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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-2026 MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEBRUARY 23, 2026 5:30 P.M. Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers Attendees: Lisa Humphrey, Mark McGregor, Vice Chair Patrick Perry Absent: Brandi Harless, Chairwoman Carol Young Staff: Joshua P. Fowler-Sommer, Planner III Guests: Chris Greenwell, Matthew Gandara, Mason Holton Vice-Chair Perry called the regular 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 February 9, 2026 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written. Mrs. Humphrey seconded. Vice-Chair Perry called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Humphrey, McGregor, Perry), 0 Nays Continued Petitions New Petitions Case# VAR2026-0001 649 Lone Oak Road Planner III Josh Fowler-Sommer presented the staff report. The Petitioner requested a variance of three inches for a total 8.25 foot-tall sign and a variance request of eight square feet for the sign to be 98 square feet at 649 Lone Oak Road. The prescribed height for monument signs is eight feet and 60 square feet. The previous sign was discussed, particularly to how it was constructed without a permit from the Fire Prevention Division, which led to an additional variance in 2007. The goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan were discussed. Mr. Fowler-Sommer stated the Comprehensive Plan supports the variance due to said goals and objectives. Mrs. Humphrey offered: I move that this Board open the Public Hearing for case VAR2026-0001 pertaining to 649 Lone Oak Road. Mr. McGregor seconded. Vice-Chair Perry asked all in favor? 3 Ayes (Humphrey, McGregor, Perry), 0 Nays Vice-Chair Perry invited the public to speak. Chris Greenwell (6200 Connie Sue Lane, Petitioner), spoke. He stated he spoke to the neighbors and none had any concerns with the proposed sign. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – continued page 2 / 4 Hearing no further public comment, Vice-Chair Perry asked the public hearing to be closed. Mrs. Humphrey offered: I move that this Board close the Public Hearing for case VAR2026-0001 pertaining to 649 Lone Oak Road. Mr. McGregor seconded. Vice-Chair Perry asked all in favor? 3 Ayes (Humphrey, McGregor, Perry), 0 Nays Mr. McGregor offered: I move that this Board approve the petition of Chris Greenwell for a variance of three inches for a total 8.25 foot-tall freestanding sign and a variance request of eight square feet for said sign to be a total of 98 square feet to be installed at 649 Lone Oak Road. I further move that the variance be approved based on the following findings of fact: 1. The City of Paducah/ McCracken County Comprehensive Plan sets forth Goals which speak to the economic benefits of the City of Paducah and McCracken County, incorporated by reference herein. 2. The sign was supposed to face Lone Oak Road, as evidenced via site plan dated March 17, 2006. 3. The sign was constructed without a permit from the Fire Prevention Division as evidenced from a variance petition dated May 3, 2007. 4. The proposed additional signage would provide a clear, concise location. 5. The proposed additional signage would face Lone Oak Road, thereby providing wayfinding to the site. 6. In support of KRS 100.243 (a), it is reasonable to have a sign perpendicular to Lone Oak Road, as opposed to parallel, because other signs in the vicinity are perpendicular to Lone Oak Road. 7. In support of KRS 100.243 (b), it is reasonable to expect motorists to be able to utilize wayfinding signage to locate the site. 8. In support of KRS 100.243 (c), the sign was constructed under different ownership in 2007. Mrs. Humphrey seconded. No questions were asked. Vice-Chair Perry called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Humphrey, McGregor, Perry), 0 Nays Case# VAR2026-0002 5400 Cairo Road Planner III Josh Fowler-Sommer presented the staff report. The Petitioner requested a variance of 19 feet for a 109 foot-tall sign at 5400 Cairo Road. The prescribed height for interstate signs is 90 feet. He discussed that the site is set back from Interstate 24, as opposed to being next door. A dissertation was also made about the redevelopment around exit 3 and how the new development, RaceTrac, would contribute to it. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – continued page 3 / 4 The goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan were discussed. Mr. Fowler-Sommer stated the Comprehensive Plan supports the variance due to said goals and objectives. Mr. McGregor offered: I move that this Board open the Public Hearing for case VAR2026-0002 pertaining to 5400 Cairo Road. Mrs. Humphrey seconded. Vice-Chair Perry asked all in favor? 3 Ayes (Humphrey, McGregor, Perry), 0 Nays Vice-Chair Perry invited the public to speak. Matthew Gandara (Petitioner’s professional representative), spoke. He stated RaceTrac wishes to have a sign equivalent to the Pilot across Cairo Road. At this time, the Petitioner is happy with the standard 250 square feet. Mason Holton, (Petitioner’s professional representative), spoke. He stated RaceTrac would like to be competitive to the other signs. Discussion was made about the Pilot sign being a legal nonconformity. Hearing no further public comment, Vice-Chair Perry asked the public hearing to be closed. Mr. McGregor offered: I move that this Board close the Public Hearing for case VAR2026-0002 pertaining to 5400 Cairo Road. Mrs. Humphrey seconded. Vice-Chair Perry asked all in favor? 3 Ayes (Humphrey, McGregor, Perry), 0 Nays Mrs. Humphrey offered: I move that this Board approve the petition of Texas Republic Signs for a variance of 19 feet for a 109 foot-tall freestanding sign to be installed at 5400 Cairo Road. I further move that the variance be approved based on the following findings of fact: 1. The City of Paducah/ McCracken County Comprehensive Plan sets forth Goals which speak to the redevelopment of the site and the economic benefits thereof, incorporated by reference herein. 2. The site is large, consisting of 17.95 acres. 3. The interstate sign is intended to attract motorists off Interstate 24 as the site will sit approximately 1,300 feet from the east-bound overpass. 4. The proposed freestanding sign would provide a clear, concise location. 5. The square footage of the sign meets the requirements of the Paducah Zoning Ordinance. 6. In support of KRS 100.243 (b), it is reasonable to have a sign of sufficient size to provide wayfinding and gasoline pricing. 7. The development of this site may provide a catalyst for under-utilized parcels nearby. 8. New developments such as new hotels, the Bass Pro Shop and the Sports Park will be mutually beneficial for the site, thereby enhancing Paducah’s overall economy. 9. The character around exit 3 has been changing in recent years with new industrial, commercial and residential construction. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – continued page 4 / 4 10. It is reasonable to expect any business that fronts Cairo Road to be able to utilize wayfinding signage to get to the site from Interstate 24. Mr. McGregor seconded. No questions were asked. Vice-Chair Perry called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Humphrey, McGregor, Perry), 0 Nays Other Business Adjournment The BOA adjourned at 5:48 pm. Approved: ______________________________________ Chairwoman Carol Young Drafted by: _______________________________________ Joshua P. Fowler-Sommer, Planner III