Blake Calloway

The City Council meeting agenda included several key items. Initial proceedings involved prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and recognitions for a police officer and high school football coaches/players. Financial reporting for January 2026 was presented, along with approval to remove disposed assets from the city fixed asset listing. Committee discussions focused on updates to residential zoning districts. Key legislative actions included consideration of an ordinance amending contributed benefits for retired elected officials and an ordinance amending the 2026 city council rules and procedures. Resolutions addressed declaring structures on parcel 22S0200006400 a public nuisance and expressing willingness to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with Jacksonville, Arkansas, regarding 911 communication services consolidation. A resolution was also proposed to approve participation in the Trauma Assistance Program offered by the Arkansas Municipal League. The financial statements for the General Fund and Street Fund, reflecting activity up to January 31, 2026, were documented.

The document references the upcoming Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 10th, 2026, which will include a public hearing and discussion items. Key agenda items for this meeting are a request to rezone property at 8709 Teetwood Road from R-1 to R-2, a Replat of Lots 21 and 22 in the Sylvan Hills Addition, and a discussion concerning Residential Zoning Districts. The staff report for the rezone indicates a recommendation to administratively table the request to allow the applicant time to file a replat to resolve the issue of split zoning on the legal lot. The document also includes minutes from the January 13th, 2026, meeting, where items under old business were tabled, and the Chairman and Vice-Chair were elected. The discussion in January also covered a site plan review that was tabled and a discussion regarding a conditional use permit application for T. Rick's Service Station.

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes the review of a Site Plan for Lots 1R and 11R, Carroll Heights Subdivision, submitted by Thomas Engineering. Other items scheduled for discussion include the Election of Chairman and Vice-Chair, a discussion regarding T. Rick's Service Station, and the review of Old Business items, specifically the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Camilla Acres, which were previously tabled. New Business involves the 2025 Planning Commission Report.

The upcoming meeting agenda primarily focuses on a variance request at 1800 East Kiehl Avenue, submitted by Thomas Engineering. The agenda also includes the election of a Chairman and Vice-Chair, and general review of Old Business and New Business items. Supporting documentation from Thomas Engineering indicates the variance seeks to reduce the front yard setback from the required 40' to approximately 22' to align with existing buildings along Kiehl Avenue, citing hardship due to lot size and existing grade. Staff analysis supports the request, noting consistency with the corridor's vision and prior approvals.

The Sherwood Planning Commission meeting addressed several key items, including a replat of lots in Carroll Heights Subdivision and Sylvan Hills Addition, and a preliminary plat of Camilla Acres, where a waiver to forgo additional right of way dedication on Jacksonville Cutoff was denied and the plat was tabled. The commission also discussed and approved an amendment to the Sherwood Zoning Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, and reviewed and approved the final plat of Nguyen Commercial Addition and OLO Addition, contingent upon staff comments. Additionally, the commission reviewed and provided feedback on the Woodruff Heights PUD zoning application, including the need for water utility improvements and density maximization.