Council approves zoning change RZ‑25‑137 under KRS finding after no public speakers

Leitchfield — The Leitchfield City Council approved a requested zoning change identified in the meeting record as RZ‑25‑137 after opening and then closing a public hearing with no members of the public speaking.

City attorney Arlene explained the council must adopt findings of fact to meet the legal standard required for a zoning reclassification under the statute cited by staff. A councilmember moved that the zone change RZ‑25‑137 be granted in accordance with the statute referenced in the meeting as “KRS 100 dot 2 13 Section A,” stating that the existing zoning classification was inappropriate and the proposed classification was appropriate. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote; the record shows the motion carried.

Why it matters: The council adopted the finding and approved the reclassification, which changes the zoning status of the property named in the agenda item; the record shows no public speakers opposed or supporting the request during the public hearing.

Action: Councilmember George moved to grant the zone change; the motion was seconded by Terry and carried. Arlene noted the need for a formal finding of facts to be included in the minutes and record to satisfy the legal standard cited by staff. The council directed the city clerk to include the adopted findings in the minutes.

Ending: The council proceeded to other agenda business after recording the vote.