Planning Commission Meeting 05/18/2026

The City of Horn Lake Planning Commission held a meeting on May 18, 2026, where they reviewed several land use and site plan cases with procurement and development implications. Key procurement-related discussions included the recommendation to approve a conditional use permit for a lounge bar tavern at 6541 Highway 51 North, with concerns raised about law enforcement impacts and potential city ordinance amendments to regulate alcohol consumption. The commission also approved a variance request to allow construction of a 60-room hotel instead of the required 100 rooms on a parcel zoned for hotel use only, citing special conditions related to lot size and zoning restrictions. Additionally, the commission approved a site plan for Right Height at 601 Expressway Drive to add a new driveway entrance and revise parking lot design, including coordination with DeSoto County for use of county-owned land. The commission voted on motions for each case, with all motions passing except one conditional use permit vote where one commissioner dissented. These decisions impact future development projects and city infrastructure planning.