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Board of Adjustments approves in‑family conveyance permit for 6633 Fords Mill Road
Summary
The Woodford County Board of Adjustments approved a conditional use permit allowing a 1.551‑acre in‑family conveyance lot at 6633 Fords Mill Road under new county requirements adopted Feb. 10, 2026, including 5‑ and 10‑year holding periods for conveyed and remaining parcels.
The Woodford County Board of Adjustments voted to approve a conditional use permit to create an in‑family conveyance subdivision plat at 6633 Fords Mill Road, a property described in the staff report as 34.881 acres with a proposed 1.551‑acre lot. David Pruitt, a board member, moved to approve the permit, saying “the testimony presented in this public hearing has shown that the use does meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance.” Steve, a staff member, seconded the motion.
Steve told the board the case was on last month’s agenda but was postponed because the applicant had not attended. He summarized recent changes the fiscal court made to the county zoning rules: “the county adopted new rules on 02/10/2026 on how we do in family conveyances,” he said, and explained that the new provisions require the board to hear certain in‑family conveyances as conditional use permits and impose eight standards for approval. He described the new 5‑ and 10‑year hold rules: when conveying to a child or grandchild the conveyed parcel must be held 10 years and the remaining farm must be held five years in the same name.
Applicant Derek Port addressed the board and apologized for missing the previous hearing: “I apologize for not showing up last time and wasn't aware that I had to be here,” he said. Chair asked for public comment; none was offered. During discussion a board member requested adding a brief justification to the motion noting that “there was no testimony indicating any detriment or burden arising from this particular application,” language the mover and second agreed to put on the record.
The chair called for a voice vote; members answered “Aye,” and the chair announced the motion passed. The board closed the hearing on the CUP and proceeded to adjourn. The staff report and the board’s finding that the application met the listed standards remain part of the record; the applicant is required to proceed with any subsequent planning‑commission steps necessary to finalize the subdivision plat.
