Planning Commission September 2
Two significant proposals–a new Kroger and a 340-unit multi-family development–were denied, while Athena Hospitality’s massive $100 million project was approved. A public hearing on October 7 will address several other projects.
Florence City Council August 25
First on the agenda of the August 25 Florence City Council business meeting was the first reading of real property tax rates.
Florence City Council August 18
Notable at the August 18 meeting were discussions of a $100 million proposal by Athena Hospitality Group and property tax rates.
Florence City Council July 28
Florence City Council covered a lot of ground in its July 28 meeting, unanimously approving legislative items and appointments advanced from the previous meeting. Of note: extended discussion of community concerns regarding safe operation of e-bikes, e-scooters, and bicycles by juveniles and practical limitations of current enforcement tools.
Florence City Council Caucus Meeting July 21
After a five-week hiatus, Florence City Council met July 21 to address discussion of eScooter, eBike, and other alternative mobility means and two real estate variances, among other issues.
Public Library Board June 15
The Library Board continues to wrestle with how to expand the Florence branch. Among cost-saving measures across the library system is a move away from printed periodicals to digital versions.
Florence City Council Special Meeting June 16
Council unanimously approved several zoning changes and budgetary matters.
Florence City Council Special Meeting April 21
Zoning text amendments to Boone County regulations defining manufactured home, qualified manufactured home, and mobile home and specifying permitted zoning districts passed unanimously. Under discussion: proposal to prohibit queues at drive-thru businesses from spilling into public rights-of-way.
Planning Commission April 15
Of note, Drees has withdrawn its revised plan for further development along US Highway 42 in Union.
Florence City Council April 14
Business included first reading of Florence’s ordinance to align with HB 160 regarding manufactured housing, decisions regarding changes to the concept plan, and discussion of the mayor’s salary.