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First reading set for rezoning of 495 Duncannon Lane after planning commission recommendation; resident raises traffic, historic-site concerns
Summary
The Richmond Board of Commissioners held a first reading of Ordinance 25‑17 to rezone 190 acres at 495 Duncannon Lane from agriculture to I‑2 heavy industry; planning officials recommended approval but a resident urged setbacks and protection for Fort Ancient archaeological sites and warned of traffic impacts.
The Richmond Board of Commissioners on first reading considered Ordinance 25‑17, a rezoning request to change about 190 acres at 495 Duncannon Lane from AG (agriculture) to I‑2 (heavy industry). City documents and the planning and zoning commission record show the Richmond Industrial Development Corporation applied for the change and the planning body held a public hearing Nov. 19, 2025 before recommending approval to the commission.
City Manager presentation noted the city secured a $2,000,000 state economic development award under the Product Development Initiative and contributed a local match of $2,744,000, producing a reported total purchase price of $4,744,000 for…
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