Fayetteville City Council Denies Group Homes Request

An Evidentiary Hearing was heard to allow the separation requirement for a small group home located at 6302 Cool Shade Drive. This property is located in the Cottonwood subdivision. The property is owned James and Kendra Conyers. Several speakers spoke in opposition of the proposed group home in a residential neighborhood. During much discussion, Councilman Mario Benavente made a motion to deny and it was seconded by Councilwoman Lynne Green. The motion passed with Councilmen Malik Davis, Deno Hondros and Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin voting for the separation requirement for the group home.

Saeed Mohammed, Fresh Start Housing requested a Special Use Permit to allow a Large Group Home and the reduction of the separation requirement located at 709 Hay Street. The property is owned by J & D Management. After discussion the City Council did not find that the property was in harmony with the area in which is is located and is not in the general conformity with the City’s adopted land use plans and policies. Councilman Malik Davis made a motion to deny the Special Use Permit and Councilman Mario Benavente seconded. The motion passed unanimously.