Special Called Meeting 2026-6-22

The City of Richmond, Kentucky Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on June 22, 2026, primarily to address a zoning map amendment application for a 21.863-acre property on Amberley Way. The applicant, Richmond Place LLC, withdrew their request to rezone the property from B1 neighborhood business and P1 professional offices to B3 highway business. The board passed Resolution 26-01 to formally accept the withdrawal and reject the Planning and Zoning Commission's prior recommendation, thereby closing a statutory 90-day action window and preventing the zoning change from automatically taking effect. The resolution also clarified that a two-year moratorium on reapplication would not apply due to the voluntary withdrawal. Public comments expressed strong opposition to the rezoning, citing concerns about traffic, neighborhood compatibility, and property values. Additionally, the board discussed and read the first reading of the fiscal year 2027 budget ordinance, which included a 4% cost-of-living pay increase for city employees, fitting within the approved budget. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments and adjournment motions.