P&Z approves industrial warehouses on 217-acre farm
The Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zoning change for a 217-acre farm in Campbellsburg from agricultural to light industrial, allowing Flint Development to construct two large warehouses. As part of the approval, the commission imposed several binding elements, including a specific prohibition on data centers at the site. The decision was made despite opposition from local residents and environmental groups.
The Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zoning change for a 217-acre farm at 9543 Campbellsburg Road, Campbellsburg, moving it from "A1" agricultural to "I1" light industrial. This decision allows Flint Development to construct two industrial warehouses totaling approximately 2 million square feet. Jonathan Monroe spoke in favor of the change, emphasizing the need for progress in rural communities, while Kentucky I-71 Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Jessica Moore also supported the project, highlighting potential economic benefits and increased tax revenue for Henry County and its schools.
However, the commission imposed several binding elements as part of the approval. These include requirements for Flint Development to conduct certified Traffic Impact and Stormwater Impact Studies, fund necessary road upgrades, and receive formal approval of their final development plan. Crucially, the commission also explicitly prohibited the construction and operation of data centers on the property, defining a data center based on Ohio planning frameworks.
Opposition to the rezoning was voiced by Elizabeth Natter, attorney for the Kentucky Resources Council, who argued the change did not conform to the Comprehensive Plan, and Tish Mosvold, a Campbellsburg resident who submitted 40 unanswered questions to the developer. Despite the opposition, Flint Development's attorney, John Talbott, expressed satisfaction with the commission's strong recommendation of approval, noting local support and the project's potential to generate jobs and significant tax revenue. The Planning Commission's recommendation will become law by June 5 if no formal written objection is filed within 21 days.