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Planning Commission recommends annexation of 67.692 acres along Bishop Road
Summary
The Bowling Green Planning Commission voted to recommend that City Council annex four contiguous parcels totaling 67.692 acres along Bishop Road; commissioners also recommended interim R‑2 zoning 6–1. The recommendation proceeds to City Council, which has final authority.
The Bowling Green Planning Commission voted 7–0 to recommend that City Council annex four parcels totaling 67.692 acres along Bishop Road and later voted 6–1 to recommend interim R‑2 (medium‑density residential) zoning for the property.
The annexation petition covers four parcels north and south of Bishop Road near its intersection with Bridal Road. Planning staff told the commission the request was filed on behalf of petitioners Doug and Flow LLC, Robert W. Mower and Mower Family Farms LLC, and that Wood County Commissioners approved the petition on May 15; the city received copies May 27. Heather, planning staff, said annexation is required under city ordinances when city utilities are provided and that the petitioners have requested R‑2 zoning and indicated an interest in residential development, though no specific development plan was submitted.
The recommendation matters because annexation would make…
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