Boone County Planning Commission backs Drees’ townhomes in Hebron, Big Sandy Superstore in Florence

  • The Boone County Planning Commission recommended rezoning 37 acres in Hebron to allow Drees Homes to build a 224-unit townhome community, pending final approval from Boone County Fiscal Court.
  • Commissioners approved a technical design review for Big Sandy Superstore’s signage, confirming the retailer will occupy the former Value City Furniture building on Burlington Pike in Florence.
  • Big Sandy received approval for three building-mounted signs totaling 469.9 square feet after planners determined the signage was consistent with neighboring retailers in the shopping center.

Two major Northern Kentucky development projects are moving forward thanks to recent backing from the Boone County Planning Commission: one for a proposed residential development and another for a future big-box furniture store.

Drees Homes

The Boone County Planning Commission on July 1 recommended approval of a zone change request for a 37-acre property located on the west side of North Bend Road, between Overlook Drive and Barbara Drive in Hebron, from Suburban Residential Two to Suburban Residential Three.

Drees Homes, a Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder, wants the property’s zoning designation changed to allow development of a 224-unit townhome complex. The complex would consist of multiple two-story condominium buildings with garages, homeowners association-maintained common areas, in addition to amenities including a pool, clubhouse, walking paths and open green spaces.

The property is owned by the Goodridge Family Partnership, Gwen Vice and Nancy Akins, according to Boone County property records…

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