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Home My WebLink About03-02-2026 MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 2, 2026 5:30 P.M. Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers Attendees: Vice-Chair Joe Benberry, Jim Chapman, Trey Griffin, Leslie Heath, Allan Rhodes, Chairman Bob Wade Absent: Gayle Kaler Staff: Daron Jordan, City Manager; Carol Gault, Planning Director; Honorable Counsel Glenn Denton; Joshua P. Fowler-Sommer, Planner III Guests: Chris Holland, Kyle Joiner, Richard Taylor, Sue Tharpe, Jack Buri, Terri Buri, Bill Coscarelli, Terri Coscarelli, Jo Ann Mullinex, Chairman Wade called the called meeting of the Paducah Planning Commission to order at 5:30 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The roll was taken. Vice-Chair Benberry offered: I move that the reading of the minutes for February 12, 2026 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written. Commissioner Rhodes seconded. No corrections were requested. Chairman Wade called for the vote. 6 Ayes (Benberry, Chapman, Griffin, Heath, Rhodes, Wade), 0 Nays Planning Commission Continued Petitions Planning Commission New Petitions Case #TXT2026-0001 Mr. Fowler-Sommer presented the staff report. He stated the intent of the text change was to standardize signage across all of NatureMed’s locations. They have locations in Missouri and Arizona as well. He described corporate signage across some other types of businesses. The text amendment would allow standardized colors and symbols while still not approving cannabis or cannabis imagery. Commissioner Griffin offered: I move that this Board open the Public Hearing for case TXT2026-0001 pertaining to Section 126-3 Definitions of the Paducah Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Chapman seconded. Chairman Wade asked all in favor? 6 Ayes (Benberry, Chapman, Griffin, Heath, Rhodes, Wade), 0 Nays MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA – continued page 2 / 4 Chairman Wade invited the public to speak. The Petitioner’s professional representative was present but did not speak. Hearing no public comment, Chairman Wade asked the motion to close the public hearing be read. Commissioner Griffin offered: I move that this Board close the Public Hearing for case TXT2026-0001 pertaining to Section 126-3 Definitions of the Paducah Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Rhodes seconded. Chairman Wade asked all in favor? 6 Ayes (Benberry, Chapman, Griffin, Heath, Rhodes, Wade), 0 Nays Commissioner Chapman offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution recommending to the Board of Commissioners that case TXT2026-0001 pertaining to the text amendment of 126-3 Definitions of the Paducah Zoning Ordinance be adopted. Vice-Chair Benberry seconded. Hearing no further questions or comments from the Commissioners, Chairman Wade called for the vote. 6 Ayes (Benberry, Chapman, Griffin, Heath, Rhodes, Wade), 0 Nays Case #PLT2026-0001 1501 Broadway Chairman Wade read a short statement that typically public comments were not taken for final plat approval. However, the Planning Commission would like to hear additional comments and another public hearing be held. Mr. Fowler-Sommer presented the staff report. He stated there have been some changes between the preliminary and final plats. The official name and easements were discussed. Commissioner Heath offered: I move that this Board open the Public Hearing for case PLT2026-0001 pertaining to 1501 Broadway. Commissioner Rhodes seconded. Chairman Wade asked all in favor? 6 Ayes (Benberry, Chapman, Griffin, Heath, Rhodes, Wade), 0 Nays Chairman Wade invited the public to speak. Mr. Bill Coscarerlli, 220 Fountain Avenue, spoke. He asked for the motion to be tabled. Discussion was made about the floor plans. He referenced Louisville’s historic development documents. Mrs. Sue Tharpe, 2300 block of Jefferson Street. She discussed the history of the Jefferson Street Association. She also spoke of the National Register District. Mr. Jack Buri, 319 Fountain Avenue, spoke. He discussed greenspace around the former Katterjohn building and the land use appears to be more intense. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA – continued page 3 / 4 Mrs. Terri Buri, 319 Fountain Avenue spoke. She discussed historical documents and a development on Elmdale Road. Mr. Richard Taylor, 1501 Jefferson Street, spoke. He spoke of seeing the side of the house and privacy fences. A handout was passed out showing proposed changes from Mr. Taylor. Layouts and dimensions were discussed. Mrs. Terri Coscarelli, 220 Fountain Avene spoke. She spoke of effects to the neighborhood. Mrs. Jo Ann Mullinex, 1509 Jefferson Street, spoke. She stated the character of Jefferson Street is why her and her husband moved to Paducah. Hearing no further public comment, Chairman Wade asked for a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Rhodes offered said motion. Commissioner Heath seconded. Chairman Wade asked all in favor? 6 Ayes (Benberry, Chapman, Griffin, Heath, Rhodes, Wade), 0 Nays Chairman Wade reminded the audience that a development agreement before the Board of Commissioners would be the next step for the property. Commissioner Heath offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution approving the final subdivision of property located at 1501 Broadway. I further move said approval be given based upon the following Findings of Fact: 1. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was generated and released for the redevelopment of 1501 Broadway. 2. Two responses to the RFP were received and the City of Paducah Board of Commissioners found it in the best interest of the City of Paducah to enter negotiations towards a Development Agreement with one of the respondents, a residential real estate developer. 3. The property is owned by the City of Paducah. 4. Six of the residential lots can be approved pursuant to KRS 100.361 (2). 5. The remaining six residential lots can be approved pursuant to Chapter 126, Section 109 (1) (a) of the Paducah Zoning Ordinance. 6. A zone change is not required for this development. 7. McCracken County as a whole, is currently short of 3,805 housing units, which would be exacerbated to 4,655 in 2029 if not addressed. 8. The City of Paducah/ McCracken County Comprehensive Plan sets forth an overarching planning theme throughout the Plan to increase quantity and variety of residential housing options. 9. Goal 2 of Land Use and Community Character states: A land use allocation and pattern that advances the area’s key objectives of achieving greater housing supply and variety and supporting its economic development and tax base needs. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA – continued page 4 / 4 10. Goal 1 of Housing and Neighborhoods states: A quantity and diversity of housing options that makes living in Paducah and McCracken County attainable and inviting for a wide range of age groups and income levels, including those critical to the area’s economic success. 11. Quality Housing and Quality of Life are priorities of the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MO 3028. 12. This development would boost the supply and demand of housing in McCracken County. 13. This final plat meets all state law and local ordinance requirements. Commissioner Griffin seconded. Commissioner Heath asked about what affordability meant in the motion. Mr. Fowler-Sommer stated it related to overall socio-economic status and came from the City of Paducah/ McCracken County Comprehensive Plan. Planning Director Carol Gault spoke. She stated a meeting was set the following night for the developer and the Jefferson Street Association. Chairman Wade asked for the steps to be reiterated for the site. Ms. Gault stated it was being determined which Board of Commissioners’ agenda the development agreement would be on. All comments previously made and made at this hearing has and would be passed along to the Board of Commissioners. The developer has also been provided the comments. Hearing no further questions or comments from the Commissioners, Chairman Wade called for the vote. 5 Ayes (Benberry, Chapman, Griffin, Rhodes, Wade), 1 Nays (Heath) Other Business Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM. Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Fowler-Sommer, AICP Approved: ___________________________________________ Bob Wade, Chairman Drafted by: ________________________________________ Joshua P. Fowler-Sommer, Planner III