HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-01 ORDINANCE NO �
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BATESVILLE ZONING DISTRICTS MAP; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission considered the desirability of revising the
Zoning Districts Map in order to facilitate appropriate entertainment and recreational development
in the area generally known as Riverfront Park; and
WHEREAS,the Batesville Planning Commission conducted a properly advertised public
hearing on June 6, 2022 to hear opinions about the proposed zoning revision; and,
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission, at its regular meeting on June 6, 2022,
has determined that the proposed zoning revision is in the best interest of the future development of
the Riverfront Park and nearby areas; and,
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission has recommended that the requested
amendment to the Zoning Districts map be approved by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section 1. The Batesville Zoning Districts Map is hereby amended from General Family
Residential (R-2) to Commercial Community District (C-1) for the following described area and as
shown on Exhibit A attached hereto:
A part of Section 21, Township 13 North, Range 6 West in Independence County,Arkansas described
as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the north bank of Stillhouse Branch with the left bank
(north bank)of White River;thence in an easterly direction along and with the north bank of Stillhouse
Branch to the centerline of Cheney Drive;thence in a generally southeasterly direction along and with
the centerline of Cheney Drive to a point at its intersection with the centerline(extended)of Riverbank
Road;thence in a generally southerly to a point perpendicular to the northwest corner of Tract 1 of the
James Burnett and Sabina Burnett Revocable Trust, recorded as Warranty Deed in Deed Book 2019,
pages 2549-2551; thence to said northwest corner of said property;thence along the west boundary of
said property as follows: South 63 degrees 30 minutes West a distance of 79.6 feet;thence South 34
degrees 43 minutes East a distance of 99.0 feet;thence South 54 degrees 43 minutes West a distance of
200.6 feet;thence leaving said Burnett property line following continuing along a line bearing South 54
degrees 43 minutes to its intersection with the left bank(north bank)of the White River,the same being
the corporate limits of the City of Batesville,more or less;thence in a generally northwestern direction
along and with the left(northern)bank of White River to its intersection with the north bank of
Stillhouse Branch and the beginning point of this description; less and except all that part of the
property known as the lockhouse property, currently occupied by the River Restaurant and currently
zoned C-1.
SECTION 2. If any portion or portions of this ordinance are deemed or held to be invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the remaining portion or portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. Because of the desirability of this change in zoning classifications to occur prior to
the upcoming July 41" holiday week-end, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall
be in effect from and after its passage.
IT IS SO ORDAINED.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands this , day of , 2022.
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A part of Section 21,Township 13 North, Range 6 West in Independence County, Arkansas
described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the north bank of Stillhouse Branch with
the left bank(north bank)of White River;thence in an easterly direction along and with the
north bank of Stillhouse Branch to the centerline of Cheney Drive;thence in a generally
southeasterly direction along and with the centerline of Cheney Drive to a point at its intersection
with the centerline(extended)of Riverbank Road;thence in a generally southerly to a point
perpendicular to the northwest corner of Tract 1 of the James Burnett and Sabina Burnett
Revocable Trust,recorded as Warranty Deed in Deed Book 2019,pages 2549-2551;thence to
said northwest corner of said property; thence along the west boundary of said property as
follows: South 63 degrees 30 minutes West a distance of 79.6 feet;thence South 34 degrees 43
minutes East a distance of 99.0 feet;thence South 54 degrees 43 minutes West a distance of
200.6 feet;thence leaving said Burnett property line following continuing along a line bearing
South 54 degrees 43 minutes to its intersection with the left bank(north bank)of the White I.
River,the same being the corporate limits of the City of Batesville,more or less;thence in a
generally northwestern direction along and with the left(northern)bank of White River to its
intersection with the north bank of Stillhouse Branch and the beginning point of this description; a
less and except all that part of the property known as the lockhouse property,currently occupied
by the River Restaurant and currently zoned C-1. c