Texarkana Planning Commission Meeting

Date: November 13, 2025

The Texarkana, Arkansas Planning Commission held a regular meeting on November 13, 2025. The commission considered two rezoning requests and one honorary street naming proposal. All items were approved unanimously.

Roll Call and Minutes

• Roll Call: Present: Anita Pickett, Dr. Hickerson, Chris Owens, Corey Mobbs, Boots Thomas, Chairman Neal. Absent: Jason Depree. Quorum established.
• Minutes: The minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting (originally referenced as September 9th, then corrected) were approved by voice vote.

Rezoning Request – Joseph and Kristen Smith

• Request: Rezone parcel 00321-701 on East 9th Street from R2 (single-family residential) to C3 (open display commercial) for the purpose of operating a farm equipment store. The property is located at 338 PR 1230, Texas County, Arkansas (legal description provided). The applicants previously received C3 zoning for an adjacent parcel but found it too small for their planned operations, so they purchased the adjacent property (5.393 acres) to expand.
• Applicant Presentation: Kristen Smith stated the business sells skid steer attachments, tractor attachments, and culverts. The original parcel lacked sufficient space due to septic system constraints, so the new property will be used primarily for storage, while the existing parcel will host the store. They purchased the new property from neighbors who had no objections.
• Discussion: The property has a zigzag shape and runs to the street. Commissioners clarified the layout and confirmed no opposition. The septic system will be placed on the new property.
• Vote: Motion to approve. All members voted yes (6-0). The rezoning was approved.

Rezoning Request – Dustin Hughes

• Request: Rezone the property at 700/710 East Broad Street from W1 (warehousing and wholesale) to M1 (limited manufacturing) for a custom cabinetry and woodworking shop. The property is formerly Stone Studios. Total acreage: 2.2 acres. Legal description provided.
• Applicant Presentation: Dustin Hughes stated he is moving his existing cabinet business from Texas to this location due to new equipment and lack of space at his current facility. He confirmed he is the end-user and not leasing to someone else.
• Discussion: Commissioners noted that custom cabinetry is not permitted in W1 but is allowed in M1. No opposition was reported. The applicant is relocating from the Texas side to Arkansas.
• Vote: Motion to approve. All members voted yes (6-0). The rezoning was approved.

Street Topper – Bertha Dunn

• Request: Approval of a street topper on Ray Street in honor of Bertha Dunn, a former board member who served for many years. The request was submitted by Bertha Dunn’s daughter.
• Discussion: Commissioners expressed unanimous support, noting Bertha Dunn’s service to the commission.
• Vote: Motion to approve by voice vote. All in favor, none opposed. The street topper was approved.

Key Outcomes

• Approved: Rezoning for Smith farm equipment store (unanimous).
• Approved: Rezoning for Hughes custom cabinetry shop (unanimous).
• Approved: Street topper for Bertha Dunn (voice vote).
• Deferred: Agenda Item 5 (not discussed; to be heard at a later date).
• Adjourned: Motion carried by voice vote.