Sunday, April 28, 2002
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Sunday, April 28, 2002 |
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P&Z sets May 14 meeting
By MONROE ROARK
The Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission will convene for a special called meeting just before its regular work session May 14 to address the proposed redevelopment zoning district and the first rezoning application submitted under its guidelines. A local developer has applied for rezoning in an attempt to renovate the Jeff Davis Apartments. The redevelopment zoning district would encourage properties to be redeveloped by offering incentives to developers that would not otherwise be available, if redevelopment is done in a way that would maximize the benefit to the community. This would likely apply to older buildings whose redevelopment is not economically feasible. Both the district itself and the rezoning application were on the commission's April agenda but were tabled at last Tuesday's regular meeting. In other business, the city has decided to address Wal-Mart's proposed expansion with a rezoning. The city attorney advised that the proposal under consideration, for an extension next to the store's garden center, is not adequately covered under the current C-3 zoning. City officials suggested a rezoning to C-4, and Wal-Mart's development plans were tabled until the zoning issue is settled. Elevations for the new Best Buy store at Fayette Pavilion were approved unanimously. Best Buy is locating in the space formerly occupied by HomePlace, and company officials said they are striving for November opening. A commercial renovation proposed for the building at 282 Lanier Street, which is within the Main Street District, is moving along as elevations were approved unanimously by the commission. The project would include removing and replacing the entire roof structure, sandblasting and repointing the front brick facade, and replacing the damaged stucco finish on the right side of the building. A new canvas awning would be installed over the front door. Yvonne Parris told the commission she plans to put an antique shop in the building. A gas station ordinance, which would regulate the size and number of pumps allowed in a facility in certain locations in the city, was recommended for approval, as was an ordinance creating an architectural advisory committee. Both ordinances now require City Council approval. A rezoning of 260 Jeff Davis Drive, from C-2 (community commercial) to C-1 (downtown commercial), to renovate and restore an existing house on the property for the option of office or residential use, was approved.
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