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MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
APRIL 21, 2026 5:30 P.M.
Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers
Attendees: Mark McGregor, Vice Chair Patrick Perry, Chairwoman Carol Young
Absent: Brandi Harless, Lisa Humphrey
Staff: Joshua P. Fowler-Sommer, Planner III; Laura Cowles, Development Laison; Honorable
Counsel Alex Blackwell
Guests:
Chairwoman Young called the called meeting of the Paducah Board of Adjustment to order at 5:30 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag was recited.
The roll was taken.
Mr. McGregor offered:
I move that the reading of the minutes for March 30, 2026 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting,
as prepared by staff, be approved as written.
Vice-Chair Perry seconded.
Chairwoman Young called for the vote.
3 Ayes (McGregor, Perry, Young), 0 Nays
Continued Petitions
New Petitions
Case# USE2026-0002 3960 Halehaven Drive
Planner III Josh Fowler-Sommer presented the staff report. The Petitioner requests a conditional use
permit for an in-home daycare. He stated the Petitioner would have six children. The hours of operation
and parking were discussed. This location is near the Regional Trade Center and has easy access to the
heart of the West End.
Mr. McGregor offered:
I move that this Board open the Public Hearing for case USE2026-0002 pertaining to 3960 Halehaven
Drive.
Vice-Chair Perry seconded.
Chairwoman Young asked all in favor?
3 Ayes (McGregor, Perry, Young), 0 Nays
Chairwoman Young invited the public to speak. No one from the public was present.
Hearing no public comment, Chairwoman Young asked the public hearing to be closed.
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Mr. McGregor offered:
I move that this Board close the Public Hearing for case USE2026-0002 pertaining to 3960 Halehaven
Drive.
Vice-Chair Perry seconded.
Chairwoman Young asked all in favor?
3 Ayes (McGregor, Perry, Young), 0 Nays
Mr. McGregor offered:
I move that this Board approve the conditional use request of Kalah McGaha for an in-home daycare to
be located in the R-2 Zone at 3960 Halehaven Drive.
I further move that the approval be based on the following findings of fact:
1. The site has convenient ingress and egress to Friedman Lane, a major collector street near this
location.
2. The site has convenient ingress and egress to Hinkleville Road and the heart of the West End via
Friedman Lane.
3. The number of children will be limited to no more than six.
4. Four vehicles can park in the driveway tandem-style.
5. Halehaven Drive has curbs, so on-street parking can be utilized as well.
6. The hours will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for one Saturday evening a month.
7. The daycare will feature a large playroom and fenced back yard.
Vice-Chair Perry seconded.
Vice-Chair Perry noted the address was visible on the mailbox and on the garage.
Chairwoman Young called for the vote.
3 Ayes (McGregor, Perry, Young), 0 Nays
Case# VAR2026-0004 4456 Quail Hollow Drive
Planner III Josh Fowler-Sommer stated there were private side-yard setbacks that would have to be
addressed and approved by the Pines Neighborhood Association before the Board could act upon this
petition. He stated both the Chairman of the Pines Neighborhood Association and the Petitioner were
aware that staff intended to request the petition to be tabled until the next regular or called meeting.
Vice-Chair Perry offered:
I move that this Board open the Public Hearing for case VAR2026-0004 pertaining to 4456 Quail Hollow
Drive.
Mr. McGregor seconded.
Chairwoman Young asked all in favor?
3 Ayes (McGregor, Perry, Young), 0 Nays
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Chairwoman Young invited the public to speak. No one from the public was present.
Hearing no public comment, Chairwoman Young asked the public hearing to be closed.
Vice-Chair Perry offered:
I move that this Board close the Public Hearing for case VAR2026-0004 pertaining to 4456 Quail Hollow
Drive.
Mr. McGregor seconded.
Chairwoman Young asked all in favor?
3 Ayes (McGregor, Perry, Young), 0 Nays
Vice-Chair Perry offered:
I move that this Board table the petition of Laura Galle for a three-foot variance request into the west
setback to construct a garage five feet from the side property line at 4456 Quail Hollow Drive until the
next regularly scheduled or called meeting.
Mr. McGregor seconded.
Chairwoman Young called for the vote.
3 Ayes (McGregor, Perry, Young), 0 Nays
Other Business
Mr. Fowler-Sommer stated that the next meeting would be June 2nd due to Memorial Day.
Adjournment
The BOA adjourned at 5:40 pm.
Approved:
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Chairwoman Carol Young
Drafted by:
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Joshua P. Fowler-Sommer, AICP, Planner III