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Council holds public hearing on proposed 85.669‑acre annexation; no public comment
Summary
The Washington Court House City Council opened and closed a public hearing on a proposed 85.669‑acre annexation across from the YMCA after receiving no public comment; city staff said the Planning Commission is reviewing a planned‑unit development for the site.
The Washington Court House City Council opened a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed annexation of 85.669 acres located across the road from the YMCA and closed the hearing after no members of the public spoke.
City Manager Joe Dennon told council the property is being processed through a planned‑unit development by the Planning Commission, which gives the commission flexibility over lot sizes, density and the possible inclusion of public open space in exchange for other development adjustments. Dennon said the project has been “a fun project to work on” and that the city is moving the annexation process forward alongside planning review.
The hearing produced no public testimony and the council closed the hearing without taking further action. Dennon also noted the city recently completed a short special meeting that moved forward the sale of a city‑owned parcel in the industrial park to a private user, saying the sale should lead to local jobs; details of the buyer and contract were not specified in the meeting record.
Council members did not vote on an annexation ordinance during the hearing. Dennon said staff will continue to work with the Planning Commission on the planned‑unit development and that related legislation will be brought to council when ready.
