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Planning Commission approves Bella Vista POA water tower site plan and drainage-waiver request
Summary
The commission approved the Bella Vista POA site plan and a waiver from submitting a drainage report for a proposed 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank on 2.5 acres, after staff said runoff would follow existing topography and the City of Bella Vista approved driveway access.
The Benton County Planning Commission voted to approve the Bella Vista POA site plan and a requested waiver from the drainage-report requirement for a proposed 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank at 937 Highlands Boulevard in Bella Vista.
Tracy, planning staff, presented the project and explained the applicant requested to omit a drainage report because the site requires only minimal grading, will retain most of the property undisturbed, and runoff will continue to drain west along existing topography. She described the site as 2.5 acres with about 0.25 acres of gravel pavement and that only roughly 10% of the site will be paved.
Commissioner Lloyd noted driveway access is within the City of Bella Vista and confirmed that the city planning commission approved driveway access at its Monday meeting. No members of the public spoke during the open public hearing. The chair opened a motion to consider the waiver and the site plan together; after a second, the commission approved the motion by roll call and the chair told the applicants, "You're approved," and staff will provide the paperwork and next steps.
Staff advised the applicants to work with county staff to complete required post-approval permits and paperwork; the commission did not require additional drainage detention because staff found minimal impact.
