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The City of Benton Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, April 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 114 S. East St.
The following items are up for decision at the current meeting, including a possible coffee shop, tire shop and others. Scroll down to read decisions of the previous meeting, concerning a multi-tenant building, a mini storage, and a Taco Bell restaurant.
Board of Adjustments:
1921 Highway 5 [Variance – Dumpster; Landscaping]
1618 Highway 5 [Variance – Dumpster; Sidewalk Width]
823 Military Rd [Variance – Landscaping]
Planning Commission:
823 Military Rd [Site Plan for Tire Engineers]
1921 Highway 5 [Site Plan for Coffee Shop]
Mary Kay/River Street [Preliminary Plat]
1618 Highway 5 [Conditional Use]
110 W. Hazel Street [Rezone from R2 to LI]
713 Oakwood Drive [Rezone from R2 to R5]
3502 Boone Rd [Rezone from LI to C3]
I-30 Parcels [Rezone from R2 to C3]
2307 S. Fox Trail [Rezone from R2 to C3]
Other Business
Annexation of Spencer’s Crossing
Zoning Ordinance Change Regarding Rezones
In the previous meeting, March 7th, 2023, commissioners made decisions on a multi-tenant building, a mini storage, and a Taco Bell restaurant.
Chairman Wood [Interim] called the meeting to order. Roll call resulted in 2 member[s] being absent – Lois Burks and Andy Warford. Others present were: Carl West; Darrell Wood; Pamela Gibson; James Stilwell; Mark Chilton; John Parton, Comm. Development Director; and Chelsea Matthews, City Planner.
Chairman – Because the Planning Commission does not currently have a Chairman, Commissioner Stilwell calls for Commissioner Darrell Wood to sit in as interim chair. Commissioner Gibson second.
Approval of the Minutes of the February 7th 2023, Planning Commission Meeting – Commissioner Wood asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes. Commissioner Gibson makes a motion to approve the minutes, as written. Commissioner West second. Motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes of the February 21st 2023, Special Meeting Minutes Commissioner Wood asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes. Commissioner West makes a motion to approve the minutes, as written. Commissioner Gibson second. Motion carried.
Board of Adjustments
321 Highway 5 [Variance for Dumpster, Rear BSL, & R Side Sidewalks] Commissioner Wood asked Mrs. Matthews to introduce the variance request for 321 Highway 5. Mrs. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Jonathan Hope, on behalf of Hope Consulting and JABO properties is requesting an approval of a variance for the location of the dumpster [front facing], the rear building setback [being closer than 25’ against a residential area], and the necessity of sidewalks along the right side of the property. If approved, the rear building setback will be changed from 25’ to 18’ and sidewalks along the right side of the property will not be required due to a special permit being needed from ARDOT due to Augusta Drive being privately owned. Commissioner Wood calls for any questions or comments regarding this variance request. Jonathan Hope with Hope Consulting speaks in favor of this item. Commissioner West makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner Chilton second. Motion carried 4-0.
Planning Commission
321 Highway 5 [Site Plan] Commissioner Wood asked Mrs. Matthews to introduce the Site Plan for 321 Highway 5. Mrs. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Jonathan Hope, on behalf of Hope Consulting and JABO properties are requesting approval of a multi-tenant building located at 321 Highway 5. Mrs. Matthews also states that because the variance request was granted prior to this item, the site plan submitted reflects those newly approved items. Commissioner Wood calls for any comments or questions regarding this request. Jonathan Hope with Hope Consulting speaks in favor of this item. Commissioner West makes a motion to approve this site plan. Commissioner Stilwell second. Motion carried 4-0.
Parcel #001-09096-000 & #001-09116-001 [Site Plan] Commissioner Wood asked Mrs. Matthews to introduce the Site Plan for #001-09096-000 & #001-09116-001. Mrs. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Jonathan Hope, on behalf of Hope Consulting, is requesting approval of a Site Plan for a mini storage facility located within the County but within the City of Benton’s ETJ. Commissioner Wood calls for any comments or questions regarding this request. Jonathan Hope with Hope Consulting speaks in favor of this item. Commissioner West makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner Stilwell second. Motion carried 4-0.
2022 Highway 5 [Site Plan – Tabled from 02.07.2023] Commissioner Wood asked Mrs. Matthews to introduce the Site Plan for 2022 Highway 5.Mrs. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Bill Terry, on behalf of WEIHE Engineers, is requesting approval of a Taco Bell at 2022 Highway 5. She also states that this item was tabled at the February Planning Commission meeting due to the applicant not providing a copy of the Vicinity Map; that requirement has now been met. Commissioner Wood calls for any comments or questions regarding this request. Bill Terry with WEIHE Engineers speaks in favor of this item. Commission West makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner Chilton second. Motion carried 4-0.
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