The Benton Commissions Committee will meet April 14, 2026, to consider several planning and zoning items, including annexation, rezoning requests, and updates to city code. The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
The City of Benton Commissions Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 410 River Street.
Committee members include Chair Ann Spencer-Cole, Public Utilities Commission Chair Judd Hart, and Vice Chair Evelyn Reed. Jason Lyon, Director of Community Development, serves as staff liaison.
The committee will begin by establishing a quorum, recognizing attendees, confirming FOIA compliance, and approving minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting.
Planning & Zoning
Council Members Spencer-Cole and Reed will present several items from Planning & Zoning, including:
- Annexation request for land along Northshore Drive and Harper Road (Parcel #001-04871-000), with proposed R2 zoning. This item will go directly to the full council.
- Rezoning request for properties at 2123/2127 Military Road and 1600/1602/1608 Longview Street from R2 to C2.
Rezoning request for Parcel #805-22100-007 on Highway 229 from R8 to S zoning.
- Conditional use request for a warehouse at 703 S East Street in a C2 zone.
- Code amendments, including:
- Section 3.007 (regulations and map amendments)
- Section 6.003(E) (conditional use permit procedures)
- Section 7.003 (R2 title update)
Public Utilities
Council Member Hart will present a resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize Benton Utilities to purchase a single-position, true three-phase meter test board.
Other updates
- Advertising and Promotion Commission: No items on the agenda.
- Historic District Commission (April 2 review):
- Sign at 101 S Market Street (Democratic Party of Saline County) — Approved
- Sign at 111 S Market Street (Royal Theatre) — Approved
The committee will also consider an ordinance to establish a formal application and appointment process for members of certain city commissions.
Meeting details
The meeting will conclude with adjournment following discussion of all agenda items.
