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Residents and planner concerns push Shelbyville council to revisit Remington Farms PUD
Summary
A public commenter and planning commissioners urged the Shelbyville mayor and council to delay approval of the Remington Farms planned unit development, citing insufficient roadway and infrastructure capacity on Union Street and Highway 41A; second reading is scheduled for next week.
At a May 5 study session, Shelbyville officials revisited the Remington Farms planned unit development after public comment and a planning commission warning about infrastructure. Michael Gregory, who identified himself as a candidate for District 2 county commissioner, urged the council to delay approval, saying local roads are not prepared and the project “creates a dangerous situation for mail carriers, sanitation workers, and emergency personnel.”
The Remington Farms ordinance would rezone roughly 158 acres on Union Street to a planned unit development and adopt an associated pattern book. Council members noted the planning commission issued an unfavorable recommendation centered on traffic mitigation, roadway improvements and other infrastructure shortcomings. The planning commission’s recommendation and the public testimony prompted council discussion about whether to proceed to second reading as scheduled.
Gregory said the timing is a primary concern: “the right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing,” and he urged the council to heed the planning commission’s recommendation and not move forward at this time. Councilmembers and staff discussed that portions of the project impact county roads and nearby stretches that may require county coordination.
City staff confirmed the item will be on the council’s agenda for a formal vote at next week’s meeting; no final action was taken at the study session. The council and staff signaled they will continue evaluating traffic mitigation, intergovernmental coordination on county roads and additional infrastructure options before a final decision.
