Fate of the Perryville Battlefield Area To Be Decided Jan. 16th!

[kyhiland]

Jan 16th at 9:00 o'clock at the City Hall in Danville, the fate of the Perryville Battlefield area is scheduled to be debated and may be decided.

Developers want to build a mini mall and a housing development near it. The UDC and others interested in preserving the area have requested that all those willing and able show up and let their voices be heard.

The UDC has been fighting this, but they need reinforcements. If we do nothing we may very well lose this fight!

Please show up and be heard!

[Ken Cornett]

Re: Fate of the Perryville Battlefield Area To Be Decided Jan. 16th!

Why in the world would anyone build a mini mall near Perryville battlefield? Danville has everything one would need ten miles east on Rt. 150. Perryville is proud of what it is and I hope they can fight off such silly developments. Hopefully Joni, Chad, and Kurt can put up a good fight, and anyone else who can show up. Too bad it is on a Wednesday morning when most of us have to work. Keep us posted!

[Johnny Lloyd]

Re: Fate of the Perryville Battlefield Area To Be Decided Jan. 16th!

"Why in the world would anyone build a mini mall near Perryville battlefield? Danville has everything one would need ten miles east on Rt. 150."

One word we know well: Money

This is a good example of precisely the frivolous destruction of our national heritage and natural resources that is ruining America today for future generations: mini-malls, fast-food joints, Wal-Marts, etc. Everything looks the same... and we call it "progress".

I don't know about ya'll, but I'm tired of living in "Generica".

Progress uncontrolled isn't really progress. Need an example? See also my family's home: Myrtle Beach, SC

-Johnny Lloyd

[kyhiland]

Re: Fate of the Perryville Battlefield Area To Be Decided Jan. 16th!

Below is an article that appeared in the local paper after the aforementioned meeting:

http://www.amnews.com/public_html/?m...89&format=html

Thursday January 17, 2008

Boyle zone change request still under scrutiny

By BOBBIE CURD
bcurd@amnews.com

Although a Danville-Boyle County Planning and Zoning Commission member was told to come back this month with specific restrictions controlling the development planned for part of Perryville he requested to be re-zoned, the committee still is not satisfied.


In November, commission member Pete Coyle requested the change to re-designate several acres of land zoned as agricultural to highway commercial, single-family and multi-family housing. P&Z Director Paula Bary advised Coyle and Doug Gooch, with AGE Engineering, to come up with restrictions and covenants for the committee to review when considering the zone change.


The property, on West Second Street, is part of the Coyle family farm, which he intends to sell for development purposes. Coyle and Gooch found themselves explaining how the development would be kept in line with the historical nature and appeal of Perryville, and were reminded that a highway commercial designation would allow for anything, including car lots and fast food establishments.


When the two men tried to explain they would have total control over the area and how it would be developed, referring to a development board made up of Coyle and his wife Sherry, the commission became concerned about how restrictions would continue after the area was sold.


Several history buffs in the crowd spoke in opposition to any development, but a few connected with the Perryville Battlefield told the commission Coyle has been communicating with them. He plans to create a walking path for tour purposes on an area of Old Mackville Road, considered to be the original marching path of Confederate troops.


Commissioners said Coyle's intentions or ethics were not being questioned, but they felt they were being asked to make a blind move without any reassurance that the Coyles would not relocate to Florida and leave the development in the hands of another entity.


Gooch developed and shared restrictions for the neighborhood and commercial area, and said it would have the look of an older town. Future purchasers, Gooch said, can do what they want as long as they "keep with the look."


Color controls and other standards would be enforced by Maple Crest Estates LLC (Pete and Sherry Coyle) until there's a neighborhood association, Gooch said, and there's still a good chance that a part of the farm will be left untouched and undeveloped.


"The restrictive covenants are important enough such that you want to make it a provision of the zone change ... but you say you know they're going to change, and that troubles me," said Bruce Smith, counsel for the commission. He said within the restrictions, some phrasing used would permit them to make changes at the discretion of the developer.


Smith told Gooch and Coyle the restrictions and covenants submitted were not in final form, and an attorney would need to review it.


"I read it like whoever will be Maple Crest Estates LLC in the future ... can change these on a whim," said commission member Tommy Norvell. "Are they even valid?"


Smith said, "They're valid, but it comes back to whether or not these restrictions are important to the request for the zone change to P&Z. It's not uncommon that phrases are included to give the next developer the right to change the restrictions, but we're dealing with a sensitive area and this decision-making body might want to know they're permanent restrictions."


Objections raised


Sherry Robinson, with Daughters of the Confederates, spoke again in opposition to the idea. She said she and others "surveyed" the people of Perryville to find out what they were concerned about since hearing of the development plans.


Robinson said several commented on noise pollution and additional traffic, as well as having no idea what the housing would look like. She said at this time, there is no standing ordinance in the city to preserve it, it's only designated as a historical area.


Perryville Mayor Anne Sleet confirmed this, and said the city council has not fully discussed an ordinance because the final decision on the development hadn't been made with P&Z.


Sleet told the commission that the area being considered for development was inside the city limits and would be governed under an ordinance.


The commission requested Coyle and Gooch revise the restrictions and have an attorney review it. Coyle, who Chairman Gary Chidester said he regretted had to return from Florida for Wednesday's meeting, was asked to return March 5.



The area in question:


* A tract of land measuring almost 26 acres, touching Hayes Mayes Road, is requested to be redesignated as single-family residential. Each lot would be 100 feet wide and have access to the sewer system.


* Just south of that, about four acres should be changed to multi-family residential, possibly for town homes.


* The next tract is a parcel roughly 300 feet deep across from the Dollar General store on U.S. 150.

Copyright:The Advocate-Messenger 2008

[Thomas Alleman]

Re: Fate of the Perryville Battlefield Area To Be Decided Jan. 16th!

So what happened?

[kyhiland]

Re: Fate of the Perryville Battlefield Area To Be Decided Jan. 16th!

So what happened?

Well, apparently nothing happened--yet. They decided to give the developer until March 5 to come up with a more detailed plan of what they intend to do with the property and how they intend to preserve it's historical integrity (through restrictions and the like).

So mark March 5th on your calendars. The battle isn't over!

[Micah Trent]

Re: Fate of the Perryville Battlefield Area To Be Decided Jan. 16th!

Just curious on the latest...with March 5th slowly approaching, has there been any word from either parties or has it been pretty quiet?

[kyhiland]

Re: Fate of the Perryville Battlefield Area To Be Decided Jan. 16th!

Just curious on the latest...with March 5th slowly approaching, has there been any word from either parties or has it been pretty quiet?

Micah,

I have not heard anything, but I will try to find something out. When/if I do, I'll post it here.

[kyhiland]

Perryville Battlefield on CWPT Endangered List

UPDATE:

The Boyle Co. P&Z Comm. has forwarded the developer's proposal on to the Perryville City Council for consideration.

As a result, the Perryville Battlefield has been placed on the CWPT Endangered List.

Here's a link to an article for more information

http://www.kentucky.com/211/story/345247.html