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Union leaders oppose Florence annexation plan that would route traffic onto Old Union Road
Summary
Mayor Solomon told commissioners the city opposes a proposed Florence annexation that would use Old Union Road for access, citing safety and maintenance concerns; the Commission recommended advancing a gateway monument and pocket-park plan at the US 42/Old Union Road corner.
Mayor Larry Solomon reported on a proposed apartment project in unincorporated Boone County that the City of Florence plans to annex and said Florence is seeking access to Old Union Road. Solomon said the City of Union "is not in support of the project," arguing Old Union Road is not designed for heavy traffic and that the city would not gain tax revenue while facing maintenance obligations.
The executive committee recommended moving forward with design plans for a gateway monument and a pocket park at the corner of Old Union Road and US Highway 42; CAO Amy Safran confirmed the parcel has been identified as pocket park No. 5. Commissioners framed the response as protecting Old Union Road's character and slowing traffic rather than facilitating increased development access.
