Court splits on rezoning for 827 Cardwell Lane; evidentiary hearing ordered
Mar 5, 2026
Franklin County Fiscal Court voted down a motion tied to a first reading to rezone 25.45 acres at 827 Cardwell Lane but then voted to hold an evidentiary hearing on the same ordinance, with final outcomes pending that hearing.
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The Franklin County Fiscal Court on Nov. 6 considered a first-reading ordinance to rezone a 25.45-acre tract at 827 Cardwell Lane (PVA Map #036-00-00012.00) from Rural Residential B (RB) to Rural Low Density Multifamily (RL). A motion to accept the planning and zoning commission record was moved by Squire Mike Harrod and seconded by Squire J.W. Blackburn; the motion failed 3–4. Voting in favor were Squire J.W. Blackburn, Squire Mike Harrod and Judge Michael Mueller. Voting in opposition were Squire Sherry Sebastian, Squire Kelly Dycus, Squire Richard Tanner and Squire Eric Whisman.
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