Benton Planning Commission to discuss expanding subdivision Tuesday night.

The City of Benton Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, October 3, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 114 S. East St.

This meeting’s agenda is as follows:

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

6:00 PM

1. 1. Establish a Quorum/Call to Order
   2. Approve Minutes from September 5^th, 2023 Planning & Zoning Meeting
   3. Board of Adjustments
   4. Planning Commission
      1. The Grove @ Centennial Valley Phase 3 [Final Plat]
   5. Other Business

Previous Meeting Minutes

Approval of the Minutes of the August 1^st, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting

Chairman Stilwell asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes. Commissioner Gibson makes a motion to approve the minutes as is. Burks second. Motion carried.

Board of Adjustments

7510 Shoreline Blvd [Variance for Front Right Setback]

Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the Variance request for 7510 Shoreline Blvd. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Brian Newberry [property owner] is requesting a variance to reduce the front right setback from 25’ to 15’ so that a house can be built. Ms. Matthews also stated that the Water and Wastewater Department denied this request at DRC due to a sewer main being located near the area. Chairman Stilwell calls for any comments or questions regarding this request. Brian Newberry speaks in favor of this request. Discussion is made around the room. Item fails due to lack of a motion. 

Planning Commission

Heritage Heights Phase 5 [Final Plat – ETJ]

Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the Final Plat for Heritage Heights Phase 5. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Eric Richardson [Richardson Engineering] is requesting approval of the Final Plat for Heritage Heights. Ms. Matthews states that this project is located within the City of Benton ETJ [Extra Territorial Jurisdiction] so the City is responsible for overseeing the approval process. Chairman Stilwell calls for any comments or questions regarding this request. Eric Richardson with Richardson Engineering speaks in favor of this item. Commissioner Woods makes a motion to approve this Final Plat. Commissioner Warford second. Motion carried 7-0.

Northshore @ Hurricane Lake Estates Phase 6 [Preliminary Plat]

Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the Preliminary Plat for Northshore @ Hurricane Lake Estates Phase 6. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Jonathan Hope [Hope Consulting] is requesting approval of this Preliminary Plat. Chairman Stilwell calls for any comments or questions regarding this request. Jonathan Hope with Hope Consulting speaks in favor of this request. Commissioner Warford makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner Wood second. Motion carried 7-0.

115 S. First Street; 121 S. First Street; 200 Pearson Street [Rezone from R5 to TC2]

Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the Rezone request for 115 S. First Street, 121 S. First Street, and 200 Pearson Street. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Jessica and Ricky Lee [property owners] are requesting to rezone their properties from R5 [multi-family district] to TC2 [town center zone]. Chairman Stilwell calls for any comments or questions regarding this request. Jessica Lee [property owner] speaks in favor of this request. Commissioner Gibson makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner Chilton second. Motion carried 7-0.

1026 Canterbury; 3010 Silica Heights [Rezone from R2 to R5]

Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the Rezone request for 1026 Canterbury and 3010 Silica Heights Road. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Jonathan Hope [Hope Consulting] and Amanda Tarver [contingent property owner] are requesting a rezone of these two properties from R2 [single family district detached housing] to R5 [multi-family district]. The purpose of this rezone is to develop multiple duplexes on these two parcels. Chairman Stilwell calls for any comments or questions regarding this request. Jonathan Hope with Hope Consulting and Amanda Tarver speak in favor of this request. Multiple neighbors speak against this item. Commissioner Clements makes a motion to approve this item. Commissioner Wood second. Items fails 2-5 with Commissioners Chumley, Burks, Gibson, Chilton, and Warford voting “no”.

Other Business: Town Hall Meetings

Chairman Stilwell asked Mr. Parton to introduce the discussion item for “Town Hall Meetings.” Mr. Parton explains that due to many questions regarding zoning from Citizens of Benton, he has set up meetings for Citizens within each ward to come forward with any questions that they may have regarding property located within that ward and to also provide information to the Planning Commissioners from staff. The schedule is as follows: Ward 1 – August 3^rd; Ward 2 – August 8^th; Ward 3 – August 24^th; Ward 4 – September 7^th; Ward 5 – September 19^th. 

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