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Neighbors press council over proposed 19-unit townhome rezoning on Beech Grove Road; developer and planning commission recommend approval
Summary
A developer sought rezoning of 800 Beech Grove Road from R-1 to R-3 to build 19 townhomes on 1.22 acres; the Bullitt County Planning Commission recommended approval, but residents raised traffic, drainage, safety and density concerns. Council asked the developer to consider concessions and binding elements before a final vote.
The Shepherdsville City Council held a public hearing July 14 on a request to rezone 800 Beech Grove Road from R-1 to R-3 to allow a 19-unit townhome development on a 1.22-acre lot. Emily Vessels, representing applicant David Gelza, presented a site plan showing three buildings with front-facing garages and sidewalks on Oak Grove Boulevard; the Bullitt County Planning Commission had recommended the zoning change.
Why this matters: The proposal would introduce medium-density, for-sale townhomes to a neighborhood currently made up of single-family properties and limited multifamily options. If approved, the council said the development would increase demand on local roads, drainage infrastructure and public services.
Residents from nearby streets — including Don Miles (875 Beech…
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