Planning & Zoning February 5

Boone County – North side of Conrad Ln across from Carry Back Dr.: change 11.8 acres from Industrial 1 to allow 68 condo units in six buildings. Lots of opposition because the concept seems flawed. Other problems are multiple accidents on Conrad due to S curve, school buses already overcrowded, with kids unable to have a seat, a stream runs through the property and the north side of Conrad is zoned industrial. Tech Committee: March 19, 5 p.m. Final Action: April 2, 7 p.m.

Boone County – 10855 Dixie Hwy: change of concept for 6.7 acres, with existing commercial building, Indian Motorcycle of Northern Kentucky, to increase by 6400 sq ft, and two buildings added, one 28,500 sq ft and the other 11,000 sq ft. Variance on buffer yard width to zero. No opposition. Tech Committee: Feb 19, 5 p.m. Final Action: March 5, 7 p.m.

Boone County – 1681 Erlanger Rd, southwest corner of I-275 and Mineola Pike: change from Rural Suburban to Commercial 2 on 2.8 acres covering multiple existing lots to allow 6,000 sq ft restaurant and 2,800 sq ft drive-through restaurant. No opposition. Tech Committee: Feb 19, 5 p.m. Final Action: March 5, 7 p.m.

Boone County – Frogtown Connector between Richwood Rd and Frontage Rd: amend the zoning map from Commercial 4 to Office 2 and then request a variance from Office to allow a 4-story, 109-room Extended Stay hotel with buffer yard reduced from 20 ft to 4 ft. No one spoke against. Building material samples are requested by the tech committee. Tech Committee: Feb 19, 5 p.m. Final Action: March 5, 7 p.m.

Boone County – Northeast side of Paddock Rd between Stirrup Ln and Richwood Rd: amended from Employment Planned Development to Commercial Services for 20 acres, with building height increased to 70 ft for 5-story, 125-room hotel and allow future unspecified development. Public Hearing: March 5, 7:30 p.m.

Florence – 8534 US Highway 42: change of concept for .97 acres to allow different-size signage (same as adjacent McDonald’s) for Mike’s Car Wash. Florence indicated no concerns. Final Action: approved unanimously.

Florence – 7303 Turfway Rd, previously site of Krispy Kreme: change of concept to allow .56 acre to be used for a drive through-only coffee shop with variance for less setback and buffer yard. No opposition. Tech Committee: Feb 19, 5 p.m. Final Action: March 5, 7 p.m.

Florence – 6809 Burlington Pike, across from the now-closed Frisch’s: change commercial status to allow .35-acre existing building to be a medical marijuana dispensary. Requires zoning map amendment and conditional use permit; lies beyond school/church zone. No one spoke against. Tech Committee: Feb 19, 5 p.m. Final Action: March 5, 7 p.m.

Florence – 56 and 58 Cavalier Dr: change current Suburban Residential and Office to Office Planned Development for 2.06 acres to allow construction of 4-story, 122-room hotel. Public Hearing: March 5, 7:30 p.m.

Florence – Between 7673 and 7777 Burlington Pike, southwest corner of Burlington Pike and Ewing Blvd: amend planned development of Office for .698 acre to keep existing designation of vehicle sales/delivery/pick-up and now add cabin/shed sales and flower shop. Public Hearing: March 5, 7:30 p.m.

Hebron – Airport exit, 571/572 Hunter Rd: change from several commercial uses to C3 for all 9.54 acres to allow converting 7.52 acres to truck stop and stack (longer term) parking and add 2.02 acres of commercial parking. A traffic impact study is required including an accident report for the previous three years. Applicant is requested to meet with the county engineer and airport. A meeting waiver from the January 22 Tech Committee is suggested. Tech Committee: March 5, 5 p.m. Final Action: unclear.

Belleview – 5856 Burlington Pike: change zoning from Surface Mining I3 to Agriculture 1 for 28.4 acres to yield 32.2 acres and allow one additional building lot for family member. No opposition. Final Action: approved unanimously.

Walton – 13019 Walton Verona Rd: zoning amendment for the present 18-acre truck stop to add a 10,700 sq ft maintenance facility and tire retail, keeping present signage and adding signage as allowed by C3 zoning. Public Hearing: March 5, 7:30 p.m.