Controversial plan for new Oldham County subdivision rejected

LA GRANGE Ky. (WDRB) -- A controversial plan for a new subdivision in Oldham County is off.

The Oldham County Panning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to deny a motion Tuesday afternoon for the development across from the Taylor Creek Woods subdivision in Goshen, Ky.

After a six-hour meeting, neighbors cheered as the decision was announced.

"I’m so excited," neighbor Joyce Fletcher said. "I’m so grateful to the commissioners for really listening and paying attention and really giving very heartfelt consideration to this proposal.”

Many had been vocal in their opposition to the idea of Pulte Development Group building 80 new homes in a rural, wooded area.

The 33-acre site off Goshen Lane is partially zoned as conservation and partially zoned for rural land that can be developed. Critics complained that the "cookie cutter" subdivision would be prone to runoff. And they argued that a one-lane road leading to the development could not handle the increase in traffic.

During Tuesday's meeting, development officials said their proposal included upgrades to the area's water drainage systems and roads, but the proposal was still denied.

The attorney for the developer declined to comment to WDRB after the meeting.