Convenience store with gas sales at Jenny Lind and Jackson
Fort Smith
Summary
Directors Settle, Martin, and Kemp pushed back hard on the proposed $2.3 million Jenny Lind extension, calling it an unwanted cut-through that would speed traffic through Fianna Hills. They want neighborhood input sessions before any vote.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The design and land acquisition phase alone is estimated at $2.3 million.
Planners say it would give south-side residents a better north-south route to Highway 45.
Fianna Hills residents worry about speeders, wrecks, and dead pets on a widened cut-through.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Directors - Study Session - Oct 27, 2026
Directors Settle, Martin, and Kemp pushed back hard on the proposed $2.3 million Jenny Lind extension, calling it an unwanted cut-through that would speed traffic through Fianna Hills. They want neighborhood input sessions before any vote.
Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment - Regular Meeting - Apr 14, 2026
A long-troubled corner at Jenny Lind and Jackson gets a new two-story gas station and convenience store with seating and food service. Road-widening requirements forced the applicant to seek seven variances, which split the board.
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