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Planning staff said the amendment to UDO section 27-5-034 corrects an inadvertent omission that currently prohibits duplex access on classified streets. Staff told commissioners that the commission had granted five subdivision variances allowing duplex access on classified streets earlier and that the proposed amendment would align the ordinance with those recent approvals and add any missing minor arterials to the classification list.

Commission discussion was brief and characterized by support for the staff cleanup. The commission approved the UDO amendment in a unanimous roll-call vote, 7-0. Staff recommended the amendment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fort Smith - Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment - Regular Meeting - Apr 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance to permit duplexes to have driveway access on classified streets and to add certain minor arterial streets to the access list, a cleanup staff said was necessary after prior edits omitted the classification.","taxTitle","Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas","taxId",3748,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592109,"Commission approves rezoning and subdivision variance to allow single-family use at 721 N. Greenwood Ave.",320,838000,1158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2952725-9b705d5f56a21a9f691c5a184d5bc0dd&start=838&end=1158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2952725-9b705d5f56a21a9f691c5a184d5bc0dd/thumbnail_838000.jpg","/articles/6592109/Fort-Smith/Sebastian-County/Arkansas/Commission-approves-rezoning-and-subdivision-variance-to-allow-single-family-use-at-721-N-Greenwood-Ave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592109-b6133f09762c54f6cc13036e9909eb7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391084&Signature=CduCr2Z2M12jL4ZoQG1FflqWvoL-g2mPHORqSTLvSOk4Ii7ybqf9amZJ896nMb5o~s3TN-hsqkpwKaUURz5HDdyvJWqBO-33yKagVDC5OSNx8jM68W5D97zJZykxId~1hkaM2xfpmahB0m7wjgfJ1N8QPJWrZlZniQYMGWtzhc5W8t5jxB6xkxNLv~6iaRKsUMv0IjFREaQadiYnIWDGQtfqipqcfo~wP7BsIZD65zNc-ZkYtNsvUg7H6A0FPuI0Ocf~5rX0wiBtH9wDAEHUzZJCR0gQugyUqmtrLR4Mq~lyhlkJtV7hqW~ZTPoeyJ4WeLw2iZjXId2t9I6UR-oVrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Smith Planning Commission on April 8 voted 7-0 to approve a planned zoning district (PZD/PCD) rezoning and a subdivision variance allowing a single-family residence and driveway access on a minor arterial street at 721 North Greenwood Avenue.

City planning staff said the property owner, identified as Ms. Ortega, purchased the building intending to use the structure as a single-family residence and discovered the site was zoned C-2 (commercial light). The proposed planned zoning district would explicitly allow single-family use while preserving limited commercial uses listed in the land-use chart to maintain the corridor’s commercial character for future development.

Staff noted the proposed PCD would require higher-quality materials on all facades (100% high-quality materials) and that a neighborhood meeting on March 31 drew no neighboring property owners. For the subdivision variance, staff determined that the driveway complies with minimum separation requirements and provides sufficient on-site maneuvering space, and that Section 27.5032(e) of the UDO allows single-family access on classified streets under certain conditions. Staff recommended approval of both requests, with the variance approval contingent on the rezoning decision.

The commission first voted to approve the rezoning (vote recorded 7-0) and then voted 7-0 to approve the subdivision variance. Staff also said it would propose a future UDO amendment to include the minor arterial in the list of classified streets that may grant access to single-family and duplex structures.","The Planning Commission approved a planned zoning district rezoning and a subdivision variance allowing a single-family residence and driveway access on a minor arterial at 721 North Greenwood Avenue; approval is contingent on staff conditions and the rezoning.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592112,"Board approves variance and development plan to allow window changes and rear overhead door at 17 N. 10th St.",280,544000,824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2952725-9b705d5f56a21a9f691c5a184d5bc0dd&start=544&end=824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2952725-9b705d5f56a21a9f691c5a184d5bc0dd/thumbnail_544000.jpg","/articles/6592112/Fort-Smith/Sebastian-County/Arkansas/Board-approves-variance-and-development-plan-to-allow-window-changes-and-rear-overhead-door-at-17-N-10th-St","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592112-0cb234214d57936dcebfa67a3f92f4c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391084&Signature=YXpiWkfI0pHtEm4l-JFeQ6RgtcfRCHCwECIO5Ua46VjI9~ul4QLOn-4JMSXVPVOuunifRQxb0YH31Z7SsSQfcUEPZ29Cz3qpMcG1VAgNdYnm9lLEPVSpt1-V5jSm7ol-duGUDfYqBnwm1JHHX3EyR-lPXppfvWHAA679z1MC6gXgmPWzTuMtOntMImrK2jTFc9Kb~fCc8XxmN3Dh03Wh~6MMIKXANQ6KfcSLyOANLjwBDdzwKqRoYjFawPzVerj-ClRKQ7JJFJlKOen-7lrVRzfbEVoVcMVkZoQwH1jyK~9yB18rSeH7sTxFgKKhr1Ru86bvumAUAk3vEw2f7RiDzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Smith Board of Zoning Adjustment and Planning Commission on April 8 approved a variance and an accompanying development plan allowing replacement of second-story windows and installation of an overhead rolling door at 17 North Tenth Street, in the Garrison form-based code area.

City planning staff said the applicant, listed as D and D Tyler Investments LLC with Brett Abbott as agent, seeks to change existing upper-story windows to operational windows to satisfy building-code ingress and egress requirements and to install an overhead rolling door on the rear façade to provide off-street loading for a mixed-use retail and residential redevelopment.

Staff noted form-based code provisions (sections cited in the staff report) generally require preservation of original window shape and wood sash and discourage altering upper-story window shapes, but concluded the proposed windows are similar in style and shape and that the proposed overhead door replaces an existing façade opening on the rear of the structure. Staff recommended approval subject to construction complying with the submitted development plan and limited amendments per the UDO section 27-3-307.

The Board of Zoning Adjustment voted 7-0 to approve the variance. The Planning Commission then voted 7-0 to approve the development plan, each by roll-call vote. The applicant was present and no opposition was recorded at the hearing.

Staff advised that a neighborhood meeting was held on March 25; one neighboring property owner attended with no objections. Construction must comply with the submitted plans and any permitted amendments must remain within the limits described in the UDO.","The Board of Zoning Adjustment and the Planning Commission approved a variance and accompanying development plan to replace second-story windows and install an overhead rolling door at a mixed-use building in the Garrison form-based code area, with staff conditions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592116,"Planning commission approves preliminary and final plats to combine Fianna Hills lot with former golf course parcel",195,327000,522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2952725-9b705d5f56a21a9f691c5a184d5bc0dd&start=327&end=522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2952725-9b705d5f56a21a9f691c5a184d5bc0dd/thumbnail_327000.jpg","/articles/6592116/Fort-Smith/Sebastian-County/Arkansas/Planning-commission-approves-preliminary-and-final-plats-to-combine-Fianna-Hills-lot-with-former-golf-course-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592116-e33d0c61e1d182b644d91159292815d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391084&Signature=TOxMdspJY8CfiTnkI2a0Fv9AIWfkjHk3fqpSpuENk3eGevCms46s7YIb6vO4i9sULFQSqkFLALGl~r4DCbIVyvPZavaDhHzZjjruAp9zQPDHb5CVahscq0zd~i9zFbA-HNrt3AIZeKHZEjXHSRoForxCECg75n7EhR9z-7tS9YZzlI5m3zyutWR09EJKe1OTmhzHaiWIxEHumEDRKxJxxXxEfc4z0sFJtD8Mfa2X1QvLUQpn9ElcAmgai7FtSeEVQH4NXcF8s3S~RIHxd9ONV5teCcsXanVD-plhCl0Z0bEYF9M3NVI9S8fWHrXVZsRLT1b6jr7MG~aJ1HfgXL~l5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Smith Planning Commission on April 8 approved both a preliminary and a final plat to combine Lot 368 with an adjacent portion of the former Fianna Hills Golf Course, creating a single larger parcel at 2016 Queensberry Way.

City planning staff presented the proposals and recommended approval, saying the proposed lot combination complies with applicable Unified Development Ordinance subdivision standards but must meet routine franchise and city utility easement requirements and, when applicable, submit survey, site and construction plans for building-department review before permits are issued.

The plats would allow the adjacent portion of the former golf course to be combined with the existing lot to form a larger single lot. Staff said subsequent construction would be subject to the city’s subdivision design and improvement specifications and must meet the engineering department’s review before the plat is released and filed with the Sebastian County Clerk’s Office.

There was no public opposition at the meeting. The commission first voted on the preliminary plat, which passed 7-0 in a roll-call vote. The commission then voted on the final plat; that motion also passed 7-0.

Both approvals included the staff conditions requiring compliance with franchise and city utility easements and submission of required surveys and construction plans prior to building-permit issuance.","Fort Smith Planning Commission voted 7-0 to approve a preliminary and a final plat to combine Lot 368 with an adjacent portion of the former Fianna Hills Golf Course, subject to standard utility easement and construction-review conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission adopts UDO amendment to allow duplex access on classified streets

Commission approves rezoning and subdivision variance to allow single-family use at 721 N. Greenwood Ave.

Board approves variance and development plan to allow window changes and rear overhead door at 17 N. 10th St.

Planning commission approves preliminary and final plats to combine Fianna Hills lot with former golf course parcel