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ORD NO 19-2025 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS ORDINANCE NO.M-2025 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 7-1963 (VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL CODE NO.14.04.04) FOR THE PURPOSE OF REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren,Arkansas, is duly incorporated under the law of the State of Arkansas,with all powers, authority, and duties of a city of the first class; and WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Van Buren (Ordinance No. 7-1963); and WHEREAS, a request has been made by Ruth Nieto to rezone certain property within the city limits of the City of Van Buren; and WHEREAS, notice of a Public Hearing was duly published in the Southwest Times Record on October 19, 2025, and a public hearing was conducted as required by law (A.C.A 14-56-422) on November 4, 2025; and WHEREAS, as a result of this hearing, the Planning Commission recommended that certain property within the city limits of the City of Van Buren be rezoned from its previous classification to the following: Current Zoniniz New Zoning Residential-4 Residential-3 Mobile Home District Multi-Family Residential District Legal Description: Lot 128, Rickey Addition, Phase III Layman's Address 3502 Hollis Dr WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning herein was recommended by a majority vote of the entire Planning Commission, in accordance with A.C.A. 14-56-422. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT: SECTION 1: The above-described property is hereby rezoned from R4 to R-3 and the Van Buren Zoning Map is hereby amended to reflect this rezoning. IN WITNESS WHERE F,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas, did pass, approve, and adopt,by a vote of for and against,the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting held on the 24t'day of November 2 25. �`�G�erk Tr��s(/r . m„ Jos h P. urst City of Van Buren ayor ,� c ATTESTED: �'`y�ounty,P`�a APPROVED AS TO FORM: Shawnna Rey olds Jacob Howell City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney - City of Van Buren, Arkansas Municipal Complex 1003 Broadway • Van Buren, Arkansas 72956 PLANNING COMMISSION REZONING MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: WALLY BAILEY,PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: 3502 HOLLIS DRIVE -REZONING (R-4 TO R-3) DATE: OCTOBER 27,2025 CC: APPLICANT(S) Ruth Nieto REASON FOR REZONING To construct a single family home SITE DATA Location, 3502 Hollis Drive Existing Structures. There is an existing manufactured home. Current Zoning R-4 Mobile Home District (Allows mobile home parks) Requested Zoning R-3 Multi-Family Residential District (allows SF, Duplexes,and multi-family) Adjacent Zoning and Lend Uses R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, (SF and Duplexes) Master Land Use Plan The 2009 Master Land Use Plan shows this property as Single- Family/Duplex. Master Street Plan, Hollis Dr is a Local Street on the 1\,Iaster Street Plan. Flood Plain. N/A Public Improvements. N/A STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Nieto wants the option to be able to constrict a single-family or mulit-family structure which the R-3 zoning will allow. The R-3 zoning is limited to mobile home parks.The R-5 zoning district allows single family dwellings and manufactured homes but does not allow duplexes.The zoning change will be consistent with the surrounding lots on Hollis Dr. CITV OF VAN BUREN REZONING APPLICATION REZONE.NUMI3ER: APPLICANT NAME _1 J�—�`_ �� _ 'I'f:LEAll-IONE NUM131:R: 1-11 _COaC21 ADDRESS: c�S,wAcqe-�� Q_ TELEPHONE NUMBER: AllDRESS: %aQ 90f=VAn- v l 1�i212c1 COUNT)' ASSFI SOIZ'S PARCEL NUMBER: 00 - �v2 1 s PRESFNT USI? PROPOSED USE: APPLICANT SIGNATURE \• C) PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROVIDES: REZONI1 G FROM: =� TO: _ DATE FILED: PUBLIC IFARING DATE:- /-_O�-=45 CONTINUED TO DATE: APPLIC,%TION FI Es PAID: 57 / OTHER FEES:_ PLANNI\JG COMMISSION ACTION:Ammeb DATE: 1.0 -ZD 9,5 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: __ DATE: ORDINANCE NUMBER: _ f E E Ruth Nieto 3801 SW Carriageway Avenue Bentonville, AR 72712 (661) 874.6261 Ruth,ruth89 @ yahoo,com October 1, 2025 The Honorable At ayor Hurst At embers of the City Council illembers of the Planning Commission Van Buren City Municipal Complex 1003 Broadway Van Buren, AR 72956 Re: Rezoning Request for Lot 128, Rickey Addition Phase III (NE '/ of Section 32, Township 9 North), Van Buren, Arkansas Dear Mayor Hurst, City Council Members, and ltlembers of the Planning Com mission: 1. Ruth Nieto, as the owner of the property located at Lot 128, Rickey Addition Phase II1, being part of the NE '/4 of Section 32, Township 9 North, Van Buren, Arkansas, respectfully submit this request for a zoning change. The current zoning designation for this property is R-4 Residential — M anufactured Homes. I am requesting that it be rezoned to R-3 Multi-Family Residential District. Properly Description Property C1asslType: Residential — M anufactured Home Lot Size: 13,939 sq. ft. (0.319 acres) Subdivision: Rickey Addition Phase III Existing Structure: Single-story mobile home, approximately 644 sq. ft., built in 2000, frame construction, fair condition, with patio - Flood Zone: AE (High Risk) -- future development will comply with all applicable floodplain regulations Reason for Request I am requesting this rezoning to enable construction in the future. The current R-4 designation 11 m its redevelopment options, while R-3 zoning will provide flexibility to build a new single-family or multi-family structure in compliance with city building codes and planning goals. Rezoning to R-3 will: Allow for responsible reinvestment in the property, Remain compatible with surrounding residential uses, Ensure compliance with building, drainage, and floodplain standards, and Support community growth by expanding available housing options. Supporting Information A complete legal description of the property is included. A plot plan showing the property and the area requested for rezoning will be submitted with the application packet. - A list of property owners within 300 feet of the site, as obtained from the Crawford County Assessor ' s Office, is included. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. I look forward to discussing the application further at the public hearing, Respectfully, Ruth N ieto Ruth Nieto 3801 SW Carriageway Avenue Bentonville,AR 72712 (661) 874-6261 Ruth,ruth89@yahoo.coni Date: October 1, 2025 To: The Honorable Mayor Hurst Members of the City Council Members of the Planning Commission City of Van Buren, Arkansas Subject: Rezoning Request—From R-4 to R-3 Dear Honorable Mayor Hurst, City Council Members, and Planning Commission Members: I am writing to respectfully request the rezoning of my property from R-4 to R-3. The property details are provided below: ■ Property Description Lot Number: 128 Subdivlsion: Rickey Addition, Phase III Legal Description (per Doc#2017007360, filed 8/10/2017): "Lot 128, Rickey Addition Phase III, being part of the Northeast Quarter(NE 1/4) of Section 32, Township 9 North, Crawford County, Arkansas." Lot Size: 13,939 sq. ft. /0,319 acres Flood Zone:AE/High Risk School District: Van Buren School District Coordinates: Latitude 35.41454, Longitude -94.31687 Building Information: -Structure Type: Manufactured Home/Mobile Home -Year Built: 2000 - Stories: 1 - Exterior Construction: Frame -Building Condition: C-/Fair - Living Area: 644 sq. ft. Reason for Rezoning The purpose of this rezoning request is to allow for future residential development that is more compatible with surrounding land use. Rezoning to R-3 will ensure the property is utilized in a way that promotes compatibility with adjacent properties, supports responsible neighborhood growth, and contributes positively to the community. I appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to working with the Planning Department and the City of Van Buren throughout the rezoning process. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Respectfully submitted, [Signature] Ruth Nieto SURVEY FOR RUTH NIETO TITTLE R SEARCH NOTE:IN ADDITION TO THE INITIAL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY THE ZD��t FkF3ENTAl IM ONLY LIMITED DEED RESEARCH WAS PERFORMED BY THIS COMPANY DURING THIS SURVEY.THEREFORE,PLEASE HAVE A REPUTABLE TITLE COMPANY CONFIRM THE SURVEYED PROPERTY AND THE ACREAGE SHOWN. BASIS OF BEARING: STATE PLANE GRID NORTH EASEMENTS:EASE MFNIS OR RIGHTS OF WAY COULD EXIST THAT AFFECT THE INTENDED A FOUND IRON PIPE SEARS SlEGFTRISPROPERTY.TO PROTECT YOUR INTEREST,YOU CAN CALL ARKANSAS ONE CALL N 0-I'OS'37'E 10.SL FEET FRiOM TO HAVE ALL UIIt.fT1ES MARKED ON THE GROUND.YOU CAN CONSULT THE TITLE COMPANY TWS POINT FOR ANY EASEMENTS OF RECORD,OR YOU CAN UPGRADE THIS SURVEY TO AN A.LTA., AID L TITLE SURVEY.THIS ALLOWS US TO COORDINATE WITH THE TITLE COMPANY AND I ARKANSAS ONE CALL,AND THEN SUBSEQUENTLY PLOT ANY RELEVANT EASEMENTS ON THE ' SURVEY MT FOR YOUR REVIEW. `\ •\ - '- - PLATTED 1O-ACcFz TRANS.Boil--' lD' N 63°5734"E 149.47' (150.18'; CONOLETY \ DRIVlW1 USE • a00D.aVE'AC' \ HOLLIS DRIVE A FOUND IRON SEARS .\ • REGU2AWRY/10DOWAY \ 20'BUILDING (25'ASPHALT-SO'RAVJ N 13'01'34'W 13.10FEETFROAT AFFEETS0.MAC+1- / SETBACK LINT THIS POINT '.� LOT 128 Ham. �v 0.29 AC+/- \\ ,\ 12,483 SQ.FT. SURVEY DESCRIPTION:LOT 128,RICKEY ADDITION PHASE 111,IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,IN CRAWFORD COUNTY, '\ ARKANSAS,AS SHOWN ON THIS SURVEY PLAT(SURVEYED BY CORNERSTONE SURVEYING FOR RUTH NIETO,ON 10-22-2025,JOB#25-1201),CONTAINING 0.29 ACRES MORE OR LESS,SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS OR RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD. � i'.a.`o \ `<i BASIS OF SURVEY:THIS 15 A SURVEY OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT NO.2017007360,OF THE CRAWFORD COUNTY Q \ yak p$` ,`�• RECORDS.SEE ALSO A PRIOR PLAT OF RICKEY ADDITION PHASE III,FILED FOR RECORD ON 08-02-1983. \ \,/ FLOOD STATEMENT:APPROKiMATELY 0.16 ACRES OF THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY LIES IN FLOOD ZONE'AE"REGULATORY / \ [ ROODWAY,A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA,AND THE REMAINDER OF THE PROPERTY LIES IN FLOOD ZONE'%',AN AREA WITH 15 UTILITY_ REDUCED RISK DUE TO LEVEE,OF THE FIRM MAP FOS033C03901,EFFECTIVE ON 12-03-20I0,AS PER FEMA. EASEMENT \ \ \ ' __ \ ————— CURVE RADIUS ARC LENGTH I CHORD LENGTHCHORD BEARINGDELTA ANGLE _ \ Cl 50.D0' 32.27" 31.71' S 24P14'00"E 36°58.4T 30 0 30 60 SCALE LpI111111111/,/„ ,, CORNERSTONE DATE 10-22-ZO25 DRAWN BY B.HIGBY SURVEY CERTIFICATION:THE SUBJECT PROPERTY HAS BEEN SURVEYED `♦♦♦♦.6_OF YAG SCALEV-30' 108E 25.1201 UNDER MY SUPERVISION IN ACCORDANCE WIN THE ARKANSAS STAND. k� AR03 OF PRACTICE FOR PROPERTY BOUNDARY SURVEYS AND PLAT.^.. �♦ SOO-O9N-3IW-0-32.130-17-I364 THIS SURVEY.PLAT IS THC INTCLLCCTUAL PROPERTY OF CORNCRSTONC "'•` STATE CODE LANOSURVEYING AND CAN BE USED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY THE CLIENT w SHOWN,OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES,VATHyN?DAYS OF THIS DATE: = COIANGROTONC _ OlIXf RUTH NIETO I.A.NO GIN.RVINO / =W H` ClFOR.SERV.MONUMENT O COMPUTED POINT HV- i�^�• i V Q` � FOUND IRON PIN (Q A/E 411G(I VOLTAGE A/E ® WATER MGTLR NO.1444-S < 0 FOUND IRON PIPL' 0 CORP MARKER SET POST ON LING RJW RIGHT OF WAY WV WATER VALVE E.H MiC to•�• n FOUND IRON SPIKE --FNU.ALUM.CAI'OR MIN. 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