Planning Commission Regular Meeting 7/14/2026 6PM

The City of Eureka Springs Planning Commission held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, which included a Board of Zoning Adjustment session. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the selection of McClellan Engineering for a GIS mapping project via an RFQ process, with a contract value around $16,000. Commissioners discussed the scope of the GIS map update, emphasizing the need for clear street names and density data to support zoning decisions. It was clarified that the sewer and water line surveys are being conducted separately by city staff and will be incorporated into the GIS map by McClellan Engineering. The commission approved zoning variances for construction projects at 38 Mountain Street and 3091 East Van Buren, as well as multiple tree removal requests related to property development and utility easements. Additionally, the commission planned further workshops on sidewalk and vision plan updates and discussed potential ordinance revisions related to outdoor sales and zoning for treatment centers. No formal contract was signed during the meeting, but motions were passed to proceed with vendor selection and project planning.