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Commission approves rezoning, development plan for six duplexes at Stone Ridge with one abstention
Summary
The planning commission recommended rezoning six lots on Preston Court to allow construction of six duplexes, approving the companion development plan 7-0 with one abstention; the rezoning is contingent on a Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority land-use plan amendment.
The Fort Smith Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a rezoning and to approve a development plan that would allow construction of six duplexes on Lots 14 through 19 in the Stone Ridge subdivision (addresses on Preston Court).
Staff said the rezoning request would convert the lots from single-family high-density to duplex high-density and that the Chaffee Crossing future land-use plan must be amended by the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) before the rezoning becomes final. "Should the Planning Commission recommend approval of the subject zoning, the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees must approve a proposed Chaffee Crossing future land use plan amendment prior to the rezoning hearing by the Fort Smith Board of Directors," planning staff said.
The commission approved the rezoning recommendation and the development plan; the roll call showed seven yes votes and one abstention. Commissioner Coleman recorded the lone abstention on the rezoning; the development-plan vote likewise recorded seven yes, one abstention.
Commissioners asked about timing and sequence of reviews and whether requiring FCRA approval before commission review would save time. Staff and the chair explained the schedule had fallen to align differently this month and that in some cases FCRA acts first, in others not. Staff noted it was on the FCRA agenda in the coming weeks and that the rezoning ordinance would be contingent on FCRA approval of the land-use plan amendment.
Sidewalks and other site details: Staff confirmed driveways will access Preston Court and that existing landscaping adjacent to Chad Holly Boulevard exceeds UDO requirements. Commissioners and staff discussed sidewalk requirements; staff indicated sidewalks would be installed as required by Chaffee Crossing standards (one side required by the development standards for some lots). Staff recommended approval contingent on FCRA action and compliance with parking and submitted development plans.
Next steps: The rezoning recommendation and development plan will move forward to the Fort Smith Board of Directors, contingent upon FCRA approval of the Chaffee Crossing future land-use amendment.
