Planning commission backs annexation, recommends R‑1 interim zoning for two Sandridge Road parcels

The Bowling Green Planning Commission voted 7‑0 to recommend annexation of two adjacent parcels on Sandridge Road and to advise city council to apply R‑1 interim zoning to both lots.

Heather, Planning Department staff, told the commission the first parcel is 2.66 acres at 14556 Sandridge Road (parcel R63‑510‑350101001006) and the second is 2.92 acres at 14618 Sandridge Road (parcel R63‑510‑350101001000). She said the Wood County commissioners previously approved the resolution to forward the annexation to the city and that the properties are being sold as residential lots; one house is under construction on the larger parcel. "If they want city utilities, as you are well aware, they have to annex," Heather said.

Commission members discussed zoning and agreed R‑1 low‑density single‑family was appropriate given neighboring development (Stone Ridge) and the expectation that each lot would hold a single residence. The commission chair moved to recommend annexation and the R‑1 interim zoning; Commissioner Judy seconded both motions. Chase, the staff member calling the roll, recorded unanimous yes votes from Commissioners Broadwell, Ennis, Macomber, Phillips, Remus, Stalter, Waddle and Boddy.

The commission also noted practical details raised by staff: the parcels were split in Plain Township and sold as building lots, their size (nearly two acres each in places) suggests single‑family development, and at least one property is expected to request an accommodation tap for sewer service if annexed. Heather said the parcels are contiguous to the city corporation limit on the north.

The commission’s recommendations will go to Bowling Green City Council for final action; Heather said council will hold any required hearings separate from the commission’s recommendation.

The commission addressed these two items near the start of the meeting and moved on after the unanimous votes.