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Oldham County approves rezoning for two LaGrange parcels after contested public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing with residents raising safety, noise and traffic concerns, Oldham County Fiscal Court approved a zoning map amendment to rezone 3604 and 3608 West Kentucky Highway 146 to R4 (higher-density residential) to allow a five-unit apartment building, with binding elements and a required fence along the CSX property line.
The Oldham County Fiscal Court voted to approve a zoning map amendment for two adjacent parcels on West Kentucky Highway 146 in LaGrange, permitting a single two‑story building with five apartment units and 10 parking spaces.
Judge Vogel and other magistrates approved the amendment (ordinance/rezoning docket KOC 26‑920‑003) following a lengthy public hearing in which neighbors raised concerns about proximity to the active CSX rail line, noise and diesel particulates, reduced setbacks and potential impacts on traffic and school capacity.
Anna Barge, assistant director of planning and development, told the court the application from Key Homes LLC covers two lots totaling about 0.36 acres and that the Planning Commission recommended the amendment by a 9–1 vote; the Board of Adjustments had approved a rear-yard setback variance of 21 feet by a 4–0 vote. Barge said staff posted required notices in accordance with KRS 100 and that the Planning Commission’s approval included binding elements restricting changes without further review.
Attorney Mike Swansberg, representing the applicant, argued the request is consistent with Oldham County’s comprehensive…
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