2727- 5050 Commerce Special Use •
ORDINANCE NO. 2- 72-,
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE
WRECKER SERVICE.LOCATED AT 5050 COMMERCE STREET,IN AN
INDUSTRIAL LIGHT(I-1)ZONING CLASSIFICATION. '
WHEREAS,application has been made to the City Planning Commission, for Special
Use Permit which permits an automobile wrecker service in an Industrial Light(I-1) as
required by Ordinance No. 2591, as amended.
WHEREAS, after notice had been published for the time and in the manner as provided
by Ordinance No. 2591, as amended,the matter was heard by the City Planning Commission
on Wednesday,August 27, 2025, and the Planning Commission recommended approval of a
Special Use Permit allowing an automobile wrecker service, in an Industrial Light(I-1)zoning.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS:
SECTION I: The following described property,.to wit:
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5050 Commerce Street
West Memphis,AR 72301
and the same hereby is granted a Special Use Permit allowing an automobile wrecker service in
an Industrial Light(I-1) Zone adhering to requirements as set forth by City of West Memphis'
development code.
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SECTION II: that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this /Zo day ofapil,(2 ,2026
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MARCO M. MCCLENDON, MAYOR
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PATRICIA BOYD JOPLIN, CITY CLERK
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• August 27, 2025
The West Memphis Planning Commission_held a Regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday,
May 21,2025, at 3:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, at 205 South Redding, West Memphis,
. Arkansas.
Chairman Jack Avery called the meeting to order, and roll was called.
Present:
Chairman : Jack Avery
Commissioner : Frederick Anthony
Commissioner : Eddie Brawley
Commissioner : Ladd Garey
Planning.Director • : Chad Bowman
Clerk : LeUndrea Waller
Absent: •
Commissioner : Serena Curtis •
Chairman Avery presented the minutes for the May 21,2025,meeting approval.Approval was
motioned by Commissioner Frederick Anthony and seconded by Commissioner Eddie Brawley.
• I. Rezoning- 1600 E Broadway—Application Case#RZ 03-25
This case is being presented by the applicant, Justin Smith, for the property located at
1600 E Broadway.The property is zoned Downtown Mixed Use 2 (DTMU-2). The
applicant is proposing to change the zoning to a Suburban Commercial 2—Open
Display(SC-2)to allow a car dealership.
After review and discussion,the Planning Commission recommended approving this
subject as a Special Use Permit instead of rezoning. Motion to pass by Commissioner
Frederick Anthony, seconded by Commissioner Eddie Brawley.
II. . Special Use Permit-5050 Commerce—Application Case#SUP 04-25
This case is being presented by the applicant, Tim Moody,with J Hook Towing for
the property located at 5050 Commerce. The property is zoned Light Industrial (I-1).
The applicant is proposing a towing and storage yard.
After review and discussion,the Planning Commission recommended approving the
Special Use Permit. Motion to pass by Commissioner Ladd Garey, seconded by
Commissioner Eddie Brawley.
III. Special Use Permit- 130 S 16th—Application Case#SUP 05-25
This case is being presented by the applicant, Robin Washingtin, for the property
located at 130 S 16th. The property is zoned Downtown Mixed Use 2 (DTMU-2).
The applicant is proposing a childcare center. •
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After review and discussion,the Planning Commission recommended approving the
Special Use Permit. Motion to pass by Commissioner Eddie Brawley, seconded by
Commissioner Ladd Garey.
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205 South Redding•P.O. Box 1728•West Memphis,Arkansas•72303-1728•(870)732-7520
April 10, 2026
Tim Moody
JHook Towing&Recovery •
5410 Old Hwy 78
Memphis,TN 38118
Tim,
This letter is an update to your request for a Special Use Permit. The Planning Commission
approved your request August 27, 2025, allowing you to operate an automobile wrecking service
in a Light Industrial(I-1)zoning classification in accordance with specified conditions in the
city's development code. The next step in the process will require the final approval from West
Memphis City Council as an ordinance, scheduled to take place April 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm at
• 205 South Redding Street.Attendance is not required; however,you are encouraged to attend.
If fully approved,your operation must meet the general requirements as follows:
• All temporary storage of wrecked automobiles shall be screened entirely within enclosed
opaque fence or wall (6-10 ft tall), except driveway areas.
• Any temporary storage between the street and fence is expressly prohibited
• Premises on which there remains, for more than a 30-day period, as inoperable,wrecked,
or otherwise disabled vehicle, shall be deemed for the purpose of this Ordinance, an
automobile wrecking, salvage, or junkyard(not a permitted use for zoning classification)
• The ground surface must be dust-free(typically gravel,pavement, or treated surface)
If you need additional information,please feel free to contact this office.
Best regards,
Marilyn Phelix
Planning& Community Development Manager