Boone County APC delays decision on 47 PUD after extended debate over water and permitted uses

The Boone County Area Plan Commission on a voice vote took a petition to establish the “47” Planned Unit Development under advisement and scheduled a special meeting for May 21 at 7:00 p.m., after several members raised concerns about water supply, permitted uses and potential long-term precedent for the county.

The motion to delay was moved and carried by voice vote; commissioners and petition representatives agreed to funnel suggested ordinance edits to staff member Deb for consolidation before the May 21 meeting. The commission also said it will keep a running draft of requested changes open and available to the public.

Why it matters: commissioners said the PUD could allow uses that would increase the number of private wells and septic systems in the area and that certain industrial or freight-related uses could set a planning precedent across Boone County. Commissioners repeatedly cited uncertainty about where and when municipal water or sewer service would reach the site as their primary practical concern.

Legal and conflict-of-interest question Bob, identified in the meeting as the attorney addressing a conflict-of-interest question, said the proposed code of conduct “very…