Planning & Zoning May 7
The controversial Conrad Ln/Carry Back Dr proposal ended with the applicant withdrawing his request. Residents of West Brooke Estates and others along Hathaway Rd turned out to oppose a proposal. A public hearing is scheduled for June 4 regarding a zoning change on Hathaway between Big Bone Rd and Enclave Dr.
Florence City Council April 8
Mayor Aubuchon-Metzger announced a public hearing regarding installation of solar panels in the city will be held April 19 after the regular council meeting, and the deadline to apply for the Public Works Academy is May 9.
Planning & Zoning April 2
Final action on the controversial condo development on Conrad Ln has finally been set for May 7, and a 5-story hotel on Paddock Rd has been proposed for land meant by the comprehensive plan to benefit local residents, not interstate traffic.
Planning & Zoning March 19
With the six-month assessment period about the expire, the Boone County Planning Commission continues to grapple with proposed condo development at Conrad Rd across from Carry Back Dr. Other projects include new hotels.
Florence City Council February 18
Florence City Council recognized promotion of Fire Department members, addressed several zoning change requests, and shared news of community events.
Planning & Zoning February 5
The Planning Commission is fielding proposals to build three hotels, two in the county and one in Florence, and has finally set dates for the tech committee meeting and final action on the Conrad Lane-Carry Back Drive condo development proposal.
Florence City Council February 4
Florence City Council heard a presentation by the Montrose Group on transportation issues and discussed collection of occupational taxes, the existing waste collection contract; the city’s credit rating; and snow emergency and parking ordinances.
Planning & Zoning January 22
Public hearings were set regarding a proposed medical marijuana dispensary and a coffee shop, both in Florence, a hotel on the Frogtown Connector, and changes to use on Mineola Park, among others. Action on the contentious proposal for Conrad Lane at Carry Back Drive continues to be deferred.
Planning & Zoning January 8
The commission continued discussion of a contentious change at Conrad Lane and Carry Back Drive in Burlington; passed and sent other proposals to city councils; and heard several new commercial projects.
Planning & Zoning December 18
Final action to be taken on several proposals at the January 8 meeting. A contentious proposal for the north side of Conrad Ln. across from Carryback Dr. in Burlington continues. Agreement was reached on a change to zoning at 8109 US Hwy 42.