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F CUSOn Arp Appointed as District 9 Council Designate Jim Arp was selected as Fayetteville City Council District 9 Designate at the Monday, Dec. 13 Fayetteville City Council meeting. Arp was among six candidates City Council position. The District 9 position will be vacant as a result of current Councilman Wesley Meredith’s election to the State Senate. Arp, a Fayetteville native, is a former member of the City of Fayetteville Zoning and Planning Commissions. He has extensive knowledge of local government interagency policy development, strategic planning and business development that are certain to complement the Council’s efforts in making Fayetteville a truly “livable city.” A 20-year Army veteran, during which he was assigned to three tours of duty at Ft. Bragg, Arp is currently the Vice President of K3 Enterprises, Inc., a defense contractor headquartered in Fayetteville. He has 28 years of experience in the leadership, management and supervision of personnel in the aviation, maintenance and logistics. According to Arp, it is his desire to serve with a leadership team that is highly motivated and committed to moving Fayetteville to the next level, thereby providing its citizens with responsible and effective government. Arp will assume his position on City Council in early January. I V UDO Approved by City Council A piece of monumental City legislation that will combine zoning, subdivision and development codes and help shape the way the city grows was approved by the Fayetteville City Council at their Dec. 13 regular goes into effect July 1, 2011, although developers may choose to use the new code prior to that time. Replacing Chapters 25-Subdivisions and 30-Zoning in the City Code, which was written in 1961, the UDO ap- plies to new construction and substantial reconstruction in Fayetteville. The 540-page user friendly document provides guidance for the built form of the community, ranging from zoning to subdivision, as well as architectural and landscaping standards. For example, new provisions compatible with established neighborhoods and large multi-family development will no longer be allowed in locations zoned for single family. The new code also requires protection of specimen and heritage trees and provides incentives to encourage sustainable development. Sidewalks on both sides of all streets, including residential neighborhoods, are also a requirement of the UDO. “The UDO is a primary tool to implement the community’s goals contained in the 2030 Growth Vision Plan and the City’s Strategic Plan,” said Rob Anderson, Fayetteville Development Services Director. “The document is consistent with many of the Vision 2025 Guiding Principles, including A Great Place to Live; Desirable Neighborhoods; Leisure Opportunities for All; Beauty by Design; Vibrant Downtown; Vibrant Major Corridors; and Strong Local Economy.” In early 2008, the City Council directed staff to align the development code with the needs and aspirations of this fast growing city. The adoption of the UDO continued next page Let us show you how to simplify your life. MICHE® __________ BAG _________ One Bag, Endless Possibilities™ THE Serving Lunch Parks and Rec Minibus Ready to Serve Injured Soldiers Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation is showing their appreciation for the military country. A Parks & Recreation handicap accessible minibus will be available to transport injured soldiers to activities so they can enjoy the recreation department’s park system. The recreation department funded the minibus with $25,000 from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), in partnership with U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation was recognized by the Army for their Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation partners with Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR), Womack Army Medical Center and the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) for the Warrior Activity Recreational Sports (WARS) program. This program assists transitioning soldiers with activities to acclimate them to civilian life by visiting parks in the city of Fayetteville. Soldiers walk in the parks, play tennis, share together garden. “We hope to see the minibus in active use by early 2011,” said James McMillan, recreation superintendent for Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks continued next page and Dinner 7 MONDAY • Glass of Wine $4 Want one of our fabulous bags? Throw your very own purse party! 910-875-8194 • BHerrick@MicheUSA.com 6 UCW DEC. 29, 2010 - JAN. 4, 2011 WEDNESDAY • Enjoy Karaoke and $2 Cocktails THURSDAY • Live Music and $1 Drafts FRIDAY - SATURDAY • Live DJ and Dancing Available for Hail and Farewells, Corporate and Private Functions. 102 Person St. • Fayetteville • 910-222-8237 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Days a Week THE CITY O E H CAROLINA } } F R F O A N C Y , E E T L T L E T C A E M E P B S L S L T O O R N C R K