Several Appeals filed to stop the threats to our health and well-being
Paradise Valley Preliminary Plat Expires
County Planning sends developer letter
In a huge turn of events positive for the community, the developer was sent a letter from Pulaski County Planning in April 2025 informing him that his preliminary plat has expired and would need to re-file. See letter below. This now means any new filing will result in better notifications for the community since the changes we initiated in 2021 and passed by the Quorum Court in 2022 and another public hearing with option to appeal any adverse ruling.
Flooding Case Reversed and Remanded
Arkansas Court of Appeals decision favorable to community
The community is suing the Paradise Valley and Waterview Estates developer for flooding properties with uncontrolled stormwater. The case was ultimately appealed to Court of Appeals who reversed and remanded a lower court decision thus sending the case back to Circuit Court where it belongs. Judge Herbert Wright's decision was deemed to be in error in a unanimous ruling. See the Appeal Court's opinion below.
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
NEW: Waterview Estates ADEQ CAO
Paradise Valley Clean Water Act Violation
Paradise Valley Clean Water Act Violation
Waterview Estates has received a Consent Administrative Order from ADEQ, which PMCC discovered from reading a cover letter posted on the ADEQ website. It was sent to the developer in May 2025 for violations of the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 8-4-201 et seq., at a site located one (1) mile south of Roland on Highway 300 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has determined that
this CAO is necessary to ensure compliance with the Act.
Paradise Valley Clean Water Act Violation
Paradise Valley Clean Water Act Violation
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.
Paradise Valley EPA AOC
Lakeview West Permitting and BMP Violations
Lakeview West Permitting and BMP Violations
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 passed
The County-wide Land Use Study passed the Quorum Court in May 2025.
PMCC is working with a rural planner and 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.
Donations Gratefully Accepted
Please send checks (no cash) to:
Pinnacle Mountain Community Coalition
c/o Chris Centofante
P.O. Box 73
Roland, AR 72135
Make checks out to: PMCC
Thank you.
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.