On the agenda: Siloam Springs meeting — Flock Safety (Sep 8)

CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
City of Siloam Springs Public Library Meeting Room
205 E. Jefferson St.
AGENDA
I.

Planning Commission
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Approval of Minutes of the meeting of August 11, 2026
E. Development Permit Review
1.

Rezoning Development Permit, RZ26-06
Rezoning from G-I to R-5
2703 E. Kenwood St.
Owner: Springs Church of Christ, LLC
Agent: Scott Preston – Summer Properties, LLC
Staff Presenter: Kyle Belt
To the Board September 15, 2026

2.

Rezoning Development Permit, RZ26-08
Rezoning from P-DL to R-5
700 Block of AR HWY. 16
Owners: Calara Land, LLC
Agent: Jesse Fulcher – Calara Land, LLC
Staff Presenter: Kyle Belt
To the Board September 15, 2026

F. Easement Acceptance
G. Staff Announcements:
1. Meeting Cancelations
• Planned Development Review Committee September 8, 2026
• Board of Adjustment Meeting October 13, 2026
H. Adjournment

CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2026
The Planning Commission (PC) of the City of Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, met in a
regular session at the City Library on August 11, 2026.
Item A. Call to Order: Acting Chair Rennard called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Item B. Roll Call: Rennard, Salley, T. Williams, McKinney, Sutton, and Olson – present. K.
Williams – absent
City Staff-present: Randal Clark-Interim Development Services Director, Heather Owens-City
Attorney, Dainah Gilbert-Planner I, Brent O’Neal-City Engineer, Ben Rhoads-Senior Planner,
Kyle Belt-Planner II.
Item C. Pledge of Allegiance.
Item D. Approval of Minutes of July 14, 2026, PC meeting: Approval of the minutes from the
previous meeting held on July 14, 2026. Motion made by T. Williams and seconded by Olson.
Motion carried unanimously by a voice vote.
Item E. Development Permit Review:
E1. Rezoning Development Permit, RZ26-07 at 1211 Hummingbird Lane (intersection of
Hummingbird Lane and Cheri Whitlock Drive) (~1.55 acres). Rezoning from C-1A (Light
Commercial) to C-2 (Roadway Commercial). Belt presented the rezoning details. Staff noted one
public inquiry received earlier in the day regarding development proposals west of Hummingbird
Lane. Ron Homeyer (Civil Engineering, 701 S. Mount Olive) spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Motion to approve development permit RZ26-07 and forward a recommendation of approval to
the Board of Directors for their September 1, 2026, motion was made by McKinney and
seconded by Sutton. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.
Item F. Code Amendment to Chapter 35 (Development, Signs & Zoning)
Rhoads presented the item and stated following the UDC amendment in April, staff identified
non-substantive typographical, formatting, and cross-referencing errors requiring correction and
standardized descriptive labels following use-unit code numbers. Motion to approve Chapter 35
code amendments as presented and forward to the Board of Directors on September 1, 2026 was
made by T. Williams and seconded by Sutton. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.
Item G. Staff Announcements:
G1. Meeting Cancelations:
• The PDRC (Plan Development Review Committee) meeting scheduled for August 11,
2026 – canceled.
• The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026 – canceled.

Item H. Adjournment: With no further business to discuss, McKinney moved to adjourn, and T.
Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The meeting
adjourned at 5:42 PM.
ATTEST:

APPROVED:

_________________________________

_______________________________

Chris Salley, Secretary

Katie Rennard, Acting Chair

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

Scot Rigby, City Administrator
Kyle Belt, Current Planner
Randal Clark, Interim Development Services Director
September 8, 2026
Rezoning Development Permit, RZ26-06 / Rezone from G-I to R-5 / 2703 E. Kenwood St.

Background: The applicant, Springs Church of Christ, LLC., requested to rezone property at 2703 E.
Kenwood St., consisting of approximately 1.32 acres, from G-I District (General institutional) to the R-5
District (Townhomes). This was heard by the Planning Commission at the July 14, 2026, regular
meeting.
At the Planning Commission meeting there were no comments from the public.
The Commission forwarded the request for the rezoning permit to the Board of Directors with no
recommendation with a 6-0 vote (Salley was not present).
At the August 4, 2026, Board of Directors meeting, the request was remanded back to the Planning
Commission due to no recommendation of action being made to the Board from the Commission.
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact is anticipated.
Attachments:
• Staff report to the Planning Commission with attachments.

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

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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.

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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 (16
units)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

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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.

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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.

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

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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%
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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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