Zoning changes: 2911 Browns Lane and 1004 N. Caraway Road
Jonesboro
Summary
A 17-acre planned development would house a 12,000-square-foot farmhouse program for children with autism, run weekdays only, with donkeys, sheep, chickens and gardens. The mixed commercial/agricultural use is why a PD rezoning is needed.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Brings a new specialized care provider to Jonesboro after roughly 15 years of the company eyeing the city.
Families of children with autism in northeast Arkansas, plus A-State therapy students the company recruits.
Nearby residents could see higher housing density than under the current R-1 zoning.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — July 7, 2026
Two rezonings moved through readings: 2911 Browns Lane from residential R-3 to commercial C-3 (first reading) and 1004 N. Caraway Road to Planned Development (second reading, David Tapp's request).
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission — June 9, 2026
A 17-acre planned development would house a 12,000-square-foot farmhouse program for children with autism, run weekdays only, with donkeys, sheep, chickens and gardens. The mixed commercial/agricultural use is why a PD rezoning is needed.
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission — February 10, 2026
Klaus Property Management wants to rezone land at 900 N. Caraway Road from R-1 to RS-6 single-family residential, which could allow denser single-family housing along the Caraway Road corridor. The planning commission recommended approval with conditions, but the City Council makes the final call.
Related development
1004 N. Caraway Road planned development
Planned development zoning would allow a flexible, master-planned project on North Caraway Road.
Rezone 2911 Browns Lane — R-3 to C-3
Commercial zoning at this location could bring new businesses to the Browns Lane corridor.
Rezone 1004 N. Caraway Road — R-1 to PD Planned Development
The planned development designation would allow a more flexible mixed use of the site than single-family zoning permits.
RZ-26-09 — 2038 N Caraway St rezoning
The RM-16 designation would open the door to apartment-style multifamily housing on the parcel.
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