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Director Selman said the commission needed to identify specific items for the consultant (Camaros) to revise and said staff would send the draft to the consultant and circulate the consultant's revisions back to commissioners. Commissioners agreed staff would request a revised draft from Camaros quickly and that each commissioner would submit individual comments to staff rather than exchanging them among themselves. Chair and staff emphasized the administrative practice that commissioners should not directly coordinate comments with one another; staff said they will compile comments to avoid improper deliberation outside public meetings (the transcript records the exchange: \"You cannot do that... We will compile it... Cone of silence.\").

Commissioners discussed several substantive points in the draft. They asked Camaros to (1) re-check numeric tables in the draft landscape standards, (2) refine illustrations and diagram language (thoroughfare buffer, three-foot rule reference), and (3) add language clarifying the discretion of the urban forester. On landmark-tree policy, staff explained a landmark tree would be any tree 24 inches or more in diameter at breast height (DBH, measured 4.5 feet above ground) and that preservation is required where feasible. If preservation is not feasible, the draft requires on-site replacement with a comparable native tree expected to reach the same size at maturity. Staff clarified that on private property the owner would be responsible for landmark-tree compliance.

Commissioners agreed to a schedule: staff will send the package to Camaros and attempt to get a revised draft back to commissioners the following week; commissioners committed to returning comments to staff within a short review window so the commission could consider a recommendation at an upcoming meeting (the commission referenced the June 12 meeting date and discussed internal timing to allow packet preparation). Several commissioners said they would send wording suggestions for definitions directly to staff.

No formal vote was taken; the discussion resulted in direction to staff and the consultant to produce revisions and a plan for commissioners to submit comments individually for compilation and consideration at future meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting 5-8-25","oneSentenceSummary","During the director's report May 8, 2025, Hot Springs Planning Commission members directed staff and the consultant to refine the draft landscape ordinance and clarified landmark-tree standards and review timing.","taxTitle","Hot Springs City, Garland County, Arkansas","taxId",52830,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241654,"Commission recommends General Commercial zoning for 413 Hammond Drive; owner proposes small venue use",357,1827000,2184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254305-8cbacad1cb111cccfb32b7d82fa47923&start=1827&end=2184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254305-8cbacad1cb111cccfb32b7d82fa47923/thumbnail_1827000.jpg","/articles/6241654/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/Commission-recommends-General-Commercial-zoning-for-413-Hammond-Drive-owner-proposes-small-venue-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241654-a5496e97efd7bd5b841eba40ca0c19ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448393&Signature=f91xN6qoTlzsmvFWJ4Z0xy64nx-e-Uq5wkY1VoXBLKS2rhOpuSkQbd~w5HKqSFpuBSi2Zfe6SdyMZ3CmIwSJfSlc8Il5jJvglvUWIjw0U1z6oeIq11hKm4oFWyItl8vtVZc-m3wxnaZxD5IZSXuZLU-bPp1lNiFHLxyeaREn0UheJhhh~GPBoslHvH7~qHmJ7agLzJYud1PuAaSzKe3fCE~PYuHX88fidoG6Di-2BmwzpQ0OqLP~~-yPZskVR~3oXGZxl56xQBhIdW4PFdV~bG0oct5CrJ-fItdXTTmt5ikfT9bmLOXETtwhG2STxstmwW~ROabwEQwcfQju-qVVOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On May 8, 2025, the Hot Springs Planning Commission reviewed a rezoning request for 413 Hammond Drive (Case 205-407) to change zoning from Residential Neighborhood 5 (RN-5) to General Commercial (CG) on approximately 0.82 acres. Staff said the property lies in Board of Directors District 3 and that surrounding zoning includes CG to the south and RN-5 to other sides; staff recommended a future land use map amendment to Community Commercial Center to support CG zoning.

Applicant Ethan Landrum, who said he is acting for his wife Lindsey Landrum (who was out of town), described proposed uses if rezoning is approved: \"What we plan on doing ... is turn that old church into like a like a small little venue area. You know, people can do, like, little small, like, classes for kids or whatever and, even do like a like a small wedding chapel, like, elopements and stuff like that.\" Landrum added that one side of the structure would serve as a photography studio for his wife.

Staff and the commission discussed that the rezoning request would allow a broader set of permitted uses; the applicant confirmed the property sale is contingent on receiving the zoning change. The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Directors adopt an ordinance designating the property CG; roll call approval included Davis (approve), Reimink (approve), Kerke (approve), Walker (approve), Bow (approve), Lamond (approve) and Stafford (approve). The Board of Directors will consider final action on June 3, 2025, at 6 p.m.

No purchase has closed as of the meeting; the applicant confirmed the acquisition is contingent on approval of the rezoning.","The Planning Commission recommended rezoning 413 Hammond Drive from RN-5 to CG (General Commercial) and suggested a future land use map amendment to Community Commercial Center; the applicant described plans to convert an existing church into a small event and photography venue, contingent on rezoning.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241659,"Commission backs Commercial Transitional rezoning for 175 Wayne Place, recommends map change",618,1194000,1812000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254305-8cbacad1cb111cccfb32b7d82fa47923&start=1194&end=1812","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254305-8cbacad1cb111cccfb32b7d82fa47923/thumbnail_1194000.jpg","/articles/6241659/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/Commission-backs-Commercial-Transitional-rezoning-for-175-Wayne-Place-recommends-map-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241659-91b5440ba505e37c5ace539a07d0a026/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448393&Signature=F7~M1VjLtmFR~PhoYq4gNWB55G9Q7~tR9zLWbYNHJ4kizuBC8p0qWYacCx8-vheXnYHsIlD1QOfWzqTyubxfh0ClKXPsRaG43qZoA6Cizwz6jOlYSGTH80sHJ30iU9RIbAvcBclO3G~aulUF-weKBoxNusKgLooSSloq8keqE5HTu6kntg6j6odMfDP66yt4xUgSM5GDPP~9tlP53wWWXCE26iRcq0ZA2i2-DnbXMN2U1-glkK1nN2TRwaLbFqqAJHOjLP6rrlJVmyIvm5ATmjWae348XKxqL4uopU0~QR-A5gXJ3diOr23Aqv-ufB3n00VyNwteGFGfLJtMCcUyeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On May 8, 2025, the Hot Springs Planning Commission heard a rezoning request (Case 25-048) for roughly 2.2 acres at approximately 175 Wayne Place, asking to change zoning from Rural Residential to Commercial Transitional (CTR). Staff reported the property has a manufactured home overlay, a current future land use classification of Industrial, and lies in Board of Directors District 1.

Director Selman noted the CTR district \"would provide a buffer between surrounding residential and industrial zoning and uses\" and referenced Ordinance number 605-13, section 5.1 regarding the CTR purpose. Selman recommended a future land use map amendment to Commercial Enclave because the property's Industrial future land use classification was not fully supportive of CTR zoning.

Applicant Matthew Johnson told the commission he purchased the property last year, described lot-splitting activity that followed zoning changes, and said CTR \"would be equivalent to what I had\" prior to the zoning conversions he experienced. Johnson said he dedicated Wayne Place to the city and sold the residential portion after the split.

One nearby resident who signed up to speak (identified in the record as Burnon) asked about the site's topography and wildlife in the area; the applicant and staff said no development plan was before the commission—this action concerned zoning only. The commission found the application met the zoning standards and voted to recommend the Board of Directors adopt an ordinance to designate the property CTR and amend the future land use map to Commercial Enclave. Commissioners approved the recommendation by roll call; the Board will consider final action on June 3, 2025, at 6 p.m.","The Planning Commission recommended rezoning approximately 2.2 acres at 175 Wayne Place from Rural Residential to Commercial Transitional (CTR) and recommended a future land use amendment to Commercial Enclave; the matter will go to the Board of Directors June 3, 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241664,"Planning Commission recommends CBD rezoning for 223 Civic Street, forwards map amendment to Board",561,625000,1186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254305-8cbacad1cb111cccfb32b7d82fa47923&start=625&end=1186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254305-8cbacad1cb111cccfb32b7d82fa47923/thumbnail_625000.jpg","/articles/6241664/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/Planning-Commission-recommends-CBD-rezoning-for-223-Civic-Street-forwards-map-amendment-to-Board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241664-579139b988f11486de25a7b7297aaf94/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448393&Signature=ShRFyR9Gr3jXPFMZV9zWxR~EF9O~pzdijjxJfnswD06YvT4WzinOxqcySiy2coyKJTEfRinPp0~uV3~gAHa~1QJjXJIcDaMjWqTIVf6tuWil4fe-v4E3U0ZMAgx9-EU9FOHMdnpmgdw42cepbPIGK3yuke-2Z4Nh1CdEtOALeenP08vvVMyUBbkomJFxMZxtDnoHHFZoe4XiPm0S9zyIO8ixvAjA~8vUK9H8unATvje~PnakJHorZoAbsRaCTvoyrSeueG29vhuT0ARlImbuBIl289icTKLLKB~rf5FigK08vGF2u7dp9bbSEMLM-CkkIWlc~y2jHfNa2zghVFjYGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 8, 2025 Hot Springs Planning Commission meeting, staff and the applicant asked the commission to recommend that the Board of Directors rezone 223 Civic Street from Residential Neighborhood 5 (RN-5) to Central Business District (CBD) and to amend the future land use plan map from Residential Medium High to Linear Commercial Corridor.

Director Selman introduced the application, saying the request covers approximately 0.18 acres at the corner of Civic Street and Convention Boulevard and that \"The Central Business District is intended to accommodate the most intense mixed use development within the city of Hot Springs.\" Selman advised the commission that the property's present future land use classification is not consistent with the requested CBD zoning and that staff recommends a future land use map amendment to Linear Commercial Corridor.

Jonathan Martin, attorney for the applicant, said the property is essentially commercial in character and is \"a good opportunity to kinda revitalize a part of Convention Boulevard.\" Martin noted the site \"has been for a long time known as the corner bar,\" and said a zoning change would better reflect surrounding uses, including the nearby Hot Springs Convention Center and mixed commercial activity.

Property owner Charles Schroeder told commissioners he bought nearby Hot Springs High School in March 2022 and described intentions to \"revitalize it,\" saying the existing building has a leaking roof and other deferred maintenance. Schroeder suggested potential uses including catering or a \"ghost kitchen\" in the back of the property.

The commission found the application met standards for favorable consideration and that CBD zoning would be compatible with adjacent CBD properties to the west and south. The commission voted to recommend that the Board of Directors adopt an ordinance designating the property CBD and to amend the future land use map; the roll-call approval included Bow (approve), Lamont (approve), Davis (approve), Ramey (approve), Gerke (approve), Walker (approve) and Stafford (approve). The Planning Commission's recommendation will go to the Board of Directors for final action at its June 3, 2025 meeting at 6 p.m. in this room.

No formal development plan was presented; the applicant stated the property is under contract contingent on obtaining the requested zoning and that a specific development plan was not before the commission.","The commission recommended that the Board of Directors approve rezoning 223 Civic Street from RN-5 to Central Business District and to amend the future land use map to Linear Commercial Corridor; the commission found CBD zoning compatible with surrounding downtown development and set final decision for June 3, 2025.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241669,"Planning Commission approves Brook Holden lot split with 30-day recording condition",225,509000,734000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254305-8cbacad1cb111cccfb32b7d82fa47923&start=509&end=734","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254305-8cbacad1cb111cccfb32b7d82fa47923/thumbnail_509000.jpg","/articles/6241669/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/Planning-Commission-approves-Brook-Holden-lot-split-with-30-day-recording-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241669-5b356bf4e4e53903a6e73540e8dc84b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448393&Signature=RQdx2uSYufulU0ckjtWVpVHkkn83y4FG1F8KRuqtUubktJNYDxnKgGQQ3Df3ki5nlTb7sn1HGHfN21MYvL0664Vgabulf4CZdF5nFm8Cs~j1XXArpvX7M25HwLPsOJw6ixO~59vEQlxbgapavY9V~zZWBm1sAyaoGeR744nH2GJ9xyeG4f4YlITp3TxfF0IiA9QUUJHLtIGG5uMXORXgwvg2TOOKN3a76HTQfElxcwsvbh9I401g-Sdn4~dLNw7UsCxqyepGGXq~IVbzGtWT-eGh0vcvr-eq2UiE8PtwGcjDQcOqcqchk-5OVbUW2TktCpb7Mk-AH3iknodZKSxUgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On May 8, 2025, the Hot Springs Planning Commission approved Lot Split Number 25-038, the Brook Holden Minor Subdivision, to replat Lot 1 into two lots, with a condition that the recorded plat be filed with the Garland County Circuit Clerk’s Office and a copy returned to the planning department within 30 days.

Director Selman presented the item and said, \"Both proposed lots meet or exceed the minimum lot area and setback requirements for the RN Zone District. Both have direct access to an improved public street. Utilities are available.\" Selman advised commissioners that staff recommended approval with the single recording condition.

The commission voted on the consent agenda by roll call. Commissioners registered their votes in favor during the roll call: Walker (approve); Val (approve); Lamont (approve); Davis (approve); Raymake (approve); Gerke (approve); Stafford (approve). The consent motion carried.

The approval is contingent on the recording requirement Selman stated: the plat must be filed with the Garland County Circuit Clerk's Office and a recorded copy returned to the planning department within 30 days of the planning director's execution of the plat, or the approval will become null and void.

No separate public comment or further public hearing was recorded for this item. The commission treated the lot split as a consent agenda item and approved it on the record.","The Hot Springs Planning Commission approved Lot Split Number 25-038 (Brook Holden Minor Subdivision) on the consent agenda May 8, 2025, subject to a condition that the plat be filed with the Garland County Circuit Clerk and a recorded copy returned to the planning department within 30 days.","actionData","errors"]

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