Fayetteville City Council Recap – May 27, 2025
Published on May 28, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville City Council met May 27 in the city hall for the City Council regular meeting to discuss matters relevant to the city.
Mayor Mitch Colvin called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. followed by the invocation offered by Galatia Presbyterian Church Pastor Brett Johnson and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Colvin and City Council.
There were eight ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS made by Mayor Colvin and City Council.
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Rylen Mack, Fayetteville-Cumberland Youth Council (FCYC) President, shared a presentation highlighting the council’s recent accomplishments, along with acknowledging the FCYC graduating seniors.
After the announcements and recognitions, City Manager Douglas Hewett asked Chief Information Officer Willie Johnson to the approach to the podium to introduce her replacement, Mr. Willie Henry. He will step into her role, when she retires.
Council member Deno Hondros moved to APPROVE THE AGENDA and it was seconded by Council member Banks-McLaughlin. The agenda was PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The CONSENT AGENDA is a group of items that are considered routine whereby all items are passed with a single motion and vote. Members of City Council can remove items from the Consent Agenda for further discussion prior to voting.
Council member Hondros moved to approve the CONSENT AGENDA, and it was seconded by Council member Haire; it PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7.0A1 Approval of Meeting Minutes:
- May 5, 2025 - Work Session
- May 5, 2025 - Special - Public Safety
- May 5, 2025 - Special - Evaluation
- May 12, 2025 - Special - Evaluation
- May 12, 2025 - Discussion of Agenda Items
- May 12, 2025 - Regular
- May 15, 2025 - Budget Work Session
7.0A2 P25-12. A request to rezone from SF-6 to MR-5 at 2721 & 2717 RAMSEY ST, & 106 NORTHWEST AVE. (READ# 0438695890000, 0438695780000, owned by CRESFUND INVESTMENTS LLC. You can read more here.
7.0A3 P25-14. A request to rezone 2022 & 2026 Progress Street (REID 0436032534000 & 0436031348000), owned by King Construction & Development Company Inc, from Single Family Residential 6 (SF-6) to Mixed Residential 5 (MR-5). You can read more here.
7.0A4 P25-15. A request to rezone 211 Rankin Street (REID 0437532039000), owned by 211 Rankin Street, LLC, from Heavy Industrial (HI) to Downtown 2 (DT-2). You can read more here.
7.0A5 P25-19. A request to rezone 439 Moore Street (REID 0437478289000) from Mixed Residential 5 (MR-5) to Office and Institutional (OI), submitted by Lynn Vick and owned by Michael P. Vick, Lynn R. Vick, and Herbert W. Vick Jr. You can read more here.
7.0A6 P25-21. A request to rezone 116 Broadfoot Avenue (REID 0427956296000) from Office and Institutional (OI) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). The property is owned by Stew-Fox, LLC and is represented by George Regan, Jr. of Thorp and Clarke, PA. You can read more here.
7.0A7 P25-22. A request to rezone an unaddressed parcel on Glensford Drive and five unaddressed parcels on Morris Street (0417114319000, 0417111485000, 0417111176000, 0417019333000, 0417019444000, and 0417017428000), owned by John & Helen Sykes, from Single Family Residential 10 (SF-10) to Community Commercial (CC). You can read more here.
7.0A8 P25-23. A request to rezone 6.7 acres from BP/CZ to BP/CZ for condition changes at Unaddressed Coalition Blvd (REID #0419014924000) owned by DEFENSE ASSET GROUP LLC. You can read more here.
7.0A9 P25-24. A request to rezone 3.63 acres from CC to CC/CZ for an apartment complex at 6256 & 6270 Yadkin Rd (REID #0409311723000 & 0409219874000) owned by RS & JB, LLC & KEEFE ENTERPRISES INC. You can read more here.
7.0A10 Uninhabitable Structures: Demolition Recommendations
- 6438 Applecross Avenue District 7
- 3121 Fort Bragg Road District 9
- 4907 Schmidt Street District 9
7.0A11. Authorize Settlement and Final Payment to SfL+a Architects for work completed on the Senior Center East Project. You can read more here.
7.0A12. Adopt Revised Historic Resources Commission Charter. You can read more here.
7.0A13. Authorization to Apply for ICMA Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistants (EMO SA) Grant. You can read more here.
7.0A14. PWC - Bid Recommendation - Approve Purchase Award Recommendation for the Annual Contract for Sodium Hypochlorite. You can read more here.
7.0A15. PWC - Bid Recommendation - Approve Purchase Award Recommendation for the Annual Contract for Magnesium Hydroxide. You can read more here.
The City Council held two PUBLIC HEARINGS during this meeting. This is a portion of the Regular Council meeting for residents to comment on a specific proposal and provide their opinion in front of those making the decision.
Residents wishing to participate in the public hearings or evidentiary hearings can obtain instructions to submit a statement by emailing cityclerk@fayettevillenc.gov or by calling 910-433-1312 for assistance. Individuals desiring to speak at the public hearing must contact the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to sign up.
8.01 P25-13. Notice of Appeal of a request to rezone from SF-10 to LC at 549 Stacy Weaver Drive (REID #0530028255000, and a portion of 0530120415000) owned by Paul Thompson Development Corp. (Appeal of a Zoning Commission Denial). Council member Hondros moved to table this item to the June 9 regular meeting at the petitioner’s request. The motion was seconded by Council member Haire and it PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. You can read more here.
8.02. Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget and Capital and Technology Improvement Plans. There was one speaker in favor of this item. There were no speakers in opposition. Council member Mario Benavente moved to direct staff to select an additional date for the budget public hearing. The motion FAILED for a lack of a second. You can read more here.
During this meeting, the City Council held three EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS. These hearings are important because, in certain cases, the Council acts like a court—reviewing facts, listening to testimony, and making decisions based on the evidence. Anyone who wants to speak at one of these hearings must sign up with the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Those who speak should be ready to give sworn testimony about the issue being discussed.
9.01 SUP25-03. Special Use Permit request to reduce the separation requirement for an Automotive Wrecker Service in a CC Zoning District at 300, 3005, 3009 MURCHISON RD (REID# 0428597115000, 0428596376000, 0428597350000) owned by Ali Abdo, CITY PROPERTY LLC. Council member Hondros moved to table this item to the June 23 regular meeting at the applicant's request. Council member Haire seconded the motion, and it PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. You can read more here.
9.02 SUP25-04. Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for the reduction in the separation requirement between public street right-of-way and an Ice House, located at 2726 Raeford Rd (REID # 0427217637000) and being the property, WIN-KAS NC LLC and project owner Davance Locklear Two Cams. There were no speakers in opposition; however, there was one speaker in favor of this agenda item. Council member Greene moved to approve the Special Use Permit to allow the reduction of the separation requirement between an Ice House and public right-of-way and subject to the submitted site plans and conforming to the current Unified Development Ordinance standards as depicted on the attached site plan, as presented by staff, based on the standards of the City's development code and the evidence presented during this hearing. And that the application is consistent with applicable plans because: (1) The special use complies with all applicable standards, conditions, and specifications in this Ordinance, including in Section 30-4.C, Use-Specific Standards; (2) The special use will be in harmony with the area in which it is located; (3) The special use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved; (4) The special use is in general conformity with the City's adopted land use plans and policies;(5) The special use will not substantially injure the value of the abutting land, or the special use is a public necessity; and (6) The special use complies with all other relevant City, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Council member Haire seconded the motion, and it PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. You can read more here.
9.03 SUP25-05. Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for the reduction in the separation requirement between Animal Care Uses and adjoining property lines, located at 4417 RAMSEYST (REID # 0439598207000) and being the property, RIDDLE PROPERTIES LLC. There were two speakers in favor of this item. There were no speakers in opposition. Council member Benavente moved to approve the Special Use Permit to allow the reduction of the separation requirement between an Animal Care use and an adjoining lot line subject to the submitted site plans and conforming to the current Unified Development Ordinance standards as depicted on the attached site plan, as presented by staff, based on the standards of the City's development code and the evidence presented during this hearing. And that the application is consistent with applicable plans because: (1) The special use complies with all applicable standards, conditions, and specifications in this Ordinance, including in Section 30-4.C, Use-Specific Standards; (2) The special use will be in harmony with the area in which it is located; (3) The special use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved; (4) The special use is in general conformity with the City's adopted land use plans and policies; (5) The special use will not substantially injure the value of the abutting land, or the special use is a public necessity; and (6) The special use complies with all other relevant City, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Council member Greene seconded the motion, and it PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. You can read more about this item here.
There were three OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS on the agenda.
The first item was presented by District Cool Spring Downtown District Interim President and CEO Ashanti Bennett. She provided the Quarterly Report of Downtown Municipal Service. Council member Benavente moved to fund Cool Spring Downtown District to hire a 3rd full-time downtown ambassador. The motion FAILED for lack of a second. Council member Brenda McNair moved to accept the quarterly report. This item was seconded by Council member Malik Davis, and it PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. You can read more here.
Council member Hondros and Assistant City Manager Kelly Strickland then presented the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Council Committee Biannual Report. Council Member Hondros moved to accept the report and approve the recommendations of the Committee as presented. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen, and it passed UNANIMOUSLY. You can read more here.
The last item of business discussed was the Adopt Youth Protection Safety Ordinance presented by Police Attorney Erin Swinney and City Attorney Lachelle Pulliam. Council member McNair moved to approve the Youth Protection Safety Ordinance with additional funding and education, then withdrew her motion. Council member Derrick Thompson moved to adopt the Youth Protection Safety Ordinance which was seconded by Council member Banks-McLaughlin. The ordinance PASSED with a 6-4 vote. Council members Benavente, Greene, McNair, and Hondros voted in opposition. You can read more here.
Staff will present city council with an implementation strategy at the City Council meeting on June 9.
There was one ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT on the agenda.
11.01 Temporary Use Standards for Special Events (30-4.E.7). This item was moved to a future work session with the consensus of City Council. You can read more about this item here.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.
The next City Council Work Session will be held on Monday, June 2 at 2 p.m. in the Fayetteville City Hall’s Council Chambers. Meetings also air live on Spectrum Channel 7, at FayTV.net and on the FayTV app available on your streaming device. Meeting agendas, supporting documentation and minutes are publicly available here. For more information about the Fayetteville City Council, please visit fayettevillenc.gov/city-council.