The Boone County Planning Commission recommended approving a 12-acre development site at Wednesday’s meeting. The site will make way for a potential 132 apartments, 21 units per acre and 263 parking spots on Boone Aire Road if the fiscal court approves the plan. The development will also contain a swimming pool, playground and dog park. […]
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Confusion leads to the renaming of Graves Road in Boone County
Four sections of Graves Road remained in Boone County, leaving residents, travelers and even emergency services confused after the completion of New Graves Road. Tuesday, at the Boone County Fiscal Court, the court addressed this issue and discussed a resolution to rename the roads to avoid further confusion and similarity. One long-time Graves Road resident […]
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Owners of short term rentals in Boone County could soon face extra fees
Owners of short term rental properties in Boone County could soon be facing extra fees in order to continue to operate. Michael Schwartz, the director and zoning administer of the Boone County Planning Commission, spoke at a recent City of Union Commission Meeting detailing an ordinance requiring an operating license for homeowners who rent out […]
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1.2M square-foot building proposed near Hebron subdivision
Developers are proposing to build a 1.26 million-square-foot industrial building that borders a Hebron neighborhood with over 250 homes. The proposal was discussed at the Boone County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday and members of the Little Hill Crossing neighborhood were present to express their concerns to the board and developers. The development is proposed […]
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Zone change needed for 208-acre industrial site rejected
BURLINGTON – A zoning change needed for a 208-acre industrial park off Chambers Road was rejected during a Boone County Planning and Zoning Committee meeting Wednesday, marking a victory for residents who fought against it. NorthPoint Development, a liaison company that builds industrial sites for companies like Amazon, FedEx and General Motors, has been eyeing […]
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Open house invites Boone resident feedback on planning/zoning strategy
On Wednesday, May 25, the Planning and Zoning Committee is hosting an open house to solicit feedback from the community. Information gathered from the meeting will supplement the official zoning update for the county.