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Planning Commission recommends rezoning 420 Convention Boulevard to C‑1
Summary
The Hot Springs City Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Directors rezone a 1.088‑acre parcel east of Embassy Suites to C‑1 commercial zoning, implementing a recently adopted city zoning map change; the commission approved the request after staff presentation and an applicant statement and after one commissioner recused.
The Hot Springs City Planning Commission voted Jan. 16 to recommend that the Board of Directors rezone about 1.088 acres at approximately 420 Convention Boulevard to C‑1 commercial zoning.
Planning staff presented the request as a zoning map amendment for three contiguous parcels (Garland County parcel IDs 91008, 84014 and 113‑719) that the application describes as Lot 2 of the Lower Gulf of North Minor Subdivision. The property, which staff said is undeveloped, fronts about 200 feet on Convention Boulevard and about 205 feet on Gulf Street and currently carries a mix of zoning designations (R‑4, M‑1 and C‑1) and three future‑land‑use categories.
“Zoning map amendment finding is that the application successfully demonstrates that the standards for favorable consideration have been met,” planning staffer Stautter told commissioners, citing compatibility with surrounding mixed commercial and residential uses and the city’s recently adopted zoning map. Stautter also said the property’s future‑land‑use classification of linear commercial corridor would be consistent with the C‑1 zone district.
Kevin Owens, who identified himself as the applicant, said the parcel is vacant and that the client “would like it rezoned already so that they can begin plans to develop the lot.”
Commissioner LaDante Walker asked staff to confirm how the incoming city zoning code (effective March 1) would affect setbacks and development standards. Stautter replied, “That actually depends on the time at which they might seek a permit to develop. If after March 1 they submit plans, the setbacks in effect at that time would govern placement of the building.”
Commissioner Brian Gherke recused from the item and left the room. In a roll‑call vote after discussion, Commissioners LaDante Walker, Bill Lamont, Wallace Stone, Puneetah Sharma and Bart Stafford recorded votes of “approve,” and the motion to recommend rezoning was approved.
The Planning Commission’s action is a recommendation to the Board of Directors; the Board must adopt an ordinance to effect the rezoning. The staff report recommended that the Board also amend the property’s future land‑use map designation to linear commercial corridor to match the requested C‑1 zoning.
