Summary
At its June 22, 2026 meeting, the Wilder Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from its previous meeting and focused almost entirely on review of the Stage One and Stage Two Development Plan for the redevelopment of the former Bobby Mackey’s site along Licking Pike. Representatives for the project, including civil engineering staff, presented plans for the new facility and answered questions regarding site access, parking layout, drainage, emergency access, building design, and utility coordination. Commissioners discussed how roadway changes and right-of-way adjustments associated with nearby infrastructure projects affected the property layout and reviewed plans to use a single primary entrance and exit from Queen City Avenue, with separate north and south parking areas intended to support customers, employees, deliveries, and event operations.
Much of the discussion centered on safety and site functionality. Commissioners asked about emergency vehicle access, stormwater management, traffic flow during large events, sidewalk placement, building setbacks from Route 9, and coordination with SD1 and Northern Kentucky Water District regarding permitting and infrastructure requirements. Project representatives explained that the new building will sit lower than roadway grade and farther from the highway than the original structure, include fire suppression sprinklers, provide improved pedestrian separation from traffic, and incorporate stormwater treatment measures before runoff reaches the nearby water system. Additional discussion addressed access behind the building using the existing railroad service road, future signage placement, lighting, and preserving features associated with the venue’s history, including the well feature inside the facility.
Following discussion, the commission approved the Stage One and Stage Two Development Plan for the Bobby Mackey’s redevelopment project, subject to completion of remaining permitting and agency approvals as required. Commissioners noted that additional engineering documentation and final approvals from outside agencies would still be needed as the project moves forward. Following project business, the commission conducted its annual officer elections and voted to retain current leadership, re-electing Maurice Melnick as Chair and electing Greg Kirk as Vice Chair. The meeting concluded with brief discussion of future development activity in the area before adjournment.
Disclaimer: This summary was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on the meeting transcript and may not capture every discussion, motion, or detail contained in the official meeting record.
