The Aldi grocery chain is a step closer to opening shop in Union. A request for a change in the concept development plan enabling the store to operate in the presently under-construction Union Promenade has been approved by the Boone County Planning Commission. “The committee did spend a substantial amount of time reviewing this with […]
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Boone County residents raise concerns over apartment complex plan
A developer’s plan for an apartment complex is being met with resistance by some Boone County residents. The project calls for Continental Properties to build 312 multi-family units on 20 acres along Paddock Drive between Richwood Road and Stirrup Lane, and Frogtown Connector Road. “We would like to be given an opportunity where we can […]
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Boone County Planning Commission continues comprehensive plan process
In August and September, the Boone County Planning Commission conducted five meetings to gauge public thought regarding the comprehensive plan update. Now, the county is seeking input. A prime focus of the comprehensive plan is to flesh out goals and objectives that will be adopted by Boone County and the cities of Florence, Union and […]
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Wawa convenience store plan draws Boone County residents’ concerns
Plans for a Florence convenience store have spurred concerns over growth and traffic. The Boone County Planning Commission received introductory concept development plans for a 5,919-square-foot Wawa site proposed at the corner of Burlington Pike and Cardinal Drive during its Wednesday session. “Wawa has just over 1,000 stores, mostly on the east coast,” Wawa Real […]
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Boone County sand, gravel firm’s request to expand operation advances
Boone County sand and gravel firm Northern Kentucky Aggregates is a step closer to expanding its existing operations. The Boone County Planning Commission advanced the company’s requested zoning change during Wednesday’s business meeting. The panel considered the company’s request for a zoning map amendment from rural suburban to industrial three surface mining for an area […]
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Panel advances Hebron zoning request that could make way for new warehouse
A new industrial warehouse could be on the horizon for Hebron. Developers are seeking an amendment to the zoning map, permitting the transition from commercial to industrial use. The Boone County Planning Commission Zone Change Committee discussed and advanced the request. “It allows for a 98,000 square foot building,” Boone County Director/Zoning Administrator Michael Schwartz […]
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Boone County sand and gravel firm’s request to expand operation draws concern from residents
Residents voiced concern at a Boone County Planning Commission meeting Wednesday after a sand and gravel company requested a zoning change that would allow it to expand its existing operation. The commission conducted a public hearing regarding Northern Kentucky Aggregates, Inc.’s request for a Zoning Map Amendment from Rural Suburban to Industrial Three Surface Mining […]
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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 […]
