Alexandria Kentucky

At the August 5, 2025, Alexandria Planning & Zoning meeting, residents voiced significant concerns regarding a proposed housing development on Grandview. Multiple speakers, including long-time residents and even a 14-year-old community member, expressed fears about the area's unstable topography, the risk of flooding, increased traffic, deforestation, and potential damage to existing prope...

The July 17, 2025 meeting of the Alexandria City Council included the swearing-in of Ryan Roessler as the new Assistant Chief of Police and the second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing the detective sergeant position to support a growing Criminal Investigations Division. Council also passed a resolution requesting the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to restrict vehicles with increa...

The July 15, 2025 meeting of the Alexandria, Kentucky Planning and Zoning Commission addressed three major agenda items. First, the Commission reviewed and approved a site development plan for a new Walmart-affiliated fuel station at 6711 Alexandria Pike, featuring 16 pumps, a walk-in convenience store, and updated site infrastructure. Discussions covered traffic flow, parking, KYTC recommendation...

At the July 1, 2025 meeting, the Alexandria Planning & Zoning Commission addressed several administrative and planning-related topics. The city staff notified commissioners of minor corrections to the zoning map due to longstanding classification errors dating back to 1982. No formal action was required. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the city’s hillside develo...

The Alexandria City Council meeting on June 19, 2025, focused on city operations, staff changes, budget approvals, and a potential rebranding initiative. Megan Snyder was officially promoted and sworn in as Assistant City Clerk, recognizing her dedication and ongoing clerk training. The council adopted the city’s 2025–2026 budget and finalized amendments to close out the current fiscal year, addre...

At the June 17 meeting, the Alexandria Planning & Zoning Commission held a lengthy public hearing to review a proposed development by Drees Homes for up to 78 single-family lots on a 37-acre site off Riley Road. The project, which uses a Residential Conservation Development (RCD) design, already fits the existing zoning and includes plans for preserved green space, a pocket park, and stormwate...

At the June 3, 2025, meeting, the Alexandria Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing to review a proposed residential conservation development by DR Horton for a 31-acre site at 1671 Grandview Road. The proposal includes 46 single-family lots, with a variance requested to reduce the required lot width from 60 to 55 feet for 36 of those lots due to topographical challenges and the ne...

The Alexandria City Council met on May 15, 2025, to address a range of city business, including public safety, infrastructure, and community events. Two new police recruits, Tyler Messer and Hunter Perry, were sworn in during the meeting. The council also heard from the American Legion Auxiliary promoting their upcoming community fundraising “Cruise In” car show to support local veterans. A procla...

At the May 6, 2025, Alexandria Planning & Zoning meeting, the commission reviewed several agenda items, including land use applications and development proposals. Key topics included rezoning requests, special use permits, and design reviews for various residential and commercial projects across the city. Commissioners engaged in detailed discussions with applicants and staff, raising question...

Alexandria City Council: 5/1/25

The Alexandria City Council met on April 17, 2025, to address several ongoing projects, administrative matters, and community concerns. The meeting began with the  appointment of Jeremy Kriege  to fill a vacancy on the city council following the resignation of Shane Collins. Council held the  first reading of a proposed rental registration ordinance , which would require  annual registration and p...

The Alexandria Planning & Zoning Commission convened on April 1, 2025, to discuss multiple zoning-related matters. The primary agenda item was a zoning map amendment concerning an 18.71-acre property on Alexandria Pike. The proposal involved rezoning a portion of the property from Residential 1D to Highway Commercial (HC). During the meeting, the Commission reviewed three interconnected cases:...

The Alexandria City Council met to discuss financial approvals, zoning updates, and city projects. The meeting began with the approval of minutes from the March 12th meeting and proceeded to several key legislative items. The council held the second reading and adoption of: Ordinance 2025-02 , approving bond financing for the new City Complex Project through the Kentucky League of Cities. Ordinanc...

The Alexandria City Council held a special meeting to address key city projects, zoning amendments, and community events. The meeting began with updates on Showcase Alexandria , a local business event scheduled for May 3, 2025 , aimed at promoting small businesses. Additionally, a Children’s Entrepreneurial Market was proposed for June 7, 2025 , encouraging young entrepreneurs to manage their own...

The Alexandria City Council met to review financial reports, discuss zoning and public works projects, and pass resolutions addressing state legislation. The council approved a public works feasibility study prepared by Branstetter Carroll, which outlines plans for future infrastructure improvements, including city hall and community center facilities. A key topic was Resolution 2025-02 , opposing...

The Alexandria Planning & Zoning Commission met to discuss amendments to zoning regulations and consider a zone change request. The first major topic was a proposed zoning text amendment related to vape stores, tobacco stores, and liquor stores. The commission reviewed and refined regulations, including restrictions on distance from schools, churches, and daycare centers. A new provision was a...

The Alexandria City Council met to discuss a range of city planning, infrastructure, and community development topics. A major focus was a presentation on the city's Public Works facility study, which analyzed potential locations and funding options for a new facility. After reviewing multiple sites, the council favored the Constable Drive location, adjacent to the new City Hall, due to its ac...

The Alexandria Planning & Zoning meeting on January 21, 2025, focused on a public hearing regarding zoning text amendments for vape, tobacco, and liquor stores. Discussions included proposed distance regulations from schools, parks, and churches, and whether to require conditional use permits for new vape shop openings. The commission debated measurement methods for distance requirements and h...

The Alexandria City Council meeting on January 16, 2025, began with the ceremonial swearing-in of council members and recognition of community contributions. Long-serving members of the Board of Adjustments and Code Enforcement Board, Louis Vogelpohl and Betty Dammert, were honored for their service. The Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society received the Winter Beautification Award f...

The Alexandria Planning & Zoning meeting on January 7, 2025, included discussions on various agenda items and future planning efforts. The meeting began with the swearing-in of two new board members and the election of officers. Key topics included the review of big box retail design standards and establishing a new neighborhood commercial zone to balance residential and commercial development...

The Alexandria City Council meeting on December 19, 2024, featured recognition of Officer Whitney Berger for her life-saving use of an AED, recently donated through Project Heart Restart, to save a resident’s life. The Council approved multiple municipal orders declaring surplus property for auction and reappointed several board members, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to the cit...

The Alexandria Planning & Zoning Commission met on December 17, 2024, focusing on a proposed zoning text amendment to regulate medical cannabis-related businesses. Definitions and zoning requirements were discussed, with medicinal marijuana dispensaries proposed as conditional uses in highway commercial zones and cultivation or processing facilities restricted to industrial zones. Commissioner...

The Alexandria City Council meeting on December 5, 2024, featured highlights such as the annual audit presentation, which reported a strong financial position for the city, including a $3.16 million gain in the last fiscal year. The Council approved an extension of the city's waste collection contract and selected Atlas Technical Consultants for inspection services for the new city campus project....

The Alexandria City Council meeting on November 21, 2024, covered various topics including honoring local residents and city initiatives. A highlight was a proclamation celebrating the 100th birthday of World War II veteran Charles Robbins. The Council also declared November 30, 2024, as "Small Business Saturday" to support local businesses. Key decisions included approving the auction of a surplu...

Alexandria City Council: 11/7/24