PLANNING & ZONING MEETING
Minutes of July 21, 2026
Chairperson Nick Reitman opened the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the above date, with the Pledge of Allegiance and the following members answering roll call:
Present: Nick Reitman Tony Webb Randy Nehus
Rebecca Stadelmann Justin Gamble
Absent: Tom Simpson Sonny Markus
Also Present: Stephanie Tarter, City Clerk David Plummer, City Administrator
Andy Schabell, Mayor Mike Duncan, Attorney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 5, 2026
MOTION: Randy Nehus made a motion to approve the minutes of May 5, 2026, meeting, seconded by Tony Webb. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.
Nick Reitman read a letter from City Attorney Mike Duncan regarding the proposed D.R. Horton Subdivision (see attached).
Chairman Nick Reitman informed those interested in speaking they would be limited to 2 minutes.
VISITORS AND GUESTS –
The following registered guests all spoke and gave comment to the D.R. Horton proposed development on Grandview Rd.
Keith Kennedy: He provided a letter (see attached). He wanted to make comments regarding the geo technical report but understands some of those questions will not be answered during the meeting. Due to his job as an analytical chemist, he has an understanding of mineral composition. He expressed concerns regarding the stability of the project as his house is on the “fill side” of the development. Mr. Reitman did point out the developers are not present to defender their work, therefore they cannot discuss the topic. He is concerned about the complexity of the site and whether they will have a geotechnical professional managing issues in real time. He also referenced the streams and wells that exist on the property and questioned whether those were sited on the report.
Cheryl Schuchter: She provided a letter She referenced both geotechnical reports for the new city campus and the Grandview development site and commented that the city’s is far better and more robust. She commented on the depth of the wells, the lack of testing the wells and no rechecking of the wells for groundwater. Mr. Reitman stated the city can go back to the engineers with concerns regarding the wells and depth of those wells. She wanted to know who will be held responsible when something goes wrong with her property during the development how who will be held liable. Mr. Duncan commented that the city’s responsibility is the engineers’ developers to follow the laws and regulations and then the engineers review the submission and the city is not responsible if the developers mismanage the project.
There was a brief discussion regarding the number and depth of the wells for the new City campus, and it was explained and clarified that those were to test the ground water for the geothermal system that would be installed.
Steve Schuchter: He provided a letter. He is looking for someone to be held liable as he believes D.R. Horton has already done subpar work and they have not even broken ground. He referenced the Civil Solutions engineer report regarding soil compaction and he believes that 98% compaction we be very difficult to achieve and then how would vegetation grow. He questioned why they took soil samples but did not test them and not just store them.
Andy Koenig: He spoke about the number of roof tops and the amount of water runoff those roof tops will produce during a rain event. In reviewing the catch basin dimensions, he does not believe it will hold enough of the water runoff subsequently impacting the surrounding homes. It was pointed out SD1 has not yet been pulled into the project to review the stormwater runoff. Chairman Reitman did point out this is a catch basin meant to collect water and then slowly filter out.
Jen Koenig: She provided a letter. She commented on the walking path that replaced the open green space and the steep grade of 28%, she commented on the things that were skipped over from the City of Alexandria’s Zoning Ordinance and Landscape requirements. She expressed concerns on whether or not blasting will be required for this site since they only went 8feet into the ground. She also requested that the whole plan be represented and for the public hearing be reopened.
Adelaide Koenig: She commented on the peaceful nature of her home, and she does not want that to change.
Mary Glennon: She provided a letter. She raised concerns regarding the revisions that were presented at the May 5, 2026, meeting. She also referred to Councilman Blair’s comments at the May 7th Council meeting regarding the current market shortage for empty nesters and first-time home buyers. She made comment regarding the restrictive land covenant that was suggested by the city engineer and how she thought the attorney stated the city could not require that; it was explained that covenant is between the developer and homeowner regarding future alterations that would impact the flow of stormwater.
Christiane Flannery: She submitted and read a letter. She stated that at the June 3, 2025, public hearing, the engineers failed to submit the geotechnical report but made mention that they had it in hand. She asked that the board reopen the public hearing regarding the subdivision submission.
Alicia Mueller: She handed it out and read a letter. She stated the pending litigation has nothing to do with the submitted engineer’s report but rather was regarding the variance of the lot size.
There was a clarification the city would not comment on pending litigation and until they had time to sufficiently review what was submitted.
NEW BUSINESS –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS –
INTERNAL BUSINESS –
P&Z Permit Report: Reports attached.
City Council Report: Mayor Schabell reported that construction on the new city building is progressing well, with the city anticipated to move into the building by November. He also reported that Justin Gamble replaced Sam Ruebusch, who stepped down from his position to stay home with his first child. .
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Tony Webb made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Randy Nehus. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
For the official signed minutes, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 859-635-4125 or email starter@alexandriaky.gov.