The Fayetteville City Council meeting on December 4, 2024, focused on significant zoning changes and a major federal grant aimed at improving local infrastructure.

The council unanimously approved the rezoning petition RZN 2024-51, which involves approximately 4.49 acres located southeast of the intersection of West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard and South Smokehouse Trail. The property will be transitioned from a Residential Planned Zoning District (RPZD) to a Community Services (CS) zoning designation. This decision followed discussions about the potential development of the property, including the installation of a sanitary sewer line to support future construction. The developer, represented by Gavin Smith, confirmed that plans for the sewer line are under review and will connect to existing infrastructure.

In addition to the zoning changes, the council also addressed a resolution to accept a $25 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration. This funding is part of the "Safe Streets for All" initiative, which aims to enhance safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities across the region. The grant will support the hiring of two full-time staff members to manage the federal aid requirements and will establish a new fund to track the grant proceeds.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to improving community safety and infrastructure, reflecting the council's ongoing efforts to address urban development and public safety concerns in Fayetteville.