Planning & Zoning November 6
Planning and Zoning considered commercial, retail, medical and residential development across the county.
Public Library Board October 21
Residents continue to be frustrated by lack of support for the Chapin Memorial Library and for including a conservative publication in the library’s periodicals selection. The board addressed budget reports, expansion of the Florence branch, a proposed code of ethics and other matters.
Planning & Zoning October 16
The October 16 Planning & Zoning meeting saw the denial of one multi-family development proposal, with many attending to speak in opposition.
Planning & Zoning September 4
Nearly all proposals discussed at the September 4 Planning Commission meeting dealt with affordable housing options to meet the needs of the county’s growing population.
Planning & Zoning August 21
Proposals under consideration further expand multi-family development, including one by the developer of a single-family subdivision who committed in writing to not build multi-family units.
Planning & Zoning August 7
The report from the August 7 Planning & Zoning meeting includes new proposals for multi-family units off Mount Zion Road, Gunpowder Road, and Dixie Highway. Public hearings or final action on several proposals is scheduled for September 4.
Planning & Zoning July 24
The Local Issues Committee notifies of two series of public meetings regarding Boone County’s Long Range/Comprehensive Plan and updates on action to allow cannabis businesses.
Planning & Zoning July 3
Local Issues Committee chair Randy Stigall notes that changes proposed at the July 3 meeting would, if approved, permit construction of 742 multi-family/condo units.
Planning & Zoning June 19
At its June 19 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission postponed one request, reported negotiations on two and finalized a change requested by Walmart in Florence.
Public Library Board June 17
The Public Library Board developed the acronym CARES to encompass its core values: Community, Access, Respect, Empowerment and Stewardship. The report also focuses on the proposed Archive & History Center, Petersburg residents’ continued frustration over their local branch and possible sales and purchases of property.