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Church-backed proposal seeks annexation of ~26–27 acres for 67-home subdivision in Shepherdsville
Summary
A Pastor and a private developer introduced plans to annex roughly 26–27 acres at the Shepherdsville city line for a 67-lot single-family subdivision. City officials said the developer would pay for sewer extension and the annexation will go to the council for a first reading later this month and a second reading April 14.
Pastor EJ, of Field of Grace Church, and developer Chris Dickey told the Shepherdsville City Council that they plan to seek annexation of roughly 26–27 acres at the city line and build about 67 single-family lots.
Council members were told the property sits within walking distance of the Helen Heights development and would require extension of sewer lines before development. "We're looking at the property over there. It's 27 acres. We got a proposal for 67 lots for single family housing," Chris Dickey said.
City officials emphasized the developer, not the city, would pay for sewer extension. A council member noted the city does not intend to fund sewer construction for annexations: "we are not paying that expense to have sewers installed," the official said.
Officials said annexation and planning will follow the county and city sequence the council described: the property must first be annexed into the city and then returned to planning and zoning for approvals tied to the requested residential zoning. The council was told a first reading of the annexation ordinance is scheduled for the 24th; a second reading is scheduled for the council’s first meeting in April, April 14.
Pastor EJ said the church bought 26 acres earlier this year and is coordinating with the potential buyer. Dickey said he expects a mix of for-sale single-family homes and estimated price points between $300,000 and $400,000 per home.
Council members asked about flood risk and infrastructure; Dickey said the site is outside the floodplain. The council also discussed notification requirements; staff said they reviewed the relevant CARA statute and determined the city’s required notifications were satisfied.
Council members were reminded that annexation petitions typically return to planning and zoning after annexation and that property owners usually bear costs for infrastructure extensions. Council staff said final project details and a full packet would be provided to council members the morning after the introduction.
No formal council vote on the annexation occurred during this meeting; the council only received the introduction and schedule for readings. The developer and Pastor EJ will return with the formal annexation ordinance documents for the council packet ahead of the scheduled readings.
