Maumelle public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two agenda items: a code amendment to allow residential uses in Planned Commercial Districts (PCD) and a related land use change for a property at 1605 Club Manor Dr. The commission will also review the 2024 meeting calendar and receive liaison reports from recent City Council meetings.

• Code amendment CAU-23-3: Adds residential use as conditional in PCD zones and creates new 'Special Use Commercial' land use designation
• Land use amendment LUSE-23-1: Changes 1605 Club Manor Dr from Institutional to Special Use Commercial
• Review of 2024 Planning Commission calendar and nominations
• Public hearing for both amendments; staff recommends 'Do Pass' for the code amendment
• Community meeting scheduled for Dec 28 on Bowers Property PCD

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hear a financial audit presentation from FORVIS, review the city's financial statement, and consider two resolutions: one authorizing the mayor to join an interlocal agreement for PAgis, and another approving the 2024 operating budget. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and various reports.

• Resolution 2023-41: Authorizing Mayor to execute interlocal agreement for PAgis
• Resolution 2023-42: Approving 2024 operating budget
• FORVIS financial audit presentation for year ended Dec 31, 2021
• Financial statement review by Finance Director Beatriz Sousa
• Building permits report and Planning Commission meeting Dec 21

Civil Service Commission

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes from October meetings, receiving an update on entry-level police written exams and newly hired certified officers, and voting to amend its Rules and Regulations to comply with Arkansas Code § 14-51-301. The November meeting was cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

• Approval of minutes for October 9, 2023 regular meeting and October 30, 2023 special called meeting
• Update on entry-level police written exams and newly hired certified officers
• Vote to amend Rules and Regulations to comply with A.C.A. 440 (codified at § 14-51-301)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee will review three items: a code amendment to allow residential use as a conditional use in Planned Commercial Districts and create a new Special Use Commercial land use designation, a corresponding land use map amendment for a property at 1605 Club Manor Dr, and a proposed mixed-use development called Carnahan Square at the corner of Club Manor and Carnahan Dr. These are discussion items for the subcommittee, not final decisions.

• Code amendment CAU-23-3 to add residential as conditional use in PCD zones (Sec. 94-446-449) and create Special Use Commercial designation (Sec. 54-73)
• Land use amendment LUSE-23-1 changing 1605 Club Manor Dr from institutional to Special Use Commercial
• SUB-23-15 Carnahan Square: mixed-use PUD at Club Manor and Carnahan Dr with conditional use permit, commercial building design, and landscape plan

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold third readings and votes on ordinances to annex the Gosen, LLC Property and amend the land use plan and zoning map for the Stone Canyon Addition. They will also consider a resolution establishing a code of conduct for elected officials. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and financial review.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1100: annexing 19.78 acres of Gosen, LLC Property into Ward 4
• Third reading of Ordinance 1101: amending Land Use Plan & Map for Stone Canyon Addition
• Third reading of Ordinance 1102: amending Zoning Map for Stone Canyon Addition
• Resolution 2023-40: establishing a Code of Conduct for elected officials
• Financial statement review and department reports

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 20, 2023, with several key items on the agenda. These include third readings of ordinances to amend preliminary plat procedures and adopt professional services code, second readings for the annexation of the Gosen, LLC property and related land use and zoning map amendments for Stone Canyon Addition, and resolutions to amend the 2023 General Fund budget for specific repairs. The council will also review the October financial statement and receive department reports.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1098 amending preliminary plat procedure
• Third reading of Ordinance 1099 adopting code § 2-441 for designated professional services
• Second reading of Ordinance 1100 accepting annexation of Gosen, LLC Property
• Second reading of Ordinances 1101 and 1102 amending Land Use Plan & Map and Zoning Map for Stone Canyon Addition
• Resolutions 2023-37, 2023-38, 2023-39 amending 2023 General Fund budget for patrol car, walk-in-cooler, and fleet truck repairs

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a 2-acre lot split in the Maumelle ETJ and a lot merger in Majestic Pointe. The agenda also includes a variance request for a rear yard setback at 2 Platte Dr.

• Variance request for 2 Platte Dr to reduce rear yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet
• Replat of 2 lots into 1 at 125 Majestic Cir to create a double frontage lot
• Final plat for 2 tracts of land at 114 Valley Creek Dr (Valley Creek Addition)
• Review of the 2024 Planning Commission proposed calendar

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2023, with several items for discussion and action. Key items include second readings of ordinances on preliminary plat procedures and professional services, a resolution to adopt an active transportation plan, first readings on annexation and zoning changes for the Stone Canyon Addition, and a resolution to transfer administration of Park on the River to Parks and Recreation. The council will also review financial statements and receive department reports.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1098 amending preliminary plat procedure
• Second reading of Ordinance 1099 adopting code § 2-441 for professional services
• Resolution-34 adopting Active Transportation Plan
• First reading of Ordinance 1100 accepting annexation of Gosen, LLC Property
• Resolution-36 assigning administration of Park on the River to Parks and Recreation

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee will review three items: a final plat for two tracts in the Valley Creek Addition, a replat and variance for a lot in Majestic Pointe, and a variance request for a reduced rear yard setback at 2 Platte Dr. These are new business items; no old business is listed.

• SUB-23-14: Final plat for Valley Creek Addition Tracts 1 & 2 at 114 Valley Creek Dr (ETJ)
• SUB-23-11: Replat of 2 lots into 1 at 125 Majestic Cir, creating a double frontage lot; variance for Sec. 70-135(c) and (e)
• VAR-23-1: Variance to reduce rear yard setback for accessory structure from 10 ft to 5 ft at 2 Platte Dr

Civil Service Commission

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider approving entry-level testing for the Maumelle Police Department. The agenda includes public comment, old business (none), and new business, with the main action being the testing approval.

• Approval of entry-level testing for Maumelle Police Department

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider three related items for the Stone Canyon development: annexing 20 acres at 23905 Hwy 365 N into the city, rezoning it to Planned Residential Development (PRD), and changing the land use to Special Use Residential (SUR). They will also review a modification to the Stone Canyon PRD plan that reduces the number of lots from 407 to 330, and an extension request for the Newton Creek Commercial Subdivision. Staff recommends approval of the annexation, rezoning, and land use change.

• Annexation of 20.58 acres at 23905 Hwy 365 N (GOSEN, LLC) into city limits
• Rezoning of 20 acres from County to PRD (Planned Residential Development)
• Land use amendment from ETJ to SUR (Special Use Residential)
• Stone Canyon PRD plan modification: reduce lots from 407 to 330, all single-family detached
• 12-month extension request for Newton Creek Commercial Subdivision at I-40 & White Oak Crossing

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including an economic development contract with the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce for $2,500, amendments to the 2023 Police and Street & Grant Fund budgets, and a resolution certifying the 2023 tax rate. The council will also hold first readings on ordinances amending preliminary plat procedures and adopting a code for designated professional services. A discussion on Park on River is also scheduled.

• Resolution 2023-30: Authorize mayor to sign $2,500 economic development contract with Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution 2023-31: Amend 2023 Police Fund Budget for sale of two police vehicles
• Resolution 2023-32: Amend 2023 Street & Grant Fund Budgets
• Resolution 2023-33: Certify 2023 tax rate to Pulaski County
• First Reading Ordinance 1098: Amend preliminary plat procedure; Ordinance 1099: Adopt code § 2-441 for designated professional services

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee will review several items, including a proposed 20-acre annexation for the Stone Canyon residential development, a modification to reduce its approved lot count from 407 to 330, and a 12-month extension request for the Newton Creek Commercial Subdivision. These are discussion items under new business, with no final decisions noted on the agenda.

• Annexation, rezoning to PRD, and land-use change to SUR for 20 acres of the 85-acre Stone Canyon development at 23905 Hwy 365 N
• Amendment to the Master Land Use Map and Master Zoning Map for the Stone Canyon annexation
• Modification of Stone Canyon PRD plan to reduce lots from 407 to 330, including preliminary plat revision
• 12-month extension request for Newton Creek Commercial Subdivision at 6324 Hudman Rd in the Maumelle ETJ

Civil Service Commission

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from September 11, 2023, and to receive an update from the City Attorney on state law changes and any recommended adjustments to the city's rules and regulations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of September 11, 2023 minutes
• City Attorney update on state law changes and recommendations for rules and regulations

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will consider two main items: a third reading of Ordinance 1097, which amends the notification procedure for certain planning and permit applications, and a resolution to amend the 2023 General Fund Budget for pickleball court construction. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, financial review, and department reports.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1097 amending notification procedure for planning and permit applications
• Resolution 2023-29 amending 2023 General Fund Budget for pickleball court construction
• Financial statement review
• Department report from Director Nicole Vogler, Center on the Lake
• Planning Commission report by Council Member Gardner

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two new business items: a request for a second extension and modification to allow phased development of the FontainBleau Centre at 221 Country Club Pkwy, and a proposed code amendment to establish an extension process for preliminary plat approvals outside PRD/PCD zonings. The meeting also includes approval of the August 24, 2023 minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• SUB-21-8: Second extension request and modification for phased development of FontainBleau Centre, 221 Country Club Pkwy
• CAU-23-2: Code amendment to Sec 70-73 to add extension request process for preliminary plats
• Waiver request to Sec. 70-132(a)(4) for curb cut access to Country Club Parkway
• Staff recommends approval of FontainBleau Centre development plan, landscape plan, and building elevations
• Public hearing open for both new business items

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2023, with second readings of ordinances to increase annual business registration fees and amend notification procedures for planning and permit applications. The council will also review the August financial report. No final votes are scheduled on these ordinances, as they are on second reading.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1096 to increase annual business registration fees and solicitor permit fees, with a portion designated to the Police and Fire Fund
• Second reading of Ordinance 1097 to amend notification procedures for planning and permit applications
• Financial statement review for August 2023, including General Fund, Street Fund, Sanitation Fund, and Police & Fire Fund
• FYI: Building Permits Report and STBG Award for Club Manor Improvements

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee will discuss two items: a modification request for the FontainBleau Centre preliminary development plan and a proposed city code amendment regarding preliminary plat approval. No final decisions are listed; this is a discussion-level meeting.

• SUB-21-8: FontainBleau Centre Development Plan Modification Request at 221 Country Club Pkwy, represented by Roy Andrews of Holloway Engineering
• CAU-23-2: Code Amendment to Section 70-73 on Preliminary Plat Approval, proposed by Jason Lyon of the City of Maumelle

Civil Service Commission

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, consider a temporary firefighter-to-lieutenant promotion, hear a city attorney update on state law changes, and conduct oral interviews for police sergeant and lieutenant positions in executive session.

• Approval of August 14, 2023 minutes
• Fire Department requests temporary promotion of Firefighter to Lieutenant
• City Attorney update on state law changes and possible rule amendments
• Executive session for oral interviews for Police Sergeant and Lieutenant

The Commission approved the temporary promotion of a Firefighter to Lieutenant. The City Attorney will provide updates on State Law changes for future consideration.

• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved temporary promotion of a Firefighter to Lieutenant (5-0)
• Moved to Executive Session for Promotional Oral Interview Questions (5-0)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 5, 2023, with several items for decision and discussion. Key actions include third readings of ordinances to rename Commercial Park Drive, accept street and drainage dedications in Cypress Bend at Maumelle Crossing, and annex public roads. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances on business registration fees and notification procedures, plus resolutions amending the 2023 General Fund budget for police canine retirement and outside legal counsel fees. A president pro tempore will be elected for the September 18 meeting.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1093 to rename Commercial Park Drive to Maumelle Village Drive
• Third reading of Ordinance 1094 accepting dedication of streets and drainage in Cypress Bend at Maumelle Crossing
• Third reading of Ordinance 1095 accepting and annexing public roads and rights-of-way
• First reading of Ordinance 1096 amending annual business registration fees
• Resolution 2023-27 amending 2023 General Fund budget for police canine retirement and sale

The City Council approved several ordinances regarding street naming, road annexations, and the retirement of a police canine. A budget amendment for the 2023 General Fund was passed, and two ordinances regarding business fees and planning notifications were moved to a second reading.

• Approved Ordinance 1093 changing Commercial Park Drive to Maumelle Village Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1094 accepting streets and drainage in Cypress Bend at Maumelle Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1095 annexing public roads and rights of way for Ascent Development (6-2)
• Approved Resolution 2023-27 for early retirement and sale of police canine 'Fox' to former handler (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-28 to amend the 2023 General Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 1096 regarding business registration fee increases to second reading
• Tabled Ordinance 1097 regarding planning and permit notification procedures to second reading
• Selected Council Member Mazzoni as Pro Tem for the September 18th meeting

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a revised code amendment updating public notification requirements for zoning, land use, and planned unit development applications, which was tabled in July. The commission will also vote on two 12-month extension requests for preliminary plats: Triavictus Replat Lots 1A and 1B at 505 Murphy Drive, and Burkhalter Business Park Lot 2 at 300 Sharkey Drive. The agenda includes approval of the July 27, 2023 minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Code amendment to public notification requirements (CAU-23-1) affecting sections 94-10, 54-79, and 94-451
• Extension request for Triavictus Replat preliminary plat (SUB-23-18) at 505 Murphy Drive
• Extension request for Burkhalter Business Park Lot 2 preliminary plat (SUB-22-16) at 300 Sharkey Drive
• Approval of July 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The Commission recommended a code amendment regarding public notification requirements to City Council. It also approved two one-year plat extensions and recommended the Ascent Development Annexation for City Council approval.

• Recommended approval of Public Notification Code Amendments to Sect. 94-10, 54-79, and 94-451 (6-0)
• Approved 1-year extension for Triavictus Replat lots 1A and 1B at 501 Murphy Drive (6-0)
• Approved 1-year extension for Preliminary Plat for Lot 2 Burkhalter Business Park at 400 Sharkey Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ascent Development Annexation to City Council (6-0)
• Approved July meeting minutes (6-1)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold readings on several ordinances, including one to reduce banking service requirements and another to create a regional planning committee with Little Rock Air Force Base. They will also review the monthly financial report and hear a pre-audit presentation from FORVIS.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1091 to reduce banking service branch requirement from three to one
• Third reading of Ordinance 1092 to authorize interlocal agreement for Little Rock Air Force Base Regional Planning Committee
• Second reading of Ordinance 1093 to rename Commercial Park Drive to Maumelle Village Drive
• Second reading of Ordinance 1094 accepting street and drainage dedication in Cypress Bend at Maumelle Crossing
• Second reading of Ordinance 1095 accepting and annexing public roads and rights of way

The City Council approved Ordinance 1092 to enter into an interlocal agreement and accepted the July 2023 financial report. Several ordinances regarding street naming, drainage, and road annexation were read for a second time and moved to a third reading. One ordinance concerning banking services was tabled until October.

• Approved Ordinance 1092 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an interlocal agreement (Passed by all in attendance)
• Accepted July 2023 financial report (Passed by all in attendance)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2023, regular meeting (Passed by all in attendance)
• Tabled Ordinance 1091 concerning banking services requirements until the second meeting in October (Passed by all in attendance)
• Approved procedural motion to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only (Passed by all in attendance)
• Advanced Ordinance 1093 (renaming Commercial Park Drive) to third reading
• Advanced Ordinance 1094 (dedication of streets and drainage at Cypress Bend) to third reading
• Advanced Ordinance 1095 (annexing public roads and rights of way) to third reading

Civil Service Commission

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from May, certify entry-level Fire and Police Department hiring lists, hear from Chief Buford on state law changes affecting those departments, and discuss proposed updates to its Rules and Regulations. The commission will also enter executive session to prepare questions for September oral interviews. No meeting was held in June or July due to lack of agenda items.

• Certify Entry Level Fire Department and Police Department lists
• Chief Buford information on State Law changes affecting Fire and Police Departments
• Discussion on proposed changes/updates to the Rules and Regulations
• Executive session to formulate questions for September Oral Interviews
• Approval of minutes for May 8, 2023

The Civil Service Commission updated the requirements for personnel seeking advancement to higher ranks. The board also certified entry-level hiring lists for the police and fire departments.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Certified entry-level Fire and Police Department lists
• Approved rule change allowing personnel to be eligible for advancement exams if time-served requirements are met by the time Promotional Lists are certified (5-0)
• Moved to Executive Session to formulate September Oral Interview questions (5-0)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee is meeting to handle old and new business. They will revisit a revised public notification code amendment held from July, consider two plat extension requests, and discuss a citywide land use map update.

• CAU-23-1: Revised Public Notification Code Amendment, held from July 2023 meeting
• SUB-23-18: 6-month extension for Triavictus Replat Lots 1A and 1B at 501 Murphy Dr
• SUB-22-16: Extension for Preliminary Plat, Lot 2 Burkhalter Business Park at 550 Edgewood Dr
• LUSE-23-XX: Discussion on updating overall Land Use Map at 400 Sharkey Dr

City Council

The Maumelle City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 7, 2023. The agenda includes second reading of an ordinance to join the Little Rock Air Force Base Regional Planning Committee, first readings of ordinances to rename Commercial Park Drive and accept street dedications, and a resolution to approve a preliminary development plan. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and financial review.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1092 to create the Little Rock Air Force Base Regional Planning Committee (no action required)
• First reading of Ordinance 1093 to rename Commercial Park Drive to Maumelle Village Drive (no action required)
• First reading of Ordinance 1094 accepting street and drainage dedication in Cypress Bend at Maumelle Crossing (no action required)
• First reading of Ordinance 1095 accepting and annexing public roads and rights of way (no action required)
• Resolution 2023-26 approving a preliminary development plan for tracts 5A and 5B, Country Club of Arkansas Phase 18 (motion in order)

The Council approved a preliminary development plan for a new Achor Pharmacy location. Several ordinances regarding street naming, road dedication, and annexation were read for the first time and will be considered at future meetings.

• Approved Resolution 2023-26 for Achor Pharmacy preliminary development plan (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes from July 17, 2023 meeting
• First reading of Ordinance 1093 to rename Commercial Park Drive to Maumelle Village Drive
• First reading of Ordinance 1094 accepting streets and drainage at Cypress Bend at Maumelle Crossing
• First reading of Ordinance 1095 annexing public roads and rights of way
• Tabled Ordinance 1092 regarding an interlocal agreement to the next meeting

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a code amendment updating public notification requirements, an appeal of a denied temporary commercial building permit for First Service Bank, a replat and development plan for a commercial project at 990 Country Club Pkwy, and a variance request for an above-ground pool at 102 Misty Valley Ln. The agenda also includes approval of the May 25, 2023 minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• CAU-23-1: Code amendment to update public notification procedures for zoning, land use, and PRD/PCD applications, shifting sign posting and maintenance duties to applicants.
• BOA-23-1: Appeal of staff denial for a temporary commercial building permit for First Service Bank at 8901 White Oak Crossing, with waiver requests for temporary structure requirements.
• SUB-23-12: Proposed 2-lot replat and development plan for a commercial project in PRD zone at 990 Country Club Pkwy, including variance requests for curb cuts along an arterial roadway and within 100 feet of an intersection.
• BOA-23-2: Variance request to allow an above-ground pool within the side yard setback at 102 Misty Valley Ln.
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2023 regular meeting.

The Commission approved a preliminary development plan, plat, and design for a commercial project at 990 Country Club Pkwy. It also granted a permit appeal for First Service Bank. A public notification code amendment was tabled, and a residential pool variance was withdrawn.

• Approved appeal for First Service Bank temporary commercial building permit (7-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for preliminary development plan at 990 Country Club Pkwy (7-0)
• Approved variance to section 70-132(a)(4) for curb cut at 990 Country Club Pkwy (7-0)
• Approved variance to section 70-140(g)(3) for curb cut at 990 Country Club Pkwy (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Tract 5 Phase 18 of CCA (7-0)
• Approved landscape plan for 990 Country Club Pkwy (7-0)
• Approved commercial building design for 990 Country Club Pkwy (7-0)
• Tabled Public Notification Code Amendment (CAU-23-1) to August 24, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold third readings and votes on accepting the dedication of streets and drainage in Maumelle Town Center (including Towne Centre Drive) and on amending the 2023 police, fire, and sanitation budget to use escrowed funds for police cars and equipment. It will also take up second and first readings on banking services requirements and an interlocal agreement for a Little Rock Air Force Base regional planning committee. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and reports.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1090 accepting dedication of Towne Centre Drive and drainage in Maumelle Town Center
• Resolution 2023-24 amending 2023 Police, Fire, & Sanitation Budget to use CIP escrowed funds for police cars and equipment
• Second reading of Ordinance 1091 on banking services contract requirements
• First reading of Ordinance 1092 authorizing interlocal agreement for Little Rock Air Force Base Regional Planning Committee
• Financial statement review by Finance Director Beatrice Sousa

City Council approved budget amendments for public safety equipment to prepare for the April 8, 2024 eclipse. The council also authorized applying for a federal transportation grant for the Club Manor Corridor and confirmed street dedications for Maumelle Town Center.

• Approved Resolution 2023-24 to amend general and sanitation fund budgets for eclipse equipment (7-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-25 to apply for up to $3 million in federal transportation grants for Club Manor Corridor (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1090 confirming street and drainage dedications for Maumelle Town Center (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 1091 regarding banking services requirements until August 21 (unanimous)
• Accepted the financial report (unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee will review a code amendment on public notification, an appeal of a denied temporary commercial building permit for First Service Bank, a commercial replat and development plan for Tract 5 CCA Phase 18, and a 15-lot subdivision with a variance request for the Maumelle Peninsula. These are discussion and recommendation items, not final decisions.

• CAU-23-1: Public Notification Code Amendment for Planning Commission items
• BOA-23-1: Appeal of denial for temporary commercial building permit at 8901 White Oak Crossing
• SUB-23-12: 2-lot replat and development plan for commercial project at 990 Country Club Pkwy
• SUB-23-8: 15-lot subdivision and open space park on Arkansas River peninsula, Maumelle Valley Drive extended
• Variance request (70-132) for Maumelle Peninsula Subdivision

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 3, 2023, with several items on the agenda. The most consequential item is the second reading of Ordinance 1090, which would formally accept the dedication of streets and drainage in the Maumelle Town Center development, including Towne Centre Drive. The council will also consider appointments to the Civil Service Commission and a first reading of an ordinance regarding banking services. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes, financial statement review, and department reports.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1090 accepting dedication of streets and drainage in Maumelle Town Center, including Towne Centre Drive
• First reading of Ordinance 1091 concerning requirements for banking services
• Civil Service Commission appointment (candidates: Mark Nettles, John Jones, Sam Williams, Sean Calaway, Michael Irwin)
• Set Traffic & Parking Committee meeting for Wards 3 & 4
• FYI: Sales Tax Report, July 4 office closure, 4th Fest activity flyer

The City Council appointed Sam Williams to a term on the Civil Service Commission expiring in May 2029. The council also held first and second readings for ordinances regarding banking services and street dedications, respectively. A traffic and parking committee meeting was scheduled for July 12.

• Appointed Sam Williams to the Civil Service Commission through May 2029
• Approved June 17, 2023, meeting minutes as amended
• Approved motion to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only
• Scheduled traffic and parking committee meeting for July 12 at 5:00 p.m.
• Held second reading of Ordinance 1090 (Maumelle Town Center streets and drainage)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 1091 (banking services requirements)

Planning Commission

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City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 1090 to accept and confirm the dedication of streets and drainage in the Maumelle Town Center development, including Towne Centre Drive. The council will also discuss Crystal Hill Road. No action is required on the ordinance at this meeting.

• First reading of Ordinance 1090 accepting dedication of Towne Centre Drive and drainage in Maumelle Town Center
• Discussion of Crystal Hill Road
• Financial statement review by Finance Director Beatriz Sousa
• Approval of minutes from June 5 regular meeting

The City Council voted to reopen the application process for a Civil Service Commission seat following a clerical error on the city website. Ordinance 1090 regarding streets and drainage in Maumelle Town Center received its first reading but will move to a second reading at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 5, 2023, regular meeting
• Approved reopening application process and conducting new interviews for Civil Service Commission position
• Approved procedural motion to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only
• First reading of Ordinance 1090 (Maumelle Town Center streets and drainage) completed
• Motion to waive requirements for second and third readings of Ordinance 1090 failed

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Blue Room has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The City Council approved salary increases for police officers and additional funding for body cameras and in-car computers. The council also approved a development plan amendment for Cypress Bend at Maumelle Crossing and appointed a new member to the Civil Service Commission.

• Appointed Sam Williams to the Civil Service Commission
• Approved Resolution 2023-21 for Cypress Bend at Maumelle Crossing development plan amendment (7-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-22 to increase police officer salaries (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-23 for an additional $49,700 for body cameras and in-car computers (8-0)
• Adopted May 15th, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to public notification requirements for planning items, and will review two subdivision proposals: a 2-lot subdivision along Maumelle Boulevard and a 99-lot second phase of Cypress Bend at White Oak Crossing. The agenda also includes approval of the April 27, 2023 minutes and liaison reports.

• Discussion on proposed public notification requirements for planning commission items (CAU-23-1)
• SUB-23-7: Rock Land Addition, proposed 2-lot subdivision at 12310 Maumelle Blvd
• SUB-22-10: Cypress Bend at White Oak Crossing Phase 2, 99 single-family lots at 9900 White Oak Crossing

The Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Rock Land Addition and the development plan modification and preliminary plat for Cypress Bend at White Oak Crossing Phase 2. A discussion regarding public notification requirements was moved to next month's meeting for formal action.

• Approved April minutes as corrected (6-1)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Rock Land Addition contingent on staff and commissioner comments (6-1)
• Approved Development Plan Modification for Cypress Bend Phase 2 pending staff and commissioner comments (6-1)
• Approved preliminary plat for Cypress Bend Phase 2 subject to staff and commissioner comments (6-1)
• Tabled formal action on Public Notification Requirement (CAU-23-1) until next month

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold the third reading of Ordinance 1089, which would allow certain retired city employees and officials to participate in the city's healthcare plan if they pay the full premium. The council will also consider appointments to the Facilities Board and Tree Board. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, financial review, and public comment.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1089 on health benefits for retired employees and officials
• Facilities Board confirmation: Cheryl Schluterman
• Tree Board appointment: Toby Fair
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)
• FYI: Park on the River Open House, May 16th, 11903 Crystal Hill Road

The City Council approved Ordinance 1089 to allow specific retired city employees and officials to remain in the city's healthcare plan. The council also confirmed appointments to the Facilities and Tree boards.

• Approved Ordinance 1089 regarding health benefits for certain retired employees and officials
• Confirmed Cheryl Schluterman to a four-year term on the Facilities Board
• Appointed Toby Fair to a three-year term on the Tree Board
• Approved May 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted the financial report

Civil Service Commission

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission voted 3-2 to waive the testing requirement for certified police officers applying to the department. The commission also approved temporary promotions, set 2023 promotional exam dates, and elected Billy Herrington as Chairman and Harvey Durham as Secretary. All votes passed 3-2, with two absent commissioners counted as 'no' votes.

• Approved waiver of testing for certified police officer applicants (3-2)
• Approved temporary promotion of a Police Officer to Sergeant (3-2)
• Approved 2024 promotional exam dates from HR (3-2)
• Elected Billy Herrington as Commission Chairman (3-2)
• Elected Harvey Durham as Commission Secretary (3-2)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (3-2)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-2)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 1, 2023, with several resolutions up for a vote, including preliminary development plans for First Service Bank and Chick-Fil-A, renaming the softball complex, and budget amendments for police/fire and sanitation. The council will also hear the second reading of an ordinance on retiree health benefits, which requires no action. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and department reports.

• Resolution 2023-16: Approve preliminary development plan for First Service Bank
• Resolution 2023-17: Approve development plan amendment for Chick-Fil-A
• Resolution 2023-18: Rename Maumelle Diamond Center Softball Complex in honor of late Mayor Burch Johnson
• Resolution 2023-19: Amend 2023 Police & Fire funds for eclipse safety training (April 2024)
• Resolution 2023-20: Amend 2023 Sanitation Fund budget

The City Council approved an ordinance allowing certain retired employees and officials to remain in the city's healthcare plan. The council also approved development plans for First Service Bank and Chick-Fil-A, renamed a sports complex, and amended budgets for sanitation and public safety.

• Approved Ordinance 1089 for retired city employee healthcare benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-16 for First Service Bank preliminary development plan at 8901 White Oak Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 for Chick-Fil-A development plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-18 renaming Maumelle Diamond Center Softball Complex to Maumelle Diamond Center Sports Complex in honor of Mayor Burch Johnson (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-19 amending the 2023 Police & Fire Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-20 amending the 2023 Sanitation Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary development plan for a new First Service Bank branch at 8901 White Oak Crossing, including a waiver for driveway access to a minor arterial. They will also review a development plan amendment for a Chick-fil-A drive-thru canopy at 113 Commons Drive and discuss a proposed code amendment on public notification requirements. The agenda includes approval of the March 23, 2023 minutes and liaison reports.

• First Service Bank preliminary development plan for a 4,105 sq ft, two-story bank on Lot 4, Diamond Park Commercial, with a waiver request for driveway access to Country Club Parkway and White Oak Crossing
• Chick-fil-A development plan amendment to add a canopy structure in the existing drive-thru at 113 Commons Drive
• Discussion on a proposed code amendment for public notification requirements for planning commission items
• Approval of minutes from the March 23, 2023 meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The commission approved a waiver, landscape plan, and building design for a new First Service Bank. It also issued a due pass recommendation to the City Council for the bank's preliminary development plan and a canopy amendment for Chick-fil-A.

• Approved waiver for curb cuts at 8901 White Oak Crossing (7-0)
• Approved due pass recommendation to City Council for First Service Bank Preliminary Development Plan (7-0)
• Approved First Service Bank Proposed Landscape Plan (7-0)
• Approved First Service Bank Proposed Commercial Building Design (7-0)
• Approved due pass recommendation to City Council for Chick-fil-A Development Plan Amendment at 113 Commons Drive (7-0)
• Approved March minutes with corrections (7-0)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will consider several items, including a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the first amendment to the city's lease agreement with the Department of Finance & Administration, and a resolution amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to appropriate funds for outside counsel for the Police Department. The council will also hold discussions on pickleball court costs and animal shelter fees, and consider appointments to the Planning Commission. The agenda includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding health benefits for retired employees and officials, with no action required.

• Resolution 2023-14: Authorize mayor to execute first amendment to lease agreement with DF&A
• Resolution 2023-15: Amend 2023 General Fund Budget to fund outside counsel for Police Department
• First Reading Ordinance 1089: Health benefits for retired employees and officials (no action required)
• Planning Commission appointments: John Jones and Rusty Ray
• Discussions on pickleball court costs and animal shelter fees

The Council authorized the construction of seven durable post-tension concrete pickleball courts, exceeding the original $600,000 budget. Other actions included appointing a Planning Commission member and amending the general fund for police legal representation.

• Approved engineering for seven post-tension concrete pickleball courts at an estimated $850,000
• Appointed Rusty Ray to Planning Commission position 3
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 to amend the lease with the Department of Finance and Administration
• Adopted Resolution 2023-15 to appropriate additional General Fund budget for outside police counsel
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted March 2023 financial report
• First reading of Ordinance 1089 regarding retired employee health benefits (pending second reading)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee will review a proposed First Service Bank development plan, an amendment to the Chick-fil-A development plan, and discuss a proposed public notification requirement for planning commission items. The meeting is a subcommittee session, so items discussed may be forwarded to the full commission for action.

• SUB-23-5; STP-23-4: First Service Bank preliminary development plan, site plan, landscape plan, and commercial building design for Lot 4, Diamond Park Commercial at 8901 White Oak Crossing
• STP-23-3: Chick-fil-A development plan amendment to allow a canopy structure in the existing drive-thru at 113 Commons Dr
• CAU-23-1: Commissioner discussion on proposed public notification requirement for planning commission items

City Council

The Council approved a resolution to extend the contract for Team Summit at the Park on the River property for up to 18 months. The Mayor will provide a proposal on future options for the property within six months. The Council also approved the March 6, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2023-13 to extend Team Summit contract for up to 18 months (7-1)
• Approved March 6, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan for a new First Service Bank branch at 8901 White Oak Crossing, including requests for variances on building materials and driveway access. They will also hear a variance request from Chick-fil-A at 113 Commons Drive for parking and setback requirements. A request to defer the Halher Subdivision preliminary plat will be considered, and a discussion on public notification code amendments is scheduled with no action expected.

• First Service Bank: 7,000 sq ft, 2-story bank at 8901 White Oak Crossing; staff recommends approval contingent on comments
• Chick-fil-A: variance requests for minimum parking (Sec. 94-605) and setback (Sec. 90-84(1)) at 113 Commons Dr
• Halher Subdivision: deferral requested for preliminary plat at 17417 Macarthur Dr
• Public notification code amendment discussion only, no action
• Approval of February 23, 2023 minutes

The Commission approved two variance requests for a Chick-Fil-A location at 113 Commons Drive regarding parking requirements and building setbacks. A site plan for First Service Bank was deferred to April, and an application for Halher Subdivision was withdrawn.

• Approved February minutes (5-2)
• Withdrew application for SUB-23-4 Halher Subdivision
• Deferred STP-23-4/SUB-23-5 First Service Bank site plan to April (5-2)
• Approved Variance Request Sec. 94-605 for Chick-Fil-A minimum parking (5-2)
• Approved Variance Request Sec. 90-84 for Chick-Fil-A setback requirement (5-2)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will consider several items, including the third reading of Ordinance 1088 to raise the competitive bidding threshold from $20,000 to $35,000, a resolution to approve an economic development contract with Metro Little Rock Alliance, and a budget amendment for police vehicle insurance. They will also discuss the Park on the River venue and the 2024 solar eclipse.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1088 amending competitive bidding threshold to $35,000
• Resolution 2023-11 approving Metro Little Rock Alliance contract
• Resolution 2023-12 amending 2023 General Fund Budget for Police Vehicle Insurance
• Discussion on Park on the River venue
• Discussion on 2024 Solar Eclipse

The City Council approved an amendment to the 2023 General Fund budget to provide police vehicle coverage and adopted a service contract with the Metro Little Rock Alliance. Council also approved an ordinance amending competitive bidding and purchasing procedures.

• Approved Ordinance 1088 amending competitive bidding and purchasing procedures (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 approving economic development service contract with Metro Little Rock Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-12 amending 2023 General Fund budget for Police Department vehicle coverage (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February 2023 financial report (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct oral interviews for the Fire Department, which will occur in executive session. The agenda includes no old business and is otherwise limited to public comment and adjournment.

• Executive session for Fire Department oral interviews

The Commission moved into executive session to conduct Fire Department Promotional Oral Interviews. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved move to Executive Session for Fire Department Promotional Oral Interviews (5-0)
• Approved return to Regular Session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 13, 2023 meeting and will go into executive session to conduct oral interviews. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2023 meeting
• Executive session for oral interviews

The Commission voted to waive the oral interview requirement for the Division Chief promotion process because there was only one candidate. The board also approved the minutes from the February 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Waived Oral Interview portion of Division Chief promotion process (5-0)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee is meeting to review a proposed new First Service Bank at 8901 White Oak Crossing, including site, landscape, and building plans. They will also consider a request to defer the preliminary plat for the Halher Subdivision at 17417 Macarthur Dr. A proposed code amendment on public notification updates is for discussion only, with no action expected.

• First Service Bank site plan review at 8901 White Oak Crossing (STP-23-4; SUB-23-5)
• Halher Subdivision preliminary plat deferral request at 17417 Macarthur Dr (SUB-23-4)
• Public notification code amendment discussion only (CAU-23-1)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold third readings on ordinances to annex Ascent Development property, amend the Land Use Plan, and rezone land, plus a second reading on purchasing rules. They will also consider resolutions to amend budgets for a license plate reader, an all-inclusive playground, salaries, and audit services, and discuss the previously tabled Park on the River.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1085 to annex Ascent Development property
• Third reading of Ordinance 1086 to change Land Use Plan from ETJ to O-S and SUR
• Third reading of Ordinance 1087 to rezone from COUNTY to O-S, FW, and PRD
• Resolution 2023-05 to fund a license plate reader system
• Resolution 2023-06 to fund an all-inclusive playground

The City Council approved several budget amendments, including funding for a police license plate reader system and an all-inclusive playground. The council also approved the annexation of land and updated the city's land use and zoning maps.

• Adopted Ordinance 1085 to annex Ascent Development property (Passed by all)
• Adopted Ordinance 1086 to amend Land Use Plan to Open Space and Special Use Residential (Passed by all)
• Adopted Ordinance 1087 to amend zoning map to Open Space, Flood Way, and Planned Residential District (Passed by all)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05 to appropriate $60,000 for a license plate reader system (6-2)
• Approved Resolution 2023-06 to amend Grant Fund Budget for an all-inclusive playground (Passed by all)
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 to adjust Planning & Permits Department salaries (Passed by all)
• Approved Resolution 2023-08 to fund Finance Department transition and 2021 ACFR completion (Passed by all)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 and 2023-10 regarding annual audit procedures and auditing services (Passed by all)

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three new business items: a deferral request for the Halher Subdivision preliminary plat, a site plan for Mid-South Boring's industrial project, and a site plan for NCS Holdings' 40,000 sq/ft warehouse expansion. The commission will also elect officers for 2023 and approve the January 26, 2023 minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other major actions.

• Halher Subdivision (SUB-23-4): Request to defer preliminary plat for 5-lot residential subdivision at 17417 Macarthur Drive to March 23, 2023
• Mid-South Boring (STP-23-1): Site plan for new 2,400 sq/ft shop building and 800 sq/ft awning at 205 Murphy Drive
• NCS Expansion (STP-23-2): Site plan for 40,000 sq/ft warehouse expansion and parking improvements at 12300 Louis Nelson Drive
• Election of officers for 2023

The Planning Commission approved site and landscape plans for two commercial projects, Mid-South Boring and NCS Expansion. One subdivision request was deferred, and the commission elected its officers for the term.

• Elected Craig Johnson as Chairman, Mary Wnek as Vice-Chairman, and Hall Ramsey as Secretary (5-2)
• Approved January minutes (5-2)
• Accepted deferral to March 23, 2023, for Halher Subdivision SUB-23-4 (5-2)
• Approved Mid-South Boring Site Plan STP-23-1 subject to staff and commissioner comments (5-2)
• Approved Mid-South Boring Landscape Plan subject to revised plan for tree preservation (5-2)
• Approved NCS Expansion Site Plan STP-23-2 contingent on staff, City Engineer, and commissioner comments (5-2)
• Approved NCS Expansion Landscape Plan (5-2)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold second readings on ordinances to annex the Ascent Development property and amend the land use plan and zoning map for that area, plus a first reading to raise the competitive bidding threshold from $20,000 to $35,000. They will also discuss the Park on the River project. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and financial review.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1085: annexation of Ascent Development Property
• Second reading of Ordinance 1086: amending Land Use Plan from ETJ to O-S and SUR
• Second reading of Ordinance 1087: amending Zoning Map to O-S, FW, and PRD
• First reading of Ordinance 1088: raising competitive bidding threshold from $20,000 to $35,000
• Discussion of Park on the River

The City Council approved the February 6, 2023, meeting minutes and the December financial report. Several ordinances regarding land annexation, land use, and zoning were read and moved to a third reading. A discussion regarding Park on the River was tabled.

• Approved February 6, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted December financial report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to read ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 1085 (Ascent Development property annexation) to third reading
• Advanced Ordinance 1086 (Land Use Plan amendment) to third reading
• Advanced Ordinance 1087 (Zoning Map amendment) to third reading
• Tabled Park on the River discussion (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on Fire Department hiring and Police Department entry-level exam results. The Commission met in Executive Session to formulate promotional oral interview questions.

• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Moved to Executive Session to formulate Promotional Oral Interview Questions (4-1)
• Moved back to Regular Session (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-1)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee is meeting to review three development applications: a preliminary plat for a 5-lot residential subdivision in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, a site plan for an industrial project, and a site plan for a 40,000 sq/ft warehouse expansion. These are new business items for discussion and possible recommendation.

• SUB-23-4: Preliminary plat for 5-lot Halher Subdivision at 17417 Macarthur Drive (ETJ)
• STP-23-1: Site plan for Mid-South Boring industrial project at 205 Murphy Drive
• STP-23-2: Site plan for 40,000 sq/ft NCS Cornerstone Holdings warehouse expansion at 12300 Louis Nelson Drive

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including conditional use permits for event centers, annexation of land, zoning changes, and a budget amendment for a police department HVAC repair. They will also appoint members to the Planning Commission and review the 2020 audit report.

• Resolution 2023-01: Conditional use permit for Krash Events Enterprises, LLC event center in PCD district
• Resolution 2023-02: Preliminary development plan for Venue 10 event center
• Ordinance 1085: Annexation of Ascent Development Property
• Ordinance 1086: Land Use Plan amendment from ETJ to O-S and SUR
• Resolution 2023-04: Amends 2023 General Fund Budget for new EVAP coil at Police Department

The City Council approved a conditional use permit and preliminary development plan for the KRASH Events Enterprises event center, including a 400-person capacity limit and residential screening. The council also appointed a new Planning Commission member and approved a budget amendment for police department repairs.

• Accepted 2020 ACFR & Audit Report (unanimous)
• Appointed Hall Ramsey to Planning Commission Position 4 (5-2)
• Appointed Tracy Gill to Planning Commission Position 5 (4-4, Mayor voted yes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 for KRASH Events Enterprises conditional use permit with 400 capacity limit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 preliminary development plan for Venue 10 with residential screening (passed)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 preliminary development plan for Cypress Bend at Maumelle Crossing (passed)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 to amend 2023 General Fund budget for Police Department EVAP coil repair (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinances 1085, 1086, and 1087 for second reading

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on several items, including a conditional use permit modification for the KRASH Events Enterprises event center at 99 Club Manor Dr, which proposes expanding the building to 16,000 sq ft and increasing occupancy to 500. They will also consider a 46-acre annexation for the Ascent Development, a preliminary plat for 5 Guys Industrial Park, and other subdivision requests. The meeting includes old business from a previously deferred item and new business items.

• Conditional use permit modification for KRASH Events event center: building expansion to 16,000 sq ft, occupancy 500, parking variance request (99 Club Manor Dr)
• Annexation of 46 acres north of White Oak Crossing and west of Short Marche Rd, with land use and zoning assignments (10175 Short Marche Rd)
• Preliminary plat for 5 Guys Industrial Park, 2.44 acres in ETJ, with ROW dedication for HWY 365 N and Wilks Road (22606 Highway 365 N)
• Extension request for FontainBleau Centre Preliminary Development Plan (221 Country Club Pkwy)
• Preliminary plat for Ashley Commercial Park Lots 1-2, 2 acres, with service easement (13505 Smalling Rd)

The Commission approved a parking variance, conditional use, and development plans for the KRASH Events Center despite resident opposition. It also recommended approval for the Ascent Development annexation and the Cypress Bend subdivision plan with modified housing standards.

• Approved parking variance for KRASH Events Center (5-2)
• Recommended approval for KRASH Events Center conditional use (5-2)
• Recommended approval for KRASH Events Center Preliminary Development Plan (5-2)
• Approved KRASH Events Center Preliminary Plat (6-1) and Landscape Plan (6-1)
• Approved KRASH Events Center Commercial Building Design (5-2)
• Approved FontainBleau Centre Development Plan extension (6-1)
• Approved 5 Guys Industrial Park Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Ascent Development annexation and map amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a nomination from Mayor Caleb Norris to appoint Maumelle resident Alexis Sims to the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) Board of Trustees. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including the approval of minutes from the January 3 meeting and the introduction of the new Maumelle Area Chamber Executive Director, Kellie Wall. The Financial Statement Review was postponed to the next meeting.

• Appointment of Alexis Sims to the Central Arkansas Library System Board of Trustees
• Approval of minutes from the January 3, 2023 regular meeting
• Introduction of Kellie Wall, new Maumelle Area Chamber Executive Director

The City Council appointed Alexis Sims to the CALS Board for a term ending December 31, 2026. The council also approved the minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting. A financial statement review was postponed.

• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointed Alexis Sims to the CALS Board (term ending Dec 31, 2026)
• Postponed financial statement review

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission subcommittee will consider several development items, including modifications to a previously approved event center, an annexation request, and multiple subdivision plats. The agenda includes both old and new business, with most items involving preliminary plans or extensions.

• CUSE-22-5, SUB-22-28: Conditional use permit and preliminary plat modifications for Krash Events Enterprises event center at 99 Club Manor Dr.
• SUB-21-8: Extension request for FontainBleau Centre development plan at 221 Country Club Pkwy.
• SUB-22-37: Preliminary plat for 5 Guys Industrial Park, 2.44 acres, with ROW dedication for Hwy 365 N and Wilks Rd.
• ANX-22-1, LUSE-22-4, RZE-22-5: Annexation of 46 acres north of White Oak Crossing, west of Short Marche Rd.
• SUB-22-10: Cypress Bend Subdivision development plan resubmission regarding home sizes and models at 9000 White Oak Crossing.

City Council

The City Council appointed Sam Williams to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending May 2023. The council also elected a Mayor Pro Tempore for a specific upcoming meeting and approved previous minutes.

• Appointed Sam Williams to the Civil Service Commission, term ending May 2023
• Elected Council Member Gardner as Mayor Pro Tempore for the January 17, 2023 meeting
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to have all ordinances and resolutions read by title only