Danville Council reviews zoning amendment for multifamily development on Adams Street

The Danville-Boyle County Planning and Zoning Commission convened for a special-called meeting on December 18, 2024, to address several key agenda items, including financial reports, zoning amendments, and public hearings.

The meeting commenced with the acceptance of the finance report, which was unanimously approved following a motion and a second. The commission then moved on to discuss construction surety, but no updates were provided on this matter.

Next, the commission addressed subdivision approvals, noting that no major subdivision applications had been received for the month. The discussion included a request from Centre College to table a matter regarding minimum lot size in the agricultural zoning district amendment, which was also unanimously agreed upon to be tabled until January.

The meeting proceeded to a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment application submitted by Hawk Properties LLC. The proposal seeks to change the zoning of a 0.389-acre property located at 540 Adams Street from single-family residential (R1A) to multifamily residential (RM3). The property is situated at the end of Adams Street, surrounded primarily by R1A zoning, with some RM2 and RM3 zoning in the vicinity.

The commission reviewed the future land use map, which designates the property for moderate density residential use, aligning with the proposed RM3 zoning. The discussion highlighted several goals and objectives from the comprehensive plan, emphasizing the need for adequate housing for all income levels and the importance of utilizing existing utility systems effectively.

It was noted that the property had previously functioned as a five-plex but lost its nonconforming status due to abandonment for over 12 months. The current proposal aims to establish a fourplex or multifamily unit on the site, which would be considered grandfathered if approved.

The meeting concluded with a clear understanding of the zoning amendment's implications and the next steps for the commission, including further discussions and potential decisions in the upcoming January meeting.