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Council defers Highway 701 rezoning for planned workforce housing; developer cites tax‑credit deadline
Summary
City Council deferred a request to rezone a Highway 701 parcel to high‑density residential (R‑3) so councilmembers and the applicant can workshop outstanding questions. The developer said rezoning is needed to meet a May 19 tax‑credit filing deadline and that proposed rents would be limited by tax‑credit rules, not directly subsidized.
Conway City Council voted to defer consideration of a rezoning request for property along Highway 701 that the applicant said would be used for workforce housing.
Planning staff presented the request to rezone about 7.8 acres on North Main Street/Highway 701 from Highway Commercial to High‑Density Residential (R‑3). Planning Commission recommended disapproval after public opposition citing traffic, drainage and crime concerns. Council members raised similar questions at the meeting about flood risk, consistency with the comprehensive plan and infrastructure capacity.
The developer…
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