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Council rezones Pearl Street properties, grants setback variance for 1309 Pearl St
Summary
The Covington City Council passed Resolution 2025‑1 and Ordinances 2025‑1 and 2025‑2 on March 3, 2025, approving easement authority for the mayor, rezoning 1307–1325 Pearl St from R‑3 to B‑1, and granting a variance removing minimum yard size/setbacks for 1309 Pearl St. All motions passed 5‑0.
On March 3, the Covington City Council approved a package of property actions affecting Pearl Street properties in the city core.
Mayor Crain introduced Resolution 2025‑1 authorizing the mayor to sign easements related to parking for 1309 Pearl Street across 1307 Pearl Street, which the minutes state is city‑owned. Councilmember Smith moved the resolution, Councilmember Copenhaver seconded, and the council approved it 5‑0.
The council then passed Ordinance 2025‑1 to rezone 1307–1325 Pearl Street from R‑3 (residential) to B‑1 (business). The motion to adopt the rezoning ordinance was made by Councilmember Smith and seconded by Councilmember Copenhaver; the motion carried 5‑0.
Following the rezoning, the council adopted Ordinance 2025‑2 to grant the property at 1309 Pearl Street a variance from Ordinance 154.054(D) removing minimum yard size and setback requirements. That motion also passed 5‑0 with Smith moving and Copenhaver seconding.
The minutes record the outcomes and the council's unanimous votes; the record does not include text of the ordinances beyond descriptions in the minutes nor any public testimony at length on the items. Attorney Powell was present to draft required certification documents as needed. The city clerk will record ordinances and related easement documents in accordance with local procedures.
