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Conway council approves multiple first‑reading zoning and annexation ordinances; final readings scheduled
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Summary
Council approved first readings for several rezoning and annexation ordinances (Quail Run, Donald Street, Presbyterian Drive, Highway 701 North, 3000 Highway 378, Cottage Lane) and directed final readings/Planning Commission hearings where required.
During its January meeting the Conway City Council approved first readings for a series of zoning and annexation ordinances affecting multiple parcels across the city. Staff presentations noted that the approvals on first reading are consistent with previous annexations and the city's future land use map; final readings and Planning Commission hearings were scheduled where required.
Key items approved on first reading included:
- A proposed rezoning of approximately 0.15 acres at 182 Quail Run to R‑1 upon annexation; Planning Commission had recommended approval and final reading is set for Jan. 20.
- A proposed rezoning of roughly 0.37107 acres at 801 Donald Street to R‑1 upon annexation; staff said restrictive covenants date to 1987 and surrounding lots have been annexed; final reading set for Jan. 20.
- A proposed rezoning of approximately 0.4 acres at 5007 Presbyterian Drive to R‑1 upon annexation; planning commission recommended approval; final reading was scheduled.
- A proposed rezoning of about 0.44 acres on Highway 701 North Main Street from R‑1 to Highway Commercial consistent with frontage and the future land use map; staff recommended approval and the council approved first reading.
- Annexation on first reading of approximately 1.0 acre at 3000 Highway 378 (former used-car lot) with staff recommending Highway Commercial per the future land use map and a Planning Commission hearing set for Feb. 5.
- Annexation on first reading of roughly 0.43170 acres at 1322 and 1324 Cottage Lane to bring two single‑family parcels into the city for utilities; staff noted the parcels do not exceed the three‑acre minimum and Planning Commission will consider zoning on Feb. 5.
Council members asked clarifying questions about timing and neighboring uses on several items; in every case the motion for first reading was made, seconded and carried unanimously. Staff emphasized that final readings or additional hearings would be scheduled per ordinance requirements.
