Council appears ready to override zoning; lawsuit to come?

The Shepherdsville City Council is considering overriding a recommendation from the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission regarding a rezoning application for five tracts of property intended for three warehouses off Steven Drive. Attorney Jon Baker, representing the property owners, requested a second public hearing to address factual disputes with the findings that support overriding the planning commission’s favorable recommendation, but the council voted 5-0 against reopening the hearing. Baker indicated he may file a lawsuit if the council proceeds with the override.

The council’s rationale for potentially overriding the planning commission centers on concerns about infrastructure and compatibility with the comprehensive plan. Findings of fact highlight the lack of direct access to key roads like Ohm Drive and Preston Highway, and argue that rezoning would create a fragmented industrial area. While the future land use map designates the area for industrial use, the council believes the comprehensive plan’s goals regarding access, transitions, and buffering are not met.

To override the planning commission, four votes are required. The final vote is scheduled for April 13th. If the request is denied, a similar application cannot be submitted for one year. The ordinance is based on 22 findings of fact supporting the decision to override the planning commission’s recommendation.

(Source：Pmg-ky1.com)