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Plan review recommends rezoning near I-24 for commercial uses; applicant cites potential dispensary site
Summary
Plan review unanimously forwarded a favorable recommendation to Oak Grove City Council to rezone a 1.599-acre parcel from industrial (I-1) to B-2 (arterial commercial); staff described the site as compatible with commercial development because of proximity to I-24 and KY-115, and the applicant said no final plans had been submitted.
Plan review voted unanimously to recommend that Oak Grove City Council consider rezoning a 1.599-acre parcel near Interstate 24 and Kentucky Highway 115 from I-1 (industrial) to B-2 (arterial commercial).
Beth (staff member, Community Development Services) read the application for Okaloosa LLC and presented the staff report. She said the parcel (partial ID 162000002300) lies near the southwest quadrant of I-24 with frontage on Walter Garrett Lane and is roughly 1,327 feet northwest of the intersection of Walter Garrett Lane and Pembroke Oak Grove Road. The staff memo listed allowed uses under I-1 (heavy truck terminals, manufacturing, warehousing) versus allowed uses under B-2 (business parks, convenience markets, specialty retail). The application notes the site is being considered for a cannabis dispensary among other retail uses, and Beth said no final site plans had been submitted.
Beth told commissioners that department head comments “have had no major concerns” and that, while KYTC and the city indicated a traffic impact study might be warranted, the city would determine the need for a study at site-plan stage. Staff concluded the rezoning could be consistent with Oak Grove's comprehensive plan and that, given proximity to I-24 and recent nearby rezonings to B-2, the change did not constitute spot zoning.
David Lamb, 2740 North Main, Madisonville, representing Okaloosa LLC and Associated Engineers, spoke briefly to make himself available for questions.
After discussion, Mr. Thomas moved that the plan review committee recommend the Oak Grove rezoning to the City of Oak Grove City Council; Miss Gwenda Modley seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.
What happens next: The commission's favorable recommendation will be forwarded to Oak Grove City Council, which will consider the rezoning at its discretion. Staff noted traffic impacts will be reviewed at site-plan stage and that no final development plan was before the commission.
Votes at a glance: Plan review recommendation for OGR25-1-1 — mover: Mr. Thomas; second: Miss Gwenda Modley; outcome: favorable recommendation to Oak Grove City Council (voice vote).
