Olive Branch public meetings in 2024

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on multiple zoning amendments to require conditional use permits for convenience stores with fuel pumps and truck stops across 17 planned developments. The board will also consider a rezoning for the proposed Rosewood Subdivision, a final plat for McMillen Place, and several contracts and donations, including a $60,000 engineering contract for water and sewer easement acquisition. Consent agenda items include uniform allowances, tuition reimbursement, and acceptance of a donated K-9 for the police department.

• Public hearings on city-initiated project text amendments to require conditional use permits for convenience stores with fuel pumps in 17 planned developments
• Consideration of rezoning 46.88 acres from A-R to R-1 for the Rosewood Subdivision on Craft Road
• Professional service contract with Jones-Davis Engineering not-to-exceed $60,000 for water and sewer easement acquisition
• Acceptance of a donated Dutch Shepherd K-9 from the American Law Enforcement Canine Handler’s Association for the Olive Branch Police Department
• Consideration of bids for Craft Road Raw Water Wells and a contract with Flock Group for license plate reader software

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen approved a zoning code amendment requiring conditional use permits for convenience stores with fuel pumps and truck stops in specified districts, and approved city-initiated project text amendments for multiple planned developments to align with this change. The board also approved a bid for Craft Road Raw Water Wells, an emergency medical vehicle, and South Apron Rehabilitation, among other items.

• Approved zoning code amendment requiring conditional use permits for convenience stores with fuel pumps and truck stops (6-0)
• Approved project text amendments for 17 planned developments to add convenience store with fuel pumps as conditional use (6-0)
• Approved amendment to reduce minimum square footage for 28 townhomes at Preserve at Cedar Bluff from 2000 to 1800 sq ft (4-2)
• Accepted bid of Double S. Inc. for Craft Road Raw Water Wells (6-0)
• Accepted bid of Emergency Equipment Professionals for Emergency Medical Vehicle (6-0)
• Accepted bid of Lehman-Roberts Company for South Apron Rehabilitation – Phase 1 (6-0)
• Approved professional service contract with Jones-Davis Engineering not-to-exceed $60,000 for water and sewer easement acquisition (6-0)
• Approved warrant reports totaling $3,687,470.44 for payment (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Olive Branch Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on December 12, 2024. The main item is an application for a zoning variance to allow a fence height three feet over the permitted three feet at 8211 Goswell Drive. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and procedural matters.

• Application for a fence height variance by property owners Ganesh Nayak and Raksha Kamath at 8211 Goswell Drive (Lot 11, Villages of Southbranch, 0.54 acres, zoned R-3 Planned Residential)

The Olive Branch Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a zoning variance for property owners Ganesh Nayak and Raksha Kamath to erect a 6-foot-high fence 29 feet from the front property line along Sipsey Way, exceeding the allowed 3-foot height. The board found a hardship due to the corner lot's two front yard setbacks. The approval requires a fence permit and inspection by planning staff. The meeting also approved the November 14, 2024 minutes as corrected.

• Approved fence height variance for 8211 Goswell Dr (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 meeting as corrected (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three zoning map amendments and three subdivision plat applications. Two items have been requested by the applicants to be tabled until January 14, 2025.

• Rezone 2.03+/- acres at 7705 Craft Rd N from Agricultural-Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
• Rezone 46.88+/- acres at 7200 College Road from Agricultural-Residential to Single Family Residential
• Preliminary Plat for Rosewood Subdivision to create 118 residential lots and 4 COS from 82.37+/- acres
• Final Plat for McMillen Place Subdivision to create a single 4.14+/- acre residential lot on Bridgforth Road
• Tabled requests for Bristol Oaks (ZP24-0014) and Donald Oxner Subdivision (SD24-0036)

The Olive Branch Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 46.88 acres from A-R to R-1 for the proposed Rosewood Subdivision, and also approved the preliminary plat for the 118-lot development, both subject to conditions and recommendation to the Board of Aldermen. The commission also approved a rezoning of 2.03 acres from A-R to C-1 for a daycare site at 7705 Craft Rd N. Two items were tabled to the January 14, 2025 meeting, and a final plat for a single lot on Mockingbird Lane was approved.

• Approved rezoning of 46.88 acres from A-R to R-1 for Rosewood Subdivision (6-1)
• Approved preliminary plat for 118-lot Rosewood Subdivision with conditions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.03 acres from A-R to C-1 at 7705 Craft Rd N (5-2)
• Approved final plat for single 4.14-acre lot on Bridgforth Road (7-0)
• Tabled Bristol Oaks zoning amendment to January 14, 2025 (7-0)
• Tabled Donald Oxner Subdivision final plat to January 14, 2025 (7-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda with travel, appointments, policy amendments, refunds, donations, and purchases. Under old business, they will consider bids for annexation water/sewer projects (East Area Project 1, South Area Project 2, and Craft Road Raw Water Wells). New business includes three change orders for annual pavement marking, full depth reclamation, and surface treatment contracts totaling $3,378,646.66, plus engineering contract amendments and a staffing agreement. Executive session will discuss personnel matters and property acquisition for the Stateline & Davidson Road Improvement Project and South Area Project 2.

• Consider change order for annual striping and pavement markings, additive $644,233.66
• Consider change order for annual full depth reclamation and asphalt overlay, additive $1,261,289.00
• Consider change order for annual surface treatment, additive $1,473,124.00
• Consider bids for annexation water/sewer projects (East Area Project 1, South Area Project 2, Craft Road Raw Water Wells)
• Authorize refunds to Bridgforth Homes ($1,727.21 and $2,264.91) and Pleasant Hill Land & Development ($53,500 and $30,200)

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting on December 3, 2024, with a single agenda item: discussion of zoning ordinance amendments. No formal action is planned; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion regarding zoning ordinance amendments

Special Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting on December 3, 2024, to discuss proposed amendments to the city's zoning ordinance. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only. The agenda contains no other business.

• Discussion regarding zoning ordinance amendments

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will set public hearings for December 17 on a proposed zoning code amendment requiring conditional use permits for convenience stores with fuel pumps in multiple planned districts, and for a townhome square footage reduction at the Preserve at Cedar Bluff. The board will also consider a final resolution granting an ad valorem tax exemption for International Paper Company, an ordinance expanding Ward 5, and various consent items including surplus equipment, parade waiver, and utility transfers.

• Set public hearing for zoning text amendment requiring conditional use permits for convenience stores with fuel pumps across 17 planned development areas (Dec 17).
• Adopt final resolution granting ad valorem tax exemption for International Paper Company.
• Consider ordinance expanding Ward 5 and establishing polling places.
• Consider change orders for Pleasant Hill Road widening and final payment for traffic signal project.
• Authorize advertising bids for traffic signal at College & Craft Road and pavement preservation for FY25 street maintenance.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider a conditional use permit for a church and school on a 1.32-acre lot in a C-2 Highway Commercial District. Also on the agenda is a proposed amendment to the board's bylaws. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as call to order and approval of prior minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit application by David Bray for Melissa Dilworth/Gatekeeper's Outreach Ministry to operate a church and school at property located on north/east side of Hwy 178 between Pigeon Roost Rd and Camp Creek Blvd (File # CU24-0009).
• Proposed amendment of the Board of Zoning Adjustment bylaws.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering an ordinance to require conditional use permits for truck stops and convenience stores with fuel pumps. The body will also review several city-initiated project text amendments to reclassify fuel-related uses across 17 different developments.

• Proposed ordinance requiring conditional use permits for Convenience Stores with Fuel Pumps and Truck Stops
• Application to reduce minimum townhome square footage from 2,000 to 1,800 sq. ft. at The Preserve at Cedar Bluff
• Final Plat for Acree Commercial Development Subdivision Phase 3 to divide 17.09+/- acres into 8 lots and 1 open space
• Application to vacate a 1.64+/- acre lot at Acree Planned Commercial Development Subdivision Phase 2
• Time extension requests for recording revisions at Caroma Commercial and Industrial Park and Mini Max Subdivision

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including fund transfers, donations, and surplus declarations. Key new business items include a $405,650 task order for East Area Project 1, a traffic signal agreement, and public hearings on polling place changes and nuisance properties.

• Consideration of Task Order No. 4A with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for $405,650 for East Area Project 1 construction phase services
• Public hearing on proposed polling place changes and addition to Ward 5
• Amendments to Property Maintenance Code regarding event-damaged structures
• Accept donation of drainage easement at 5702 Jason Cove from Sandra McCullough
• Authorize up to $9,000 for Police Department promotional products for 2024-2025

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review several subdivision applications and a request to modify townhome square footage at the Preserve at Cedar Bluff. The meeting includes a public hearing to declare specific properties as public health and safety menaces and a review of cleaning costs for multiple parcels.

• Proposed 30-lot residential subdivision at Camden Grove on College Road
• Request to reduce minimum townhome size from 2,000 to 1,800 sq. ft. at Preserve at Cedar Bluff
• Purchase of one Pierce Saber Custom Pumper for the Fire Department
• Contract extension for Pleasant Hill Road Widening from Church Road to Nail Road
• Establishment of a $6,500 temporary petty cash fund for Shop with a Cop

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet on October 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to act on two new variance requests: extending a deadline to remove a mobile home and shed on College Rd (file VR22-0008) and allowing a partial gravel driveway on College Rd (file VR24-0010). An old business item for a conditional use permit for outdoor contractor storage on Hacks Cross Rd (file CU24-0008) has been tabled indefinitely at the applicant's request. The board will also elect new officers and consider non-voting bylaw amendments.

• Conditional Use Permit for outdoor contractor storage on Hacks Cross Rd (CU24-0008) — tabled indefinitely
• Variance to extend mobile home and shed removal deadline on College Rd to June 2025 (VR22-0008)
• Variance to allow first 150 ft of driveway paved and rest gravel on College Rd (VR24-0010)
• Election of board chairman and vice-chairman
• Discussion of bylaw amendments (non-voting item)

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications and review a proposed ordinance. The ordinance would require conditional use permits for convenience stores with fuel pumps and truck stops in certain districts, with specific locational criteria and design specs. The commission also votes on minutes from September.

• Preliminary plat for Camden Grove Subdivision: 30 residential lots, 5 common open spaces on 20.4 acres, south of College Rd across from Dawkins Farm Dr.
• 2nd revision of Goodman Crossroads Subdivision: dividing 1.779-acre Lot 1 into Lots 1A and 1B, at west end of Old Goodman Rd E on south side of Hwy 302.
• Review of proposed ordinance requiring conditional use permits for convenience stores with fuel pumps and truck stops in specified zoning districts.
• Consent agenda and approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss issuing general obligation bonds for capital parks and recreational projects. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the condition of a property at 8515 W. Sandidge and a scheduled public hearing for Ward 5 redistricting.

• Proposed $3,600,000 in General Obligation Recreational Improvement Bonds
• Proposed expenditure up to $20,000 for C-Spire fiber optic line relocation on HWY 305
• Public hearing for property at 8515 W. Sandidge regarding public health and safety
• Purchase of three 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles
• Public hearing set for November 5, 2024, regarding Ward 5 polling place changes and redistricting

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will set public hearings for a zoning map amendment on Craft Road and a PUD amendment reducing townhome square footage, and consider vacation and subdivision plats to allow Piggly Wiggly expansion. Consent items include budget amendments, equipment donations, and service contracts. New business features several change orders for road projects with dollar amounts. Executive session covers personnel and property acquisition.

• Set public hearing for rezoning 7705 Craft Road N from A-R to C-2 (2.03 acres)
• Set public hearing to reduce minimum heated square footage in Preserve at Cedar Bluff PUD from 2000 to 1800 sq ft
• Consider vacation of 0.86-acre portion of College Station Subdivision for Piggly Wiggly expansion
• Approve Change Order #1 with Lehman-Roberts Co. for $171,891.47 (annual surface treatments)
• Approve Change Order #1 with Riverside Traffic System for $147,899.60 (annual striping/pavement markings)

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including contracts, grants, and personnel appointments. They also approved several subdivision plats and a vacation of land to allow for the expansion of Piggly Wiggly. Bids for street supplies and a taxiway rehabilitation project were awarded, and several change orders for various construction projects were approved. The board also approved several personnel actions in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including travel, budget amendment, and various contracts (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of 0.86-acre portion of Lot 3B College Station Subdivision for Piggly Wiggly expansion (unanimous)
• Approved 1st Revision of Food Rite 1 Lot Subdivision to add 0.86 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Watson Estates (6-1, Earhart opposed)
• Approved Final Plat for W.E. Williams 4 Lot Subdivision (unanimous)
• Awarded street supplies bids to multiple low bidders (unanimous)
• Awarded Taxiway Rehabilitation – Phase 1 bid to Lehman-Roberts Company (unanimous)
• Approved multiple change orders for construction projects (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for zoning variances regarding fence heights and setbacks. One request for a conditional use permit has been tabled until October 10, 2024.

• Variance request for 6790 Sunrise Loop E to allow an additional two feet over the 6 feet height limit
• Variance request for 5302 Malone Rd N to allow a fence to encroach 15 feet into the 35 foot front yard setback
• Variance request for 8334 Stonecrest Dr W to allow a fence to encroach 5 feet into the 15 foot front yard setback
• Tabled conditional use permit for Eagle Land LLC regarding outdoor contractor's storage on Hacks Cross Rd

The Olive Branch Board of Adjustment approved three zoning variances for fences, all with conditions, and tabled a conditional use permit request. The board also discussed potential policy changes for no-show applicants and a possible chairman election.

• Approved 2' fence height variance at 6790 Sunrise Loop E (6-0)
• Approved 15' front yard setback encroachment for 6' fence at 5302 Malone Rd N (6-0)
• Approved 5' front yard setback encroachment for 6' fence at 8334 Stonecrest Dr W (6-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit for outdoor storage at Hacks Cross Rd until Oct 10, 2024 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission is meeting to consider several subdivision plats and zoning amendments. Key items include a proposed expansion of Piggly Wiggly and a request to rezone agricultural land to highway commercial.

• Rezoning of 2.03 acres at 7705 Craft Rd N from Agricultural-Residential to Highway Commercial
• Vacation of 0.86 acres at 8989 College St to allow for Piggly Wiggly expansion
• Preliminary Plat for Kirk Farms Phase 1 to create 74 lots on 29.04 acres at Goodman Rd
• Final Plat for Watson Estates to create a 4-lot residential subdivision on 19.93 acres
• Request to reduce minimum heated square footage for 66 townhomes at the Preserve at Cedar Bluff from 2000 to 1800 sq. ft.

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution setting the tax millage rate for fiscal year 2024/2025 and a proposed budget for the year beginning October 1, 2024. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an appeal of a denied conditional use permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps, a preliminary plat for RaceTrac Hacks Cross Subdivision, and multiple consent items covering donations, grants, surplus declarations, and city contracts. Executive session is scheduled for personnel matters across several departments.

• Consideration of resolution setting tax millage rate for FY2024/2025
• Consideration of proposed budget for FY2024/2025 (Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025)
• Public hearing on appeal of denied conditional use permit for convenience store with fuel pumps at Hacks Cross Road & HWY 302
• Preliminary plat for RaceTrac Hacks Cross Subdivision – 43.2 acres into 7 commercial lots
• Transfer of $175,605 from Water & Gas Fund to General Fund; $92,423 to Gas Fund; $83,182 to Water Fund

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen voted 4-3 to affirm the Board of Adjustment's denial of a conditional use permit for a RaceTrac convenience store with fuel pumps at Hacks Cross Road and HWY 302. The board also approved the FY 2024/2025 budget and tax millage rate, and awarded multiple supply and construction contracts. Several consent agenda items were approved, including donations, grants, and service agreements.

• Affirmed denial of RaceTrac conditional use permit (4-3)
• Adopted FY 2024/2025 budget and tax millage rate (unanimous)
• Awarded natural gas supplies bids to multiple vendors (unanimous)
• Awarded water and wastewater supplies bids to multiple vendors (unanimous)
• Awarded Public Works Complex bid to A & B Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded ATCT Rehabilitation bid to Wagner General Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including donations, grants, and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including hires, promotions, and one suspension (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will consider a preliminary plat for the 604-lot Center Hill Farms subdivision, hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2024-2025 budget, and vote on multiple task orders for water/sewer extensions totaling over $438,000. The consent agenda includes donations to the police and park departments, and several contract renewals and equipment purchases.

• Preliminary plat for Center Hill Farms subdivision: 604 lots on 263 acres west of Center Hill Road.
• Public hearing on the proposed city budget for FY2024-2025.
• Task orders from Neel-Schaffer for water/sewer extension services: Task Order 5A for South Area Project 1 ($19,364), Task Order 5B for South Area Project 2 ($26,990), Task Order 5A for South Area Project 3 ($27,728), Task Order 5A for East Area Project 1 ($25,603), and Task Order No. 4 for South Area 1 construction phase ($338,350).
• Resolutions to employ a municipal advisor and declare intent to issue general obligation bonds for park improvements.
• Donations accepted: Belgian Malinois K-9 for police, $2,000 from Desoto Football and Cheer League, and $5,000 Walmart grant for police.

Special Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget and related long-range capital improvement plans. No votes or ordinances are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion.

• Discussion of FY2024/2025 budget and long-range capital improvement plans

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two major applications. The first is a preliminary plat for the Center Hill Farms Subdivision, which would create 604 residential lots on 263 acres west of Center Hill Road. The second is a request to reduce the minimum heated square footage for 66 townhome units in the Preserve at Cedar Bluff PUD from 2,000 to 1,800 square feet. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and handle other routine business.

• Preliminary plat for Center Hill Farms Subdivision: 604 lots on 263.13+/- acres, zoned PUD, west of Center Hill Rd near Valley Oaks Dr E and Hwy 302.
• Application to amend Preserve at Cedar Bluff PUD text: reduce townhome minimum heated square footage from 2,000 to 1,800 sq ft for 66 units in Area 2.
• Public hearing on the above items will be held as part of new business.
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting.
• Consent agenda and old/new business items to be discussed.

The Olive Branch Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Center Hill Farms subdivision, a 604-lot residential development, with conditions including sewer capacity limits and infrastructure requirements. The commission also tabled a request to reduce townhome sizes in the Preserve at Cedar Bluff PUD pending further information on amenities.

• Approved preliminary plat for Center Hill Farms subdivision (604 lots) with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled project text amendment for Preserve at Cedar Bluff to reduce townhome size from 2000 to 1800 sq ft (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget and associated long-range capital improvement plans. No votes or decisions are scheduled; only discussion is listed.

• Discussion of fiscal year 2024/2025 budget and long-range capital improvement plans

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to review a conditional use permit application for a 26.93+/- acre property. The applicant seeks to establish a transportation terminal and fleet motor vehicle repair shop.

• Conditional Use Permit application (File #CU24-0007) for a transportation terminal and fleet motor vehicle repair shop on the east side of Hwy 178

The Olive Branch Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a conditional use permit (File #CU24-0007) for a transportation terminal and fleet motor vehicle repair shop on a 26.93-acre M-2 zoned property on the east side of Hwy 178. The permit is for 20 years and subject to conditions including a minimum 11-foot berm, monument-style signs, and 24-hour security monitoring. The vote was 6-1, with Jessica Cowan dissenting.

• Approved conditional use permit for transportation terminal and fleet repair shop (6-1)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024 meeting with correction (7-0)
• Condition: subdivision plat must be approved and recorded before building permit
• Condition: minimum 11-foot earthen berm along Hwy 178 frontage and railroad tracks
• Condition: monument-style signs no higher than 12 feet
• Condition: 24-hour security monitoring or on-site security per police recommendation

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss budget requests for the library and the Light the Way Festival. Members are deciding on several city contracts, police and fire equipment purchases, and tax exemptions for specific corporations. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding properties declared a menace to public health and safety.

• Ad valorem tax exemptions for DMC Power, Inc. and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
• Public hearing on properties at 7780 Rowlette DR, 6718 Pleasant Acres, 12788 Fox Run DR, and 9897 Alexanders RDG
• Transfer of $252,909.00 from Water & Gas Fund to the General Fund
• Purchase of Taser X26P weapons from Axon Enterprise, Inc. and two vehicles from Missouri State Highway Patrol
• Expenditures up to $5,000.00 for the 2024 Fall DARE Drug Awareness Program

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen approved a 34-item consent agenda, including tax exemptions for DMC Power and Milwaukee Electric Tool, purchases of Tasers and police vehicles, and a $250 donation to Special Olympics. The board also set a public hearing for September 3, 2024, on an appeal of a denied conditional use permit for a RaceTrac convenience store, and approved fee-in-lieu funds from Old River Farms Subdivision for sewer pump station elimination. Personnel actions included hires, promotions, and administrative leaves across multiple departments.

• Approved consent agenda with 34 items (unanimous)
• Adopted ad valorem tax exemptions for DMC Power and Milwaukee Electric Tool (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Taser X26P weapons from Axon Enterprise (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of two 2020 Ford police vehicles from Missouri State Highway Patrol (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sept 3, 2024 on RaceTrac convenience store appeal (unanimous)
• Approved fee-in-lieu funds from Old River Farms Subdivision for sewer pump station elimination (unanimous)
• Tabled ATCT Rehabilitation bids indefinitely (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $3,627,748.84 across six warrant reports (unanimous)

Design Review Advisory Committee

The Design Review Advisory Committee is meeting to review two new building applications. The committee will consider the installation of two metal buildings on properties zoned for commercial and industrial use.

• Application for Contractor’s Supply Plus to install an 800 sq. ft. metal building at 9935 Hwy 178
• Application for Canablume, LLC to install a 55,325 sq. ft. metal building for cannabis cultivation at Lot 3 Fortune Industrial Subdivision

Board of Aldermen

The board will hold public hearings on three zoning map amendments, including a rezoning for climate-controlled storage and RV/boat parking on Highway 305 and a rezoning for a medical cannabis dispensary on Highway 178. They will also consider a planned unit development text amendment for Windstone. The consent agenda includes approving a Freeport Warehouse Tax Exemption for Walmart.com Fulfillment Distribution Center, accepting tourism grants, and approving a contract for School Resource Officers. Additionally, they will set a public hearing for the FY2025 budget on August 20, 2024.

• Public hearing for rezoning 4900 HWY 305 to C-2 for climate-controlled storage and RV/boat parking (File# ZP24-0006)
• Public hearing for rezoning 7590 Highway 178 to C-2 for a medical cannabis dispensary (File# ZP24-0002)
• Approve Freeport Warehouse Tax Exemption for Walmart.com Fulfillment Distribution Center
• Accept FY25 Tourism Development Grants: $2,658.40 for Community Tree Lighting and $1,787.60 for Sharing Our History Through Art
• Authorize purchase of three used Ford Explorer Interceptors from Missouri State Highway Patrol

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider applications for a church, a part-time daycare program, and a convenience store with fuel pumps. The board will also consider revoking an existing permit for an engine repair shop at 9176 Goodman Road E.

• Revocation of an engine repair shop permit at 9176 Goodman Road E.
• Application for a church at Lot 12 Bill Hughes Commercial Subdivision
• Application for a part-time daycare program at 7790 Davidson Rd
• Application for a convenience store with fuel pumps at Hacks Cross Rd and Hwy 302

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission is reviewing several applications for new residential and commercial subdivisions. These proposals include the creation of 53 residential lots at The Villages at Southbranch and a 43-acre commercial subdivision on Highway 302.

• Application for RaceTrac Hacks Cross Subdivision to create 7 commercial lots on 43.2 acres
• Proposed 19.93-acre residential subdivision at Watson Estates
• Creation of 53 residential lots and open spaces at The Villages at Southbranch, Phase 3
• Revision to Acree Planned Commercial Development to create three 3.02-acre lots
• Replatting 15 acres for Trex Subdivision on Stateline Rd E

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review insurance coverage proposals and bids for sewer and water improvements. A public hearing is scheduled regarding properties identified as a menace to public health and safety. The board will also address various personnel matters in executive session.

• Tax exemption for Findlay’s Tall Timbers Distribution Center, LLC
• Public hearing on properties identified as a menace to public health and safety
• Bids for Lick Creek Interceptor Sewer and Maywood Water and Gas Improvements
• $10,000 expenditure for the Mayor’s Youth Council Program
• $168,754 transfer from Water & Gas funds to the General Fund

Design Review Advisory Committee

The committee will consider design applications for two metal building projects. One involves a 60,000 sq. ft. facility at Metro Industrial Park, and the other is for a storage building at 8432 Germantown Rd.

• Design review: 60,000 sq. ft. metal building (File #DR24-0004)
• Design review: 600 sq. ft. metal storage building (File #DR24-0005)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review several zoning amendments, including a request to establish a medical cannabis dispensary at 7590 HWY 178. The meeting also includes discussions on residential plats for the Villages at Southbranch and various city service contracts.

• Rezoning request for a medical cannabis dispensary at 7590 HWY 178
• Rezoning of 4900 HWY 305 for climate-controlled storage and RV/boat parking
• Five geotechnical task orders for water and sewer extensions ranging from $10,400 to $15,500
• Professional service contract with Jones-Davis Engineering not to exceed $55,000
• Final plat applications for the Villages at Southbranch, Phases 1B and 1C

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for conditional use permits and amendments. These include requests for new self-storage facilities, changes to existing permit requirements, and a staff request to revoke an engine repair shop permit.

• Self-storage and RV parking application for Greenwood Commercial Subdivision on Hwy 305
• Request to allow granite cutting and remove fence requirement at 4411 Bethel Rd
• Self-storage facility application for 6391 Hwy 305
• Request for gravel parking and a wooden fence at 10665 Ridgeway Industrial Dr
• Staff request to revoke an engine repair shop permit on Goodman Road E

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will review several applications for rezoning and subdivision. The agenda includes requests for new residential lots, industrial park revisions, and changes to commercial zoning for storage use.

• Rezoning 0.30 acres at 7590 Highway 178 to establish a medical cannabis dispensary
• Final plat for Villages at Southbranch, Ph 1B to create 47 single-family residential lots
• Rezoning 4900 Hwy 305 for climate-controlled storage and RV/boat parking
• Increasing the size of Lot 10A in Olive Branch Industrial Park to 20.13 acres
• Subdividing 1.06 acres into one commercial lot at Windstone Office Park East

Board of Aldermen

The Board will consider rezoning 81.52 acres at 7200 College Road to create the Basinger Subdivision, which includes 138 residential lots. The meeting also includes a public hearing on closing Mineral Wells Road and reviewing bids for water, gas, and taxiway improvements.

• Rezoning 81.52 acres at 7200 College Road from agricultural to single-family residential
• Public hearing regarding the proposed closure of Mineral Wells Road at the Tennessee state line
• Amendments to the ordinance establishing Emergency Medical Services fees
• Purchase of a 2016 Ford Explorer Interceptor Utility AWD from Missouri State Highway Patrol
• Reviewing bids for Maywood Water and Gas Improvements and Taxiway Rehabilitation

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review several zoning amendments and residential subdivision plat applications. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel matters, pending litigation, and economic development.

• Rezoning 0.21 acres from A-R to M-2 near Old Craft Road
• Rezoning 81.52 acres from A-R to R-1 at 7200 College Road
• Basinger Subdivision preliminary plat for 135 residential lots
• Old River Farm Subdivision Phase 1 final plat for 34 residential lots
• City of Olive Branch Center Hill Fire Department subdivision for a new fire station

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several subdivision plats and zoning map amendments. Key items include a rezoning for a medical cannabis dispensary, a rezoning for climate-controlled storage, and multiple final plats for residential subdivisions. Some items are tabled or requested to be tabled to future meetings.

• Rezone 0.30 acres at 7590 Highway 178 from M-2 to C-2 for a medical cannabis dispensary
• Rezone 2.71 acres at 4900 Hwy 305 from C-1 to M-1 for climate-controlled storage
• Final plat for Center Hill Fire Department Subdivision (2.0 acres) for new fire station
• Final plat for Villages at Southbranch Ph 1B (47 lots) and Ph 1C (5 lots), tabled to June 11
• Final plat for Old River Farm Subdivision Phase 1 (34 lots), tabled since June 2023

Board of Adjustment

The Olive Branch Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2024, to consider two applications for fence height variances. Both requests seek to allow an eight-foot fence where six feet is normally permitted, on properties zoned Agricultural-Residential. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and handle any old or new business.

• Variance request by Moheeb Nasser for 3930 Pleasant Hill Rd to allow 8-ft fence (2-ft over limit) on 1.57-acre A-R zoned property (File # VR24-0004)
• Variance request by Chris Aldridge for 4026 Alexander Rd to allow 8-ft fence (2-ft over limit) on 1.87-acre A-R zoned property (File # VR24-0005)

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will meet to consider a proposal for hydraulic modeling revisions for Shahkoka Dam, adopt final resolutions for ad valorem tax exemptions for Averitt Express and Teleflex, and handle a lengthy consent agenda covering routine items such as fund transfers, refunds, and departmental changes. The agenda also includes public comments, announcements, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Consider proposal from Neel-Schaffer for hydraulic modeling revisions not-to-exceed $22,785 for Shahkoka Dam
• Adopt final resolutions granting ad valorem tax exemptions for Averitt Express, Inc. and Teleflex, LLC
• Approve fund transfers from Water & Gas Fund to General Fund totaling $187,130.00
• Refund $2,500 deposits for street cut permits at 9566 Plantation Road, 8222 Industrial Drive, and College Road/Mitchell Grove Road
• Authorize termination of agreement with Utility Inc. for License Plate Reader service

Old Towne Design Review Advisory Committee

The Old Towne Design Review Advisory Committee is meeting to consider two design review applications. The body will discuss proposed exterior changes to properties located on Depot St and Hwy 178.

• Facade amendment request for Shay Marie at 7031 Depot St (File # DR24-0002)
• Awning renovation request at 9211 Hwy 178 (File # DR24-0003)

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will vote on consent agenda items including tax exemptions for Findlay's Tall Timbers and Milwaukee Electric Tool, several infrastructure project bids, and various service agreements. They will also hold public hearings on zoning changes, including a mixed-use PUD and a 136-lot subdivision, and consider a road closure and a $90,000 engineering contract. The meeting includes executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Ad valorem tax exemption for Findlay's Tall Timbers Distribution Center, LLC
• Freeport Warehouse tax exemptions for Findlay's Tall Timbers and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
• Seek bids for Craft Road Water Production Facility Phase 1 and multiple sewer/water projects
• Public hearing for rezoning 11.54 acres to PUD for Central Market mixed-use project
• Professional Services Agreement with Fisher & Arnold, Inc. not-to-exceed $90,000 for Maywood Water and Gas Improvements

Board of Adjustment

The Olive Branch Board of Zoning Adjustment is meeting to consider two zoning variance applications. The first, for a 1,200 sq ft building at 8465 Oakwood Dr, has been withdrawn by the applicant. The second is a city-initiated request to allow the new Animal Shelter building to encroach 23 feet into the 50-foot front yard setback on a 1.97-acre property at the northwest corner of Polk Ln and Silo Dr.

• Variance VR24-0002 (withdrawn): 1,200 sq ft building encroaching 16 ft into 50-ft front yard setback at 8465 Oakwood Dr, zoned A-R
• Variance VR24-0003: new Animal Shelter building encroaching 23 ft into 50-ft front yard setback at Lot 7 of Legacy Park Subdivision Phase 1, Polk Ln and Silo Dr

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 9, 2024, to consider several zoning map amendments and subdivision plats. The most significant item is a request to rezone 81.52 acres on College Road from agricultural to single-family residential to create a 135-lot subdivision. Other items include a small industrial rezoning, two subdivision revisions, and a preliminary plat for a new residential phase.

• Rezone 81.52 acres at 7200 College Rd from A-R to R-1 for Basinger Subdivision (135 lots, 6 open spaces)
• Rezone 0.21 acres on Old Craft Cove from A-R to M-2 for small warehousing
• Revise Isaac Crutcher Subdivision at 7148 Center Hill Rd to add 2 lots (3.34 acres)
• Revise Mirror Lake Addition at 7605 Shahkoka Dr E to combine 3 lots into 1 (4.73 acres) - requested to table to May 14
• Preliminary plat for The Villages at Southbranch Ph 2 (43 lots, 2 open spaces, 11.86 acres)

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a loan for a new fire ladder truck, an energy grant application, and various service agreements. They will also consider bids for an emergency medical vehicle, proposals for a municipal depository, and quotes for traffic signal work at Camp Creek Blvd and Craft-Goodman Road. The board will enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.

• Authorize loan agreement for Pierce Enforcer 100' ladder truck
• Consider bids for Emergency Medical Vehicle from reverse auction
• Consider proposals for Municipal Daily Depository
• Consider quotes for signalization at Camp Creek Blvd and Craft-Goodman Road
• Approve NARCAN MOU with Mississippi Dept. of Mental Health

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several zoning amendments, including a 691-lot residential development at HWY 302 and Eastern Drive. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure grants, contract amendments, and multiple personnel matters in executive session.

• Kirk Farms rezoning: 691-lot residential development on 234.01 acres at HWY 302 and Eastern Drive
• Delta Regional Foundation Center: proposed charitable bingo facility at 7268 HWY 178
• Neel-Schaffer, Inc. contract amendment: $7,050.00 for Lick Creek Interceptor Sewer Project
• NRCS grant application: estimated $915,000.00 for Nolehole Creek erosion issues
• Public Works facility: authorization to seek construction bids

Board of Adjustment

The Olive Branch Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting on March 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Court Room. The main items are two conditional use permit applications from the DeSoto County School Board to extend an existing classroom trailer and add another, both for 10 years at 8890 Deerfield Dr. The board will also approve minutes from the February 8 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit CU23-0001: extend existing classroom trailer for 10 years at 8890 Deerfield Dr
• Conditional Use Permit CU23-0002: allow an additional classroom trailer for 10 years at 8890 Deerfield Dr
• Property is 1.53+/- acres zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial, east side of Deerfield Dr between Wildwood Dr and Green Valley Dr
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2024 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to decide on several development applications, including a rezoning for a mixed-use project, preliminary and final plats for commercial and residential subdivisions, and an access road. The commission will also discuss amending its bylaws for remote participation and hold a working session on zoning ordinance updates.

• Rezoning 11.54 acres from C-2 to PUD for Central Market Project mixed-use, between Old Goodman Rd and HWY 302
• Preliminary plat for Vanderburg Commercial Subdivision to create an access road, 1.65 acres on Goodman Rd E
• Preliminary plat for Oak Park Phase 1, 12 commercial lots and 1 open space from 19.88 acres at HWY 302 & Hacks Cross Rd
• Final plat for Robinson Crossing Subdivision Section H, 9 lots and 2 open spaces on Church Rd
• Preliminary plat for Williams Place Subdivision, 3 residential lots on 9.08 acres near Church Rd E and Hwy 305

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Board of Zoning Adjustment's approval of a conditional use permit for an event center at 8780 Pleasant Hill Road. The board will also consider bids for the Ivy Trails Playground and for municipal depository certificates of deposit, along with a consent agenda covering contracts, appointments, and surplus declarations.

• Public hearing on appeal of conditional use permit for event center at 8780 Pleasant Hill Road (File# CU23-0022)
• Consideration of bids for Ivy Trails Playground and for Municipal Depository for Special and Surplus funds (CDs)
• Approve $233,306 transfer from Water & Gas Fund to General Fund for services through February 28, 2024
• Authorize purchase of Taser X26P conducted electrical weapons from Axon Enterprise as sole source
• Approve initial resolution granting ad valorem tax exemption for Teleflex, LLC and final resolution for Gardner, Inc.

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will consider consent agenda items, including surplus equipment disposal, donations, and various contracts. Public hearings are scheduled for three rezoning applications, including a 691-lot residential development and a 410-unit multi-family project. The board will also vote on a $63,280 refund and a $35,616 contract amendment for high mast lighting.

• Public hearing: Rezone 1.84 acres from PUD to C-1 at Plantation Crossing and Germantown Road (ZP23-0010)
• Public hearing: Rezone 234 acres to R-3 for 691-lot Kirk Farms at HWY 302 and Eastern Drive (ZP23-0009)
• Public hearing: Rezone 41.21 acres to R-4 for 410-unit Vanderburg Flats near HWY 302 and Goodman Road (ZP23-0008)
• Refund $63,280 to Spence Ray for Woods Trade Center Subdivision Phase II maintenance completion
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Webster Electric for High Mast Lighting, increasing contract to $1,268,198.26

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to decide on several development applications, including a rezoning for a mixed-use project, a subdivision plat, a bingo facility, and commercial lot plats. The meeting also includes a public working session on zoning ordinance updates.

• Rezoning of 11.54 acres from C-2 to PUD for Central Market mixed-use project (tabled from Jan 9)
• Final plat for Patterson Subdivision: 17.6 acres into 2 residential lots on Bridgforth Rd
• Repeal Kruger Service Center project text, adopt Delta Regional Foundation Center text for charitable bingo facility at 7268 Hwy 178
• 1st revision to Lot 1 of Vanderburg Commercial Subdivision for access road (requested table to Mar 12)
• Final plat for Dancing Oaks Planned Commercial Development: 2 commercial lots totaling 18.33 acres on Hacks Cross Rd

Board of Adjustment

The Olive Branch Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on February 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Court Room. The main item is a public hearing on a conditional use permit request to establish a private preschool on a 3.23-acre property zoned Agricultural-Residential. The board will also approve minutes from the January 11 meeting and address any old or other business.

• Conditional use permit application (CU24-0001) by Will Hall for property owner Cubby Saulsberry to allow a private preschool at the northwest corner of Hamilton Circle N and Craft Rd N, Lot 2 of the Herbert Acree Craft Rd Subdivision.
• Approval of minutes from the January 11, 2024 regular meeting.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss a resolution to issue up to $17,600,000 in general obligation bonds for capital projects. The meeting also includes discussions on a new nuisance-level gatherings ordinance, a tax exemption for Riverhorse DC, LLC, and several personnel matters in executive session.

• Issuance of up to $17,600,000 in General Obligation Bonds for capital projects
• Adoption of an ordinance prohibiting Nuisance-Level Gatherings
• Final tax exemption resolution for Riverhorse DC, LLC
• Final change order of $9,818.58 for the Woodland Lake Outlet Structure project
• Public hearing for a variance request at 8340 Westbrook Drive

Design Review Advisory Committee

The Design Review Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a design application for the Scope Shop project. The proposal involves two metal buildings on Lot 1 of the Scope Subdivision, Phase 1.

• Design Review Application (File #DR24-0001) for Scope Shop: 12,600+/- sq. ft. and 3,600 sq. ft. metal buildings
• Project location: Lot 1 of the Scope Subdivision, Phase 1, southwest side of HWY 178 north of Old Craft Road

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on three zoning map amendments, including a request to rezone 41.21 acres for a 410-unit multi-family development (Vanderburg Flats) and another to rezone 234.01 acres for a 691-lot single-family subdivision (Kirk Farms). The board will also consider bids for road work, a $550,728.23 supplemental agreement for the Pleasant Hill Widening project, and numerous consent agenda items including budget amendments, surplus declarations, and various service agreements.

• Public hearing: Rezone 41.21 acres near HWY 302 and Goodman Road E for Vanderburg Flats (410 multi-family units)
• Public hearing: Rezone 234.01 acres at HWY 302 and Eastern Drive for Kirk Farms (691-lot subdivision)
• Public hearing: Rezone 1.84 acres at Plantation Crossing and Germantown Road to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with HDR Engineering for Pleasant Hill Widening, $550,728.23 (total $1,147,254.72)
• Final payment of $76,081.00 to Precision Communications for FEMA Emergency Notification Devices

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request to establish an event center at an existing residential property. The application was submitted by Terry Sanders of Turn Key Realty Group on behalf of Patricia Ann Humphreys and Keith Sellers.

• Conditional Use Permit for 8780 Pleasant Hill Rd (File # CU23-0022)
• Election of a new Vice-Chairman
• Board of Adjustment Training with City Attorney Bryan Dye

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, to consider several land-use applications. The main item is a zoning map amendment for a mixed-use project, which was tabled from a previous meeting and is now proposed to be tabled again. The commission will also review preliminary plats for two commercial subdivisions and receive training from the city attorney.

• Rezoning of 11.54 acres from C-2 to PUD for Central Market mixed-use project, between Old Goodman Rd and HWY 302, north of Morrell Cv. (tabled to Feb 13, 2024)
• Preliminary plat for Oak Park Phase 1: 12 commercial lots and 1 common open space on 19.88 acres, southeast corner of HWY 302 & Hacks Cross Rd.
• Preliminary plat for Olive Branch RV Park Subdivision: single commercial lot on 26.04 acres, southwest corner of W Sandidge Rd and Ross Rd.
• Election of new vice-chairman and introduction of new commission member
• Planning Commission training by City Attorney Bryan Dye

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting on January 2, 2024, to approve minutes, consent agenda items, and consider new business. Key items include a public hearing on a loan for a fire truck, approval of engineering task orders, and a zoning appeal hearing date. The board will also enter executive session for personnel matters in the Fire and Water Maintenance departments.

• Public hearing on Mississippi Development Authority loan for Pierce Enforcer 100' ladder truck
• Approve Neel-Schaffer task orders: Eastern Area Projects 3 & 4 ($46,800) and Southern Area Projects 3 & 4 ($53,900)
• Accept MDOT state matching grant for FY23 BIL-AIG project at Olive Branch Airport
• Fund transfers: $237,716 to general fund, $125,504 from gas fund, $112,212 from water fund
• Claims dockets totaling $1,865,880.00 (180 invoices) and other warrants