A Uses Permit on Review request by John Fenley to operate a go-kart track at 2622 W. 17th Ave. in a Light Industrial Zone was denied by the Pine Bluff Planning Commission on Tuesday — despite the fact that he rolled one of his go-karts into the meeting room.
The setback was one of several for Fenley, who has presented a number of different ideas he’s had for his property.
Fenley’s history with the Planning Commission for the property was originally to operate a ministry, which was denied. In June of 2020, the site was approved for a maker space and business incubator, and in December of 2020, it was approved as a custom auto repair and detail shop. He later requested a UPOR to operate a yard waste compost site, which was denied.
According to Larry Reynolds, director of the Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, the approvals were made but included requirements for site improvements,…
