The City of Benton Planning Commission will consider properties on Neeley and Normandy Streets, and discuss new State laws. Read the full agenda below, along with the minutes of what happened in the previous meeting.
AGENDA JUNE 3RD, 2025
The Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
1) Establish a Quorum/Call to Order
2) Approve Minutes from May 6th , 2025 Planning & Zoning Meeting
3) Board of Adjustments
a. 2042 Neeley Street [Variance for Setbacks]
4) Planning Commission
a. Normandy Street [Rezone from HI to R5]
5) Other Business
a. Legislative Round Table [Discussion on Recently Passed Legislation]
Meeting Adjourned
MINUTES MAY 6TH, 2025
Chairman Stilwell called the meeting to order. Roll call resulted in 0 member[s] being absent.
Members Present: Carl West, Brett Chumley, Lois Burks, Darrell Wood, John Clements, Pamela Gibson, James Stilwell, Andy Warford, Mark Chilton, Interim Community Development Director Bruce Thomas, City Planner Chelsea Matthews.
Approval of the minutes of April 1st, 2025, 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. Commissioner West second. Motion carried.
Board of Adjustments
809 Pearl Street [Variance for Lot Size Minimum]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the variance request. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Joe Tollett [property owner] is requesting approval of a variance for 809 Pearl Street. The purpose of this variance request is to allow for smaller lot sizes than are allowed in the proposed R2 zone [7,000 square foot minimum per R2 regulations]. If approved, these lots will be around 4,400 square feet in size. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Joe Tollett speaks in favor of this request. Commissioner West makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner Burks second. Motion carried 8-0.
Planning Commission
809 Pearl Street [Rezone from C2 to R2]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the rezone request. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Joe Tollett [property owner] is requesting approval of a rezone at 809 Pearl Street. The property is currently zoned C2 [general commercial] and the applicant is requesting the property be rezoned to R2 [single family district detached housing]. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Joe Tollett speaks in favor of this request. Commissioner West makes a motion to approve this rezone. Commissioner Gibson second. Motion carried 8-0. Since this is a rezone request, final approval will be voted on by the City Council later this month.
Rolla Road [Site Plan for Multi Family Development]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the site plan. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Richardson Engineering, on behalf of Anderson Homes, is requesting approval of a site plan for a multi-family development on Rolla Road [parcel #805-04646-000]. This property is currently zoned R7 [multi family residential district]. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Tristin Phillips with Richardson Engineering speaks in favor of this request and gives clarification that there will be 36 total units. Commissioner Burks makes a motion to approve this site plan. Commissioner Chilton second. Motion carried 8-0.
206 Third Street [Rezone from R2 to R5]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the rezone request. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Hope Consulting, on behalf of Jabo Properties, is requesting approval of a rezone at 206 Third Street. The property is currently zoned R2 [single family district detached housing] and the applicant is requesting the property be rezoned to R5 [multi family district]. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Jonathan Hope speaks in favor of this request. Commissioner Gibson speaks about concerns regarding the surrounding R2 zones. Commissioner Wood makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner Chumley second. Motion carried 6-2 with Commissioner Gibson and Commissioner Chilton voting “no”. Since this is a rezone request, final approval will be voted on by the City Council later this month.
Browning & Winchester [Rezone from C3 to R2]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the rezone request. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Hope Consulting, on behalf of GC Homes, is requesting approval of a rezone at the corner of Browning & Winchester. The property is currently zoned C3 [service commercial] and the applicant is requesting the property be rezoned to R2 [single family district detached housing]. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Jonathan Hope speaks in favor of this request. Commissioner Wood makes a motion to approve. Commissioner West second. Motion carried 8-0. Since this is a rezone request, final approval will be voted on by the City Council later this month.
Browning & Winchester [Preliminary Plat for Attached Housing]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the preliminary plat at the corner of Browning & Winchester. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Hope Consulting, on behalf of GC Homes, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for attached housing [15 lots]. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Jonathan Hope speaks in favor of this request. Commissioner West makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner Chilton second. Motion carried 8-0.
521 Third Street [Preliminary Plat for Attached Housing]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the preliminary plat for 521 Third Street. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Hope Consulting, on behalf of Jabo Properties, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for attached housing [5 lots]. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Jonathan Hope speaks in favor of this request. Commissioner Chilton makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner West second. Motion carried 8-0.
Business Park [Preliminary Plat]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the preliminary plat for Business Park. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Hope Consulting, on behalf of Dan Billingsley, is requesting approval of a commercial preliminary plat located at 21286 I-30. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Jonathan Hope speaks in favor of this request and clarifies that this will be done in phases and will be out of the floodplain. Commissioner Warford makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner Gibson second. Motion carried 8-0.
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- Future David’s Burgers – Map
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- Future David’s Burgers – Plan
David’s Burgers [Site Plan]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the site plan for David’s Burgers. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that David’s Burgers is requesting approval of their restaurant to be located on the rear of Walmart parking lot. This property is currently zoned C3 [service commercial] and a restaurant with a drive-through is a permitted use. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Mark Rickett and Bill Rector speak in favor of this request. Discussion is made around the room regarding the dumpster location and the developer states that it can be moved, if needed. Commissioner Burks makes a motion to approve this request. Commissioner West second. Motion carried 8-0.
Dobbs Creek [Preliminary Plat – Tabled from 04.01.2025]
Chairman Stilwell asked Ms. Matthews to introduce the preliminary plat for Dobb’s Creek. Ms. Matthews reads the memorandum that states that Davidson Engineering is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for their proposed subdivision located outside of Benton City Limits. The property owners do plan to annex this property into Benton City Limits once approval of the preliminary plat is given in order to be able to access City services [water and sewer]. Chairman Stilwell calls for any questions or comments regarding this request. Bear Davidson speaks in favor of this request and provides clarification that this updated plat now has fewer lots with bigger sizes, a potential turning lane, more access to the Cemetery, and further back property lines. Multiple property owners in the surrounding areas speak against this item. This item fails due to lack of a motion.
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