?Following two hours of public comment and a handful of compromises, Polk County Commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning of the White Oak development in Pea Ridge and a development agreement with Tryon Equestrian Properties, resulting in an eruption of applause from the audience.
?I think the process played out ? I think people should see we listened to their concerns and addressed their issues,? said commissioner Tom Pack. ?[The] developers are trying to work with us and I think they want to be good members of the community.?
Compromises reached aimed to protect citizens in and around the development specifically by limiting the outside impact of the facility.
Commissioners included a requirement for the developers to invest up to $250,000 in a public safety facility once a certain number of permits are acquired for dwelling units or for the construction of a hotel.
Citizens also requested restrictions be placed on the level of noise created; light that is emitted; positioning, density and length of stay for RVs and use of the development?s helipad.
Developer Mark Bellissimo said he?s pleased with the commission?s decision to allow the project to move forward.
?The spirit of the community came out tonight and I?m glad we were able to address their concerns,? Bellissimo said. ?We?re very, very excited about our future in Polk County.?
Bellissimo said he and fellow developer Roger Smith agreed to the eventual construction of a public safety substation because they, ?wanted to step up and show our commitment to the partnership.?
Tryon Equestrian Properties requested that the county rezone this area from multiple use zoning to a new district to be called Equestrian (E). Though Polk County has numerous equestrian facilities there is not currently a specific zoning for such properties, nor any facilities of the magnitude Bellissimo and Smith propose.
The development agreement states the developer anticipates a long-term investment that could exceed $90 million with the tax base exceeding $500 million.
Project plans include a maximum of 800 dwelling units including single-family residential and clustered multi-family condo/townhouses, a 350-unit hotel, private and public clubs; sports and recreation both indoor and outdoor including golf, tennis, fishing, hiking and nature, obstacle courses; multi-discipline equestrian center, summer camps, retail stores, restaurants, offices, fitness, spa and wellness center; camping/rental cabins/RV park; museum, covered arena, indoor arena, amphitheater, winery/vineyard; hospitality/convention center; lighted stadium with seating for 6,000; heliport, festivals; stabling for horses or other animals; auctions (animal and/or products); temporary tents; conservation easements or areas and retirement facilities, independent living and assisted living up to 100 units.?
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