Summary
The Campbell County and Municipal Planning & Zoning Commission met August 11, 2026, with much of the meeting focused on two proposals involving the adaptive reuse of former school properties. The first case, PZ-26027, concerned approximately 6.27 acres at the former Grand Slick Elementary School on Clay Ridge Road. Applicant Zach Jacob requested a zone change from A-1 Agricultural to R-3 Multifamily Residential and approval of a Stage One development plan for a senior living campus. The proposal would reuse the existing school buildings, with the newer portion intended for approximately 26–27 assisted-living units and a future phase potentially providing about 14 independent-living units. An adult daycare was also discussed as a possible related use. The assisted-living portion will require a conditional-use approval from the Board of Adjustment. The plan largely preserves the existing building footprint, with changes primarily involving parking and landscaping.
The proposal prompted significant questions and comments from Grand Slick residents regarding traffic, emergency vehicles, wastewater, future development, and the character of the community. Staff explained that traffic would likely be lower than when the property operated as an elementary school and that the site's existing private package wastewater treatment system limits the amount of development that could occur there. A substantially larger multifamily development would likely require connection to the public sanitary sewer system. Residents also raised concerns about the property's importance to the community and the safety of Clay Ridge Road. Following discussion, the Commission unanimously recommended that the Campbell County Fiscal Court approve the zone change and approved the Stage One plan, finding it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and substantially compliant with local ordinances.
The second case, PZ-26029, involved 4.73 acres in Silver Grove and was presented by Paul Dennis on behalf of Campus Leasing LLC. The request sought to change the zoning from R-1E Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for the former Silver Grove School, the city building at 308 Oak Street, and a building at 101 East Third Street. The proposal would create a mixed-use adaptive reuse of the former school rather than leaving the property vacant. Commissioners discussed the benefits of redeveloping the property as well as safeguards involving landscaping, lighting, garbage placement, noise, odors, and dust where the commercial property borders residential areas. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the zone change to the Silver Grove City Council and approved the Stage One development plan, with a condition that parking be appropriately addressed in the Stage Two plan.
During the administrative portion, the Commission unanimously agreed to sponsor a future text amendment intended to clarify portions of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations concerning waivers, variances, and conditional-use procedures. Commissioners also discussed their required educational training hours, with staff agreeing to provide an updated accounting of completed hours.
Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI from the meeting transcript and is intended as a concise overview. It may not include every statement, question, or action taken during the meeting.
