Fiscal Court approves two zoning changes for Plum Creek and Drake Ridge properties

The Spencer County Fiscal Court unanimously approved two zoning ordinance changes at its July 1 meeting, moving parcels on Plum Creek Road and Drake Ridge Road from AG-1 to AG-2 following planning commission findings.

The first vote, moved by Esq. Stump and seconded by Esq. Cotton, rezoned 7.709 acres owned by David M. and Mary L. Limke at 1860 Plum Creek Road from AG-1 (agricultural) to AG-2 (agricultural). The second, moved by Esq. Cotton and seconded by Esq. Pharris, rezoned two Middleton tracts (5.82 and 6.61 acres in the 1200 block of Drake Ridge Road) from AG-1 to AG-2. Both motions were approved by a unanimous voice vote based on the planning commission’s recommendations.

Why it matters: zoning changes alter permissible uses and may affect future development and property values; court members said they were relying on the planning commission’s findings of fact in each case.

Court members also noted a forthcoming public hearing: Shawn and Samantha Clifford have requested a rezoning from R-1 (residential) to AG-1 for a 15.07-acre tract on Taylorsville Road; the Fiscal Court placed that item on the July 15 agenda for second reading and potential adoption.

The motions were recorded in the meeting minutes and attested by Clerk Lynn Hesselbrock and Judge Executive Scott Travis. The court did not discuss zoning conditions beyond the planning commission’s recommendations; no amendments to the ordinances were announced.

Next steps: The Clifford application will return for second reading on July 15, where the court may vote to adopt or defer the ordinance.