Texas County Arkansas Planning Commission Regular Meeting - June 9, 2026

The Texas County Arkansas Planning Commission held a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, with six of seven members present. The commission approved a final plat for a new subdivision, rezoned two properties, and adjourned to July 14, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Donnell King (1708 Dudley) expressed strong community support for the proposed convenience store at 1617 Dudley, noting the lack of neighborhood stores and the need for walkable access to essentials. He stated the business would primarily serve pedestrians and described his volunteer work in the community.
• David Green (property owner) addressed parking concerns, explaining that the previous pawn shop used public right-of-way for parking and that the store would operate mainly as a walk-up service window, not a drive-up store.
• Multiple commissioners and the planning staff noted widespread neighborhood support for the project.

Discussion Items

• Final Plat Approval – Highlands Subdivision (Item 3): Colin Kuhn requested final plat approval for a 20-acre parcel on North Rondo Road, currently zoned for single-family homes. Since the preliminary plat, the plan changed from one entrance to two, reducing lots from 41 to 40. Homes must be at least 2,000 square feet. Streets will be city-owned, and cluster mailboxes are required (for more than eight lots). The subdivision has water and sewer sign-offs. The commission asked about builder involvement (lot sales vs. homebuilding) and approved unanimously.
• Rezone – Yoder Property (Item 4): Michael and Marcia Yoder (absent, out of country) requested rezoning 39.71 acres at 4620 OR from R1 Rural Residential to A1 Limited Mixed Use to add a second manufactured home. The property already has one manufactured home; A1 requires 2.5 acres per dwelling. The area includes manufactured homes and temporary secondary residences. There is water but no sewer; septic will be used. The commission approved unanimously.
• Rezone – Green Property (Item 5): David and Dorothy Green requested rezoning 0.05 acres at 1617 Dudley from R3 Low Density Residential to C1 General Commercial to operate a convenience store. The building was historically commercial (pawn shop) but lost grandfathered status after six months of vacancy. The lot size (approx. 4,300 sq. ft.) does not meet C1’s minimum 14,000 sq. ft. requirement, but the city’s comprehensive plan designates the area as a walkable neighborhood allowing small-scale commercial. The applicants plan a walk-up service window, minimal parking on-site, and argued that street parking on Dudley is feasible. The commission discussed lot size vs. comprehensive plan, parking safety, and fire truck access. No opposition from neighbors; a petition in support was presented. The commission voted to approve.
• Next Meeting: The next regular meeting is set for July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Key Outcomes

• Final Plat Approved (Item 3): Motion to approve passed unanimously (6-0).
• Rezone Approved – Yoder (Item 4): Motion to approve rezoning from R1 to A1 passed unanimously (6-0).
• Rezone Approved – Green (Item 5): Motion to approve rezoning from R3 to C1 passed unanimously (6-0).
• Meeting Adjourned: The commission adjourned by unanimous consent.