Plan commission recommends rezoning of 6 Grayson Springs Road to C‑1 and forwards RZ26140 to city council

The Leitchfield Plan Commission voted to recommend approval of rezoning application RZ26140, which would change the zoning of 6 Grayson Springs Road from agricultural to C‑1 (Highway Commercial). Planning staff recommended the map amendment, citing a shift toward commercial and institutional uses along the Grayson Springs Road corridor.

Planning staff member Tyler told the commission that "the current agricultural zoning is no longer appropriate for the property, which is surrounding commercial and institutional development," and recommended approval of the requested map amendment reflecting the emerging land-use pattern.

Chairman Buckles explained that under KRS 100 the commission must find either that the existing zoning is inappropriate or that major unanticipated economic, physical or social changes have occurred to justify an amendment. After discussion, Commissioner Kendall moved to find the required change in the area's character and approve the amendment; Missy Hall seconded. The commission voted in favor and directed that RZ26140 be forwarded to the Leitchfield City Council with a recommendation to accept the rezoning.

No members of the public signed to testify for or against the application at the hearing, and staff noted that the commission often takes action the same day but may delay under KRS 100 if more evidence is needed. The recommendation recorded by the commission is procedural: final adoption of a zoning map amendment will be decided by the Leitchfield City Council.

The next step is review and potential action by city council; the commission record and staff findings will accompany the application.