Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Southaven public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in development
Rural King revitalization at former Kmart site
Rural King plans to spend about $19 million renovating the old Kmart building at 550 Stateline Road, and the city is waiving tap, water, sewer, and permit fees through the tax incentive program. Officials call it a great fit for the west end.
Silo Square senior living campus
The developer of Silo Square North can now build a senior living campus — possibly with assisted living, independent living, and golf-cart-style amenities — instead of some of the planned cottage homes, because demand for cottages is softening while senior living demand grows. It also adds open space and lowers density.
Towing facility conditions at State Line/Airways
The long-running towing facility got its subdivision and design approvals — but only after the board forced brick/stone construction, decorative fencing, a 12-vehicle cap and heavy landscaping instead of a prefab building on gravel.
150-foot cell tower on Airways Boulevard
A new monopole is coming to Airways Blvd. north of Rasco Road, screened with landscaping and wrought iron instead of barbed wire fencing.
DeSoto Road PUD subdivision and rental restrictions
A 158-acre, 330-home development is coming to north DeSoto Road, and the board used the approval to crack down on rentals — capping them at 10%, banning homes built to be rentals, and requiring HOA review. The mayor argued rentals fuel crime; the builder said spec-building requires occasional rentals.
May Boulevard Hotel Property Development Revival
The board amended its 2019 deal with Kaplan Management to restart deadlines for the long-stalled hotel project near the entertainment district, including a $295,000 land-extension payment.
Five-Lot Commercial Subdivision Near Silo Square
DeSoto District, LLC got approval for a five-lot shopping-district-style development on Getwell Road north of Nail Road, extending the Silo Square concept southward.