New Algood Child Care Facility Approved, Special Exception
The Algood Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a new childcare facility to be located at 620 East Main Street. The Algood Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception since the facility will be located in a general commercial zone. Zoning Appeals Staff Planner Tommy Lee said he was unsure of the history of […]
Algood To Consider Drainage With REI Expansion
Algood City Engineers will take a look at stormwater plans for a proposed industrial expansion of the REI Facility. REI wants to build 16,298 square feet of office space and more than 4,000 square feet of warehouse space at 455 Security Drive. Building Inspector Bob Lane told the Planning Commission Thursday night the plan looks […]
Algood Planning Approves New Drive-Thru Ice Cream
Algood Planning Commission gave final approval Thursday night for a new Baskin Robbins, set to be built at 652 Main Street. A Checker’s Restaurant had previously been planned for the site, but the developers chose not to follow through on that project. Staff Planner Tommy Lee said the 1,055-square foot facility will be drive-thru only […]
Algood Planning Commission Approve Third Quarry Run Apartment
The Algood Planning Commission has approved the final site plan for a third Putnam Properties Apartment Complex. The building will complete a “horseshoe” shape of buildings in the Quarry Run development. They have two complexes there now and this will complete the third leg. UCDD Planner Tommy Lee said since the first two dwellings were […]
White Co.’s Duck Pond Road Seeing Increased Development
White County Regional Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat allowing for an estimated 24-lot development off of Duck Pond Road. UCDD Deputy Planner Tommy Lee said this came at the request of developer Jeremy Johnson. He said it divided a property of about 14 acres into one-half to one-acre lots for residential development. “Over the […]
Algood Planning Considering Changes For Duplexes In Zoning Classifications
Algood Planning Commission considering making changes to its R-2 and R-3 zoning classifications. UCDD Planning Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the change would permit on appeal two-family dwellings, or duplexes in the R-2 zone. He said currently multi-family dwellings are only allowed in the R-3 zone. “There are not as many R-3 parcels as there […]
Baxter Approves Super High Density Zoning Code
City of Baxter has updated its zoning codes to create a zone for “super high-density residential.” UCDD Planning Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the zone will allow for multi-family developments on 5,000 square feet lots. He said with the development occurring in Baxter, the updated zoning code will meet the needs for future projects. “And […]
Algood Planning Commission To Study Regulations On Accessory Buildings
The Algood Planning Commission approved further study into setting restrictions for accessory buildings Thursday night. UCDD Staff Planner Tommy Lee said city officials have received complaints from residents about garages being larger than homes. “We in Algood have location restrictions on accessory structures, but we do not have any requirements with regards to size or […]
Baxter Approves $1.6M Bid For Portobello Water And Sewer Project
City of Baxter approved a bid for some $1.6 million for the Portobello America sewer extension work. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said that the bid from Rogers Group will provide sewer upgrades along State Route 56 and Baxter Road. He said the upgrades will also make it possible for Portobello America to start its […]
Baxter To Change Large Subdivision Proposal Protocol
Baxter Planning Commission will change its protocols when it comes to approving plats for large subdivisions. City Engineer Tom Bennett brought for the idea citing concerns about utility capacity for large subdivisions. Building and Codes Inspector Bob Lane said developers will now have to get preliminary approval from department heads before bringing the submission before […]
