Planning & Zoning June 5
Local Government Zoning Amendment Proposals
Florence – City of Florence requesting an amendment to county zoning regulation, with potential impact on Long Range Plan; relates to allowing fences on corner lots. Public Hearing July 3, 7:30pm
County – Zoning changes to allow cannabis businesses. Public Hearing July 3, 7:30pm
County – Long Range Planning/Comp Plan Committee meeting planning a website to inform the public. Public Meetings Series 1: Sep 6, 7, 25, 26, and 30. Public Meetings Series 2: Nov 7, 19, 21, 25, and 26.
Individual Requests
Hebron – Airport exit, 571/527 Hunter Rd: change from several commercial uses to C3 for all 9.54 acres to allow converting 7.52 acres to truck stack (longer term) parking and add 2.02 acres of commercial parking. A traffic impact study is required. Tech Committee June 19, 5pm. Action Date July 3, 7pm
Hebron – Graves Rd & Worldwide Blvd: change residential and commercial zoning to allow 53 acre, 115,000 sq ft, 6-building, commercial complex, with one being a truck stop without showers. Affects Treetop Ln, Williams Rd, Water Tower Dr. Many people attending, but only one speaking against. Tech Committee June 19, 5pm. Action Date July 3, 7pm
Florence –4770 Houston Rd: change the façade on Golden Corral. Tech Committee approved. Public Hearing not set.
Florence – 7915 US 42: Drury Hotels wants to add an outlot, probably for a restaurant, to existing lot zoned to allow hotel. Staff concerned about traffic. Final Action: passed unanimously.
Boone County – Southeast corner of Schmidt Ln and Richwood Rd, Jake’s Farm: change 34.87 acres from Ag Estates to Suburban Residential for either:
Option A (147 units in 24 buildings, 4 detached houses, 56 units in 14 building, 87 units in 6 buildings) or Option B (69 detached single family houses).
Lots of residents oppose, especially Option A, having engaged a zoning attorney. Residents will have to appeal to the Fiscal Court. Final Action: passed 6-4. Fiscal Court: date unclear.
Boone County – 2841-2885 Verona Mudlick Rd: locally owned tractor sales asking for 95 ft high, 196 sq ft. sign visible on I71. Conditions accepted for sign to be dimmable, not higher than adjacent Marathon sign. Final Action: passed unanimously
Boone County – 460-478 Davis Ln, Walton (Richwood Rd. at Grand National): Setback and sign variances to allow 28,000 sq ft commercial, 5-building complex. Intent stated to be one or more restaurants. Adjacent adult care facility spoke for and one resident spoke against. Tech Committee June 19, 5pm. Action Date July 3, 7pm
Boone County – Southwest termination of Man 0 War, Richmond Rd: change from Public Facilities on land originally controlled by St. Elizabeth Healthcare to Single Family Residential, 16 acres/34 homes. Public Hearing July 3, 7:30pm
Boone County – 3331-3333 Mineola Pike (remaining houses along Mineola): Corporex requests change from Rural Suburban Residential to C2 commercial, 5.7 acres/37,300 sq ft/6 buildings. Multiple reductions in setback from 50-60 ft to 10ft. Public Hearing July 3, 7:30pm