists of two zones (R-
A and NS-G). Under the NS-G zoning, the BTZ is a requirement, however D.R. Horton intends to
build a single-family home where an existing abandoned single-family home is located. The new
single-family home will be approximately 6,028 heated sqft. There will be no additional offsite
parking needed. The special circumstances on this land are that the property is held under two
zoning requirements for this parcel and want this to be held to the R-A zoning criteria to match
the integrity of the surrounding R-A zoned properties. Other properties in this area are set back
off Hughmount Road. D.R. Horton acquired this property with the current zoning pre-
established, and with the fact of the flood zone and streamside protection zone, a single
residence following R-A zoning on this property would be more fitting. Please see attached site
plan for an approximate location of the future home.
Best,
Nye Carnahan
Director of Construction, D.R. Horton
AMERICA’S #1 HOMEBUILDER SINCE 2002
5502 West Walsh Lane Suite 201 • Rogers, AR 72758 | O: 479.334.0227 | drhorton.com/Arkansas/Northwest-Arkansas
Board of Adjustment
May 4, 2026
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BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
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DATE 3/12/26
STRAND 2612194R1
BUILDER DR Horton Northwest Arkansas
10003 Technology Blvd. West
SUBD. Hughmount South
SCALE 1"=20'
PL1
Dallas, TX. 75220
3/12/26
LOT 52 BLOCK x
DR'N M.x.x.S. 972-620-8204
ADDRESS 2445 N Hughmount Rd
CITY Fayettevile, Arkansas
Board of AdjustmentCOA NO: 1340
PLAN 6028 VER.
May 4, 2026
The use of these plans and specifications shall be restricted to the site for which they were prepared. Any reproduction or distribution is expressly limited to such use. Any other reproduction, reuse or disclosure by any method, in whole or in part, is prohibited. These drawings and specifications contain proprietary information and title remains in STRAND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INC.
Item 2
BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
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Board of Adjustment
May 4, 2026
Item 2
BOA-2026-0003 (DR HORTON)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEMO
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: Jessie Masters, Planning Director
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2026
SUBJECT: BOA-2026-0005: Board of Adjustment (1909 N STEPHEN CARR
MEMORIAL BLVD/SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, 363): Submitted
by SWOPE CONSULTING for property located at 1909 N STEPHEN
CARR MEMORIAL BLVD. The property is zoned CS, COMMUNITY
SERVICES and contains approximately 4.23 acres. The request is for a
variance from the front build-to zone.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of BOA-2026-0005.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to approve BOA-2026-0005.”
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is in northwest Fayetteville, just west of the City of Fayetteville’s public safety
campus on N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd. The property is zoned CS, Community Services and
is located within the I-540 Overlay District. The property received its current zoning designation
in two phases; the northern parcel was rezoned in 2019 and the southern portion in 2022. The
property backs up to the I-49 Interstate. Surrounding land uses and zoning are depicted in Table
1.
Table 1:
Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning
Direction Land Use Zoning
North ARDOT Interchange N/A
South Church R-A, Residential Agriculture
East City of Fayetteville Public Safety Campus P-1, Institutional
West ARDOT Interstate (I-49) N/A
DISCUSSION:
Request: The applicant requests a variance to 161.22, Community Services, which requires a
front build-to zone to be located between 10 feet and 25 feet from the front property line. The
Community Services zoning district also has a 50% minimum buildable street frontage
requirement.
Board of Adjustment
May 4, 2026
Item 3
BOA-2026-0005 (SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC)
Table 2:
Variance Request
Variance Issue Requirement Proposal Variance
10-25 feet from front Approximately 71 feet
Front build-to zone 100%
property line from front property line
Public Comment: Staff has not received any public comment.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of BOA-2026-0005. Should the Board
choose to approve this item, staff recommends the following conditions:
Conditions of Approval:
1. Primary façade, or the façade that faces the street for any proposed buildings, must
meet all design requirements as outlined by 166.24, Non-Residential Design
Standards as if they were placed within the build-to-zone.
2. Public transit stop shall be coordinated and established with relevant transit
agencies.
3. Approval of this variance does not grant approval of or entitlement to any other
zoning or development variances.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: Approved Denied Tabled
Date: May 4, 2026
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
City Plan 2040 Future Land Use Designation: Residential Neighborhood
FINDINGS OF THE STAFF
§156.02. ZONING REGULATIONS.
Certain variances of the zoning regulations may be applied for as follows:
B. Requirements for Variance Approval.
1. Where strict enforcement of the zoning ordinance would cause undue
hardship due to circumstances unique to the individual property under
consideration; and
Finding: Staff finds that the applicant has not adequately represented the site-specific
conditions that prevent the construction of their proposed building within
the build-to zone. There do not appear to be any encumbrances such as
Board of Adjustment
May 4, 2026
Item 3
BOA-2026-0005 (SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC)
easements, conflicting ordinances, or otherwise. Secondly, the design
presented will require variances to other portions of code; by presenting the
site plan as they have, the applicant will need to request additional design-
related variances due to the placement of a drive aisle and associated
parking in front of the structure.
That said, there are some unique circumstances with the type of services
being provided and the ultimate end user that the Board may want to
consider. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is the end user;
while the federal government will only be leasing the space, if the property
were owned by that entity, the City’s zoning ordinances would not apply.
Further, many of the clients who will be using this space will be transported
to this location using some form of non-vehicular transportation, or do not
currently have access to vehicles. The applicant is showing an intent to
provide an on-site bus stop, as well as provide a drive aisle in the front of
the structure for a loading zone for those clients. The interior programming
also has three separate entrances for the different needs that are being
serviced. The structure will have a dual function as a community resource
center for veterans, as well as an audiology clinic. The applicant’s team is
working to provide multiple, clearly marked, separate entrances to each
facility. Given the unique service provision and end user, staff finds the
deviation from zoning may be justified, though the case for site-specific
hardship is unclear. Finding that, staff does think that additional design
iterations of the interior to help meet the underlying zoning district
requirements as well as serve the patrons of the space could be provided
that would not require the variance.
2. Where the applicant demonstrates that the granting of the variance will be
in keeping with the spirit and intent of the zoning ordinance.
Finding: The spirit and intent of the CS zoning ordinance, as well as other form-based
zoning districts in the City of Fayetteville, is to allow a wide-variety of uses
while creating a pedestrian-friendly, walkable, and inviting urban
environment. Code requires placement of the building’s principal façade
within the build-to zone to meet that intent. Staff finds that allowing the
applicant to develop the proposed structure outside of the build-to zone to
serve their patrons who may be needing additional transportation support,
such as paratransit or otherwise, may still serve and benefit the public
interest, even if strict application of the code would require prioritization of
pedestrians over vehicles. The applicant is, however, providing additional
pedestrian-oriented elements, clear walkways, and a narrow, one-way drive
aisle in the front of the structure to assist in that design intent.
C. Minimum Necessary Variance. The Board of Adjustment may only grant the
minimum variance necessary to make possible the reasonable use of the
applicant’s land, building or structure.
Finding: Staff finds that the requested variance is not necessary to make reasonable
use of the applicant’s land, though would provide a better alternative for the
programmatic needs of the proposed end user.
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D. Special Conditions. In granting a zoning regulation variance, the Board of
Adjustment may impose whatever special conditions found necessary to ensure
compliance and to protect adjacent property.
Finding: Should the Board choose to approve this variance, staff has recommended
conditions of approval as outlined above.
E. Non-permitted Uses. The Board of Adjustment may not grant, as a variance, any
use in a zone that is not permitted under the zoning ordinance.
Finding: None are requested.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
• Unified Development Code
o 161.22 Community Services
o 164.06 Minimum Buildable Street Frontage
• Project Maps
o One Mile Map
o Close-Up Map
o Current Land Use Map
• Request Letter
• Conceptual Site Plan
• Interior Floor Plan
161.22 Community Services
(A) Purpose. The Community Services District is designed primarily to provide convenience goods and personal
services for persons living in the surrounding residential areas and is intended to provide for adaptable mixed-
use centers located along commercial corridors that connect denser development nodes. There is a mixture of
residential and commercial uses in a traditional urban form with buildings addressing the street. For the
purposes of Chapter 96: Noise Control, the Community Services District is a commercial zone. The intent of
this zoning district is to provide standards that enable development to be approved administratively.
(B) Uses.
(1) Permitted Uses.
Unit 1 City-wide uses by right
Unit 4 Cultural and recreational facilities
Unit 5 Government facilities
Unit 8 Single-family dwellings
Unit 9 Two-family dwellings
Unit 10 Three- and four-family dwellings
Unit 13 Eating places
Unit 15 Neighborhood Shopping goods
Unit 24 Home occupations
Unit 25 Offices, studios and related services
Unit 26 Multi-family dwellings
Unit 40 Sidewalk Cafes
Unit 41 Accessory dwellings
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Unit 44 Cluster Housing Development
Unit 45 Small scale production
Unit 46 Short-term rentals
Note: Any combination of above uses is permitted upon any lot within this zone. Conditional uses shall need
approval when combined with pre-approved uses.
(2) Conditional Uses.
Unit 2 City-wide uses by conditional use permit
Unit 3 Public protection and utility facilities
Unit 14 Hotel, motel and amusement services
Unit 16 Shopping goods
Unit 17 Transportation, trades and services
Unit 18 Gasoline service stations and drive-in/drive-through
restaurants
Unit 19 Commercial recreation, small sites
Unit 28 Center for collecting recyclable materials
Unit 34 Liquor stores
Unit 35 Outdoor music establishments
Unit 36 Wireless communication facilities*
Unit 42 Clean technologies
Unit 48 Private dormitories
(C) Density. None.
(D) Bulk and Area Regulations.
(1) Lot Width Minimum.
Dwelling 18 feet
All others None
(2) Lot Area Minimum. None.
(E) Setback regulations.
Front A build-to zone that is located
between 10 feet and a line 25
feet from the front property line.
Side and rear None
Side or rear, when contiguous to 15 feet
a single-family residential district
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 5 stories
(G) Minimum Buildable Street Frontage. 50% of the lot width.
(Ord. No. 6945, §5(Exh. D), 12-16-25)
164.06 Minimum Buildable Street Frontage
(A) Purpose. The purpose of minimum buildable street frontage regulations is to ensure traditional town form by
locating buildings and structures in the build-to zone adjacent to the street.
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(B) Lot with one street frontage.
(1) Calculated by measuring the linear distance of the street adjacent to the lot and applying the minimum
buildable street frontage requirement of the underlying zoning district.
(2) The minimum buildable street frontage requirement shall be met by locating the principal façade of the
primary structure in the build-to zone.
(3) If the minimum buildable street frontage requirement cannot be met by locating the principal façade of the
primary structure in the build-to zone, supplemental elements shall be required and shall not exceed 10%
of the minimum buildable street frontage requirement.
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(Code 1991, §160.080; Code 1965, App. A, Art. 7(5); Ord. No. 1747, 6-29-70; Ord. No. 2380, 9-20-77; Ord. No. 5348,
9-7-10; Ord. No. 5592, 06-18-13)
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Planned Residential Link
Shared-Use Paved Trail
Trail (Proposed)
Design Overlay District
Fayetteville City Limits Planning Area
Planning Area
Fayetteville City Limits
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2025 Imagery | EagleView Technologies | Surdex Corporation
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Planning Area 0 112.5 225 450 675 900
Fayetteville City Limits
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April 8th, 2026
City of Fayetteville Planning Commission
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE: Fayetteville VA Clinic
Waiver Request, front build to requirement
I am respectfully requesting a variance from the front build to requirement of the City of Fayetteville
Unified Development Code (UDC) for the property located at 1909 N Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd. The
requested variance would allow the proposed building to be set back approximately 50 ft beyond the
required build to line to accommodate the VA drop-off entrance at the closest point to the proposed bus
transit stop and passenger waiting area along the adjacent roadway.
The requirement to "front" the proposed VA building to the major road would orient the back of the building
to Stephen Carr Memorial Drive. However, this does not allow the VA transportation, or future regional
transit, to pickup/drop-off passengers for front-door access. Front door access is required for proper
check-in/check-out procedures as required by VA standard rules.
Strict compliance with the front build to requirement creates a practical difficulty due to the site‑specific
constraint of a VA operations, including pedestrian and passenger flow. Without the requested adjustment,
an operating VA facility is not feasible with transit.
The variance is not self‑imposed and is requested specifically to support public transportation
infrastructure, and proper access to veterans' use of a local facility. Granting the variance aligns with the
intent of the UDC and the City of Fayetteville’s goals for multimodal transportation, pedestrian safety, and
transit‑supportive development.
The setback variance will not adversely affect surrounding properties or alter the character of the area. It
increases separation from Stephen Carr, improves safety, and enhances the functionality of the
streetscape and overall facility.
For these reasons, we respectfully request approval of the variance. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Phil Swope, PE
Project Engineer
Swope Engineering
7 Halsted Circle • Suite 210 • Rogers, AR 72756 • 479.877.7388
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AREAS INUNDATED BY 100-YEAR FLOOD) AS DETERMINED FROM THE NO. 1 -- --
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SWOPE CONSULTING T
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