Planning & Zoning Minutes – May 5, 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                          Sonny Markus                    Tony Webb

                        Randy Nehus                          Rebecca Stadelmann        

Absent:            Tom Simpson                      

Also Present:  Stephanie Tarter, City Clerk                              David Plummer, City Administrator

                        Cindy Minter, Campbell County P&Z                Robert Szeitger, City Engineer

                        Mike Duncan, Attorney

PUBLIC HEARING –

To hear and gather evidence and public comment regarding a zoning text amendment related to qualified manufactured homes.

Ms. Minter gave an overview of how the state passed HB 160 in the 2025 legislative session and the new regulations will go into effect July 1, 2026. She further explained that the state has preempted local planning and zoning units from applying any regulations that would not allow cities from not allowing qualified manufactured homes from areas zoned for single family homes.

Ms. Minter then walked through the staff report, see attached.

There was a brief discussion regarding the language and how it seems to streamline the definitions.

Closed the hearing at 7:18pm.

It was asked if the city would now be getting mobile home parks and the answer was no. Mr. Duncan explained the cleanup language is needed and required by state law and it has been reviewed by legal.

MOTION: Tony Webb made a motion to approve the text amendments per staff recommendation to Articles 2, 3, & 4 subject to legal reveiw, seconded by Randy Nehus. There was further discussion from Administrator Plummer regarding Compatibility Standards as allowed by the KRS 100.348.  He explained this can involve roof pitch, foundation, etc.  The Board was ok in allowing the development of those standards and distributing that language, prior to adoption by council. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 7, 2026

MOTION: Randy Nehus made a motion to approve the minutes of April 7, 2026, meeting, seconded by Sonny Markus.  All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0. 

VISITORS AND GUESTS –

The following registered guests all spoke and gave comment to the D.R. Horton proposed development on Grandview Rd.

Steve Schuchter – Submitted paperwork regarding concerns of erosion of his property but wanted to go on record that Mr. Carr has every right to sell his property and DR Horton has every right to develop it, but he wants to ensure that the city abides to the rules and regulations.

Jen Koenig – Lived through the gas explosion a few years ago and is concerned about their property.

Adelaide Koenig – Concerned about their property and want to protect the green space.

Alicia Mueller – Submitted a letter, see attached.

NEW BUSINESS –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS –

Update related to PZ-25-015 Grandview Reserve (D.R. Horton): Ms. Minter gave a brief overview of the revised preliminary plan submitted by D.R. Horton along with other documents concerning Hillside Development controls.

Mr. Seitzinger walked through some of the engineers’ report regarding the slope, the different types of formations and the cut and dirt fill portions. He explained the requirements from the engineers to ensure the KOPE formation would not be exposed but rather would have fill put on top. The engineer for D.R. Horton stated they had to rework the street and layout to ensure the retention walls met requirements and, in the process, lost a few lots.

There was further discussion regarding the vegetation and how much would be removed and how much would remain and how the water runs off and drainage. Mr. Seitzinger reported that in looking at the submitted Geotech report there are no signs of hill slippage.  

INTERNAL BUSINESS –

Treasures Report: Randy Nehus presented one bill from Verdantas, invoice number 258041.

MOTION: Tony Webb made a motion to approve the Verdantas bill invoice number 258041, seconded by Rebecca Stadelmann.  All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.

P&Z Permit Report: Reports attached.

City Council Report: The city building is about 2/3 of the way complete.  

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: Randy Nehusmade a motion to adjourn, seconded by Tony Webb.  All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.  Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

For the official signed minutes, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 859-635-4125 or email starter@alexandriaky.gov.