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Planning commission approves commission‑approved use for Shell Building Lot 5 to serve electric cooperative supplier
Summary
Henry County Planning Commission approved a commission‑approved use for Lot 5 at the Shell Building (3701 Brooks Drive) to allow Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives / United Utility Supply to occupy the shell building; the application passed on unanimous votes to three required zoning questions.
The Henry County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 18 to approve a commission‑approved use (CAU) for Lot 5 at the Shell Building, 3701 Brooks Drive, clearing the way for the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives (doing business as United Utility Supply) to occupy the space.
The action answered three statutory questions required for a CAU: that the proposed use is allowed in the zoning district, that the district requirements will be met, and that the use is consistent with the spirit and intent of the regulations and will not substantially or permanently injure neighboring property. Commissioners Marcia Gratner, Kenny Gray, Dale Cole, Jason Roberts and David Fisher voted yes on each question; the chair announced the CAU was approved.
Penny York, representing Newcastle Henry County Economic Development, presented the application and said the item was routine and tied to interest from a potential occupant. "This is an opportunity to have an amendment to the RDC's plan," York said, noting the county had followed required public‑notice procedures. York also identified Henry County REMC as a supporter, saying the cooperative recommended approval because the proposed occupant would support grid maintenance, system upgrades and emergency response capabilities.
Bobby Plummer, a member of the Henry County Council who spoke in favor, described the prospect as positive for the county. "I think that this is exciting...this company seems like it will benefit our local REMC," Plummer said.
The planning commission did not specify a detailed employee count in the submitted paperwork; one speaker suggested an estimated headcount of about 10, but the application materials did not include a confirmed number. No affirmative condition or amendment to the CAU was recorded in the meeting minutes.
The CAU approval is an administrative zoning determination by the planning commission; any additional incentives, tax abatements or subsequent zoning or RDC (Redevelopment Commission) actions would be separate processes and were not decided in this vote.
