Highfill Highlights
Public Hearing Notice – Rezoning Request
The City of Highfill Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the following property:
Property Address: 541 NW Cowan Ave
Owner: Regina & Cecil Richardson
Applicant: Sarah & James Geurtz
Parcel: 22-00001-010
You can view the parcel locations on the interactive Benton County GIS Basemap [click here]
Rezoning Request Overview
The applicants are requesting to rezone approximately 34.85 acres from Rural Residential (R-R) to Single-Family Residential (R-1).
If approved, this change would:
- Apply only to the property listed above.
- Allow uses permitted under the R-1 zoning district.
- Not affect the zoning of surrounding properties.
You can learn more about the permitted uses for each zoning district here.
Public Hearing Details
📅 Tuesday, November 25, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
🏛️ Highfill Council Chambers
2560 W. Highway 12, Highfill, AR 72734
All interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide input. Written comments may also be submitted prior to the hearing.
For information on virtual attendance, please visit our Planning Commission page.
📢 Proof of Publication
This public hearing notice was officially published in accordance with Arkansas Code § 14-56-422.
🗞️ Published in: NWA Democrat Gazette
📅 Date Published: 11/09/2025
📄 Proof of publication is available for public viewing [here]
Applicant’s Reason for the Request
The applicants are requesting a rezone from Rural Residential (RR) to Residential 1 (R-1) to allow for the development of single-family residential lots. While R-1 zoning permits a maximum density of 4.84 units per acre, the proposed subdivision layout plans for approximately 2 units per acre, preserving greenspace and following the site’s natural topography.
Project Highlights:
- The property includes pasture, wooded areas, a barn, and several existing homes.
- The proposed layout provides greenspace buffers and a street network designed to fit the land’s natural contours.
- Access is planned from both NW Cowan Lane and N Center Street, with a potential connection to NW Cowan Avenue through a future lot line adjustment with neighboring property owners.
- Utilities: Water, sewer, electric, and gas are available at the site.
- Drainage: Existing drainage concerns will be addressed during subdivision development.
- Developer: Nurre Pinkley Building Co., a long-established Northwest Arkansas homebuilder known for high-quality residential neighborhoods.
- Surrounding Area: The property is near other R-1 zoned parcels, making this rezone consistent with nearby residential development patterns.
If approved, this rezone would support a thoughtfully designed neighborhood with lower-than-allowed density and strong connectivity to surrounding areas.
View the full application [here].
Share Your Feedback
The Planning Commission values community input. Residents are invited to share their comments before or during the hearing.
Contact the Planning Commission to share your opinion on this rezoning request:
Next Steps
Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will review the request and make a recommendation to the City Council.
For more information, you may contact City Hall or attend the November 25th hearing.
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