- Drees Homes proposes a 377-unit residential development on 185 acres along US 42 in Union
- Project includes single-family homes, townhomes, amenities and 69 acres of open space
- Residents raised concerns about traffic safety and overcrowded schools during public hearing
Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder Drees Homes wants to develop a new suburban community in the Union area. However, some local residents are apprehensive.
For the project to move forward, Drees Homes submitted an application to the Boone County Planning Commission to rezone a 185-acre area of land along the west side of U.S. 42, between Rice Pike and Bleu Yacht Lane, from agricultural estate to suburban residential one with a planned development overlay, allowing the construction of a 377-unit residential development.
Specifically, Drees Homes’ proposal calls for the construction of 247 single-family homes and 130 townhome units, along with amenities such as a community pool, clubhouse, sidewalks, walking trails and approximately 69 acres of preserved open space…