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Church seeks annexation of 27 acres for new subdivision; city officials weigh housing need and emergency services
Summary
Pastor EJ Lanham asked the Shepherdsville City Council to annex 27 acres owned by Field of Grace for a proposed 67–85 home subdivision. Council members and the fire chief discussed market demand, financing options for buyers, water and hydrant coverage, and a multi-year plan for fire-station capacity tied to expected growth.
Pastor EJ Lanham, pastor of Field of Grace Church, told the Shepherdsville City Council that his congregation wants the city to annex 27 acres the church owns so a developer connected to the church can build housing there.
Lanham said the parcel could yield "67 to 85" homes depending on layout and submitted local market research showing limited for-sale inventory: he told the council there were about 258 single-family listings in Bullitt County and roughly 25–40 inside Shepherdsville city limits. He said the church’s pricing target for the subdivision would start around $285,000 and run up to about $450,000, and that the developer expects some buyers to be eligible for USDA rural housing loans that reduce down‑payment requirements.
The proposal…
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