Several Appeals filed to stop the threats to our health and well-being
PARADISE VALLEY PERMIT SENT BACK TO ADEQ
APC&E Commission affirms remand
PMCC STATEMENT regarding APC&E Commission vote Friday 4/26/24 RE: Paradise Valley’s sewage facility permit:
“We are very pleased that the APC&E Commission has asked the ADEQ to review these issues thoroughly.”
CAW seeks new water service area: Appeal filed
UPDATE 3/19/2025:
PMCC has filed an appeal of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commision's decision to uphold the Director's decision to approval the Central Arkansas Water (CAW) project expansion into the Ross Hollow/Southridge area of northwest Pulaski and eastern Perry Counties.
Stay tuned for more information by signing up for the PMCC emails below in the "Contact Us" section.
View a community member-edited CAW map showing the property owned by the two developers requesting service in the proposed new water service area.
Paradise Valley Preliminary Plat Extension: Appeal filed
PMCC files appeal of Pulaski County Planning Commission's approval of Paradise Valley's preliminary plat.
ENFORCEMENT REPORTS
Paradise Valley Clean Water Act Violation
Lakeview West Permitting and BMP Violations
Paradise Valley Clean Water Act Violation
On January 18, 2024, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a Clean Water Act Violation for ground disturbing activities in the Waters of the US at Paradise Valley. Read the letter using the link below.
NEW: Paradise Valley EPA AOC
Lakeview West Permitting and BMP Violations
Paradise Valley Clean Water Act Violation
On August 1, 2024, the EPA sent the developer of Paradise Valley a letter that included an Administrative Order of Consent requiring the developer to comply with the provisions set forth in the order.
Lakeview West Permitting and BMP Violations
Lakeview West Permitting and BMP Violations
Lakeview West Permitting and BMP Violations
Lakeview West is within PMCC's area of operation. Violations include: ground disturbing work without a permit and violations of Best Management Practices. A proposed CAO is being issued. Community video after a rainstorm in March 2024 were submitted to the appropriate agencies showing construction stormwater flowing into Lake Maumelle.
Pulaski County Land Use Study stalled
Due to Leap-frog developments like Paradise Valley, the PMCC working with a commissioner on the board initiated a simple land use study to protect rural, agricultural, and natural areas with the intent to explore the use ordinances (not zoning) to achieve the goals of controlling stormwater flooding and leap-frog developments.
The County Staff with Planning Board approval (composed of over 60% members living in cities who would not be impacted) changed the scope to a county-wide land use study with goal to eventually employ zoning laws county-wide because that is the natural next step.
This government over-reach is highly unpopular.
PMCC is working with our JP to enact common sense solutions that stop short of zoning laws. Stay tuned by signing up for emails below in the "Contact Us" section.
Visit our Sister Site: likearkansas.org
This site has detailed information about the history of Paradise Valley, an online petition, maps, helpful links, and more.
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Pinnacle Mountain Community Coalition
c/o Chris Centofante
P.O. Box 73
Roland, AR 72135
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About Us
Area of Operation
Pinnacle Mountain Community Coalition conducts its activities related to the areas of Roland, Little Italy, Wye Mountain, Natural Steps, Monnie Springs and surrounding areas in West and Northwest Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Purpose
- The general purpose shall be to plan and act in ways to make the area a better community in which to live and raise a family.
- To encourage the residential character of the neighborhood and quality of life through compatible land usage.
- To protect the ecological integrity, biodiversity and water quality of the Lake Maumelle & Mill Bayou Watersheds and surrounding tributaries.
- To develop local leadership and resources effectively to deal with neighborhood issues.
- To inform the residents of the neighborhood of events concerning this area.
- To provide a vehicle through which group unity may be directed when needed.
Membership
Membership is open to all residents and property owners within the Area of Operation, who support the stated purpose, and attend at least 2 meetings a year. Members must be eighteen years of age or older.
Dues
No dues are collected.
Community Meetings
As announced by the President and usually located at the Lake Maumelle Fire Department, 20720 Clay Street, starting at 5:45pm with a meet & eat and 6:00pm meeting. Sign up for email alerts for the meeting dates and location.