Oldham County Planning Commission approves zoning for family entertainment center in Buckner

The Oldham County Fiscal Court convened on March 4, 2025, to discuss significant developments regarding the proposed Oldham County Entertainment Center. The meeting featured a public hearing for ordinance KOC 25-920-08, led by Planning Director Ryan Fisher.

The ordinance pertains to a zoning map amendment for a family entertainment center proposed by JAMP Enterprises LLC. The center is planned for a 2.23-acre site located at 1155 and 1175 North Highway 393 in Buckner, directly across from Oldham County High School. The current zoning classification for the property is I-2 heavy industrial, while the proposed change seeks to rezone it to C-3 General Business District.

Fisher provided a brief presentation outlining the history of the zoning request. The Oldham County Planning Commission reviewed the application on December 10, 2024, where it was recommended for approval with a vote of 8 to 5. This decision followed an initial motion to deny the request, which also failed with the same vote count. The commission's minutes, included in the staff packet for the meeting, noted some errors that will be corrected in future documentation.

During the planning commission meeting, several waiver requests were approved, including a 10-foot vehicular use landscape buffer area waiver and waivers for interior landscape areas in the parking lot. These motions passed with varying votes, indicating some contention among the commission members. The preliminary development plan associated with the entertainment center was ultimately approved unanimously.

The proposed entertainment center aims to enhance local recreational options and is strategically located near existing community facilities. The next steps involve further discussions and potential approvals as the project moves forward in the planning process.