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Council approves first reading for 109‑acre Culture Road annexation after debate over flood zones and commercial needs
Summary
At first reading Aug. 4, Conway City Council approved annexation of roughly 109.13 acres near Culture Road and Oak Street; council and staff debated environmental constraints, road and stormwater capacity and the possibility of split zoning or a planned development overlay.
The Conway City Council on Aug. 4 approved first reading to annex approximately 109.13 acres near the corner of Culture Road and Oak Street, moving the property into the city’s utility service area and setting a path for later zoning decisions.
Planning staff told council the parcel sits partially in flood zones and environmentally sensitive areas and that the city’s 2023 split‑zoning ordinance allows portions containing wetlands or floodplains to be designated conservation or preservation to prevent residential development in those sensitive areas. Staff recommended annexation so that…
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