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AGENDA
Budget Workshop III
SILOAM SPRINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Siloam Springs Public Library, 205 E. Jefferson St
Call to Order
Roll Call
I.

Review Police Department Budget / Interim Chief Chase Fine

II.

Review Fire Department Budget / Interim Chief Jordan Jackson

III.

Adjournment

AGENDA
SILOAM SPRINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 3, 2026
WORKSHOP / Budget Workshop III / 5:00 PM
BOARD MEETING / 6:30 PM

(Workshop and Board Meeting to be held at the Siloam Springs
Public Library, 205 E Jefferson Street)

Board of Directors Meeting:
Opening of Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
I.

Presentations
Proposed Housing Incentive Program / Ben Rhoads

II. Public Input
The public may address the Board of Directors regarding any item on the consent
agenda or any city business NOT listed on the Board’s regular agenda.
III. Consent Agenda
A. Budget Workshop II Minutes / October 20, 2026
B. Regular Meeting Minutes / October 20, 2026
III. Regularly Scheduled Items
Staff Reports
C. Administrator’s Report / For Record / October 20, 2026
D. September Financials

Contracts and Approvals
E. Grant Acceptance / Grand River Dam Authority / Parks & Recreation /
$23,140.71
F. Approval / RAISE Grant Amendment to Consultant Contract / Crafton Tull
Engineering
Ordinances
G. Ordinance 26-21 / 3rd Reading / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal
Code / Rezoning from P-DL to R-5 / 700 Block of AR HWY 16
H. Ordinance 26-22 / 3rd Reading / Amending Section 35-185 of the City
Municipal Code / Rezoning from G-I to R-5 / 2703 E. Kenwood St.
I. Ordinance 26-25 / 3rd Reading / Temporary Moratorium / Data Centers within
the City of Siloam Springs
J. Ordinance 26-24 / 2nd Reading / Vacation of Utility Easements / 3900 Block
of HWY 412 E.
K. Ordinance 26-26 / 1st Reading / Amending Section 35-185 of the Municipal
Code / Rezoning from A-1 to C-2 / 3900 Block of US HWY 412 E.
Resolutions
L. Resolution 23-26 / Special Use Development Permit / Unit 26 at 885
South Dogwood Street
IV. Closing Items
M. Administrator’s Report
N. Directors’ Reports
O. Executive Session
P. Adjournment

Presentation
Proposed Housing Incentive Program / Ben Rhoads

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM
What is the Housing Incentives Program?

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The City of Siloam Springs Housing
Incentive Program (HIP) aims to
increase housing options for are
currently underrepresented in the
community.

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City staff started working on this
program in early 2026, as an elective
program to address this issue and the
larger housing/affordability crisis that is
impacted the U.S.

•

The HIP is not a “by right” program, but
an elective reimbursement or Code
relief program based on eligibility
standards through a voluntary
application and case-by-case reviews.

•

The HIP only applies to certain
designated housing types.

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM
The Housing Issue

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The City of Siloam Springs has
experienced rapid growth in recent
years, growing at approximately a
three percent (3 percent) rate
annually in 2023-2024.

•

With the growth certain housing types
have not kept pace for the needed
demand.

•

In addition, seniors wanting to
downsize their home are having a
difficulties finding communities to
cater to their needs and, in some
cases, competing with first time home
buyers to purchase a new, smaller
home.

•

Staff has observed that long time
community residents have had to
leave Siloam Springs for the housing
they desire.

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM

5 units

Needed Housing Type Gaps

• Senior housing for age 55+ remains a key need, the HIP intends to incentives this type of development.
• Another area identified is housing for executives when potential business headquarters or skilled industry desires
to locate to the community. The lack of this housing can harm existing and potential economic growth.

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM

Needed Housing Type Gaps

• Infill housing fills in the undeveloped gaps in existing
neighborhoods.
• Conservation developments seek to preserve natural spaces by
clustering housing to one part of the project site to preserve
environmentally sensitive areas.

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM

Needed Housing Type Gaps

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•

Multifamily is a need when oriented towards age 55+ with an added density of 2 units beyond 16 units per acre & ADA accessible units.
Elderly assisted living, which is not the same as age 55+ housing, allows for greater assistance and services for the elderly, but is not skilled 24hour nursing care.

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM

Needed Housing Type Gaps

• Missing middle references to housing types that are not single-family detached housing or multifamily, but the
transition space between these two extreme densities, e.g., fourplex, live-work, mixed uses, etc.
• Encourages a gradual transition from low to high density, with education of land use conflicts.

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM
The Incentives

Code A. Waiver of City utility fees.
Code B. Waiver of City street development fees.
Code C. Waiver of City building fees.
Code D. Drainage infrastructure cost share reimbursement.
Code E. City street infrastructure cost share reimbursement.
Code F. City utility infrastructure cost share reimbursement.
Code G. Alternative setback standard. (No variance needed)
Code H. Flood study cost share reimbursement.
Code I. Alternative minimum lot size standard. (No variance needed)

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM
Submission and Review Process
• Two track System, for smaller projects get an expedited review.
• TRACK A: Expedited review for smaller projects, 5 acres and under in size.
• TRACK B: The standards review process for project over 5 acres in size.

Housing Incentives Review Committee
(HIRC)
• Advisory Committee.
• Made up of community members
and relevant housing experts,
appointed by the City
Administrator.
• Review based on approval criteria.

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM F. HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM

Public Comment and Program Development

• Two track system is a response to stakeholder comments received
on the HIP.
• To the right you see the approval process timeline for the HIP.
• Approval as an ordinance is needed due to Code implications.
• Planning Commission is recommending approval of the HIP.
• We are available for your questions, thank you!

Public Input

The public may address the Board of Directors regarding any item on the consent
agenda or any city business NOT listed on the Board’s regular agenda.

Consent Agenda

Budget Workshop II Minutes / October 20, 2026
Regular Meeting Minutes / October 20, 2026

Siloam Springs Board of Directors
Budget Workshop II Meeting Minutes
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Siloam Springs Public Library, 205 E. Jefferson St.

Call to Order

The Budget Workshop II meeting was called to order by Mayor Nation at 5:00 PM.

Roll Call

Present: Director Hunt, Director Wiles, Director Blair, Director Rissler, Director Carroll, Director Burns,
and Director Allen.

Finance Department Budget Review – Christina Petriches
Overview

Christina Petriches, Finance Director/Treasurer, announced the workshop would cover three main
items:
1. District Court Budget
2. Finance Department Budget
3. Electric Department Budget
She outlined the evening’s agenda before beginning her presentation.

District Court Budget Summary

Christina explained several recent state law changes affecting the District Court:
• The City is no longer required to contribute to the judge’s salary.
• The state now caps the percentage of court fees the City can retain at 50%.
• Installment plan fees are also capped.
• Intergovernmental revenue reimbursements have declined due to court clerk administration
changes.

2027 Projections:
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Revenues remain constrained by state-mandated caps.
Personnel costs increase due to healthcare.
Operations costs decrease due to the City no longer contributing to judicial salaries.
No capital requests for 2027.

She emphasized that the City has very limited influence over District Court revenues or expenditures
due to statutory control.

Finance Department: 2026 Review & 2027 Goals
2026 Accomplishments & Challenges

Christina reviewed major challenges the Finance and IT staff navigated:
• A BS&A conversion failure.
• City Hall remediation and the associated IT complications.
• A state-mandated server platform migration.
• Significant infrastructure and financial initiatives such as the Headworks project and rate
study.
• Creation of a mobile workstation to support meetings held outside the boardroom.

2027 goals
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Transition vendor payments to electronic funds transfers to increase efficiency and security.
Create a citywide Capital Improvement Plan for the 2028 budget cycle.
Evaluate AI solutions, including a secure, in-house large language model.
Establish a replacement schedule for mobile devices citywide.
Evaluate applying for GFOA recognition for financial reporting and potentially hiring a
financial advisor to support capital planning.
Centralize IT purchasing, access management, and major procurement functions.

Board Discussion – Questions & Concerns

A lengthy, substantive discussion followed. Key issues raised:

GFOA certification costs
Directors questioned:
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•
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Why the City should spend $20k the first year and $10–15k annually thereafter.
Whether additional audit pages (approx. 65) were necessary given the City's history of clean
audits.
Whether free audits offered by AML or the State should be considered instead.

Vehicle requests
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•
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IT currently shares a small fleet and has difficulty responding to multiple locations
simultaneously.
Directors questioned whether a second IT vehicle is justified or whether staff should claim
mileage instead.
Discussion included electric or hybrid vehicle alternatives.
The former City Administrator’s Tahoe was suggested as an interim option.
Kevin Yang (IT Engineer) provided details on vehicle needs and cost limitations for fully
electric options.

Inventory Warehouse Structure
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Some Directors argued that electric and water inventory should sit under the Electric
Department, not Finance.
Christina noted that inventory was placed under Finance years ago by a previous
administrator and has remained there.
Directors expressed concern about efficiency, chain of command, and department autonomy.

Personnel Reassignments
•

A Planning Department administrative assistant was moved into Finance, prompting
concerns about internal recruitment policies and departmental disruption.

IT Infrastructure Costs
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•

Increased hardware prices were attributed to global competition for servers driven by AI
industry demand.
One virtual machine host rose in cost by 43%, reducing the number the City could afford to
replace.

Capital Requests & Operational Costs

Christina highlighted:
• 10% increases in software renewals ($72,000).
• A $32,000 increase in postage due to stamp cost increases and residents opting out of
e-billing.
• Additional professional service costs tied to financial reporting certification and financial
advisory services.
• Two vehicle capital requests: one for IT and one replacement truck for the inventory
warehouse.
• Slight decreases in capital overall due to previous year’s migration expenses.

Electric Department Budget Review
Phil Stokes, Electric Department Director
Service Territory & Boundary Updates

Phil explained that:
• The City's electric territory, originally established in 1939, had long-standing encroachments
from Carroll Electric.
• After years of negotiation, the Corporation Commission approved a boundary settlement
involving a swap of ten customers each.
• This new mapping provides accurate, enforceable service boundaries and prevents future
disputes.

Key staff involved included Christina Petriches; Jason Carter, City Attorney; and Electric Department
personnel.

System Capacity & Reliability

Phil outlined the City's electrical capacity:
• The city has 280 MW of available supply from GRDA.
• Current peak demand is 75 MW.
• Projected growth of 3% annually would place demand at ~100 MW in ten years, still far
below available capacity.
Despite this, Phil noted growing nationwide grid instability due to:
• Retirement of coal and nuclear plants (loss of system “spinning mass”).
• Variability of solar and hydro resources.
Directors expressed relief at learning the City is not at risk of brownouts and praised Electric Staff for
high reliability and rapid response.

Future Power Generation Options

Directors asked about:
• Possible solar installations (e.g., on the wastewater pond).
• Battery storage: Phil noted costs of $8–10 million per battery bank.
• Gasification as a long-term option.
• Small scale nuclear (“modular”) generation, GRDA is evaluating it with Nebraska partners.

Substation Overview

Phil reviewed each of the four substations:

Lincoln Substation
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Heavily loaded; limited expansion due to surrounding development.
Supports Simmons Foods and nearby areas.

Southwest Substation
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Supports John Brown University.
Similar space constraints.

Country Club Substation
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Large area with room to expand.
Contains a spare transformer previously purchased for growth and backup.
$500,000 requested for steel and plumbing work to place the transformer into service.

Moss Substation
•
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Two transformers replaced following a lightning strike.
Land is needed to build additional feeders to meet east-side growth.

•

A concrete pad has already been poured for a future transformer.

Phil noted that transformers now cost $1.67 million and have 14-month delivery times.

Economic Development Load Opportunities
Phil described interest from two major customers:

Customer A (near Country Club Substation)
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•
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Would require significant power but use no water or sewer.
Would pay for their own transformer and infrastructure.
Estimated $400,000+ net monthly revenue to the City.

Customer B (Syroco building area)
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Requested 40 MW load.
Expected $1 million in net monthly electric revenue.
Would fund all infrastructure needed.

Directors were surprised at the scale of possible revenue and discussed long-term implications for
tax and fee reductions.

Future Capital & System Needs

Phil listed several future needs:
• Additional circuit switchers, currently no spares.
• Upgrading transmission lines between GRDA substations to unlock “stranded capacity”
limited by wire size.
• A new substation near the airport area to support long-term growth.
• Replacement of approximately 500 failing poles identified during a recent inspection.
• Modernization of traffic signals and addition of intersection battery backups.
• Continued undergrounding of key lines despite high costs.

Additional Board Discussion

Other topics included:
• Whether electric inventory should return to the Electric Department. Phil expressed flexibility
and confidence regardless of structure.
• Clarification that streetlights and traffic signals fall under Electric’s responsibility.
• Lifespan of poles (typically 30–40 years depending on treatment).
• Directors emphasized that if “it isn’t broken,” reorganization should be minimal.

Adjournment

The workshop adjourned at approximately 6:30 PM, with the regular Board meeting scheduled to
begin immediately afterward.

ATTEST:

APPROVED:

Kimberly Smith, City Clerk

Judy Nation, Mayor

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS,
HELD October 20, 2026
The City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Board of Directors met in regular session at the City of Siloam
Springs Public Library on October 20th, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
The regular meeting of the Siloam Springs Board of Directors was called to order by Mayor Judy
Nation at 6:30 PM. Roll call was conducted.
Present: Director Hunt, Director Wiles, Director Blair, Director Rissler, Director Carroll, Director Burns,
Director Allen
Following roll call, Director Carroll offered the opening prayer, after which the Board and all
attendees recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Nation reminded attendees to silence electronic
devices.
During the Public Input portion of the meeting, the Mayor invited comments regarding items not on
the regular agenda. No one came forward to speak, and the Board proceeded to the Consent
Agenda.
The Consent Agenda included approval of the Budget Workshop I Minutes (October 6, 2026) and the
Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2026. No director requested removal of any item. A motion
to approve the Consent Agenda as presented was made by Director Rissler and seconded by
Director Wiles. The motion carried 7-0.
The Board then moved to Staff Reports. The Administrator’s Report for record, dated October 6,
2026, was presented. No director offered comments or corrections. The Current Planner, Kyle Belt
next presented an overview of the Camp Siloam Gym Significant Development. The project was
reviewed and unanimously approved by the Planning Commission. The report summarized the size
and zoning compliance of the proposed gym facility, indicated required ADA accommodations, and
confirmed full compliance with applicable development standards. No Board comments followed.
Under Contracts and Approvals, Interim Police Chief Chase Fine presented a review of the continued
contract with Flock Safety. Chief Fine described updates relating to camera field-of-view and search
limitations. Directors asked clarifying questions, and several members of the public addressed the
Board with extensive comments regarding privacy, data security, constitutional concerns, and
community safety. Mayor Nation opened the floor for public comment. Eight citizens voiced their
concern about the use of the Flock cameras. Each asking the Board to stop using the cameras and to
cancel the contract with Flock. Following public input, the Mayor reopened discussion to the Board
for questions and deliberation. City Attorney, Heather Owens explained that further research needs
to be done to determine the process of cancelling the Flock contract. After significant dialogue,
directors expressed the need for additional legal and contractual information before taking further
action. A motion was ultimately made to table consideration of the Flock contract and to direct that

the cameras be turned off as soon as practical, pending receipt of legal guidance regarding contract
terms, obligations, and exit strategies. The motion was made to table the Approval and turn off the
cameras by Director Wiles and seconded by Director Rissler. The motion carried with a 6–1 vote.
(Wiles - yes; Blair – yes; Rissler – yes; Carroll – yes: Burns – no; Allen – yes; Hunt – yes)
The Board next considered the approval of a purchase for the Electric Department: a 69kV circuit
switcher from Southern States in the amount of $186,062.40. Electric Director Phil Stokes
summarized the need for the equipment to protect the City’s transformers. With no public comment
or further Board discussion, Director Allen made the motion to approve and Director Rissler
seconded the motion. The Board approved the purchase unanimously by roll call vote of 7-0.
Following a brief recess, the Board reconvened for the Ordinances portion of the agenda. Ordinance
26-20, concerning the annexation of 1.649 acres at 3115 E. Kenwood Street, was placed on its third
reading by title only. A motion to approve Ordinance 26-20 was made by Director Rissler and
seconded by Director Hunt. The vote carried 7-0 by a roll call vote. A motion to adopt Ordinance
26-20 was made by Director Rissler and seconded by Director Carroll. The vote to adopt Ordinance
26-20 passed by a roll call vote of 7-0.
Ordinance 26-21, a second reading to rezone property in the 700 block of Arkansas Highway 16 from
P-DL to R-5, was read by title only. Staff provided planning context for the ordinance, and no public
comments were offered during this item. Director Hunt made the motion to approve Ordinance 2621 and Director Rissler seconded the motion. The motion carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Ordinance 26-22, a second reading to rezone property at 2703 E. Kenwood Street from G-I to R-5,
was also read by title only and approved for second reading. Planner Kyle Belt offered planning
context for this ordinance, and no public comments were offered during this item. Director Rissler
made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 26-22, and Director Hunt seconded
the motion. The approval carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
The Board then heard the second reading of Ordinance 26-25, a temporary moratorium regarding
data centers within the City of Siloam Springs. Directors discussed the purpose of the moratorium,
differing views on economic development, public engagement, regulatory preparedness, and the
need for clarity in the Unified Development Code. Several directors emphasized the importance of
establishing standards before receiving any development applications. Others expressed concern
about limiting economic opportunities. Mayor Nation opened the floor up for public comment. Ten
citizens presented their concerns and reservations pertaining to the Data Centers. The public voice
warned against the Data Centers. After extensive discussion, Director Allen made the motion to
approve the second reading, and Director Rissler seconded the motion. The vote was carried by a
roll call vote of 5-2. (Wiles – yes; Blair – yes; Rissler – yes; Carroll – no; Burns – no; Allen – yes; Hunt –
yes)
Ordinance 26-24 was presented on its first reading concerning the Vacation of Utility Easements for
the 3900 Block of HWY 412 East, read by title only. Planner Kyle Belt offered details and information

pertaining to this location. The motion was made to approve the first reading of Ordinance 26-24 by
Director Rissler and the motion was seconded by Director Blair. A roll call vote carried by 7-0.
In Closing Items Finance Director Christina Petriches presented the Administrator’s Report. The
purchases over $30k were: street material purchased for the bridge leading to the Police Department
Training Grounds in the amount of $41,810.42. as well as $35,784. to purchase fuel for the Fuel Farm.
The Electric Department was awarded the Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma, Charlie Burgett
Electric Reliability Award for 2025. Fall Clean-Up began this week. The Sanitation Department
gathered over 70 tons of debris. October 28th is National First Responder’s Day. We want to thank
all of the First Responders for their service to our community. The annual Downtown Trick or
Treating will be hosted on Friday, October 30th by Main Street Siloam Springs. Trick or Treating will
be from 4:00-6:00 PM. Academy of Sports and Outdoors will officially open in Siloam Springs on
October 31st.
Mayor Nation offered her appreciation to the citizens that came to voice their concerns over topics
discussed during the meeting. She also congratulated the Electric Department on the MISO award.
Director Hunt thanked the Sanitation Department for their hard work during Fall Clean-Up.
Director Wiles had no comment.
Director Blair thanked the Sanitation Department for their work during Fall Clean-Up. She
congratulated the Electric Department for the MISO award.
Director Rissler had no comment.
Director Carroll appreciated the Sanitation Department and reminded everybody to be sure and
vote.
Director Burns encouraged everybody to check out the park innovations.
Director Allen thanked the Sanitation Department. He also thanked the city department heads on
their work.
The Executive Session was cancelled for the evening.
Director Allen made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Director Hunt seconded the motion. The
voice vote was unanimous to adjourn.

ATTEST:

APPROVED:

Kimberly Smith, City Clerk

Judy Nation, Mayor

Regularly Scheduled Items
Staff Reports

Administrator’s Report / For Record / October 20, 2026
September Financials

Administrator’s Report

October 20th, 2026

Purchases in excess of $30,000 include the following:
Streets purchased materials for the Bridge leading to the Police Department’s training grounds for
$41,810.42.
Fuel inventory was purchased for the fuel farm in the amount of $35,784.00.
Announcements:
The Electric Department was recognized with the MESO (Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma)
Charlie Burgett Electric Reliability Award for 2025. This is in recognition of outstanding performance
in electric system reliability.
Fall Clean Up is underway this week. A big thank‑you to our Sanitation Department for their hard
work on this major community project.
National First Responders Day is next Wednesday, October 28. We appreciate the dedication and
service of all first responders in our community.
Downtown Trick‑or‑Treating, hosted by Main Street Siloam Springs, will take place on Friday,
October 30 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. We look forward to a fun and safe event for families.
Academy Sports & Outdoors will officially open on Saturday, October 31. We’re excited to welcome
this new business to our community.

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

GENERAL FUND
Administration, Police, Fire, Parks, Court, Library,
Community Development, Animal, Infrastructure, Fleet Services,
Finance, and Human Resources
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Assets
Cash - Unrestricted
Cash - Restricted
Cash - On Hand
Accounts Receivable
Other Receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Due From
Inventory
Prepaid Assets
Fixed Assets (Net of Depr)

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

29,306,775.28
10,289,442.52
3,060.00
1,310,409.66
2,050.37
(376,324.74)
9,514,572.46
137,382.34
1,361,300.81
37,801,692.45

$

89,350,361.15

Liabilities and Net Position
Accrued Payable
State Tax Payable
Refundable Deposits
Payroll Payable
Deferred Revenue
Funds Held In Trust
Due To
Beginning Net Position
Change in Net Position/ (Gain) Loss

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

(116,772.00)
(16,545.61)
(25,145.00)
(203,194.76)
(853,022.51)
(75,496.09)
(2,775,972.88)
(82,548,958.17)
(2,735,254.13)

Total Liabilities and Net Position

$

(89,350,361.15)

Total Assets

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Expenses
Transfers From/To Other Funds

$
$
$

(15,646,438.27)
20,812,989.15
(7,901,805.01)

Net (Income) Loss

$

(2,735,254.13)

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

STREET FUND
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Assets
Cash - Restricted
Other Receivables
Prepaid Assets
Fixed Assets (Net of Depr)

$
$
$
$

7,638,307.68
16,124.86
35,607.38
20,140,539.98

$

27,830,579.90

Liabilities and Net Position
Refundable Deposits
Due To
Beginning Net Position
Change in Net Position/ (Gain) Loss

$
$
$
$

(10,000.00)
(54,535.51)
(27,356,412.38)
(409,632.01)

Total Liabilities and Net Position

$

(27,830,579.90)

Total Assets

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Expenses

$
$

(3,400,976.48)
2,991,344.47

Net (Income) Loss

$

(409,632.01)

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

UTILITIES
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Assets
Cash - Unrestricted
Cash - Restricted
Cash - On Hand
Accounts Receivable
Other Receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Inventory
Prepaid Assets
Due From
Deferred Outflows
Fixed Assets (Net of Depr)

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

4,562,935.80
6,371,472.95
4,300.00
12,328,891.61
68,998.26
(3,198,605.85)
19,688,710.03
256,815.07
2,519,792.49
144,381.00
99,769,643.97

$

142,517,335.33

Total Assets
Liabilities and Net Position
State Tax Payable
Refundable Deposits
Payroll Payable
Due To
Long Term Debt
Current Portion LTD
Deferred Inflows
Beginning Net Position
Change in Net Position/(Gain) Loss
Total Liabilities and Net Position

$
(41,132.52)
$
(1,214,548.20)
$
(1,108,923.55)
$
(8,505,968.69)
$
(8,051,419.17)
$
2,773,652.60
$
(142,055.05)
$ (122,489,940.90)
$
(3,736,999.85)
$ (142,517,335.33)

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Cost of Purchased Power
Expenses
Transfers From/To Other Funds

$
$
$
$

(40,040,781.83)
13,089,670.27
15,312,306.70
7,901,805.01

Net (Income) Loss

$

(3,736,999.85)

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

AIRPORT
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Assets
Accounts Receivable
Other Receivable
Inventory
Prepaid Assets
Deferred Outflow
Fixed Assets (Net of Depr)

$
$
$
$
$
$

96,177.58
644,817.85
37,861.31
18,185.92
2,092.00
5,621,821.12

$

6,420,955.78

Liabilities and Net Position
State Tax Payable
Refundable Deposit
Payroll Payable
Due To/Due From
Deferred Inflows
Beginning Net Position
Change in Net Position/ (Gain) Loss

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

(6,331.94)
(1,900.00)
(19,237.78)
(1,071,689.79)
(239,882.98)
(5,315,110.42)
233,197.13

Total Liabilities and Net Position

$

(6,420,955.78)

Total Assets

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Expenses

$
$

(986,936.06)
1,220,133.19

Net (Income) Loss

$

233,197.13

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

HEALTHCARE
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description
Assets
Cash - Restricted

Balance
$
$
$

2,397,457.37
513,748.75
2,911,206.12

Liabilities and Net Position
Due to Other Funds
Beginning Net Position
Change in Net Position/ (Gain) Loss

$
$
$

(506,777.50)
(2,561,666.09)
157,237.47

Total Liabilities and Net Position

$

(2,911,206.12)

Due From

Total Assets

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Expenses

$
$

(2,227,146.31)
2,384,383.78

Net (Income) Loss

$

157,237.47

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

DEBT SERVICE FUND
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Assets
Cash - Restricted

$

33,368.93

Total Assets

$

33,368.93

Liabilities and Net Position
Beginning Net Position
Change in Net Position/ (Gain) Loss

$
$

(33,368.93)
-

Total Liabilities and Net Position

$

(33,368.93)

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Expenses

$
$

-

Net (Income) Loss

$

-

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Assets
Cash - Unrestricted
Investments

$
$

109,150.49
3,933,986.26

Total Assets

$

4,043,136.75

Liabilities and Net Position
Due To General Fund
Beginning Net Position
Change in Net Position/ (Gain) Loss

$
$
$

(1,294.64)
(4,087,630.42)
45,788.31

Total Liabilities and Net Position

$

(4,043,136.75)

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Expenses
Investment (Income) Loss

$
$
$

(220,524.73)
369,823.56
(103,510.52)

Net (Income) Loss

$

45,788.31

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

OAK HILL CEMETERY FUND
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Assets
Cash - Unrestricted
Due From

$
$

504,521.03
1,317.50

Total Assets

$

505,838.53

Liabilities and Net Position
Beginning Net Position
Change in Net Position/ (Gain) Loss

$
$

(497,410.53)
(8,428.00)

Total Liabilities and Net Position

$

(505,838.53)

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Expenses

$
$

(8,428.00)
-

Net (Income) Loss

$

(8,428.00)

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

GENERAL LONG TERM DEBT FUND
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Assets
Investments

$

0.34

$

0.34

Liabilities and Net Position
Payroll Payable
Long Term Debt
Current Portion LTD
Amount to be Provided
Change in Net Position/ (Gain) Loss

$
$
$
$
$

(3,399,074.70)
(1,114,390.14)
259,136.00
4,254,328.50
-

Total Liabilities and Fund Equity

$

(0.34)

Total Assets

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Change in Amount to be Provided

$
$

-

Net (Income) Loss

$

-

Financial Statement
for the Month Ended
Sept 30, 2026

COURT AUTOMATION FUND
as of 9/30/2026

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Assets
Cash - Restricted

$

27,924.92

Total Assets

$

27,924.92

Liabilities and Net Position
Beginning Net Position
Change in Net Position/ (Gain) Loss

$
$

(9,802.42)
(18,122.50)

Total Liabilities and Net Position

$

(27,924.92)

INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
Account Description

Balance

Revenue
Expenses
Transfers From/To Other Funds

$
$
$

(18,122.50)

Net (Income) Loss

$

(18,122.50)

Financial Summary
September 2026

Sales Tax

Utility Sales
Utility Sales Trend - YTD vs PY
$8,000,000.00
$6,000,000.00
$4,000,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$Jan

Feb

Mar
2025

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

2026

Key Takeaways for the Board
•
•

Sales Tax: City sales tax collections are 3% above budget, while county sales tax collections are up
3.5% compared to the prior year.
Utility Fund: Utility sales are up 5.5%. Despite penalty revenue remaining nearly $400,000 below budget
because penalties have not yet resumed, overall revenue is on target based on budget.

Contracts and Approvals

Grant Acceptance / Grand River Dam Authority / Parks & Recreation /
$23,140.71
Approval / RAISE Grant Amendment to Consultant Contract / Crafton Tull
Engineering

STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

Scot Rigby, City Administrator
Phil Stokes, Electric Director
November 3, 2026
Grant Acceptance / Grand River Dam Authority / Parks & Recreation / $23,140.71

Recommendation: Grant Acceptance from Grand River Dam Authority for Parks and Recreation in the
amount of $23,140.71.
Background: The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) offers a sponsorship program to support
economic and community development initiatives in the cities it serves. The City participates in this
program annually and has been awarded $23,140.71 in sponsorship funds for the current year.
Staff has determined that the most beneficial use of these funds is to upgrade the lighting fixtures at the
Aquatic Center and the outdoor basketball courts at Bob Henry Park. The estimated cost of the lighting
upgrades is $13,784.35 for the Aquatic Center and $9,356.36 for the basketball courts, for a total project
cost of $23,140.71.
Fiscal Impact: The City will use the $23,140.71 in GRDA sponsorship funds to cover the costs of the
proposed lighting upgrades. These expenditures will be incorporated into the 2026 budget amendment
for the Electric Department.
Reviews:
Finance: Finance has reviewed the fiscal impact statement provided and concurs with its assessment as of
10/27/2026.

Ordinances

Ordinance 26-21 / 3rd Reading / Amending Section 35-185 of the City
Municipal Code / Rezoning from P-DL to R-5 / 700 Block of AR HWY 16
Ordinance 26-22 / 3rd Reading / Amending Section 35-185 of the City
Municipal Code / Rezoning from G-I to R-5 / 2703 E. Kenwood St.
Ordinance 26-25 / 3rd Reading / Temporary Moratorium / Data Centers within
the City of Siloam Springs
Ordinance 26-24 / 2nd Reading / Vacation of Utility Easements / 3900 Block
of HWY 412 E.
Ordinance 26-26 / 1st Reading / Amending Section 35-185 of the Municipal
Code / Rezoning from A-1 to C-2 / 3900 Block of US HWY 412 E.

STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
CC:
CC:
CC:
DATE:
RE:

Scot Rigby, City Administrator
Kyle Belt, Current Planner
Randal Clark, Interim Development Services Director
Christina Petriches, Finance Director
Heather Owens, City Staff Attorney
October 6, 2026
Ordinance 26-21 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal Code / Rezoning from PDL to R-5 / 700 Block of AR HWY. 16

Staff Findings: The proposed rezoning aligns with the guidance of the future land use map and City
Code. Potential Motion. Place Ordinance No. 26-21 on its _____ (1st) reading,
suspending the rules and reading by title only.
Background: The applicant, Calara Land, LLC., desires to rezone property at the 700 block of AR
HWY. 16, consisting of approximately 13.34 acres, from the P-DL District (Planned development
legacy) to the R-5 District (Townhomes). The Planning Commission reviewed the rezoning application
at the September 8, 2026, regular meeting.
At the Planning Commission meeting there was a question regarding the area of the original Planned
Development and another question regarding density from the public. The Commission and Staff
addressed both questions.
The Commission forwarded the request for the rezoning permit to the Board of Directors with a
recommendation for approval with a 6-0 vote (Olson was not present).
According to Title 3 of Code Chapter 35, a rezoning development permit shall only be authorized when
the applicant has convincingly demonstrated that the proposed zoning:
(a) Will not substantially interfere with other owners’ reasonable peace and enjoyment of
their neighboring properties;
(b) Will not substantially damage any property value in the neighborhood;
(c) Will be compatible with and respect the context of its location and the character of the
surrounding existing neighborhoods;
(d) Will not, whether by the nature of the allowed uses in the proposed zone, or by the
allowed siting, height, or design of structures or landscaping in the proposed zone, tend to
burden the present or future use of neighboring properties in accordance with current
zoning standards;

(e) Is adequately supported by infrastructure, including without limitation, streets, and
parking; and
(f) Compared to present zoning of the property, is equally or more consistent with public
health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood.
Please consult the staff report to the Planning Commission for the analysis and findings on these criteria.
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact is anticipated.
Reviews:
Legal: Legal counsel has reviewed and approved this document as of 9/11/2026.
Finance: Finance has reviewed the fiscal impact and is in support of the agreement and funding
commitments as of 9/11/2026.
Attachments:
Staff report to the Planning Commission
Letter of Intent
Ordinance No. 26-21

PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Cc:
DATE:
RE:

Planning Commission
Kyle Belt, Current Planner
Randal Clark, Interim Development Services Director
September 8, 2026
Rezoning Development Permit, RZ26-08 / Rezone from P-DL to R-5 / 700 Block
of AR HWY. 16

Staff Findings: The proposed rezoning aligns with the guidance of the future land use map and
City Code.
Section A: Background:
A-1) APPLICATION REVIEW DATES
Planning Commission review:
September 8, 2026
Board of Directors review:
October 6, 2026
A-2) APPLICANT AND AGENT
Applicant/Owner: Calara Land, LLC
Agent: Calara Land, LLC – Jesse Fulcher
A-3) SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS
700 Block of AR HWY. 16
A-4) PROJECT INTENT
The applicant desires to rezone one parcel at the 700 Block of AR HWY. 16 consisting of
13.34 acres, from the P-DL District (Planned development legacy) to the R-5 District
(Townhomes).
A-5) LEGAL NOTICE
 Site posted: August 14, 2026.
 Newspaper legal notification: August 23, 2026 (Arkansas Democrat Gazette).
 Letter legal notification: August 19, 2026.
 Staff has received no calls or correspondence related to this request.

A-6) EXISTING LAND USES AND ZONING
EXISTING LAND USE
EXISTING ZONING
Vacant
P-DL District (Planned development legacy)
PROPOSED LAND USE
PROPOSED ZONING
Single-family townhomes (Use Unit 6)
R-5 District (Townhomes)
SURROUNDING LAND USE
SURROUNDING ZONING
North: Multifamily residential
North: R-4 District (Residential, multifamily)/R2 (Residential, medium)
South: Single-family residential
South: P-DL (Planned development legacy)_
East:
Multifamily residential
East:
R-2 District (Residential, medium), R-4
District (Multifamily)
West:
Vacant
West:
C-2 (Roadway Commercial)/P-DL
(Planned development legacy)
Figure A-6 (1): Site View

9/8/26 P.N. 03-07538-000; RZ26-08

North

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Figure A-6 (2): General Area Map

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Section B: Site Analysis
B-1) PROJECT ANALYSIS AND APPROVAL CRITERIA
I.
The following criteria are shown to indicate if this proposal meets the minimum
criteria for approval. Criteria I-II is a subsection of Sec. 35-194 of the Municipal
Code; Criteria III is Sec. 35-50 in the same Code.
II.

ZONING USE UNIT CONSISTENCY: R-5 (Townhomes)
(a) Purpose
The district is established to protect the enjoyment, privacy, and value of residential
townhomes.
(b) Planned uses
Use Unit 6 (Townhome dwelling), with the exception of a single accessory dwelling
unit (ADU) if applicable.
(c) Special uses
The proposed use is a planned use, the following are the special uses: Units 5
(Multifamily dwelling), 9 (Small office), and 14 (Small institution).

III.

LOT STANDARDS CONSISTENCY
The minimum R-5 zone standards are compared with the subject property below.

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MINIMUM (R-5) ZONING
REQUIREMENTS
Lot Area: 2,500 sq. ft.
Lot Width: 20 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage: 80%
Maximum Density 16 Units per acre (208
Units)

SUBJECT PROPERTY PROPOSAL
581,117.00 sq. ft. or 13.34 acres
Approx. 586 ft.
Approx. 0.00%
N/A1

Due to Development requirements such as adequate infrastructure, additional zoning requirements
that are triggered after 4 units per acre, and factors unique to the site, the final unit count will likely be
less than is shown in the table above.

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IV.

PLANNING PERMIT CODE REQUIREMENTS
According to Title 3 of Chapter 35 of the City’s Code, a rezoning development permit
shall only be authorized when the applicant has convincingly demonstrated that the
proposed zoning:
(a) Will not substantially interfere with other owners’ reasonable peace and
enjoyment of their neighboring properties:
City staff is aware of no evidence that the proposed rezoning for single-family
townhome use will cause a consistent disturbance to the peace and enjoyment
of the neighboring properties. Additionally, the density cannot exceed 16
dwelling units per acre by Code. Further, if four or more dwelling units exist
on this lot or lots created by any development at this location, they will be
subject to landscape buffer requirements. This would ideally offer adequate
buffering and protection to the existing and potential future neighboring
properties that are residential in nature to the south as well as the existing
multifamily to the north. Enforcement of the City Code’s nuisance chapter will
ensure that excessive noise, or unsightly debris, etc. is mitigated. These rules
ensure that the proposal will not inherently decrease the quality-of-life
standards already in place across the City.
(b) Will not substantially damage any property value in the neighborhood:
There is no evidence to suggest whether this request, if approved, would
damage property value in the neighborhood.
(c) Will be compatible with and respect the context of its location and the character
of the surrounding existing neighborhoods:
The proposed zoning is of similar use classes and is compatible with the vast
majority of the existing residential uses in the neighborhood as well as the
higher intensity commercial uses abutting and near the subject location.
(d) Will not, whether by the nature of the allowed uses in the proposed zone, or by
the allowed siting, height, or design of structures or landscaping in the proposed
zone, tend to burden the present or future use of neighboring properties in
accordance with current zoning standards:
Townhome uses in this area are not anticipated to burden the present or future
uses of neighboring properties due to the proposed use having requirements
built into the Zoning Code that account for additional setbacks once height is
beyond 30 feet (no building can exceed 35 feet) and open space requirements
tied to density should a development proposal occur at such a level that 16 or
more dwelling units per acre will trigger open space and landscape buffer
requirements designed to mitigate adverse impact. Additionally, besides the
south portion of this parcel, all other sides are abutted by existing uses of equal
or greater intensity than what this zoning would allow.

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(e) Is adequately supported by infrastructure, including without limitation, streets and
parking:
Water System
There is an existing 8” water main that runs on the south side of the property,
that extends east of the subject property. There is a second 6” water main that
runs on the east side of AR 16 Hwy to the north. Staff finds this existing
infrastructure to be adequate for fire and projected water needs. Extensions of
public water system to serve the development shall be the responsibility of the
owner/developer.
Sewer System
There is an existing 8” sewer main that stubs into the southwest corner of the
property. Staff finds this existing infrastructure to be adequate for wastewater
needs. Extensions of public sewer system to serve the development shall be the
responsibility of the owner/developer.
Storm Drian System
An existing detention basin is shown on the west side of the development.
Staff will evaluate the pond and extensions of the drainage collection system
for the anticipated stormwater discharged associated with development of the
subject property to its full zoning potential. Extensions of public storm drain to
serve the development shall be the responsibility of the owner/developer.

(f) Compared to present zoning of the property, is equally or more consistent with
public health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood:
Nothing in the proposed rezoning appears to inhibit or harm the general public
health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood.

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B-2)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY
The 2040 future land use map describes the subject property as Neighborhoods 2. The
proposed R-5 zone is consistent with the designation as townhomes are considered
“very appropriate” for said designation.
Figure B-2 (1) Future Land Use Map

B-3)

STAFF ANALYSIS

General Summary
 The applicant is requesting to rezone a parcel at
Key Points:
the 700 block of S. AR HWY. 16, a currently
• Lots Comply with Zoning
vacant site. The rezoning was prompted by the
• Consistent with the land
applicant’s request to develop single family
use plan
townhomes as opposed to multifamily, which
• Assists with housing needs
the existing Planned development legacy calls
for.
 The rezoning meets the minimum lot requirements (see above). The future land use map
calls for multiple residential uses in this area and considers townhomes “very
appropriate”.

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

The request is a downzone from the original approved Planned Development, which
called for approximately 228 multifamily units on this lot in terms of intensity related to
allowed density, which the applicant states in their letter intent would cause the unit
count to drop by approximately 200 units.

Existing and Future Land Uses
 Currently the site is vacant.
 The letter of intent states that the applicant wishes to develop single family townhomes.
Neighborhood Context and Compatibility
 This proposal is consistent with the context and compatibility with the neighborhood as it
is abutted to the north by equal or greater commercial and residential land uses, existing
multifamily to the east, existing commercial to the west, and small-lot single-family to
the south. With proper buffering and landscaping, which would be required if the
proposal were approved and subsequent development were to occur as well as taking into
account the original entitlements that would have allowed them to propose constructing
multifamily at a greater level of intensity than what they can achieve under the R-5
zoning district, this meets the context and compatibility of the neighborhood.
Conditions and Staff Conclusions
 This proposal is consistent with the Future Land Use Map.
 There is an existing residential multifamily development of equal or greater intensity near
or abutting the subject property to the north.
 All Code requirements must be followed – which decreases the total available area of
development in relation to the overall size of the site as it currently sits while vacant.
Additionally, some interior space will likely have to feature drainage mitigation
measures, infrastructure, etc. which are important to factor in as opposed to merely using
acreage vs. lots as a calculation of available housing density.
 The City Engineer has reviewed this proposal including the potential density and does not
have a traffic concern at this time.
Fiscal Impact:
Staff is not aware of any fiscal impact at this time.
Attachments:
Letter of Intent.

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35-185 OF THE
SILOAM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (CITY ZONING MAP);
REZONING (FROM PD-L to R-5) PROPERTY LOCATED AT
700 BLOCK OF AR HWY. 16
Whereas, the landowner, Calera Land, LLC, has requested that the below-described land be changed from the
present zoning district of PD-L (Planned development legacy); to R-5 (Townhomes); and
Whereas, a public hearing on the proposed change was held on the 8th day of September, 2026, before the
City of Siloam Springs Planning Commission, after proper notice required by law; and
Whereas, after receiving and considering a staff report, a motion recommending approval of the rezone was
passed by the Planning Commission; and
Whereas, upon review and deliberation it appears that the zoning change is in the best interest of the City of
Siloam Springs; Now Therefore: Be It Ordained, by the Siloam Springs Board of Directors, as
follows:
Section 1. Description. The zoning map of the City (Municipal Code Section 35-185) is hereby amended to
include, within the R-5 zoning district, the property located at the 700 Block of AR HWY. 16, as
shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, more particularly described as follows:
LOT 58 OF FOX TAIL VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE FINAL PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, DOC.
NO. L202405425 ON FEBRUARY 2, 2024.
SUBJECT TO RECORDED INSTRUMENTS, COVENANTS, RIGHTS OF WAY, AND
EASEMENTS. SUBJECT TO ALL PRIOR MINERAL RESERVATIONS AND OIL AND GAS
LEASES, IF ANY.
Section 2. Conflict with other ordinances or codes. All ordinances, resolutions or parts of ordinances or
resolutions of the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3. Severability. Should any word, phrase, sentence, or section of this ordinance be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void, unenforceable, or unconstitutional, then such shall be
severed from this ordinance, and the remainder of the ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

Ordinance 26-21

Page 1 of 3

Ordained and Enacted this ____ day of

2026.
APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk

________________________
Judy Nation, Mayor

(SEAL)

Page 3 of 3
Ordinance 26-21

Exhibit “A” to Ordinance 26-21

Page 3 of 3
Ordinance 26-21

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item H. Code Amendment
Ordinance 26-21 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal Code /
Rezoning from P-DL / 700 Block of AR HWY. 16
Staff Review
•

The applicant desires to rezone a lot consisting of approximately 13.34
acres, from P-DL (Planned development legacy) to R-5 (Townhomes).

•

No Future Land Use Map amendment is necessary as this is already
designated as “Neighborhoods 2”.

•

The R-5 zoning district use of “Townhome” is considered “very
appropriate” under the current Future Land Use Map designation.

•

Based on the letter of intent, the applicant is proposing townhomes at this
location.

•

The neighborhood primarily functions as an existing residential area that
features a mix of single-family surrounding the property to the west, south,
and east, and a mixed zoned site of G-I and R-2 to the north.
This is a summary only and does not replace any requirements listed within the full
staff report.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item H. Code Amendment
Ordinance 26-21 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal Code /
Rezoning from P-DL to R-5 / 700 Block of AR HWY. 16
Staff Review Cont.
•

The applicant has expressed their desire to develop single-family
townhomes at this site as opposed to the 285 apartment units that the P-DL
originally called for based on their Letter of Intent. Further, they have
stated that, if approved, the zoning would decrease the density by
approximately 200 units.

•

The site is currently vacant, the aerial photo to the left shows units that no
longer exist.

•

The neighborhood primarily functions as an emerging residential area that
features mostly single-family dwellings surrounding the property to the
north and east, a place of worship to the west, and unincorporated Benton
County to the south with a mix of vacant property and an existing auto
salvage yard.
This is a summary only and does not replace any requirements listed within the full
staff report.

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item H. Code Amendment
Ordinance 26-21 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal Code /
Rezoning from P-DL to R-5 / 700 Block of AR HWY. 16
Staff Findings
•

Staff finds that the rezoning meets the minimum lot requirements of R-5
zoning.

•

Staff consulted with the City Engineer regarding potential traffic concerns
based on the potential developability of the site and this was not seen as a
hazard.

•

Staff have not received any calls or correspondence related to this request.
This is a summary only and does not replace any requirements listed within the full
staff report.

STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
CC:
CC:
CC:
DATE:
RE:

Scot Rigby, City Administrator
Kyle Belt, Current Planner
Randal Clark, Interim Development Services Director
Christina Petriches, Finance Director
Heather Owens, City Staff Attorney
October 6, 2026
Ordinance 26-22 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal Code / Rezoning from GI to R-5 / 2703 E. Kenwood St.

Staff Findings: The proposed rezoning aligns with the guidance of the future land use map and City
Code. Potential Motion. Place Ordinance No. 26-22 on its _____ (1st) reading,
suspending the rules and reading by title only.
Background: The applicant, Springs Church of Christ, LLC., desires to rezone property at 2703 E.
Kenwood St., consisting of approximately 1.32 acres, from the G-I District (General Institutional) to the
R-5 District (Townhomes). The Planning Commission reviewed the rezoning application at the
September 8, 2026, regular meeting.
At the Planning Commission two members of Springs Church of Christ spoke in favor of the request.
Since the meeting, staff have received four calls inquiring about the request.
The Commission forwarded the request for the rezoning permit to the Board of Directors with a
recommendation for approval with a 6-0 vote (Olson was not present).
According to Title 3 of Code Chapter 35, a rezoning development permit shall only be authorized when
the applicant has convincingly demonstrated that the proposed zoning:
(a) Will not substantially interfere with other owners’ reasonable peace and enjoyment of
their neighboring properties;
(b) Will not substantially damage any property value in the neighborhood;
(c) Will be compatible with and respect the context of its location and the character of the
surrounding existing neighborhoods;
(d) Will not, whether by the nature of the allowed uses in the proposed zone, or by the
allowed siting, height, or design of structures or landscaping in the proposed zone, tend to
burden the present or future use of neighboring properties in accordance with current
zoning standards;

(e) Is adequately supported by infrastructure, including without limitation, streets, and
parking; and
(f) Compared to present zoning of the property, is equally or more consistent with public
health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood.
Please consult the staff report to the Planning Commission for the analysis and findings on these criteria.
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact is anticipated.
Reviews:
Legal: Legal counsel has reviewed and approved this document as of 9/11/2026.
Finance: Finance has reviewed the fiscal impact and is in support of the agreement and funding
commitments as of 9/11/2026.
Attachments:
Staff report to the Planning Commission
Letter of Intent
12/17/2024 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Ordinance No. 26-22

PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Cc:

DATE:
RE:

Planning Commission
Kyle Belt, Current Planner
Kris Paxton, Administrative Services Director
Ben Rhoads, AICP, Senior Planner
Dainah Gilbert, Planner 1
September 8, 2026
Rezoning Development Permit, RZ26-06 / Rezone from G-I to R-5 / 2703 E.
Kenwood St.

Staff Findings: The proposed rezoning aligns with the guidance of the future land use map and
City Code.
Section A: Background:
A-1) APPLICATION REVIEW DATES
Planning Commission review: July 14, 2026
Board of Directors review: August 4, 2026(remanded to Planning Commission)
Planning Commission review: September 8, 2026
A-2) APPLICANT AND AGENT
Applicant/Owner: Springs Church of Christ, LLC
Agent: Scott Preston – Summer Properties, LLC
A-3) SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS
2703 E. Kenwood St.
A-4) PROJECT INTENT
The applicant desires to rezone one lot at 2703 E. Kenwood St. consisting of approximately
1.32 acres, from the G-I District (General, institutional) to the R-5 District (Townhomes).
A-5) LEGAL NOTICE
 Site posted: June 9, 2026.
 Newspaper legal notification: June 28, 2026 (Arkansas Democrat Gazette).
 Letter legal notification: June 24, 2026.
 Staff has received one phone call of a concerned nature regarding this request.

A-6) EXISTING LAND USES AND ZONING
EXISTING LAND USE
Vacant
PROPOSED LAND USE
Townhomes (Use Unit 6)
SURROUNDING LAND USE
North: Single-family residential
South: Vacant, Car Storage (Benton
County)
Separated by E. Kenwood St.
East:
Single-family residential
West:
Place of Worship (Use Unit
16)
Figure A-6 (1): Site View

EXISTING ZONING
G-I District (General, institutional)
PROPOSED ZONING
R-5 District (Townhomes)
SURROUNDING ZONING
North: R-2 District (Residential, medium)
South: N/A - Benton County
Separated by E. Kenwood St.
East:
West:

R-2 District (Residential, medium)
G-I District (General, institutional)

North

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Figure A-6 (2): General Area Map

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Section B: Site Analysis
B-1) PROJECT ANALYSIS AND APPROVAL CRITERIA
I.
The following criteria are shown to indicate if this proposal meets the minimum
criteria for approval. Criteria I-II is a subsection of Sec. 35-194 of the Municipal
Code; Criteria III is Sec. 35-50 in the same Code.
II.

ZONING USE UNIT CONSISTENCY: R-5 (Townhomes)
(a) Purpose
The district is established to protect the enjoyment, privacy, and value of residential
townhomes.
(b) Planned uses
Use Unit 6 (Townhome dwelling), with the exception of a single accessory dwelling
unit (ADU) if applicable.
(c) Special uses
The proposed use is a planned use, the following are the special uses: Units 5
(Multifamily dwelling), 9 (Small office), and 14 (Small institution).

III.

LOT STANDARDS CONSISTENCY
The minimum R-5 zone standards are compared with the subject property below.
MINIMUM (R-5) ZONING
REQUIREMENTS
Lot Area: 2,500 sq. ft.
Lot Width: 20 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage: 80%
Maximum Density 16 Units per acre (16
units)1
1

SUBJECT PROPERTY PROPOSAL
57499.20 sq. ft. or 1.32 acres
Approx. 230.00 ft.
Approx. 0.00%
161

Due to Development requirements such as adequate infrastructure, additional zoning requirements
that are triggered after 4 units per acre, and factors unique to the site, the final unit count would
likely be less than is shown in the calculation above.

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IV.

PLANNING PERMIT CODE REQUIREMENTS
According to Title 3 of Chapter 35 of the City’s Code, a rezoning development permit
shall only be authorized when the applicant has convincingly demonstrated that the
proposed zoning:
(a) Will not substantially interfere with other owners’ reasonable peace and
enjoyment of their neighboring properties:
City staff has concerns that the proposed zoning designation at the subject
location may not be conducive with other owners’ reasonable peace and
enjoyment based on a previous Special Use Development Permit to allow
multifamily as a use at the same site that was denied by the Board of Directors
but there is no conclusive evidence at this time based on the proposal at hand to
determine whether or not this could or would come to fruition if the request
were to be approved as it is a rezoning request. If approved, would still be
subject to enforcement of the City Code’s nuisance chapter, which would likely
ensure that excessive noise, unsightly debris, etc. would be mitigated. In sum, it
is impossible at this time to make a determination as to whether or not this
proposal would interfere with other owners’ reasonable peace and enjoyment
of their neighboring properties, but it should be carefully considered based on
the existing surrounding character and context, as well as the entitlements that
(b) Will not substantially damage any property value in the neighborhood:
There is no evidence to suggest whether this request, if approved, would
damage property value in the neighborhood.
(c) Will be compatible with and respect the context of its location and the character
of the surrounding existing neighborhoods:
The subject property is surrounded on two sides by residential single-family
zoned districts and dwelling units that are already built and in existence to the
north and east, a place of worship to the west, and mostly unincorporated,
undeveloped land to the south with a small portion of the south being an autosalvage yard that has existed for years (also, not within the City limits). The
Letter of Intent provided by the applicant states that, if possible, they intend to
place as many as 10-12 dwelling units at this location were the rezoning
request and any subsequent permitting requirements approved and this should
be carefully considered given the small size of the parcel in relation to the
proximity to the adjacent single-family dwellings that are already in existence.
This should be considered when evaluating the proposal. Finally, a Special
Use Permit requesting multi-family housing was heard by the Board of
Directors at the December 17, 2024, Board of Directors meeting under
proposed Resolution Number 57-24, and failed with a 5-1 vote on its first
reading (minutes are attached with this staff report).

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(d) Will not, whether by the nature of the allowed uses in the proposed zone, or by
the allowed siting, height, or design of structures or landscaping in the proposed
zone, tend to burden the present or future use of neighboring properties in
accordance with current zoning standards:
The proposed zoning of R-5 at the subject location would actually lower the
maximum allowable height (which under G-I, after meeting additional setback
requirements once the 50-foot mark is reached) from potentially 72 feet in the
G-I district, to a maximum allowable height of 35-feet under R-5 (which has
additional setback requirements after the 30-foot height mark is reached).
Additionally, the current G-I zoning potentially allows for additional nonresidential uses by-right if Code requirements can be met that would either not
be allowed under R-5 or would require an approved Special Use Development
Permit. Additionally, the R-5 zoning would require landscape buffering,
opaque screening, and minimum open space requirements to be met that would
be triggered on this lot were four or more dwelling units to be developed that
might lessen any potential burden on the present or future use of the
neighboring properties in relation to the current G-I zoning.
(e) Is adequately supported by infrastructure, including without limitation, streets and
parking:
Water System
There is an existing 8” water main that runs along the west side of Arkansas 16
Hwy. Also, there is a second 8” water main that runs along the east side of
Arkansas 16 Hwy and terminates at the southwest corner of the subject parcel
(03-00003-000). Staff finds this existing infrastructure to be adequate for fire
and projected water needs pending the exact layout and additional connections
that may be required to provide redundant connections to the water system.
Any extensions of the existing water system shall be at the cost of the
owner/developer.
Public Sewer System
There is an existing 10” sewer main that runs parallel to the east side of the
subject parcel (03-04344-012), and an 8” sewer main that runs along the north
side of the parcels. Staff finds this existing infrastructure to be adequate for
wastewater needs. Any extensions of the existing sewer system shall be at the
cost of the owner/developer.
Storm Drain System
The property generally drains from southwest to northeast. Exact layouts for
drainage and detention systems are preliminary at this point. Final designs for
drainage conveyance and detention shall comply with the City of Siloam
Springs Drainage Criteria Manual.
(f) Compared to present zoning of the property, is equally or more consistent with
public health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood:
Nothing in the proposed rezoning appears to inhibit or harm the general public
health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood.
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B-2)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY
The 2040 future land use map describes the subject property as Neighborhoods 2. The
proposed R-5 zone is consistent with the designation as townhomes are considered
“very appropriate” for said designation.
Figure B-2 (1) Future Land Use Map

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B-3)

STAFF ANALYSIS

General Summary
 The applicant is requesting to rezone one lot at
2703 E. Kenwood St., a currently vacant site.
The rezoning was prompted by the applicant’s
request to acquire the necessary zoning to
develop single-family attached townhomes
based on their letter of intent.
 The rezoning meets the minimum lot
requirements (see above). The future land use
map calls for multiple residential uses in this
area and considers townhomes “very
appropriate”.

Key Points:
• Lots comply with zoning
• Consistent with the land
use plan
• May lower potential for
intensity of allowed uses
due to lot size
• Compatibility, past site
history, and context are
major focal points related
to this request

Existing and Future Land Uses
 Currently the site is vacant.
 The letter of intent states that the applicant wishes to develop attached townhomes on a
single lot without any subsequent subdivision of land.
Neighborhood Context and Compatibility
 This proposal may not be consistent with the context and compatibility with the
neighborhood as it is abutted to the north by equal or lesser residential land uses, smalllot single family residential development immediately to the east, mostly vacant county
land to the south, and a and an existing place of worship on the parcel to the immediate
west.
Conditions and Staff Conclusions
 This proposal is consistent with the Future Land Use Map.
 There are no residential areas abutting the property that are of equal or greater intensity –
they are all of lower intensity or General Institutional for limited use for a place of
worship, or unincorporated land to the south across E. Kenwood St. currently located in
Benton County that is all designated as “Neighborhoods 1” on the Future Land Use Map,
which lends to it being planned for lower-intensity residential development in the future.
 A similar Special Use Development Permit requesting multi-family housing was heard by
the Board of Directors at the December 17, 2024, Board of Directors meeting under
proposed Resolution Number 57-24, and failed with a 5-1 vote on its first reading
(minutes are attached with this staff report).
 All Code requirements must be followed – which might result in a net decrease of the
total amount of units.
Fiscal Impact:
Staff is not aware of any fiscal impact currently.
Attachments:
Letter of Intent.
December 17, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.

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May 29, 2026
City of Siloam Springs
Attn: Kyle Belt, CNU-A, Current Planner
Siloam Springs Planning Division
P.O. Box 80
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Via Email: [email protected]
RE:

Rezoning Application
2703 East Kenwood Street

Mr. Belt,
On behalf of our client we have prepared application materials to rezone Benton County
Parcel 03-07889-000.
The property is designated as Lot 2 of the East Kenwood Place Subdivision as shown on
a lot split plat recorded as file number L202551081 in the Benton County records. The
property includes 1.32 acres along the north side of East Kenwood Street located
approximately 350 feet east of Arkansas State Highway 16 and approximately 150 feet
west of Lewis Circle.
The property is currently in the G-1 (General Institutional) zoning district, and is owned by
Springs Church of Christ, LLC, which also owns the adjacent property to the west of the
subject property. We request the property be rezoned to the R-5 (Townhomes) district.
The intent of the rezoning is to allow for future residential development of the property by
Summer Properties, LLC, which has the property under contract to purchase following the
rezoning. The buyer/developer had a pre-application meeting with Siloam Springs
planning staff on May 4 to discuss their plans and options for the proposed project.
Applicant is requesting to rezone to the R-5 district because it will accommodate the
proposed development they intend to build with respect to both the type of structure
proposed as well as the proposed density the developer anticipates, each of which is
described below.
Proposed Structures:
The proposed buildings will be attached townhome dwellings, with each building including
three to four units. Each unit will have two stories, and each will run from the front of the
building to the rear of the building. To be clear, these will not be apartment buildings with
“front” and “rear” units or with “upstairs” and “downstairs” units. Indeed, such structures
are prohibited in the proposed district without a Special Use permit, which would require
separate approval by the City as well as notification of surrounding property owners and
the general public that such a request had been made. An image is included at the end of
this letter to illustrate the general type and style of homes the developer is proposing.

Rezoning Application
2703 East Kenwood Street
May 29, 2026
Page 2

Proposed Density:
The R-5 district allows for a maximum density of sixteen units per acre (21 total units for
this parcel). However, with the proposed townhome structure developer intends to use, it
is not feasible to achieve a density that high. We have developed several potential
configurations for the project, and it is anticipated the project will include three to four
buildings (of three to four dwelling units each) with approximately thirteen to sixteen total
dwelling units across all buildings. This would put the development at an actual density of
10-12 units per acre. The final layout and density will depend in large part on the location
and amount of land required for on-site stormwater detention, which will be determined
during drainage design as part of the construction plan development process. The
construction plans will be developed for submission to the City for review and approval as
a Significant Development following rezoning if this application is approved.
Developer does not intend or propose to split the property into lots. Instead, all units will
remain on a single tract of land. Any proposed split of the property would be required to
come back to the City for separate approval.
It appears the proposed zoning district and project would be compatible with surrounding
zoning and uses as well as with the future land use plans included in the City of Siloam
Springs’ Comprehensive Plan 2040.
Compatibility with Surrounding Zoning/Uses:
Much of the land north and east of the subject property is single family residential.
However, there is also significant commercial and institutional use and zoning in the area
to the south and west. The proposed development is ideally suited to serve as a transition
or buffer area between these commercial and institutional uses and the single family uses,
avoiding a situation where these incompatible uses would be situated directly next to each
other. The existing institutional use mentioned above is clearly the church directly west of
the subject property. The existing commercial use is the tow company located across E
Kenwood Street from the subject property, the presence of which would tend to preclude
zoning or use of the subject property as single family. In addition, the properties at the
southeast and northwest corners of E Kenwood Street and AR Hwy 16 are both zoned for
commercial use. Parcel 03-07024-000, located just southwest of the subject property, is
zoned C-1A (Light Commercial District), while parcel 03-00108-000 is zoned C-2
(Roadway Commercial).
Compatibility with Future Land Use Plan:
Siloam Springs is experiencing rapid growth, and understandably desires to ensure the
growth occurs in a thoughtful manner that is respectful of the City’s history, culture, and
surrounding residents. Accordingly, the City spent significant time and resources
developing the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and also enacting the Unified Development
Code (Chapter 35). The requested zoning corresponds well with the stated land use goals
and the future land use map from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The future land use plan
designates this portion of the City in the “Neighborhoods 2” category. This category
“provides for “missing middle” housing densities and supports workforce housing options”,
which is precisely what the developer is proposing. In addition, triplex, and fourplex
residential developments are indicated to be “highly appropriate” uses in this future land
use category. Accordingly, no amendment to the Future Land Use Map is anticipated to
be needed for the requested rezoning. The proposed zoning and development provides
an opportunity for Siloam Springs to add high quality, attractive housing in a manner
consistent with the stated goals and desired housing provided in the Comprehensive Plan.

Rezoning Application
2703 East Kenwood Street
May 29, 2026
Page 3

The existing structures that have been constructed on the site are not intended to be
retained as part of the proposed development. Developer plans to remove the existing
buildings and replace them with new construction.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information regarding
this application.
Sincerely,

Daniel Lazenby
Project Manager
cc: Ben Rhoads, AICP, Senior Planner

Sample Townhome Building to
Illustrate General Style/Type of
Building Developer Proposes

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE

CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS,
HELD DECEMBER

17, 2024

The City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, met in regular session at the City of Siloam Springs
Administration Building on December 17, 2024.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Judy Nation.
Roll Call: Hunt, Blair, Carroll and Long, Allen and Wiles— present; Rissler-

absent.

City Representatives Present: Allan Gilbert, City Administrator; Jene' Fain, City Clerk; Jay
Williams, City Attorney; Scott Miller, Police Chief; Kris Paxton, Community Development
Director; Maegan Thomas, City Planner; Kevin Moore, City Engineer and Public Works
Director; Jason Davis, Public Service Director; Dustin Kindell, Fire Chief; and James Harris,
Airport Manager.

Director Allen led the opening prayer.
Mayor Nation led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Nation asked if there were any comments from the audience regarding an item not on the
City' s agenda. Arthur Hulbert, 20705 Hwy 16, wants to remind everyone they are having the
Pool of Siloam. It is well attended. He announced the winners of the Business Plan Competition.

He advised we have some large industries considering Siloam Springs. Missy Morris, 1951 N.
Dogwood, was unaware the housing addition was breaking ground behind her. She would like
the builders to build a wall between their property before getting started.
The mayor asked if there were any comments on an item on the Consent Agenda. There were
none.

Consent Agenda

A. Regular Meeting Minutes/ December 3, 2024

B. Special- Called Meeting Minutes/ Executive Session/ November 21, 2024
C. Appointments/ Planning Commission/ Wayne Thomas and Thomas Sutton
D. Budget Amendment/ 2025 Arkansas Public Safety Equipment Grant Award Acceptance/
Memorandum of Understanding Approval for$ 72, 760. 78
E.

Budget Amendment/ Administration/ Kubota040- 4R3T/ Springdale Tractor/$ 80,241. 61

F.

2025- 2026 Board Goals

G. Resolution

62- 24/

Setting Hearing Date for Easement

Vacation/

1300 Block of North Britt

Street

A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Long and seconded by Wiles. Motion
passed unanimously.

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Page 12

December 17, 2024

Director Carroll requested Item C be pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion. He
wanted clarification on how to apply for commissions. Kris explained and stated he agreed we
need a better process, and he plans to implement a change prior to the next appointment. Allen
would like it to be posted on social media and the Board to be made aware when dates open and
the deadline for applications. A motion to approve Item C was made by Allen and seconded by
Blair.

H. Contract/

Sanitation/

Waste to Energy Project

Study/

The Process

Group/$

275, 345. Jason

Davis briefed the item. William Hall, 1203 Latisha Lane questioned other alternatives. There was
discussion as to whether this is a gasification only project study and it was clarified it would be a
study including many different avenues the City could consider. Daivs stated landfill fees will
continue to rise. Motion to approve was made by Allen and seconded by Wiles. Motion passed 51.

I.

Budget Amendment/ Contract/ Police and Fire Department/ AlliConnect/ Resilience and
Programs/$
58, 600. Scott Miller briefed the item. Allen commended both chiefs for

Wellness

their diligence in looking out for the mental health of our emergency personnel. Motion to
approve was made by Carroll and seconded by Allen. Motion passed unanimously.
J.

Contract/

Police Department/ Flock Safety/

System Purchase/$

58, 400. Scott Miller

briefed the item. Motion to approve was made by Allen and seconded by Carroll. Motion passed
unanimously.

K.

Construction Contract/

Airport/

Hangar

Rehabilitation/

Bid Acceptance/$

13, 732. 52.

James Harris briefed the item. Motion to approve was made by Carroll and seconded by Allen.
Motion passed unanimously.

Item L: Ordinance 24- 35 / 2nd Reading/ Amending City Municipal Code/ Chapter 6 Alcoholic
Beverages/

Allowing Sunday Alcohol Sales. Kris Paxton briefed the item. A motion was made

by Hunt and seconded by Carroll, to place Ordinance 24- 35 on its second and third reading,
suspending the rules and reading title only. Motion passed 5- 1.

A motion was made by Carroll and seconded by Wiles to adopt Ordinance 24- 35. Motion passed
4- 2.

A motion was made by Carroll and seconded by Hunt to adopt the emergency clause on
Ordinance 24- 35. Motion passed 5- 1.
Item M: Resolution

57- 24/

Special Use Development

Street( Springs Church of Christ Fourplex).

Permit/

2700 Block of East Kenwood

Maegan Thomas briefed the item. Chad Williams,

913 Hwy 16, is a neighbor to this property. He adamantly does not want this special use permit
to be approved. He has had issues with homes in the past. He states they are in poor shape, and
they have reduced the value of his property. Dustin Perkins, 1260 Sebastian Lane, assures the

new owners would provide upkeep on the property if approved. No motion was made to approve
and the Resolution failed 5- 1.

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Page 13

December 17, 2024

Item N: Resolution 63- 24/ Significant Development Permit/ 3868 Hwy. 412 East( Olive
Garden).

Maegan Thomas briefed the item. There was lengthy discussion regarding the waiving
of fees that were requested by the builders. Don Clark, 2135 Montclair Avenue, he is vicepresident of administration for the project. He is excited to bring it and appreciates the
consideration. He discussed that Siloam Springs is a secondary market, and it takes a lot of
convincing to bring a development like this to the area. Arthur Hulbert, 20705 Hwy 16, wants to
find a way to help local businesses but also states that this development would be beneficial to
our City. He advised that other developments are watching prior to making a decision to come to
the area. He stated his vote would be yes. William Hall, 1203 Latisha Lane, Callahan' s has been
in business in this city for 31 years. He does not agree with waiving the fees for a large
corporation such as this since local businesses do not get these waivers. It was discussed that
local businesses who have new development could also request fee waivers. It was decided by
the board that they would like staff to investigate ways the City could help our local businesses.
A motion to approve was made by Hunt and seconded by Allen. Motion passed unanimously.
Item 0: Administrator' s Report is attached. Gilbert, ask we remember Director Rissler and her

family due to the loss of her sister.
Mayor Nation requested the board to agree to pull the executive session from the agenda. A motion

was made by Hunt and seconded by Carroll to remove executive session. Motion passed 5- 1.
Blair voiced her opposition to the removal of the executive session was because they had not
decided on the raise for the City Administrator and if one were not voted on prior to December
31' he would receive the same raise all city employees will get. Gilbert stated he was willing to
forgo his raise for 2025 so long as the City staff received their raises. A motion was made by Blair
and seconded by Long, removing the raise of the City Administrator for 2025. Motion passed 4- 2.
Directors

Reports—

Mayor—

She wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone
who came and spoke this evening. Her condolences to Lesa Rissler and thoughts to Jason Davis
as to his family emergency.
Hunt— She would like to have a workshop around February to discuss the status of the board goals.

She wanted to clarify her resistance to the WTE project study, she feels there are too many that
are unknown at this time. She sends prayers to Rissler and Jason Davis and their families. Merry
Christmas to all and Jesus is the reason for the season. Thank you to Allen Elementary for the
Christmas cards prepared by the students.
Wiles— Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you, Jene,'

for the cookies. Lesa and Jason

Davis are in his thoughts and prayers.
Blair- Finn— Please bring your animals inside when it is cold. The animal shelter could always use

donations.

Merry Christmas

to

all.

Board of Directors

Meeting Minutes

Page 14

December 17, 2024
Carroll— Merry Christmas. He went and enjoyed BBQ at the Fire Department awards banquet and

had a wonderful time. They have an ardent desire for community and the surrounding area. It is
said that when something is going on they run toward it instead of away from it. He feels the Fire
Department exemplifies that and the Police Department does as well. He stated it was good to see
them, and he is jealous of their mustaches. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Long— Thank you to the Board and God for giving him the opportunity to serve the last six months.

He believes the Board should try to save money when it can.
Allen — Thank you to the public

for their support. He was targeted twice for removal, and he is
still standing. He thanks the voters who supported him. Thank Mark Long for being a great friend
and a real friend to this City. He would give his seat up to Don Clark if it meant Mark Long could
retain his director position. He thanks William Hall for his insight tonight. He appreciates his
family and restaurant. Thanks to Arthur Hulbert for making sense of what is important. Thank you,
Mayor, for a wonderful job, especially this year. He sends his condolences to Lesa and her family
for this loss. He loves this City. Thank you, Arthur, for bringing back the Pool of Siloam.
With no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Long and seconded by Allen.
Meeting adjourned.
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1.

Siloam Springs was featured twice in the Arkansas Business Trendsetter City 2024 publication.
The Water Treatment Plant improvements project that began in March 2020 was given
an honorable mention in the Infrastructure and Water category. It was also noted that the
renovation was the first design- build project to receive funding from the Arkansas State

Revolving Fund.
The Sager Creek restoration

won in the Public Works/ Environmental

and Green

Management category. Between 2020 and 2023, the City partnered with IRWP to
stabilize streambanks and improve water quality.
2.

There is still time to vote for your favorite participant in the Holly Jolly Home Decorating Contest.

Links to the map and voting site are available on our website and winners will be announced
December 3` d
3.

City staff were honored to donate over 450 toys to the Manna Center for sharing with local families
this year.

4.

City offices

will be closed December 24 and 25 as well as January 1 in observation

of the holidays.

ORDINANCE NO. 26-22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35-185 OF THE SILOAM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (CITY ZONING MAP); REZONING
(FROM G-I TO R-5) PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2703 E. KENWOOD ST.
Whereas, the landowner, Springs Church of Christ, LLC., has requested that the below-described land be
changed from the present zoning district of G-I (General institutional) to R-5 (Townhomes); and
Whereas, a public hearing on the proposed change was held on the 8th day of September, 2026, before the
City of Siloam Springs Planning Commission, after proper notice required by law; and
Whereas, after receiving and considering a staff report, a motion recommending approval of the rezone was
passed by the Planning Commission; and
Whereas, upon review and deliberation it appears that the zoning change is in the best interest of the City of
Siloam Springs; Now Therefore: Be It Ordained, by the Siloam Springs Board of Directors, as
follows:
Section 1. Description. The zoning map of the City (Municipal Code Section 35-185) is hereby amended to
include, within the R-5 zoning district, the property located at 2703 E. Kenwood St., as shown in
Exhibit “A” attached hereto, more particularly described as follows:
LOT 2 OF EAST KENWOOD PLACE SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON FILE NUMBER L202551081
IN THE RECORDS OF BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ALSO BEING PART OF THE SW/4 OF
THE SW/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, SILOAM SPRINGS,
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER OF THE SAID SW/4 OF THE SW/4, THENCE S86°54’32”E
40.00 FEET; THENCE N02°27’51”E 35.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, POINT BEING IN THE NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST KENWOOD STREET AND EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY 16; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
S86°54’32”E 309.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, N02°28’35”E 250.00 FEET; THENCE S86°54’32”E 230.00 FEET; THENCE
S02°28’35”W 285.00 FEET TO A POINT IN SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE
ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE N86°54’32”W 230.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.32 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND SUBJECT TO ALL OTHER
EASEMENTS OF RECORD.
Section 2. Conflict with other ordinances or codes. All ordinances, resolutions or parts of ordinances or
resolutions of the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Ordinance 26-22

Page 1 of 3

Section 3. Severability. Should any word, phrase, sentence, or section of this ordinance be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void, unenforceable, or unconstitutional, then such shall be
severed from this ordinance, and the remainder of the ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

Ordained and Enacted this ____ day of

2026.
APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk

________________________
Judy Nation, Mayor

(SEAL)

Page 2 of 3
Ordinance 26-22

Exhibit “A” to Ordinance 26-22

Page 3 of 3
Ordinance 26-22

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item H. Code Amendment
Ordinance 26-22 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal Code /
Rezoning from G-I to R-5 / 2703 E. Kenwood St.
Staff Review
•

The applicant desires to rezone a lot consisting of approximately 1.32 acres,
from G-I (General institutional) to R-5 (Townhomes).

•

No Future Land Use Map amendment is necessary as this is already
designated as “Neighborhoods 2”.

•

The R-5 zoning district use of “Townhome” is considered “very
appropriate” under the current Future Land Use Map designation.

•

Based on the letter of intent, the applicant is proposing townhomes at this
location.

•

The neighborhood primarily functions as an existing residential area that
features a mix of single-family surrounding the property to the west, south,
and east, and a mixed zoned site of G-I and R-2 to the north.
This is a summary only and does not replace any requirements listed within the full
staff report.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item H. Code Amendment
Ordinance 26-22 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal
Code / Rezoning from G-I to R-5 / 2703 E. Kenwood St.
Staff Findings
•

Staff finds that the rezoning meets the minimum lot requirements
of R-5 zoning.

•

This proposal may not be consistent with the context and
compatibility with the neighborhood as it is abutted to the north
by equal or lesser residential land uses, small lot single family
residential development immediately to the east, mostly vacant
county land to the south, and a and an existing place of worship
on the parcel to the immediate west.

•

A similar Special Use Development Permit requesting multifamily housing (for the shown units in the aerial photo to the left)
was heard by the Board of Directors at the December 17, 2024,
Board of Directors meeting under proposed Resolution Number
57-24, and failed with a 5-1 vote on its first reading (minutes are
attached with this staff report).

•

This is a summary only and does not replace any requirements listed within
the full staff report.

Springs Church of
Christ

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item H. Code Amendment
Ordinance 26-22 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal Code /
Rezoning from G-I to R-5 / 2703 E. Kenwood St.
Staff Findings Cont.
•

Staff consulted with the City Engineer regarding potential traffic concerns
based on the potential developability of the site and this was not seen as a
hazard.

•

At the Planning Commission Meeting, two members of the church spoke in
favor of the request and staff has received four phone calls inquiring about the
request since the meeting.

•

This is a summary only and does not replace any requirements listed within
the full staff report.

STAFF REPORT
TO:
Scot Rigby, City Administrator
FROM: Lesa Rissler, Board Member, Board of Directors
DATE:
October 6, 2026
RE:
Ordinance 26-25 / 1st Reading / Temporary Moratorium / Data Centers within the City of
Siloam Springs
Recommendation: Place Ordinance No. 26-25 on its _____ (1st, 2nd or 3rd) reading, suspending the rules
and reading by title only.
Background: This ordinance is being brought forth by The Board of Directors to establish a
temporary moratorium on the development, construction, permitting, approval, and opening of
Data Centers within the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas: providing for the review and
development of appropriate regulatory standards: declaring an emergency: and for other purposes.
Fiscal Impact: Finance has reviewed the fiscal impact statement provided and concurs with its assessment
as of 10/06/2026.
Reviews:
Legal: Legal counsel has reviewed and approved this document as of 10/06/2026.
Finance: Finance has reviewed the fiscal impact and is in support of the agreement and funding
commitments as of 10/06/2026.
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 26-25

ORDINANCE NO. 26-25
CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON
THE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, PERMITTING, APPROVAL,
AND OPENING OF DATA CENTERS WITHIN THE CITY OF SILOAM
SPRINGS, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE REVIEW AND
DEVELOPMENT OF APPROPRIATE REGULATORY STANDARDS;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the City of Siloam Springs is authorized under Arkansas law to regulate the
development and use of land within its corporate limits for the purpose of promoting the health,
safety, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, data centers are an expanding land use associated with artificial intelligence,
cloud computing, data storage and processing, streaming services, and other computing operations;
and
WHEREAS, depending upon their size, design, and operation, data centers may require
substantial amounts of electricity and water and may require significant utility and other
infrastructure to support their construction and operation; and
WHEREAS, data center development may present land use and infrastructure
considerations involving electrical capacity, water and wastewater capacity, noise, lighting, traffic,
emergency services, environmental impacts, compatibility with surrounding properties, and other
matters affecting the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Unified Development Code does not presently contain
development standards specifically designed to address the characteristics and potential impacts
associated with modern large-scale data centers; and
WHEREAS, Interim Resolution 2025-008 has been introduced before the Arkansas
Legislative Council and requests that the Legislative Council encourage a moratorium on the
development and opening of data centers in Arkansas while the State develops standards for data
center development to support cities, counties, and other localities; and
WHEREAS, Interim Resolution 2025-008 identifies concerns associated with large-scale
data center development, including substantial electrical and water demands, infrastructure
requirements, potential risks associated with utility infrastructure investments, and potential
impacts upon environmental quality, public health and safety, economic prosperity, and social
well-being; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors finds that the City’s existing development and utility
standards were not developed specifically to evaluate the unique combination of land use,
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electrical demand, water use, utility infrastructure, noise, backup generation, and other operational
characteristics that may be associated with large-scale Data Centers, and that compliance with
existing standards may therefore not adequately address all impacts associated with such
development; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors finds that additional time is necessary to study and
evaluate data centers as a land use and to determine whether amendments to the City’s Unified
Development Code or other City regulations are appropriate before additional development of such
facilities occurs within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors finds that a temporary moratorium will preserve the
status quo for a reasonable period while allowing the City to evaluate appropriate regulations
without determining at this time whether data centers should ultimately be permitted, conditionally
permitted, restricted, or otherwise regulated within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED, by the Board of Directors of the City of Siloam
Springs, Arkansas:
Section 1. Definition. For purposes of this Ordinance, “Data Center” means a building,
facility, or group of buildings or facilities whose principal use is to house computer servers, data
storage systems, networking equipment, or related computing equipment for the centralized
storage, management, processing, transmission, or dissemination of digital data. The term does
not include an office, commercial, governmental, educational, institutional, or other use in which
computer servers, networking equipment, or data storage equipment are incidental or accessory to
the principal use of the property.
Section 2. Temporary Moratorium. A temporary moratorium is hereby imposed upon
the development, construction, establishment, permitting, approval, and opening of any new Data
Center within the corporate limits of the City of Siloam Springs.
During the moratorium, the City shall not accept, process, approve, or issue any application
or request for rezoning, conditional use approval, site plan or development approval, building
permit, certificate of occupancy, or other City permit or approval when the purpose of the
application or request is the development, construction, establishment, or operation of a new Data
Center. No new Data Center shall commence construction or operation within the City during the
moratorium.
Additionally, during the moratorium, the City shall not enter into, approve, or authorize
any agreement, special rate arrangement, commitment to extend, construct, expand, or upgrade of
utility infrastructure, reservation or allocation of electrical, water, wastewater, or other utility
capacity, or other commitment of City resources or utility service specifically for the development,
construction, establishment, or operation of a new Data Center. Nothing herein shall prohibit
ordinary utility operations, maintenance, system planning, or the provision of generally applicable
utility services unrelated to a specific proposed Data Center.
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Section 3. Existing Uses and Approvals. This Ordinance shall not prohibit the continued
lawful operation of a Data Center lawfully operating within the City before the effective date of
this Ordinance. The moratorium shall not apply to a Data Center for which all final City land use
and development approvals and all required City building permits were issued before the effective
date of this Ordinance.
Nothing in this Section shall create or recognize any vested right beyond that provided by
applicable law.
Section 4. Review and Recommendation. During the moratorium, the City
Administrator shall coordinate a review of the City’s existing ordinances, Unified Development
Code, utility capacity, infrastructure, and other matters relevant to Data Center development and
shall present appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors.
In conducting the review, the City Administrator may obtain input and assistance from the
Planning Department, the Planning Commission, City utilities, the Fire Department, the Police
Department, the Public Works Department, the City Attorney, other City departments and officials,
utility providers, consultants, and other persons or entities possessing relevant expertise. The City
Administrator shall also provide reasonable opportunities for public input regarding Data Center
development and potential regulatory standards during the review period. The review should
consider, as appropriate:
a. Appropriate zoning districts and locations for Data Centers;
b. Compatibility with surrounding land uses;
c. Setbacks, buffering, screening, and landscaping;
d. Electrical demand, capacity, and infrastructure;
e. Water consumption and water system capacity;
f. Wastewater demand and capacity;
g. Noise and vibration;
h. Lighting;
i. Traffic and roadway impacts;
j. Stormwater and drainage;
k. Fire protection, emergency response; and public safety;
l. Environmental impacts;
m. Backup generators, fuel storage, and other accessory equipment;
n. Utility infrastructure, extensions, upgrades, and allocation of associated costs;
o. Operational reporting, monitoring, and enforcement;
p. Decommissioning and restoration requirements;
q. Potential economic and fiscal effects of data centers, including utility revenues,
infrastructure investment, employment, and other economic development benefits
or costs; and

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r. Such other matters as may reasonably affect the public health, safety, welfare,
infrastructure, or orderly development of the City.
Any proposed amendment to the City’s Unified Development Code shall be submitted to
and considered by the Planning Commission and Board of Directors in accordance with applicable
Arkansas law and City ordinances.
Section 5. Duration. The moratorium established by this Ordinance shall remain in effect
for six (6) months from the effective date of this Ordinance unless earlier terminated by ordinance
of the Board of Directors. Nothing herein shall prevent the Board of Directors from terminating
the moratorium before its expiration upon determining that the City’s review has been completed
and that appropriate regulations have been adopted or that no additional regulation is necessary.
Any extension of the moratorium beyond the six-month period shall require further action
by the Board of Directors.
Section 6. Nature and Purpose of Moratorium. This Ordinance constitutes a temporary
measure intended to provide the City a reasonable opportunity to study an emerging land use and
determine whether additional regulation is appropriate. Nothing herein shall be construed as a
determination that Data Centers are inherently incompatible with development within the City or
should be permanently prohibited.
Section 7. Compliance with State and Federal Law. This Ordinance shall be interpreted
and applied consistently with applicable state and federal law. Nothing herein is intended to
prohibit or regulate any activity that the City is preempted or otherwise prohibited from regulating.
Section 8. Repealer and Severability. Prior ordinances in conflict with the provisions
enacted herein are repealed to the extent of the conflict as of the effective date of this Ordinance.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are
declared severable.
Section 9. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. It is hereby found and determined by the Board of
Directors that data centers constitute an emerging land use with potentially significant demands
upon electrical, water, wastewater, transportation, emergency services, and other public
infrastructure; that the City’s existing development regulations were not specifically designed to
address the characteristics and potential impacts of modern large-scale data centers; that additional
time is reasonably necessary for the City to study those impacts and determine whether appropriate
local regulations should be adopted; and that acceptance, processing, or approval of applications
or the making of utility or infrastructure commitments for Data Center development during the
review could impair the City’s ability to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore,
an emergency is declared to exist, and this Ordinance, being necessary for the preservation of the
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public peace, health, safety, and welfare, shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
passage and approval as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _____ day of _________________________, 20_____.

ATTEST:

APPROVED:

_____________________________

_____________________________

Kimberly Smith, City Clerk

Judy Nation, Mayor

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STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Cc:
DATE:
RE:

Scot Rigby, City Administrator
Kyle Belt, Current Planner
Randal Clark, Interim Development Services Director
October 20, 2026
Ordinance 26-24 / Vacation of Utility Easements / 3900 Block of HWY. 412 E.

Recommendation: Recommended for Approval. Place Ordinance No. 26-24 on its _____ (1st, 2nd or
3rd) reading, suspending the rules and reading by title only.
Background:
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
Board of Directors review: October 20, 2026
APPLICANT AND AGENT
Applicant/Owner: Butler Revocable Trust, Lynch
Agent: Maegan Thomas: Boen-Kemp Construction
SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS
3900 Block of HWY. 412 E.
LEGAL NOTICE
 Newspaper legal notification: September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 (Herald-Leader).
 Staff received no phone calls or correspondence on the request.
STAFF DISCUSSION
The City of Siloam Springs has received a petition from the Lynch Butler Revocable Trust for the review
of the vacation of utility easements on what are currently Lots 1 and 3 of the Butler Addition in conjunction
with a Minor Subdivision Development Permit Application, a Property Line Adjustment Permit
Application, and a Rezone Development Permit Application. The easements to be vacated were filed for
record in the office of the Benton County Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder under instrument number
L202614507. The easements are not needed by the City or private utility operators and are requested to
be permanently closed as shown on the vacation exhibit.
All relevant utilities and City departments have signed off on the easement vacation, as indicated in the
attached memorandum. Finally, it should be noted that these requests are forwarded directly to the Board

and bypass the Planning Commission; this is because easements and rights-of-way are typically vacated
by the Board. Finally, staff has received no evidence that the proposal interferes with the reasonable peace
or enjoyment of the neighboring properties. Staff does not anticipate that any property values will be
substantially damaged, and the proposal appears to be adequately supported by infrastructure.
Fiscal Impact:
Staff does not anticipate any fiscal impacts as a result of this request.
Reviews:
Legal: Legal counsel has reviewed and approved this document as of 09/30/2026.
Finance: Finance has reviewed the fiscal impact statement provided and concurs with its assessment as of
10/12/2026.
Attachments:
1. Vacation Petition
2. Vacation Exhibit
3. Department Head Sign-Off Memo – Multiple Pages
4. General Area Map
5. Ordinance No. 26-24

10/13/26 P.N. 03-07904-000; ROW26-02

Docusign Envelope ID: 740376B8-7C0C-8C8E-8120-61731780B017

Division of Planning
479-373-6466
[email protected]

PETITION TO VACATE
A Petition to Vacate must be provided upon first submittal of the request to vacate for the application to be considered.
Pursuant to A.C.A. § 14-301-302, “The owners of any property abutting upon a street or alley referred to in § 14-301-301, may file
a petition with the city or town council requesting the council to vacate the street or alley, or a portion thereof.” Pursuant to A.C.A. §
14-199-103 “A petition requesting the vacation of a public utility easement, signed by the property owners through whose property
the easement extends shall be filed with the municipal legislative body and dealt with in the manner provided for by law.” This
standard Petition to Vacate provided by the City of Siloam Springs may be used by the applicant to verify requirements are met.

The undersigned petitioners, being owners of abutting properties as described within this document, hereby petition
to the City of Siloam Springs Board of Directors, a request to vacate, in accordance with the requirements as defined
within the State of Arkansas statute and City of Siloam Springs ordinance, the following designated street, alley, or
easement, or a portion thereof, for which there shall be filed with the petition a certified or photostatic copy of the
portion of the plat filed in the office of the county recorder which shows the street, alley, or easement to be vacated,
together with the lot and block numbers of each lot which abuts upon the street, alley, or easement to be vacated:

>ĞŐĂůĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ͗

See attached.

Name

Address

N/A - No other owners abut the areas to be vacated.

Signature

I am an owner of adjacent property
authorized to sign as said owner.

[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No

Lynch Butler
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required documents, and any further ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐĂƐĚĞĮŶĞĚŝŶƚŚĞŝƚLJŽĨ^ŝůŽĂŵ
August
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26
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;ϭͿ ^ƚĂƚĞƚŚĞŶĂŵĞƐŽĨƚŚĞƉĞƌƐŽŶƐǁŚŽƐŝŐŶƚŚĞƉĞƟƟŽŶ͖
;ϮͿ ^ƚĂƚĞƚŚĞŶĂŵĞŽĨƚŚĞƐƚƌĞĞƚ, ĂůůĞLJ͕ easement, ŽƌƚŚĞƉŽƌƟŽŶƚŚĞƌĞŽĨ͕ƚŽďĞǀĂĐĂƚĞĚ͘/ĨƚŚĞƐƚƌĞĞƚŽƌĂůůĞLJŝƐŶŽƚŶĂŵĞĚŽŶƚŚĞ
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ƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚ^ŝŐŶĂƚƵƌĞ͗_______________________

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ĂƚĞZĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ͗ ____ / ____ / ____

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VICINITYMAP

LOCATED IN: SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST
4095 EAST HIGHWAY 412, BENTON COUNTY, SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 72761

E

E TAHLEQUAH ST

I-59

U.S. HIGHWAY 412

SURVEYDESCRIPTION
LOT 4:
A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
AND A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 4,
TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ALSO BEING
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE
ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF SOUTH 87°35'47" EAST 649.39 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443"; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 02°17'31" WEST 1,246.61 FEET TO A
FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY
412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 733.28 FEET TO
A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 500.03 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW
1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 586.72 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE ALONG SAID WEST LINE NORTH
02°44'33" EAST 744.71 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826" MARKING
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF SOUTH
87°15'31" EAST 660.82 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 30.843 ACRES, MORE
OR LESS. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS OF RECORD.
LOT 5:
A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER,
SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ALSO
BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE
ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF SOUTH 87°35'47" EAST 649.39 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443"; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 02°17'31" WEST 1,246.61 FEET TO A
FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY
412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 733.28 FEET TO
A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 87°20'41"
WEST 167.87 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826" BEING THE TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 216.83 FEET TO A FOUND
1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH
02°44'33" EAST 500.03 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE SOUTH 87°20'41"
EAST 216.83 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE SOUTH
02°44'33" WEST 500.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.489 ACRES, MORE
OR LESS. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS OF RECORD.

______________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ______________________

BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL:
THIS PLAT IS HEREBY APPROVED THIS _________ DAY OF _____________, 2026, BY THE CITY OF
SILOAM SPRINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS .

__________________________
CITY CLERK

COMPLETED FIELD WORK:
AUGUST 21, 2026
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. WARRANTY DEED FILED IN DEED 1990005991.
2. SURVEY PLAT FILED AS INSTRUMENT NO. L202614507.
3. SURVEY PLAT FILED AS INSTRUMENT NO. L202562236.
BASIS OF BEARING:
THE BASIS OF BEARING OF THIS SURVEY IS GRID NORTH, BASED ON
ARKANSAS STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, NORTH ZONE NAD83.
SOME FEATURES SHOWN ON THIS PLAT MAY BE SHOWN OUT OF SCALE FOR
CLARITY.
DIMENSIONS ON THIS PLAT ARE EXPRESSED IN FEET AND DECIMAL PARTS
THEREOF UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. MONUMENTS WERE FOUND AT
POINTS WHERE INDICATED.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED OR SHOWN ON THIS PLAT, THIS SURVEY
DOES NOT PURPORT TO REFLECT OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WHICH MAY
BE APPLICABLE TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY: EASEMENTS, OTHER THAN
POSSIBLE EASEMENTS WHICH WERE VISIBLE AT THE TIME OF SURVEY;
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS OR OTHER LAND
USE REGULATIONS; AND ANY OTHER FACTS WHICH AN ACCURATE TITLE
SEARCH MAY DISCLOSE.
THE TERM "CERTIFY" OR "CERTIFICATION" AND "CORRECT" AS NOTED
HEREON AND AS IT PERTAINS TO LAND SURVEYING SERVICES AS SHOWN ON
THIS DOCUMENT SHALL MEAN, "A STATEMENT SIGNED BY THE
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR BASED ON THE FACTS AND KNOWLEDGE
KNOWN TO THE PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR AT THE TIME OF THE
SURVEY AND IS NOT A GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, EITHER IMPLIED OR
EXPRESSED."
SIDEWALKS CONSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
BUILDER/DEVELOPER.

ZONING INFORMATION
CURRENT ZONING: A-1
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:
FRONT, SIDE ON CORNER: 50'
REAR, SIDE NOT ON CORNER: 20'

THE MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT ONLY ESTABLISHES LOT BOUNDARIES AND
SETBACKS, BUT THE CRITERIA DOES NOT ADEQUATELY PROVIDE FOR
EASEMENTS IN MANY CASES. THE DEVELOPER SHOULD NOTE THAT A
FUTURE RE-PLAT OR PLAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO SET PROPER EASEMENTS
FOR UTILITY, ACCESS AND DRAINAGE.

CURRENT ZONING: C-2
I HEREBY CERTIFY THIS TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT
TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF
ON THIS THE 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2026.

SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:
FRONT - 50'
SIDE - 10'; 15' CORNER SIDE
REAR - 20'

OWNER/DEVELOPER
APN: 03-04288-000, 03-04289-000, 03-04290-000 & 03-04295-000
OWNER: BUTLER REVOCABLE TRUST LYNCH
MAILING: 4095 E US HWY 412, SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 72761

LANDAREA

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BLEW &
ASSOCIATES, PA
No. 1534

LOT 4
30.843 ± ACRES

A

LOT 5
2.489 ± ACRES

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KANSA

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B

VACATED 20' UTILITY EASEMENT:
A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER,
SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ALSO
BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE
ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, SOUTH 02°17'31" WEST 1243.76 FEET TO THE NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY 412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 130.43 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE LEAVING
SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 450.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°20'41" EAST 20.00
FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE SOUTH 02°44'33" WEST
450.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 20.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 0.207 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

STATE OF ARKANSAS
COUNTY OF ________________________
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME THIS ____ DAY OF _________________, 2026.

STATE RECORDING NUMBER:
500-17N-33W-0-04-100-04-1532

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VACATED 10' UTILITY EASEMENT:
A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER,
SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ALSO
BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE
ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, SOUTH 02°17'31" WEST 1243.76 FEET TO THE NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY 412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 130.43 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE LEAVING
SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 10.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 450.03
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°20'41" EAST 10.00 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443";
THENCE SOUTH 02°44'33" WEST 450.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.103
ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

_____________________________
OWNER

MISCELLANEOUSNOTES

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LOT 6:
A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER,
SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ALSO
BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE
ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF SOUTH 87°35'47" EAST 649.39 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443"; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 02°17'31" WEST 1,246.61 FEET TO A
FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY
412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 733.28 FEET TO
A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826" BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 167.87 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED
"BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 02°44'33"
EAST 500.03 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE SOUTH
87°20'41" EAST 167.87 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE
SOUTH 02°44'33" WEST 500.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 1.927 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS OF RECORD.

OWNER'S CERTIFICATION AND DEDICATION:
WE THE UNDERSIGNED DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WE ARE THE SOLE OWNERS OF THE HEREON
PLATTED PROPERTY AND DO HEREBY DEDICATE ALL STREETS AND EASEMENTS IF ANY, FOR THE
USE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITIES.
"STREETS" SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, ALL ROADWAYS, ALLEYS, CUL-DE-SACS,
SIDEWALKS, TRAILS, SIDE PATHS AND SUCH APPURTENANCES THERETO AS MAY BE REASONABLY
NECESSARY FOR SAFE AND CONVENIENT VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL. "UTILITIES" SHALL
INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED TO
PROVIDE SERVICES AND AMENITIES SUCH AS ELECTRICITY, WATER, WASTEWATER, GAS,
TELEVISION, BROADBAND, TELEPHONE AND DRAINAGE TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND/OR
SURROUNDING AREAS. SAID DEDICATIONS INCLUDE THE RIGHTS OF MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT,
REMOVAL AND REPAIR, AND TO DO SUCH THINGS AS MAY BE REASONABLY NECESSARY TO
EXERCISE SAID RIGHTS, INCLUDING TRIMMING OF GRASS, LIMBS AND FOLIAGE, AND REMOVAL OF
OBSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION.

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LOT 6
1.927 ± ACRES

FLOODZONEINFORMATION
BY GRAPHIC PLOTTING ONLY, NO PORTION OF THIS PROPERTY IS IN
ZONE "A" OR "AE" OF THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, COMMUNITY
PANEL NO. 05007C0370J, WHICH BEARS AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF 9/28/2007
AND IS NOT IN A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA.

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EW

SITE

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CERT I F

W

PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT, EASEMENT VACATION, & MINOR SUBDIVISION

NOT TO SCALE

N

D

BL

IF THE SIGNATURE ON THIS SEAL IS NOT AN ORIGINAL AND
NOT BLUE IN COLOR THEN IT SHOULD BE ASSUMED THAT
THIS PLAT MAY HAVE BEEN ALTERED. THE ABOVE
CERTIFICATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY COPY THAT
DOES NOT BEAR AN ORIGINAL SEAL AND SIGNATURE.

PARENT RESULTANT LOT 1
PARCEL 03-07902-000
31.378 ± ACRES
PARENT RESULTANT LOT 3
PARCEL 03-07904-000
3.882 ± ACRES

UTILITY INFORMATION
THE LOCATION OF UTILITIES SHOWN HEREON ARE FROM OBSERVED
EVIDENCE OF ABOVE GROUND APPURTENANCES ONLY. THE SURVEYOR
WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH UNDERGROUND PLANS OR SURFACE GROUND
MARKINGS TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF ANY SUBTERRANEAN USES.

SHEET1OF2
DATE

REVISION HISTORY

BY

9/17/2026

PLANNING COMMENTS

TPN

10/01/2026

PLANNING COMMENTS

TPN

3825 N. SHILOH DRIVE - FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
OFFICE: 479.443.4506 · FAX: 479.582.1883
[email protected]
WWW.BLEWINC.COM

SURVEYOR JOB NUMBER:
26-4434.03

SURVEY DRAWN BY:
ANC - 8/28/2026

SURVEY REVIEWED BY:
TPN

SCALE:
1" = 100'

FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF:
COMMERCIAL REALTY

PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT, EASEMENT VACATION, & MINOR SUBDIVISION
LOCATED IN: SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST
4095 EAST HIGHWAY 412, BENTON COUNTY, SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 72761

NW CORNER
EAST 1/2
SW 1/4 NE 1/4
SECTION 4
T-17-N, R-33-W
SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED
"BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"

W

FOUND 5/8"
REBAR UNDER
WATER, 64.73'
OFFSET FROM
CORNER

APN: 03-04287-000
OWNER: BUTLER REVOCABLE TRUST LYNCH
MAILING: 15707 FAIRMONT RD, SILOAM,
SPRINGS, AR 72761
ZONED: A-1

S 87°15'30" E 660.78' (R)
S 87°15'31" E 660.82' (M)

SS

5.0'
20' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202562236)

SS

PUBHx
WETLAND AREA

P.O.B. - LOT 4
P.O.C. - LOT 5 & 6
NW CORNER
SE 1/4 NE 1/4
SECTION 4
T-17-N, R-33-W
FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443"

SS

POND
FOUND 5/8"
REBAR UNDER
WATER, 135.76'
OFFSET FROM
CORNER

S

50'

100'

200'

2.5'

20' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)

SS

6.6'

LEGEND&SYMBOLS

SE 1/4 NE 1/4
SECTION 4
T-17-N, R-33-W
18.563 ACRES ±

SW 1/4 NE 1/4
SECTION 4
T-17-N, R-33-W
12.815 ACRES ±

SS

SCALE: 1" = 100'
GRAPHIC SCALE
0

20' "A-1" ZONING
BSB

E

S

FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443"
NORTHING: 683120.04'
EASTING: 574976.94'

S 87°35'46" E 649.46' (R)
S 87°35'47" E 649.39' (M)

SS

S

N

FOUND MONUMENT (AS NOTED)
SET 5/8" REBAR WITH CAP "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"
COMPUTED POINT
WATER VALVE
GAS METER
SANITARY MANHOLE
FIRE HYDRANT
YARD HYDRANT
TELEPHONE PEDESTAL
POWER POLE

SS

G

D

Y

SS

H

N 02°44'34" E 744.71' (R)
SS
N 02°44'SS
33" E 744.71' (M)

S

T

R5UBH
WETLAND AREA

LOT 4

APN: 03-06220-000
OWNER: ATWOOD
DISTRIBUTING LP
MAILING: 500 S GARLAND
RD, ENID, OK 73703
ZONED: C-2

SS
SS

SS

(ZONED "A-1")

S

BUILDING
SS

SS

APN: 03-04292-000
OWNER: SILOAM
STATION RETAIL LLC
MAILING: 6191 STATE
HWY 161, STE 100,
IRVING, TX 75038
ZONED: C-2

CREEK

(M)

MEASURED/CALCULATED DIMENSION

(R)

RECORD DIMENSION PER SURVEY L202614507

P.O.C.

POINT OF COMMENCEMENT

P.O.B.

POINT OF BEGINNING

N 02°17'31" E 1,243.76' (M)

SS
SS
SS

SS

SS

R4SBC
WETLAND AREA

WL

WL

UNDERGROUND WATER LINE

N 02°44'33" E 500.03' (M)

N 87°20'41" W 167.87' (M) S
GAS
FOP

D

GAS
WL
FOP

Y

WL

GAS
FOP

PROPOSED REZONE AREA
TO BE REZONED
FROM "A-1" TO "C-2"

WL

SS

WL

WL

WL FOP

FOP

FOUND 1 1/2" R/W
MONUMENT, 10.71'
OFFSET WEST OF
CORNER
SS

FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443",
46.55' OFFSET

SS

S

75.1'

SS

FOP

WL

SS

FOP WL

BLEW &
ASSOCIATES, PA
No. 1534
A

20' "A-1" ZONING
BSB

R4SBC
WETLAND AREA

FOP WL

SS

FOP WL

SS

FOPWL

SS
FOPWL

SS
WL

FOP
N 87°20'41" W 733.28
' (M)

U.S. HIGHWAY 412

75' ASPHALT ROAD - PUBLIC

SS

WL
FOP

SS

WL
FOP

G

FOP

SS

SS
WL T

SS
FOP
WL

0.7'

50' "A-1" ZONING BSB

R/W (WIDTH VARIES)
(L202614507)

KANSA

S

CK

LE Y

D

BL

E

IF THE SIGNATURE ON THIS SEAL IS NOT AN ORIGINAL AND NOT BLUE IN COLOR THEN IT
SHOULD BE ASSUMED THAT THIS PLAT MAY HAVE BEEN ALTERED. THE ABOVE
CERTIFICATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY COPY THAT
DOES NOT BEAR AN ORIGINAL SEAL AND SIGNATURE.

FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443"
NORTHING: 681874.43'
EASTING: 574927.09'

50' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)

SS

R

U

APN: 03-07274-000
OWNER: K-MAC PROPERTY
HOLDINGS LLC
MAILING: 4120 N BENTWOOD
LN, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
ZONED: C-2

20' PUBLIC DRAINAGE &
UTILITY EASEMENT
TO THE CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS
(BOOK 2003, PAGE 21563)

P.O.B. - LOT 6
SS

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HO
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T
A

W

SS

20' PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT
(L202614507)
VACATED PER THIS PLAT
(HATCHED AREA)

IC

SS

D

N 02°44'34" E 500.00' (R)
N 02°44'33" E 500.03' (M)

N 02°44'34" E 500.00' (R)
N 02°44'33" E 500.03' (M)

APN: 03-07903-000
OWNER: SILOAM SPRIN
GS CFA LLC
MAILING: 83 ORCHAR
D HILL PARK DR
LEONMINSTER MA 014
53
ZONED: C-2

IVE

30' ASPHALT ROAD - PRIVAT
E DRIVE
(L202614507)

N 02°44'33" E 500.03' (M)

WL
WL
D

WL

WL

WL

WL

EAST SILOAM STATION DR

WL

C/L

WL

APN: 03-07273-000
OWNER: SILOAM
SPRINGS 412/59 RE LLC
MAILING: PO BOX 1112,
ENID, OK 73702
ZONED: C-2

PEM1C
WETLAND
AREA

PEM1C
WETLAND AREA

20' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
PER THIS PLAT

SS

50' "C-2" ZONING
BSB

GAS
WL
FOP

SANITARY SEWER LINE

B

GAS
WL
FOP

SS

AT ION
IZ

N 87°20'41" W 216.83' (M)

H

25' GAS EASEMENT TO
ARKANSAS WESTERN
GAS COMPANY
(BOOK 346, PAGE 487)

PREVIOUS
PROPERTY LINE
REMOVED PER
THIS PLAT

P.O.B. - LOT 5

GAS
WL
FOP

FIBER OPTIC LINE

SS

I HEREBY CERTIFY THIS TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND
BELIEF ON THIS THE 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2026.

11.9'

10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
PER THIS PLAT

WL
GAS
FOP

UNDERGROUND GAS LINE

FOP

EASEMENT VACATION AREA

10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)
VACATED PER THIS PLAT
(HATCHED AREA)

SS

WL
GAS
FOP

QUARTER SECTION LINE
GAS

PROPOSED PROPERTY LINE
PER THIS PLAT

SS

FOP

25' FUTURE PROPOSED
CROSS ACCESS EASEMENT
TO BE RECORDED VIA
SEPARATE INSTRUMENT

SS

R/W
GASWL

SS

WL

10' "C-2"
ZONING BSB

PROPOSED
PROPERTY LINE
PER THIS PLAT

SS

50' PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)

WL

VACANT LAND
(ZONED
"A-1 & C-2")

Y

FOUND 1/2"
REBAR
CAPPED "1443"
WL

S
LOT 6

SS

PARENT TRACT
RESULTANT LOT 3
APN: 03-07904-000
3.882 ACRES ±

EDGE OF CREEK

R

20' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
PER THIS PLAT

SS

VACANT LAND
(ZONED "C-2")

SETBACK LINE (BSB)

20' "A-1" ZONING BSB

25' FUTURE PROPOSED
CROSS ACCESS EASEMENT
TO BE RECORDED VIA
SEPARATE INSTRUMENT
LOT 5

OVERHEAD POWER LINE

10' "C-2" ZONING BSB

10' "C-2"
ZONING BSB

15' PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202562236)

FENCE LINE

SS

SS

SS

S 87°20'41" E
167.87' (M)

10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
PER THIS PLAT

10' "C-2" ZONING
BSB

H

APN: 03-07963-000
OWNER: MCDONALDS
REAL
ESTATE COMPANY
MAILING: PO BOX 182
571
COLUMBUS OH 43218
ZONED: C-2

S 87°20'41" E
216.83' (M)

25' ACCESS EASEMENT
(L202623096)

30.7'

Y

CENTERLINE (C/L)

PARENT TRACT
RESULTANT LOT 1
APN: 03-07902-000
31.378 ACRES ±
(ZONED "A-1")

15' SEWER
EASEMENT
(L202614507)

N 87°20'41" W 586.72' (M)

N 87°20'41" W 202.02' (M)
N 87°20'38" W 202.00' (R)

S

H

APN: 03-07964-000
OWNER: SILOAM STA
TION RETAIL LLC
MAILING: 6191 STATE
HIGHWAY 161 STE 100
IRVING TX 75038
ZONED: C-2

C/L

C/L

20' "C-2" ZONING
BSB

SS

SS

20' "A-1" ZONING
BSB

SS

FOUND 1/2"
REBAR
CAPPED
"1443"

10' PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT
PER THIS PLAT

LIMITS OF WETLAND AREAS

FOUND 1/2"
REBAR CAPPED
"1443", OFFSET
46.55' FROM
CORNER

S

RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE (R/W)

CERT I F

SS
SS

20' PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)
8.0'

FOUND 1/2"
REBAR CAPPED
"1443"

10' PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT
PER THIS PLAT

PROPOSED EASEMENT LINE
T

S 02°17'48" W 1,246.61' (R)
S 02°17'31" W 1,246.61' (M)

SS

SS
SS

20' PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)

EXISTING EASEMENT LINE

DRIVE

20' DRAINAGE &
UTILITY EASEMENT TO
CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS
(BOOK 2003, PAGE 21557)

20' "A-1" ZONING BSB

CONCRETE PRIVATE

SS

SS

BOUNDARY LINE

5.9'

SS
FOP
WL

SS
T

WL

WL

SS

SS

R/W

65.8'

C/L

SHEET2OF2

3825 N. SHILOH DRIVE - FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
OFFICE: 479.443.4506 · FAX: 479.582.1883
[email protected]
WWW.BLEWINC.COM

SURVEYOR JOB NUMBER:
26-4434.03

SURVEY DRAWN BY:
ANC - 8/28/2026

SURVEY REVIEWED BY:
TPN

SCALE:
1" = 100'

FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF:
COMMERCIAL REALTY

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Easement Vacation Permit
ROW26-02

GENERAL AREA MAP

A-1

Subject Property

C-2

Subject Property

HWY 412

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TIMOTHY ST

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-24
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING
UITILTY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AT THE 3900
BLOCK OF HWY US 412 E.
Whereas, a petition was filed with the Board of Directors of the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas
on the 31st day of August, 2026, requesting the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon
utility and drainage easements located at the 3900 block of US HWY. 412 E.; and
Whereas, the easements to be vacated were filed for record in the office of the Benton County
Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder under instrument number L202614507, and
dedicated to the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, being more particularly described
herein; and
Whereas, after due notice as required by law, the Board has, at the time and place mentioned in
the notice, heard all persons desiring to be heard on the question and has ascertained that
the portion of the properties herein described have heretofore been dedicated to the public
use as utility and drainage easements; that all the owners of the property abutting upon the
portion of the easement to be vacated have filed with the Board their written consent to the
abandonment; and that public interest and welfare will not be adversely affected by the
abandonment of the easement.
Now Therefore: Be It Ordained, by the Board of Directors of the City of Siloam Springs:
Section 1: The City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, releases, vacates, and abandons all its rights,
together with the rights of the public generally, in and to the easements as shown in
Exhibit A (appended hereto) and further designated as follows:
Part of Lots 1 and 3, Butler Addition to the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, being more
particularly described as follows:
A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST,
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ALSO BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF,
SOUTH 02°17'31" WEST 1243.76 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
HIGHWAY 412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH
87°20'41" WEST 130.43 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE
LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 50.00 FEET TO
THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 450.03 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 87°20'41" EAST 20.00 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED
"BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE SOUTH 02°44'33" WEST 450.03 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 20.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 0.207 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Ordinance 26-24

Page 1 of 3

A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST,
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ALSO BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF,
SOUTH 02°17'31" WEST 1243.76 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
HIGHWAY 412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH
87°20'41" WEST 130.43 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE
LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 50.00 FEET TO
THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 10.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 450.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°20'41" EAST
10.00 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE SOUTH 02°44'33"
WEST 450.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.103 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS.
Section 2: A copy of the ordinance, duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be filed in the office of
the Benton County Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder in the deed records of the
county.

Ordained and Enacted this

day of _____________________ 2026.
APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk

Ordinance 26-24

________________________
Judy Nation, Mayor

Page 2 of 3

Exhibit ‘A’ to Ordinance 26-24

Ordinance 26-24

Page 3 of 3

Memorandum
To: Department Heads
From: Kyle Belt, Current Planner
Date: September 21, 2026
Subject: Request for Utility Easement Vacations

Attached is a request to vacate utility easements in part of Lot 3, Butler Addition
to the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, being more particularly described as
follows:
A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, BENTON COUNTY,
ARKANSAS, ALSO BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, SOUTH
02°17'31" WEST 1243.76 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY
412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST
130.43 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE LEAVING SAID
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 450.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
87°20'41" EAST 20.00 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS
1826"; THENCE SOUTH 02°44'33" WEST 450.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87°20'41"
WEST 20.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.207 ACRES, MORE
OR LESS.

A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, BENTON COUNTY,
ARKANSAS, ALSO BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, SOUTH
02°17'31" WEST 1243.76 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY
412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST
130.43 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE LEAVING SAID
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 10.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH
02°44'33" EAST 450.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°20'41" EAST 10.00 FEET TO A
FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE SOUTH 02°44'33" WEST 450.03 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.103 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
A response is needed from each of you to complete this request. If no response is
received by September 29, 2026, then the City staff will interpret that as your
company has no objections to the closure of the easement. Please review the
attachment, sign this memo indicating if you are for or against the proposed
easement closure. Also, please note any comments that you may have.
Additionally, should you have any questions, please reach out to me at the
number on my signature line below. Thank you!

Kyle Belt, MPA, CNU-A
Current Planner
Office: 479-238-0926 | M -F 8am-5pm
[email protected]

Development Services Director:

For: ✔

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
No comment
___________________________________________________________________
No comment
___________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________________

Public Works Director:

For: ✔

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
No comment
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Josh Napier
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Josh Napier (Sep 28, 2026 09:46:43 CDT)

Community Services Director:

For: ✔

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
No issues for Community Services
___________________________________________________________________
.
___________________________________________________________________
Jason Davis
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Jason Davis (Sep 21, 2026 12:53:44 CDT)

Electric Department Director:

For: ✔

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
None
___________________________________________________________________
None
___________________________________________________________________
Phil Stokes
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Phil Stokes (Sep 29, 2026 13:09:15 CDT)

Fire Chief: For:

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________

Police Chief:

For: ✔

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
No issues noticed
___________________________________________________________________
.
___________________________________________________________________
Chase Fine
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Chase Fine (Sep 21, 2026 16:30:58 CDT)

City Engineer: For: ✔

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
See comment provided by Brent O'Neal via email.
___________________________________________________________________
see above
___________________________________________________________________
Brent K. O'Neal
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Brent K. O'Neal (Sep 22, 2026 09:52:57 CDT)

Black Hills Energy Representative:

For:

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
No issues with easement vacation
___________________________________________________________________
.
___________________________________________________________________
Adam Comer
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Adam Comer (Sep 22, 2026 09:01:50 CDT)

Cox Cable Representative: For:

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________

Brightspeed Representative:

For: ✔

Against:

N/A:

Comments:
We don't currently have any facilities here
___________________________________________________________________
.
___________________________________________________________________
sativa Evans
Signature: __________________________________________________________
sativa Evans (Sep 28, 2026 08:07:44 CDT)

EASEMENT VACATION & MINOR SUBDIVISION
LOCATED IN: SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST
4095 EAST HIGHWAY 412, BENTON COUNTY, SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 72761

NW CORNER
EAST 1/2
SW 1/4 NE 1/4
SECTION 4
T-17-N, R-33-W
SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED
"BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"

N
FOUND 5/8"
REBAR UNDER
WATER, 64.73'
OFFSET FROM
CORNER

S 87°15'30" E 660.78' (R)
S 87°15'31" E 660.82' (M)

POND
SS

5.0'
20' UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202562236)

SS

SS

P.O.B. - LOT 4
P.O.C. - LOT 5 & 6
NW CORNER
SE 1/4 NE 1/4
SECTION 4
T-17-N, R-33-W
FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443"

FOUND 5/8"
REBAR UNDER
WATER, 135.76'
OFFSET FROM
CORNER

20' ZONING
BSB

50'

100'

200'

20' UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)
SE 1/4 NE 1/4
SECTION 4
T-17-N, R-33-W
18.563 ACRES ±

LEGEND&SYMBOLS
FOUND MONUMENT (AS NOTED)
SET MONUMENT (AS NOTED)
COMPUTED POINT
WATER VALVE
GAS METER
SANITARY MANHOLE
FIRE HYDRANT
YARD HYDRANT
TELEPHONE PEDESTAL
POWER POLE

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H

APN: 03-06220-000
OWNER: ATWOOD
DISTRIBUTING LP
MAILING: 500 S GARLAND
RD, ENID, OK 73703
ZONED: C-2

SS

BUILDING

SS

SS

SS

APN: 03-04292-000
OWNER: SILOAM
STATION RETAIL LLC
MAILING: 6191 STATE
HWY 161, STE 100,
IRVING, TX 75038
ZONED: C-2

G

SS

N 02°44'34" E 744.71' (R)
SSN 02°44'
SS33" E 744
SS .71' (M)

SS

SS

SS

SS

SCALE: 1" = 100'
GRAPHIC SCALE
0

SW 1/4 NE 1/4
SECTION 4
T-17-N, R-33-W
12.815 ACRES ±

SS

E

S
2.5'

6.6'
SS

SS

SS

S

W

FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443"
NORTHING: 683120.04'
EASTING: 574976.94'

S 87°35'46" E 649.46' (R)
S 87°35'47" E 649.39' (M)

SS

S

APN: 03-04287-000
OWNER: BUTLER REVOCABLE TRUST LYNCH
MAILING: 15707 FAIRMONT RD, SILOAM,
SPRINGS, AR 72761
ZONED: A-1

T

LOT 4
30.843 ACRES ±

20' ZONING BSB

(M)

MEASURED/CALCULATED DIMENSION

(R)

RECORD DIMENSION PER SURVEY L202614507

P.O.C.

POINT OF COMMENCEMENT

P.O.B.

POINT OF BEGINNING

SS

BOUNDARY LINE
EASEMENT LINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE (R/W)

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SS

T

CENTERLINE (C/L)

S 87°20'41" E 216.83' (M)

D

N 87°20'41" W 216.83' (M)
GAS
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FOP

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BSB

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FOP

GAS
WL
FOP

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GAS
FOP

WL

GAS
FOP

WL
WL

S 02°17'48" W 1,246.61' (R)
S 02°17'31" W 1,246.61' (M)

P.O.B. - LOT 6
SET 5/8" REBAR
CAPPED "BLEW
1532 MYERS 1826"

WL

FOUND 1 1/2" R/W
MONUMENT, 10.71'
OFFSET WEST OF
CORNER
SS

FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443",
46.55' OFFSET

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IC

KANSA

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WL

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U.S. HIGHWAY 412

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FOUND 1/2" REBAR
CAPPED "1443"
NORTHING: 681874.43'
EASTING: 574927.09'

N 87°20'41" W 733.28' (M)
WL

D

APN: 03-07274-000
OWNER: K-MAC PROPERTY
HOLDINGS LLC
MAILING: 4120 N BENTWOOD
LN, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
ZONED: C-2

50' UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)

WL
N 87°20'41" W 1,117.99'
(M)
N 87°20'38" W 1,117.94'
(R)

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WL

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UC
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IF THE SIGNATURE ON THIS SEAL IS NOT AN ORIGINAL AND
NOT BLUE IN COLOR THEN IT SHOULD BE ASSUMED THAT
THIS PLAT MAY HAVE BEEN ALTERED. THE ABOVE
CERTIFICATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY COPY THAT
DOES NOT BEAR AN ORIGINAL SEAL AND SIGNATURE.

N 87°20'41" W 167.87' (M) S
GAS
WL
FOP

BLEW &
ASSOCIATES, PA

A

20' DRAINAGE &
UTILITY EASEMENT
(BOOK 2003, PAGE 21563)

SS

25' GAS EASEMENT
(BOOK 346, PAGE 487)

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GAS
FOP

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GAS
FOP

F AUT
HO
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A

No. 1534

10' UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)
VACATED PER THIS PLAT

WL

R/W

GASWL
FOP

PREVIOUS
PROPERTY LINE
REMOVED PER
THIS PLAT

SS

P.O.B. - LOT 5
SET 5/8" REBAR
CAPPED "BLEW
1532 MYERS 1826"

APN: 03-07273-000
OWNER: SILOAM
SPRINGS 412/59 RE LLC
MAILING: PO BOX 1112,
ENID, OK 73702
ZONED: C-2

20' ZONING
BSB

SS

WL

EASEMENT VACATION AREA

CERT I F

SS

N 02°44'34" E 500.00' (R)
N 02°44'33" E 500.03' (M)

N 02°44'33" E 500.03' (M)

N 02°44'34" E 500.00' (R)
N 02°44'33" E 500.03' (M)

APN: 03-04291-000
OWNER: BUTLER REVO
CABLE TRUST LYNCH
MAILING: 157007 FAIRM
ONT RD, SILOAM
SPRINGS, AR 72761
ZONED: C-2

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WL
D

WL
WL

20' UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)
VACATED
PER THIS PLAT

SS

10' ZONING
BSB

H

C/L

WL

UNDERGROUND WATER LINE

B

LOT 6
1.927 ACRES ±
VACANT LAND

SS

WL

S

SS

Y

20' ZONING
BSB

SS

H

WL

SANITARY SEWER LINE

WL

I HEREBY CERTIFY THIS TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT
TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF
ON THIS THE 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2026.

SS

H

LOT 5
2.489 ACRES ±
VACANT LAND

FOUND 1/2"
REBAR
CAPPED "1443"

SS

WL

AT I ON
IZ

PARENT TRACT
RESULTANT LOT 3
APN: 03-07904-000
3.882 ACRES ±

15' UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202562236)

SS

R

15' SEWER
EASEMENT
(L202614507)

10' ZONING
BSB

Y

FIBER OPTIC LINE

SS

SET 5/8" REBAR
CAPPED "BLEW
1532 MYERS 1826"

S

UNDERGROUND GAS LINE

FOP

S 87°20'41" E 167.87' (M)

CONCRETE DRIVE

N 87°20'41" W 202.02' (M)
N 87°20'38" W 202.00' (R)

SET 5/8" REBAR
CAPPED "BLEW
1532 MYERS 1826"

SETBACK LINE (BSB)
GAS

SS

N 87°20'41" W 586.72' (M)

SS

SS

FOUND 1/2"
REBAR CAPPED
"1443"

20' ZONING
BSB

SS

SS

20' ZONING
BSB

FOUND 1/2"
REBAR CAPPED
"1443"

SS

8.0'

FOUND 1/2"
REBAR CAPPED
"1443", OFFSET
46.55' FROM
CORNER

OVERHEAD POWER LINE

N 02°44'33" E 500.03' (M)

SS

SS

S

FENCE LINE

PARENT TRACT
RESULTANT LOT 1
APN: 03-07902-000
31.378 ACRES ±

N 02°17'31" E 1,243.76' (M)

SS

SS

SS

SS

20' UTILITY EASEMENT
(L202614507)

WL

ASPHALT ROAD - PUBLIC
R/W (WIDTH VARIES)
(L202614507)

WL

G

WL

WL

3825 N. SHILOH DRIVE - FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
OFFICE: 479.443.4506 · FAX: 479.582.1883
[email protected]
WWW.BLEWINC.COM

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0.7'

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WL

T

WL

WL

R/W

50' ZONING BSB

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SHEET2OF2

SURVEYOR JOB NUMBER:
26-4434.03

SURVEY DRAWN BY:
ANC - 8/28/2026

SURVEY REVIEWED BY:
TPN

SCALE:
1" = 100'

FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF:
COMMERCIAL REALTY

STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
CC:
CC:
CC:
DATE:
RE:

Scot Rigby, City Administrator
Kyle Belt, Current Planner
Randal Clark, Interim Development Services Director
Christina Petriches, Finance Director
Heather Owens, City Staff Attorney
November 3, 2026
Ordinance 26-26 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal Code / Rezoning
from A-1 to C-2 / 3900 Block of US HWY. 412 E.

Staff Findings: Potential Motion. Motion to approve and Place Ordinance No. 26-26 on its _____ (1st)
reading, suspending the rules and reading by title only.
Background: The applicant, Butler Revocable Trust, Lynch, desires to rezone property at the 3900 Block
of US HWY 412 E., consisting of approximately 0.534 acres, from the A-1 District (Agricultural) to the
C-2 District (Roadway Commercial). The Planning Commission reviewed the rezoning application at the
October 13, 2026, regular meeting.
There were no comments from the public prior to or during the Planning Commission meeting regarding
the request.
The Commission forwarded the request for the rezoning permit to the Board of Directors with a
recommendation for approval with a 7-0 vote.
According to Title 3 of Code Chapter 35, a rezoning development permit shall only be authorized when
the applicant has convincingly demonstrated that the proposed zoning:
(a) Will not substantially interfere with other owners’ reasonable peace and enjoyment of their
neighboring properties;
(b) Will not substantially damage any property value in the neighborhood;
(c) Will be compatible with and respect the context of its location and the character of the
surrounding existing neighborhoods;
(d) Will not, whether by the nature of the allowed uses in the proposed zone, or by the allowed
siting, height, or design of structures or landscaping in the proposed zone, tend to burden
the present or future use of neighboring properties in accordance with current zoning
standards;
(e) Is adequately supported by infrastructure, including without limitation, streets, and
parking; and

(f) Compared to present zoning of the property, is equally or more consistent with public
health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood.
Please consult the staff report to the Planning Commission for the analysis and findings on these criteria.
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact is anticipated.
Reviews:
Legal: Legal counsel has reviewed and approved this document as of 10/20/2026.
Finance: Finance has reviewed the fiscal impact statement provided and concurs with its assessment as of
10/19/2026.
Attachments:
Staff report to the Planning Commission
General Area Map – Updated to Reflect Area Requested for Rezone
Letter of Intent
Ordinance No. 26-26

PLANNING COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
Cc:
DATE:
RE:

STAFF REPORT

Planning Commission
Kyle Belt, Current
Planner
Randal Clark, Interim
Development Services Director
October 13, 2026
Rezoning Development Permit, RZ26-09 / Rezone from A-1 to C-2 / 3900 block
of E. Hwy. 412.

Staff Findings: Motion to recommend approval of RZ26-09 (Rezoning Development Permit).
Section A: Background:
A-1)

APPLICATION REVIEW DATES
Planning Commission review:
October 13, 2026
Board of Directors review:
November 3, 2026

A-2)

APPLICANT AND AGENT
Applicant/Owner: Lynch Butler
Agent: Boen-Kemp Construction – Maegan Thomas

A-3)

SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS
3900 block of E. Hwy 412

A-4)

PROJECT SUMMARY
The applicant desires to rezone approximately 412 consisting of 0.53 acres, from the A-1
District (Agriculture) to C-2 District (Roadway Commercial).

A-5)

LEGAL NOTICE
 Site posted: September 17, 2026.
 Newspaper legal notification: September 20, 2026 (Northwest Arkansas Democrat
Gazette).
 Letter legal notification: September 15, 2026.
 Staff received not received any calls or correspondence on the request.

A-6) REFERENCE APPLICATIONS
The following application is associated with this request:
 Minor Subdivision, Property Line Adjustment: MS26-03 – reviewed and approved by staff
and to be presented for Easement Acceptance 10/13/2026
 Easement Vacation Request: ROW26-02
 The applicant seeks to vacate existing easements on the subject property as well as
has a Minor Subdivision and Property Line Adjustment Associated with this
request.
A-7) EXISTING LAND USES AND ZONING
EXISTING LAND USE
EXISTING ZONING
Vacant
A-1 District (Agriculture)
PROPOSED LAND USE
PROPOSED ZONING
Large Impact Commercial (Use Unit 16)
C-2 District (Roadway Commercial)
SURROUNDING LAND USE
SURROUNDING ZONING
North: Vacant
North: A-1 District (Agriculture)
South: Vacant
South: C-2 District (Roadway Commercial)
East:
Vacant
East:
A-1 District (Agriculture)
West:
C-2 District – Chick-Fil-A
West:
C-2 District (Roadway Commercial)
W. Siloam Station Drive
W. Siloam Station Drive
Figure A-6 (1): Site View

North
Atwoods
Chick-Fil-A

Jiffy Trip

Taco Bell

10/27/26 P.N. 03-07902-000; RZ26-09

2

Figure A-6 (2): General Area Map

10/27/26 P.N. 03-07902-000; RZ26-09

3

Section B: Site Analysis
B-1) PROJECT ANALYSIS AND APPROVAL CRITERIA
I. The following criteria are shown to indicate if this proposal meets the minimum criteria for
approval. Criteria I-II is a subsection of Sec. 35-204 of the Municipal Code and Criterion
III is Sec. 35-50 in the same Code.
II. ZONING USE UNIT CONSISTENCY: C-2 (Roadway commercial)
(a) Purpose
The district is established to protect the accessibility, efficiency, utility and value of
intensive commercial enterprises located on major thoroughfares and patronized by
businesses or by the general public.
(b) Planned uses
The C-2 zoning district allows Use Units 2 (Park), 9 (Small office), 10 (Small impact
retailer), 11 (Small motel), 13 (Small service station (motor vehicle), 14 (Small institution),
16 (Large institution), 17 (Medium impact commercial or office facility, retail beverages),
18 (Large impact commercial or office facility), 20 (Recreational vehicle park), and 21
(Large service stations, motor vehicle).
(c) Special uses
Special use for the proposed zone includes Use Unit 15 (Utilities), 19 (Large impact
pharmacy or medical marijuana dispensary or cultivation facility), 22 (Antenna tower or
mast), 23 (Light industry), 24 (General industry), 25 (Outdoor merchandise businesses),
26 (Age restricted business), and 28 (Retail Controlled Beverage Sales).
III.

LOT STANDARDS CONSISTENCY
The minimum C-2 zone standards are compared with the subject property below.
MINIMUM (C-2) ZONING
REQUIREMENTS
Lot Area: 8,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width: 80 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage: 80%
Maximum Floor to Area Ratio: 0.6 (60%)
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SUBJECT PROPERTY PROPOSAL1
22651.20 sq. ft. or 0.53 acres
167.87
N/A
N/A

The parcels are currently vacant, but we have received a development proposal for an adjacent lot
immediately to the west. However, the resultant subject lot associated with the aforementioned
request MS26-03 meets all C-2 Zoning requirements as the Minor Subdivision and Property Line
Adjustment components have provided the necessary adjustments needed to meet the minimum
zoning standards for C-2.

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IV.

LAND USE CODE REQUIREMENTS
According to the Land Use Code, a rezoning development permit shall only be
authorized when the applicant has convincingly demonstrated that the proposed zoning:
(a) Will not substantially interfere with other owners’ reasonable peace and enjoyment
of their neighboring properties;
City staff is aware of no evidence that the proposed rezoning for commercial use
will cause a consistent disturbance to the peace and enjoyment of the neighboring
properties. The neighboring properties are generally either unoccupied or are
commercial in nature and are generally considered equal or greater intensity of
land use from the proposal. Enforcement of the City Code’s nuisance chapter will
ensure that excessive noise, or unsightly debris, etc. is mitigated. These rules
ensure that the proposal will not inherently decrease the City’s quality-of-life
standards.
(b) Will not substantially damage any property value in the neighborhood;
Commercial uses in this area are not expected to negatively impact property
values, given the existing commercial developments in the neighborhood and
the adjacent commercial zoning districts surrounding the subject property.
(c) Will be compatible with and respect the context of its location and the character
of the surrounding existing neighborhoods;
The proposed zoning is of similar use classes and is compatible with the
commercial uses in the neighborhood.
(d) Will not, whether by the nature of the allowed uses in the proposed zone, or by
the allowed siting, height, or design of structures or landscaping in the proposed
zone, tend to burden the present or future use of neighboring properties in
accordance with current zoning standards;
Commercial uses in this area are not anticipated to burden the present or future
uses of neighboring properties due to the proposed use being equal or lesser
intensity than the land uses abutting the subject property, or the abutting land
uses are presently unoccupied.

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(e) Is adequately supported by infrastructure, including without limitation, streets and
parking;
Water System
There is an existing 8” water main that runs south of the property, within the rightof-way of East US 412 Highway. This waterline falls within the paving of the
highway and is deemed not accessible until well east of the subject property. The
current development underway west of the subject property has extended a new
waterline to their east property line within easements and is accessible to the
subject property. Any costs for extension or connection to the public water system
is the responsibility of the owner/developer. Staff finds this existing infrastructure
to be adequate for fire and projected water needs.
Sewer System
There is an existing 12” sewer main that runs along the east boundary of the future
proposed eastern lot. Any costs for extension or connection to the public
wastewater system is the responsibility of the owner/developer. Staff finds this
existing infrastructure to be adequate for wastewater needs.
Storm Drain System
The existing site is unimproved and has a natural swale/stream along the east
property line flowing to the north. If developed, all stormwater mitigation
requirements must be met per code, including but not limited to: drainage
easements, detention facilities, other improvements, and drainage structures. Any
costs for extension or connection to an acceptable drainage outfall of public or
private drainage systems, is the responsibility of the owner/developer.
(f) Compared to the present zoning of the property, is equally or more consistent with
public health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood.
The proposed zoning does not markedly inhibit sound planning of the City’s
growth. Nothing in the proposal will consistently inhibit or harm the public
health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood.

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B-2)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY
The 2040 future land use map describes this area as Regional Commercial. The
following zone(s) are appropriate according to the designation: C-1, C-1A, C-2. The
proposed C-2 zone is compliant with all existing and future land uses.
Figure B-2 (1) Future Land Use Map

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B-3)

STAFF DISCUSSION

General Summary
 The applicant is requesting to rezone 0.53 Key Points:
acres, from the A-1 District (Agriculture) to
• Lot Complies with Zoning.
C-2 District (Roadway Commercial).
• Future Land Use Map
 According to the attached letter of intent, the
amendment is not needed.
applicant is requesting the rezoning to
•
Rezoning matches the
construct a new commercial development on
anticipated commercial growth
this property should the rezoning request be
in the neighborhood.
approved.
 The Minor Subdivision/Property Line
Adjustment for MS26-03 has been approved at the staff level, thus meaning that this
request meets all requirements for the C-2 zoning district.
Existing and Future Land Uses
 The existing site is presently undeveloped and vacant and is not presently used for
agricultural purposes.
 All properties abutting the site are currently vacant except for Chick-Fil-A to the west, and
the adjacent C-2 zoned lots to the south and west, which also have existing commercial
uses.
 The future land use map calls for Regional Commercial in this area.
Neighborhood Context and Compatibility
 The surrounding area is characterized by emerging commercial development that is
regional in scale with Commercial uses immediately to the west, south, and slightly further
to the east.
 As previously mentioned in this report, staff finds that the undeveloped lots in this
neighborhood are well-suited for future commercial development, especially from a longrange perspective.
Conditions and Staff Conclusions
 The lot meets the minimum zoning requirements and approval criteria.
 Please note that a site plan was not included with the rezoning application.
 Staff finds that this rezoning request is consistent with the Future Land Use Map, meets all
other zoning requirements, and meets the surrounding Regional Commercial context at this
site.
Fiscal Impact:
Staff is not aware of any fiscal impact at this time.
Attachments:
 Letter of Intent
 Minor Subdivision/Property Line
Adjustment Easement Vacate Exhibit

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REZONING LETTER OF INTENT
Date: 09/01/2026
To: Planning Department / Planning Commission / Board of Directors
City of Siloam Springs
RE: Rezoning Request – 3900 Block of Hwy. 412 East
To Whom It May Concern:
The property owner is requesting to rezone approximately 0.534 acres located at the 3900
Block of Hwy. 412 East from A-1 (Agriculture) to C-2 (Roadway Commercial).
The request is being submitted in conjunction with an associated Minor Subdivision/Property
Line Adjustment. As a result of the proposed adjustment to the eastern property boundary of
Lot 6, a small portion of A-1-zoned property will be incorporated into a lot that is otherwise
zoned C-2 (Roadway Commercial).
The proposed rezoning is intended to maintain consistent zoning throughout Lot 6 and align the
zoning boundary with the proposed property boundary.
We respectfully request consideration and approval of the proposed rezoning.
Thank you,
Maegan Thomas

ORDINANCE NO. 26-26
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35-185 OF THE
SILOAM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (CITY ZONING MAP);
REZONING (FROM A-1 to C-2) PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3900 BLOCK OF US HWY. 412 E.
Whereas, the landowner, Butler Revocable Trust, Lynch, has requested that the below-described land be
changed from the present zoning district of A-1 (Agricultural); to C-2 (Roadway Commercial); and
Whereas, a public hearing on the proposed change was held on the 13th day of October, 2026, before the City
of Siloam Springs Planning Commission, after proper notice required by law; and
Whereas, after receiving and considering a staff report, a motion recommending approval of the rezone was
passed by the Planning Commission; and
Whereas, upon review and deliberation it appears that the zoning change is in the best interest of the City of
Siloam Springs; Now Therefore: Be It Ordained, by the Siloam Springs Board of Directors, as
follows:
Section 1. Description. The zoning map of the City (Municipal Code Section 35-185) is hereby amended to
include, within the C-2 zoning district, the property located at the 3900 Block of US HWY. 412 E., as
shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, more particularly described as follows:
A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, BENTON COUNTY,
ARKANSAS, ALSO BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443" MARKING THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION
4; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, SOUTH 02°17'31" WEST 1243.76 FEET TO THE
NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY 412; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 83.88 FEET TO A SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532
MYERS 1826" BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, NORTH 87°20'41" WEST 46.55 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED
"1443"; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, NORTH 02°44'33" EAST 500.03 FEET
TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAPPED "1443"; THENCE SOUTH 87°20'41" EAST 46.55 FEET TO A
SET 5/8" REBAR CAPPED "BLEW 1532 MYERS 1826"; THENCE SOUTH 02°44'33" WEST 500.03
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.534 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Section 2. Conflict with other ordinances or codes. All ordinances, resolutions or parts of ordinances or
resolutions of the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Ordinance 26-26

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Section 3. Severability. Should any word, phrase, sentence, or section of this ordinance be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void, unenforceable, or unconstitutional, then such shall be
severed from this ordinance, and the remainder of the ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

Ordained and Enacted this ____ day of

2026.
APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk

________________________
Judy Nation, Mayor

(SEAL)

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Ordinance 26-26

Exhibit “A” to Ordinance 26-26

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Ordinance 26-26

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item M. Code Amendment
Ordinance 26-26 / Amending Section 35-185 of the City Municipal Code / Rezoning from A1 to C-2 / 3900 Block of US HWY. 412 E.
Staff Review
•

The applicant desires to rezone a lot consisting of approximately 0.53 acres, from A-1 (Agricultural) to
C-2 (Roadway Commercial).

•

No Future Land Use Map amendment is necessary as this is already designated as “Regional
Commercial”.

•

Based on the letter of intent, The proposed rezoning is intended to maintain consistent zoning
throughout Lot 6 and align the zoning boundary with the proposed property boundary. This was
submitted in conjunction with a Minor Subdivision/Property Line Adjustment and Easement Vacate
Request, the first two being approved and easements accepted unanimously at the October 13, 2026,
Planning Commission meeting with the Easement Vacate request portion passing unanimously during
its first reading before the Board of Directors on October 20, 2026.

Staff Findings
•

Due to the Minor Subdivision and Property Line Adjustment applications being approved, this request
meets the requirements for C-2 zoning.

•

Staff has not received any calls or correspondence regarding this request.

•

This request is consistent with the zoning pattern called for by the Future Land Use Map and
encourages commercial growth on a regional scale, which is appropriate at this location.

•

Based on these findings, staff recommends Approval.
This is a summary only and does not replace any requirements listed within the full staff report.

Chick Fil-A

Resolutions

Resolution 23-26 / Special Use Development Permit / Unit 26 at 885
South Dogwood Street

STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Cc:
DATE:
RE:

Scot Rigby, City Administrator
Ben Rhoads, AICP, Senior Planner
Randal Clark, Interim Development Services Director
Kyle Belt, Planner 2
Dainah Gilbert, Planner 1
November 3, 2026
Resolution 23-26/ Special Use Development Permit / Use Unit 26 at 885 South Dogwood
Street

Staff Recommendation: Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-26, authorizing a special use
development permit at 885 S. Dogwood St., subject to the recommended
condition of approval.
Background: The applicant, Bryan Ross, requests a special use permit to use a commercial zoned
property as an age restricted business (a tattoo shop) falling under zoning use Unit 26. The Planning
Commission reviewed the special use permit application at the October 13, 2026 regular meeting. The
public had no comments. The Commission recommended approval of the special use permit by a 7-0
vote (with no abstentions), subject to the following recommended condition of approval:
The applicant shall be limited to a tattooing business and no other uses qualifying under use
unit 26 (Age restricted business).
The attached resolution was reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and City finance.
Reviews:
Legal: Legal counsel has reviewed and approved this document as of 10/19/2026.
Finance: Finance has reviewed the fiscal impact statement provided and concurs with its assessment as
of 10/19/2026.
Fiscal Impact: There is no anticipated fiscal impact resulting from the proposed special use permit.
Attachments:
Staff report to Planning Commission
Resolution No. 23-26

PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Cc:
DATE:
RE:

Planning Commission
Ben Rhoads, AICP, Senior Planner
Randal Clark, Interim Development Services Director
Kyle Belt, Current Planner
Dainah Gilbert, Planner 1
September 2, 2026
Special Use Development Permit, SU26-02 / 885 S. Dogwood St.

Recommendation: Motion to approve SU26-02 (Special Use Development Permit), subject to
the following condition:
1) The applicant shall be limited to a tattooing business and no other uses qualifying under use
unit 26 (Age restricted business).
Section A: Background:
A-1) APPLICATION REVIEW DATES
Planning Commission review:
October 13, 2026
Board of Directors review:
November 3, 2026
A-2) APPLICANT AND AGENT
Applicant/Owner: ILK, Inc.
Agent: Bryan Ross – Dogwood Tattoo Shop
A-3) SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS
885 S. Dogwood St.
A-4) PROJECT INTENT
The applicant requests to allow for a tattooing business, which is classified as Use Unit 26
(Age restricted business) within a C-2 (Roadway Commercial) zoning district.
A-5)

LEGAL NOTICE
 Site posted: September 18, 2026.
 Newspaper legal notification: September 20, 2026 (NWA Democrat Gazette).
 Letter legal notification: September 15, 2026.
 Staff has received no calls or correspondence on the request.

A-6) EXISTING LAND USES AND ZONING
EXISTING LAND USE
Commercial Retail/Office (Use Unit 17)
PROPOSED LAND USE
Tattooing Business (Use Unit 26)
SURROUNDING LAND USE
North: Commercial, Retail
South: Commercial, Retail
Separated by Hwy. 412 West
East:
Residential, manufacture home
West:
Commercial, Retail (parking lot)
Separated by S. Dogwood St.

EXISTING ZONING
C-2 District (Roadway Commercial)
PROPOSED ZONING
No zoning change is proposed
SURROUNDING ZONING
North: C-2 District (Roadway Commercial)
South: C-2 District (Roadway Commercial)
Separated by Hwy. 412 West
East:
M-H (Manufactured Home)
West:
C-2 District (Roadway Commercial)
Separated by S. Dogwood St.

Figure A-6 (1): Site View

North

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Figure A-6 (2): General Area Map

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Section B: Site Analysis
B-1) PROJECT ANALYSIS AND APPROVAL CRITERIA
The following criteria are shown to indicate if this proposal meets the minimum criteria for
approval. Criteria I-II is a subsection of Sec. 35-204 (land use) and subsection 35-204 (lot
standards limited) of the Municipal Code; Criterion III is Sec. 35-49.
I.

ZONING USE UNIT CONSISTENCY
Planned Uses
The subject proposal is consistent with an age restricted business use which is best
associated with Use Unit 26 and is not permitted use within the C-2 Zoning District by
right, see special uses below.
Special uses
As previously stated, the subject proposal best falls under Use Unit 26 (Age restricted
business), which is permitted through a special use permit approval within the C-2
Zoning District.

II.

LOT STANDARDS CONSISTENCY
The minimum C-2 zone standards are compared with the subject property’s lot below:
MINIMUM (C-2) ZONING
SUBJECT PROPERTY PROPOSAL
REQUIREMENTS
(d) lot dimensions
0.52 acres or 22,651 sf.
(1) Lot Area: 8,000 sq. ft.
(2) Lot Width: 80 ft.
Approx. 164 ft.
(3) Floor / area Ratio: 0.60 (maximum)
0.27 or 27%
(4) Maximum Lot Coverage: 80 percent
Approx. 90%1

This development occurred in approx. 1985 at which time the maximum lot coverage permitted within
a C-2 zoning district was greater than in the current zoning code, therefore, the existing lot coverage
is considered legal non-conforming.

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III.

PLANNING PERMIT CODE REQUIREMENTS
According to Sec. 35-49 of the City Code, a special use permit shall only be authorized
when the applicant has convincingly demonstrated that the proposed project:
a. Will not interfere with other owners’ reasonable peace and enjoyment of their
neighboring properties:
The applicant is requesting to allow for a stand-alone tattooing business within a
C-2 zoning district, along a heavily trafficked commercial corridor. Staff is aware
of no evidence that the proposed use will cause a consistent disturbance to the
peace and enjoyment of the neighboring properties. The neighboring properties
are primarily described as commercial or manufactured home residential in nature
and are generally considered equal or greater intensity than the proposed use. This
is due to the use being contained within an existing shopping center, called
Chandler Plaza, and will not produce any exterior manifestation, other than
signage, that would impact or interfere with other owners’ peace and enjoyment
of their properties. Chandler Plaza real estate records date back to 1985, which is
assumed to be around the time it was constructed. Enforcement of the City Code’s
nuisance chapter will ensure that excessive noise, or unsightly debris, etc. is
mitigated. These rules ensure that the proposal will not inherently decrease the
City’s quality-of-life standards.
b. Will not substantially damage any property value in the neighborhood:
It does not appear that the request would substantially damage any neighboring
property values. The proposal would operate in the same manner as any other
commercial retail use and is considered consistent with the surrounding existing
commercial uses within the neighborhood.
c. Will be compatible with and respect the context of its location and the character
of the surrounding existing neighborhoods:
The proposed use is considered consistent with the established surrounding
commercial uses within the neighborhood. As previously stated, the commercial
retail center has existed at this site for over forty years. There was an established
barber shop within the same shopping center that once offers tattooing services,
however it has since been relocated. The services provided were under 50 percent
of the total sales volume, therefore it would not appear that a similar service, as a
stand-alone business, would impact the neighborhood character in a measurable
way compared to the historic use. The business, on its face, will operate no
differently than any other standard commercial retail use. Therefore, the proposal
appears to be considered compatible with the existing commercial neighborhood
context.

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d. Will not, whether by the nature of the use, or by the siting, height, or design of
structures or landscaping, tend to burden the present or future use of neighboring
properties in accordance with current zoning standards:
There is no evidence that the proposal will cause any substantial burden to the
present uses around the area. Traffic is not anticipated to remarkably increase, as
the proposal is to replace an existing commercial use with a new commercial
business.
e. Is adequately supported by infrastructure, including without limitation, water and
sewage systems, streets, parking, and drainage:
Water System
A 12” water main exists on the south side of the subject property. Staff finds this
to be adequate for fire flow requirements and to serve the proposed needs of the
development.
Sanitary Sewer System
A 6” sewer line runs along the south side of this subject property. Staff finds this
to be adequate to serve the sanitary sewer needs of the proposed business.
Storm Sewer System
The majority of the site drains off site to a drainage channel located to the west
side of S. Dogwood St. No changes to the drainage patterns are proposed with
this special use permit request.
Parking
As previously stated, this is the site of an existing commercial retail center—all
parking is existing on site.
f. Does no harm to the health, safety, and convenience within the neighborhood and
any affected vicinity:
There is nothing in the proposal indicative of harm, based criteria as shown. A
commercial retail business with greater than 50 percent age restricted sales is
considered generally consistent, based on the nature of the retail use, with the
surrounding commercial neighborhood context.
g. Promotes favorable economic conditions or public welfare within the city.
The proposal to allow for greater than 50 percent age restricted sales would allow
for a new commercial retail business within the city and, as a result, creates new
jobs and offers a wider variety of options to consumers, thus promoting favorable
economic conditions by increasing the services and jobs within the community.

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B-2)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY
The 2040 Land Use Map describes this area as Regional Commercial. Therefore, the
proposed use is consistent with the land use designation for the property.

B-3) STAFF DISCUSSION
General Summary
 Proposal is to allow greater than 50 percent age
Key Points:
restricted sales within a C-2 zoning district to offer a
• Greater than 50 percent age
tattooing business that is a stand-alone business.
restricted sales.
 This type of business falls within Use Unit 26, for an
• Existing commercial retail
age restricted business, which specifically mentions
center.
“any business providing tattoos.” Use Unit 26 is only
• Compatible with existing
permitted through special use approval in the C-2
commercial neighborhood
zone.
context.
 The city currently has a barbershop business that
offers tattooing as a service; however, this service is
not considered the primary activity of the business and therefore is not considered as an
“age restricted business” needing a special use permit.
 Existing commercial retail shopping center, Chandler Plaza, was built in approximately
1985 and one of the tenant spaces once served as the former location of the aforementioned
barbershop business. As such, tattooing services are not novel to the location, what is
different from the previous use is that the proposal will be a stand-alone business that
exclusively offers tattooing rather than a sub-service offered within a barbershop business.
 The applicant is not associated with the relocated barbershop business.
 Proposed use is consistent with the surrounding existing commercial uses within the
neighborhood, especially within close proximity of a major commercial thoroughfare, US
HWY 412 W.
 Staff has found no evidence that the proposed use will not operate in the same manner as a
standard commercial retail use within a commercial strip center.
Residential Impacts
 Staff is unaware of any impacts to the residential uses located within this neighborhood as
a result of granting this special use approval.
 As previously stated, the site has been used for a variety of commercial uses for over 40
years; therefore, the addition of a tattooing business at this location is not anticipated to
have any additional impact on the neighboring manufactured home residential properties.
 The business will front onto S. Dogwood St., a commercial use street, with the rear abutting
the rear side of a manufactured home park located off of W. Tulsa St.
 A greater impact may be considered if the proposal was from new construction, rather than
occupying one of the vacant suites of an existing commercial shopping center.
Conditions and Staff Conclusions
 As shown on page 1 of this report, staff finds that the applicant meets the minimum
requirements for approval, with the condition that the allowed use be limited to tattooing
and no other age restricted business falling under Use Unit 26.
Section C: Fiscal Impact
Street fees are not assessed with special use permits. Staff is not aware of any fiscal impact at this
time.
Attachments:
Letter of Intent
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Letter of intent
To whom it may concern:
I am requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for
Dogwood Tattoo Studio at the location of
885 Dogwood St, Siloam Springs, Ar.
This business is intended to provide professional tattoo services to the
residents and visitors of Siloam Springs, AR as permitted by local, state,
and health department regulations.
All required licenses, permits, inspections, and health standards will be
maintained.
Dogwood Tattoo Studio will operate in a manner that maintains a clean,
professional appearance and will not create unusual traffic, noise, or other
negative impacts on neighboring properties.
I have 27 years of professional experience in the tattoo industry. Licensed
by the Arkansas State Health Department in November of 1998,
I have managed, owned and operated multiple tattoo businesses in
Northwest Arkansas.
My intention is to establish a professional business that contributes
positively to the local economy by providing lawful services with an
emphasis on cleanliness, safety, customer service, and compliance.
I respectfully request approval of this Special Use Permit application.
Sincerely,
Bryan Ross
June 26 2026

Sabal Sign Session Id: 618b5625-9b35-11f1-8915-0affd9261ec7

RESOLUTION NO. 23-26
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A TATTOOING BUSINESS AT
885 SOUTH DOGWOOD STREET, SUBJECT TO A CONDITION
OF APPROVAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Bryan Ross, on behalf of the landowner ILK, Inc., has submitted to the City a
request for a special use development permit allowing for a tattooing business on a (C-2) roadway
commercial zoned lot; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed special use development permit was held on the
13 day of October 2026, before the City of Siloam Springs Planning Commission, after proper notice
required by law; and
th

WHEREAS, after conducting the public hearing and considering the staff report and other
information presented, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the special use
development permit subject to the condition stated below; and
and;

WHEREAS, it appears the applicant’s proposed use is appropriate for the C-2 Zoning District,

WHEREAS, it appears that the special use development permit is consistent with the City’s
comprehensive plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the City of Siloam
Springs, Arkansas:
Section 1. A special use development permit is hereby approved for a tattooing business on the
property located at 885 South Dogwood Street, subject to the following condition:
The applicant shall be limited to a tattooing business and no other uses qualifying under
use unit 26 (Age restricted business).
Section 2. Compliance with the condition stated in Section 1 is a continuing requirement of
this approval. A violation of that condition shall be subject to enforcement under the City’s
applicable ordinances. Any revocation of the permit shall be undertaken in accordance with
applicable law, including required notice and an opportunity to be heard. Upon the Board of
Directors’ determination that there has been a substantial failure in performance of the terms,
the permit may be deemed void from the beginning.

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PASSED AND APPROVED this ______ day of

2026.

APPROVED:
ATTEST:

________________________
Judy Nation, Mayor

________________________
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk

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