Date: July 22, 2025
Location: Highfill Council Chambers
Meeting Type: Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Key Topics Discussed:
- Land Use Regulations
- Community Development
- Subdivision Planning
- Drainage and Infrastructure
- City Annexation Considerations
- Commission Officer Elections and Members Replacements
- Rezoning Request – Rigoberto Mendoza
- Location: 2396 E. 1st Avenue
- Parcel IDs: 22-00239-000 & 22-00239-001
- Request: Rezone from R-R (Rural Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial)
- Purpose: Future development of a real estate office and HVAC office/warehouse
- Discussion:
- Adjacent property is already zoned commercial; residential subdivision lies behind the parcel.
- Property owner addressed the commission and provided business details.
- One resident spoke in support; no objections were presented.
- Action: Approved unanimously by the Planning Commission.
- Next Step: Will go before the City Council for final consideration on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6 PM.
- Preliminary Plat – Don R. Malone Revocable Trust (Can-Ark Diamond Realty)
- Location: South of Hwy 264 & West of Rocky Comfort Road
- Parcel ID: 22-00259-000
- Project: 29 one-acre residential lots + 1-acre clubhouse lot (Phase 1)
- Key Details:
- Properties will use septic due to sewer limitations.
- Paving and grading improvements are planned for Rocky Comfort Road.
- Houses estimated to be approx. 4,000 sq. ft.
- No curbs, gutters, or sidewalks; natural drainage approach maintained.
- Drainage study submitted and reviewed.
- Sidewalk Requirement: Waived by the commission under subdivision design exemptions.
- Action: Approved unanimously for Phase 1 with sidewalk waiver.
- Preliminary Plat – Sterling Estates (Redstone Properties of NWA, LLC)
- Location: Southeast corner of Vaughn and Wright Road
- Parcel ID: 18-11546-001
- Size: 8.22 acres | Lots: 8 residential lots
- Status: Outside city limits but within 1-mile planning area
- Discussion Highlights:
- Developer plans to annex into the city, contingent on acquiring consent from adjacent landowners.
- City staff and attorney confirmed that final plat approval will require annexation.
- Streets will be private and maintained by a POA.
- Drainage directed to existing pond on adjacent land (owned by seller).
- Waterline connections available; no upgrades required.
- No curb, gutter, or sidewalk improvements proposed.
- Action: Approved with sidewalk waiver and understanding that annexation is required before final plat approval.
- Meeting Minutes Approval
- The Commission reviewed and approved minutes from the February 25, 2025 [Link] Planning Commission meeting.
- Officer Elections & Commissioner Replacements
- Discussion:
- It was noted that no new officers had been elected in 2025.
- Commissioner Lloyd announced his resignation, stating that he is selling his property and will no longer be residing within the city limits.
- The commission also discussed the extended absence of Commissioner Cordero, who has not attended meetings or communicated.
- Actions Taken:
- Motion to remove and replace Commissioner Cordero was made by Maier and seconded; approved unanimously
- Chairman Elected: Don Nash (nominated by Commissioner Maier and seconded by Commissioner Maier, approved unanimously with Nash abstaining)
- Vice Chair Elected: Megan Maier (nominated by Chairman Nash and seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, approved with Maier abstaining)
- Next Steps:
- Open positions will be filled by City Council appointment. The mayor will review current interest files and may post publicly to encourage applications.
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