Bryant Planning Commission Meeting 7/13/2026

The Bryant Planning Commission held a meeting on July 13, 2026, primarily to discuss a zoning ordinance amendment concerning the Midtown Bryant TND overlay district. The city proposed removing the TND overlay from all areas except the already developed Midtown proper, reverting the zoning of the remaining properties back to R2, which allows only single-family residential development. This change would significantly reduce potential housing density from approximately 1,100 units to about 259 units. The discussion included clarifications that the amendment does not alter a prior 2020 settlement agreement but addresses the lack of a public hearing at that time, thus correcting procedural issues. Public comments raised concerns about notification processes, road safety, environmental impacts, and future development plans. The commission voted unanimously to approve the removal of the TND overlay, reverting the zoning to R2, with the understanding that any future rezoning or development would require separate public hearings and approvals.