Centerton Planning Commission Recap

What Was Approved on November 4, 2025

By Allie Verdery, The Blue-Haired Broker
Engel & Völkers Bentonville | Your Local Centerton Real Estate Expert

As Centerton continues to grow, staying informed about what’s happening in local government is essential. Whether you are a homeowner, investor, or future buyer, here is a clear and concise summary of everything that was approved at the most recent Centerton Planning Commission meeting.

This meeting, held on November 4, 2025, included several key approvals that impact housing, infrastructure, local businesses, and future traffic planning. Below is a breakdown of the decisions made and how they may affect you.

Routine Business

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and ratified four administrative items:

1. Langman Estates Winery received approval to convert a former retail space into a winery and restaurant on Highway 72.

2. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was approved for a temporary modular classroom building on Seba Road.

3. A property line adjustment was approved for two parcels on Wagner Road.

4. Reach Church received approval for a lot combination on Centerton Boulevard.

All items passed without objection.

Key Approvals and Community Impact

Centerton Food Truck Park Expansion

Location: 700 W Centerton Boulevard

One of Centerton’s most popular destinations is growing. The Planning Commission approved an expansion of the existing food truck park from six to eleven trucks. This project includes a significant upgrade to the site, making it more functional and inviting for visitors and vendors alike.

What’s being added

• Five new food truck slots

• A large metal canopy for covered seating

• Fifteen picnic tables and a new playground

• A shared walk-in cooler and vending machines

• Thirty-six paved parking spaces

• An ice machine

The existing gravel area between food trucks, which serves primarily as vendor access and pedestrian gathering space, will remain unchanged. However, the new parking will be fully paved, improving access and usability.

The food truck park will continue to operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Individual trucks may open and close at their discretion.

No complaints were reported regarding the current food truck setup, and city staff noted that the parking ratio meets code requirements.

The new conditional use permit will replace the existing 2021 permit to streamline enforcement and oversight.

Status: Approved unanimously

Stuckey Short-Term Rental

Location: 921 Reading Railroad Lane, Featherston Village Phase 2

Homeowner Sam Stuckey requested approval to use his property as a short-term rental during periods when his family is not visiting from out of the country. The home includes two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, with a maximum guest capacity of five.

The subdivision does not prohibit rentals, and the home has sufficient parking between its driveway and nearby guest spaces. The permit allows the property to be used for short-, medium-, or long-term rental purposes.

The approval is valid indefinitely and remains with the property. If the home is sold, the new owner would inherit the conditional use permit, unless the home is unused for rental purposes for a period of twelve months.

Status: Approved

Kalikow Mixed-Use Development

Location: Southwest corner of Highway 102 and Womack Road

A major mixed-use development was approved for the intersection of Centerton Boulevard and Womack Road. The project includes 256 residential apartment units and 17,900 square feet of commercial space, to be built across ten buildings.

Included amenities

• Clubhouse, pool, and leasing office

• Pickleball courts and community gathering areas

• Trails and over four acres of open green space

• Retail and restaurant opportunities on the ground floor of two buildings

Access and traffic considerations

• One entrance from Centerton Boulevard

• Two entrances from Womack Road

• Four hundred total parking spaces, meeting city code

The developer will contribute one third of the cost of a future signal light at the intersection of Womack Road and Highway 102. The engineering for this signal is already covered by a grant, and the contribution is structured as a 50 percent payment at the time of building permit issuance and the remaining 50 percent at the time of occupancy.

This signal is not scheduled for immediate installation but is now a funded priority as traffic increases in the area.

Key issues discussed

• Phase one includes over 100 residential units and 14,000 square feet of commercial space, but only 97 parking spaces would be accessible. Staff asked the developer to adjust fencing during construction to make additional parking available earlier in the build-out.

• A potential connection to the Sherwin-Williams commercial site was explored but deemed impractical due to elevation differences and fire access standards.

• Trees cannot be planted along Centerton Boulevard due to utility and right-of-way constraints, but landscaping is included throughout the interior of the site to meet code.

The trash enclosures will feature composite deck-style gates instead of metal, which was approved as a more durable and cost-effective option.

Status: Approved with conditions
The developer must revise the fencing plan to increase accessible parking during early phases, correct landscaping documentation, and resolve final engineering comments before construction begins.

Tuscany Subdivision Phase 4 Final Plat

Location: Town Vu Road and North Main Street

The fourth and final phase of the Tuscany Subdivision was approved. This phase includes forty-one new single-family residential lots and completes the overall neighborhood plan.

All infrastructure including water, sewer, drainage, and streets is already in place. A previously missed sidewalk segment near the community clubhouse was completed during this phase.

This project received sewer approval from the Arkansas Department of Health prior to the city’s sewer capacity moratorium. As a result, it is not subject to the current restriction and can proceed without delay.

Status: Approved

What’s Next

Upcoming meetings

• City Council Meeting: November 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Next Planning Commission Meeting: November 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Next Technical Review Meeting (Zoom): November 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

In Summary

This meeting marked the approval of multiple significant developments that will expand Centerton’s housing supply, grow commercial space, improve public amenities, and begin to address long-term traffic infrastructure. From added food trucks to major new apartments, change is on the horizon — and it is being shaped carefully by both planning staff and private developers.

If you are considering buying, selling, or investing in Centerton, understanding where growth is happening can give you a clear advantage. These decisions impact home values, rental opportunities, traffic flow, and long-term livability.

As always, I am here to help you make sense of it all.

Allie Verdery
The Blue-Haired Broker
Engel & Völkers Bentonville
Your Local Centerton Real Estate Expert