Development News for Georgetown, Kentucky

Board Approves Parking Interpretation for Gano Avenue Duplex Expansion

The Board of Adjustment heard an application for an interpretation of minimum off-street parking requirements for a property located at 320 322 Gano Avenue. The applicant proposed renovating the third floor of the existing duplex to create a third residential dwelling unit. Staff recommended approval of the interpretation, arguing that the parking minimums were not applicable to this existing use and small-scale expansion. The board ultimately voted to approve the interpretation, allowing the project to proceed without the mandated off-street parking.

Variance Granted for Construction within Utility Easement on Baron River Boulevard

A variance application was heard for a property at 170 Baron River Boulevard to build within a 20ft underground utility easement recorded as non-buildable. The property, located in an R2 and C1 zone, has over half of its area designated as non-buildable due to a flood plane and creek conservation area. The applicant sought to relocate existing accessory structures (deck, patio, basement walkout) within this easement for an expansion of the home. Staff recommended approval, citing unique circumstances (large non-buildable area, unusual easement placement) and that denial would deprive reasonable use. A key condition for approval was obtaining written consent from all utility easement grantees (Kentucky Utilities, AT&T, Columbia Gas, Spectrum, GMWSS) before construction. The board approved the variance, contingent on receiving these consents.