The Ozark City Board of Aldermen placed Bill 3665 on first reading to amend the zoning code and map for property at 1602–1604 West South Street, a 13.3‑acre tract currently zoned Agricultural A‑1, to General Mixed Use (GMU).

Randall Whitman, planning and development director, told aldermen the application covers the entire 13.3 acres and was filed to accommodate commercial uses on the property’s northeast corner, including an anticipated coffee shop. “Mixed use is an appropriate zoning for this property,” Whitman said, and he noted sewer, water and arterial frontage are available for future development. The planning and zoning commission reviewed the case in April and recommended approval.

Zach Mills of Toth and Associates spoke in support as an applicant representative; Bob Smire, pastor of Ozark Assembly of God, also told the board he supports rezoning. No members of the public spoke in opposition during the first reading.

A motion by Alderman Aiken, seconded by Alderman Snyder, placed the bill on first reading by title only; the motion carried by show of hands. Because this was a first reading the board took no final zoning vote; the bill was held for a future meeting.

Whitman emphasized that any specific development proposals would later require administrative reviews such as traffic studies and site‑plan measures; the rezoning would allow a range of GMU uses and would rely on setbacks, landscaping and design standards to mitigate impacts.

If the bill returns for further readings, staff said they will provide typical site‑plan conditions including access, buffering and stormwater compliance.