Following a public hearing Monday night, the Madisonville City Council voted 4-1 to reject a zoning change on Shamrock Drive, with council members outlining their reasons for overriding the Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission’s recommendation.
As previously covered by WFMW’s News Edge, the Council conducted a public hearing to hear an appeal of the Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission’s decision on a zoning map amendment for Shamrock Drive that would rezone 5.276 acres from agriculture to zero lot line, allowing for the potential construction of up to 20 homes.
City Attorney Hillary Croft clarified at the start of the public hearing that a majority of four votes would be required to override the recommendation.
Ward 2 Councilman Marvin Hightower noted that he previously served on the Zoning Board when it decided against the zoning map amendment.
click to download audioWard 3 Councilman Adam Townsend, who first motioned to reject the zoning map amendment, stated he does not believe the proposed change aligns with the comprehensive plan.
click to download audioWard 4 Councilman Larry Noffsinger also supported rejecting the Joint Planning Commission’s recommendation.
click to download audioWard 5 Councilman Frank Stevenson cast the only vote opposing the motion to reject the recommendation.
click to download audioWard 6 Councilwoman Glenda Wade shared her reasons for voting against the Joint Planning Commission’s recommendation.
click to download audioWard 1 Councilwoman Misty Cavanaugh recused herself from both the closed session and the vote because of a conflict of interest.
