Newport public meetings in 2024

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will review two requests for land use exceptions. These include a dimensional variance for a car wash and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental.

• BA-24-24: Dimensional Variance for a drive-through car wash at 1753 and 1801 Monmouth Street
• BA-24-25: Conditional Use Permit for an Airbnb at 639 Dayton Street

The Newport Board of Adjustments approved two requests at its December 19, 2024 meeting. It granted a dimensional variance for a drive-through car wash at 1753 and 1801 Monmouth Street, and approved a conditional use permit for an Airbnb at 639 Dayton Street. Both decisions were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved dimensional variance for car wash at 1753 and 1801 Monmouth Street (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Airbnb at 639 Dayton Street (4-0)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider two ordinances: a second reading of O-2024-16 amending the code citation appeal process, and a first reading of O-2024-20 concerning police department personnel. Consent agenda items include three appointments: a Legal Administrative Assistant, a Firefighter/Paramedic, and a Police Cadet. Minutes from previous meetings are also up for approval. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance O-2024-16 amending Section 150.23(A) on appeal of code citations
• First reading of Ordinance O-2024-20 amending Section 31.44 on police department personnel
• Appointment of Rosemary Williams as Legal Administrative Assistant effective Jan 1, 2025
• Appointment of Sean Callero as Firefighter/Paramedic effective Jan 6, 2025
• Appointment of Eythan Nubern as Police Cadet effective Dec 9, 2024

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved three personnel appointments, including a legal administrative assistant, firefighter/paramedic, and police cadet. They also passed an ordinance amending the appeal process for code citations and gave first reading to an ordinance regarding police department personnel. All votes were 4-0.

• Appointed Rosemary Williams as Legal Administrative Assistant effective Jan 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Sean Callero as Firefighter/Paramedic effective Jan 6, 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Eythan Nuber as Police Cadet effective Dec 2, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2024-16 amending Section 150.23(A) on appeal of code citations (4-0)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance O-2024-20 amending Section 31.44 on police department personnel (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newport Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting to swear in a new member, approve October minutes, and conduct four public hearings on Certificates of Appropriateness. Applications include constructing a detached garage at 562 Lexington Ave., demolishing a structure at 601 Oak St., building a new residence at 708 Columbia St., and replacing metal railing at 553 E 4th St.

• Swearing in of Kathryn Quinn
• HP 240-1096: Certificate to construct detached garage at 562 Lexington Ave. (Randall Voet)
• HP 240-1144: Certificate to demolish structure at 601 Oak St. (Brian Sturm)
• HP 240-1181: Certificate to construct new residence at 708 Columbia St. (Newport Millennium Housing Corporation III)
• HP 240-1216: Certificate to replace metal railing with metal railing and gate at 553 E 4th St. (Kevin and Michelle Meyer)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by the Westside Citizens Coalition. The group is challenging a zoning administrator's decision regarding the property at 20 West 6th Street.

• BA-24-23: Appeal by Westside Citizens Coalition regarding the zoning administrator's decision for 20 West 6th Street
• Discussion on whether a proposed Kroger Fuel Center qualifies as a 'customary accessory building or use'

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider and vote on an order authorizing the city manager to purchase one 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV 3WT AWD truck. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda. This is the only item of new business on the agenda.

• Commissioners Order No. R-2024-90: Authorizing purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV 3WT AWD truck

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on three requests: a change from one non-conforming use to another for a special event and entertainment center, a rear yard setback variance for a garage, and a dimensional variance for a sign. The board will also approve minutes from its October 17, 2024 meeting.

• BA-24-18: Change to non-conforming use for special event/entertainment center at 120 W 3rd St
• BA-24-21: Rear yard setback variance for 2-story garage at 562 Lexington Ave
• BA-24-22: Dimensional variance for sign at 601 York St
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on appointments including John Hayden as city manager effective Jan 1, 2025, and authorize the purchase of two Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles for the police department. Other items include a property assessment moratorium for 725 Roberts Street, selection of a CDBG administrator, and authorization for condemnation proceedings along Carothers Road for a KYTC road project. The board will also hold the first reading of an ordinance amending code citation appeal procedures.

• Appointment of John Hayden as City Manager effective Jan 1, 2025
• Purchase of two Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles for police use
• Property assessment moratorium for Madison Temple at 725 Roberts Street
• Selection of Atkins-Elrod & Associates as CDBG administrator for FY24 and FY25
• Authorization for condemnation of two parcels along Carothers Road for KYTC road improvement project No. 6-427.00

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings to decide on five applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve structural additions, window and door modifications, and garage construction at various city addresses.

• Rear addition at 1147 Ann St. (Golden Griffin Newport Redevelopment, LLC)
• Rear addition and door covering at 822 Washington Ave. (Ramzi Nuseibeh)
• Historic garage door replacement at 234 E 7th St. (Mark Perkins)
• Filling in a window at 620 Maple Ave. (Shana Rothert)
• Two-story connected garage at 536 E 4th St. (Chris Varley)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting closed to the public. The session is for discussions or hearings regarding the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters

_Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance creating the World Peace Bell Hotel Area Improvement District, which would add a tax on daily hotel room rates within the district. Commissioners will also consider authorizing up to $114,000,000 in tax increment revenue refunding bonds for the CPX Newport Commercial Development LLC project. Other actions include appointing two new firefighter/medics, promoting one, and contracting with Custom Design Benefits for employee health and dental insurance.

• Second reading of ordinance O-2024-19 establishing World Peace Bell Hotel Area Improvement District with tax on daily room rates
• Authorization of up to $114,000,000 in TIF revenue refunding bonds for CPX Newport Commercial Development LLC project
• Appointment of Colton Lange and Jeremy Daugherty as Firefighter/Medic in Fire/EMS Department
• Promotion of Justin Hubbard to Engineer/Medic in Fire/EMS Department
• Agreement with Custom Design Benefits as third-party administrator for employee health and dental insurance

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings for four permit and variance requests. These include requests for a physical therapy studio, an entertainment center, and signage for two Kroger-related properties.

• Conditional Use Permit for a women's physical therapy and group exercise studio at 225 E 8TH Street
• Request to change non-conforming use to a special event and entertainment center at 120 W 3RD Street
• Dimensional variance for signage at a proposed Kroger Wine and Spirits store at 15 West Sixth Street
• Dimensional variance for signage at a proposed Kroger store and fuel center at 20 West Sixth Street

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special two-day meeting entirely in executive session, closed to the public, per KRS 61.810(F) to discuss matters that could lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an employee, member, or student. No public business or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session per KRS 61.810(F) for personnel matters on Oct 14-15, 2024

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a two-day executive session closed to the public per KRS 61.810(F) to discuss matters that could lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student. No public business or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session for personnel discussions per KRS 61.810(F)

Tree Board

This regular meeting includes swearing in board members and electing a chairperson. The board will then hold an orientation/training session. The main action item is a vote on removing two pear trees from the public right-of-way on the 10 block of East 5th Street.

• Oath of office for new board members
• Vote on board chairperson
• Orientation/training session
• Removal of two pear trees at 10 block of East 5th Street

_Board of Commissioners

This is a special caucus meeting of the Newport Board of Commissioners with a single agenda item: a composting presentation by David Andre of GoZero. After the presentation, the public may comment on city services not on the agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Composting presentation by David Andre with GoZero

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on personnel appointments for the Fire/EMS Department and a tax ordinance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The body will also discuss a new hotel improvement district and several infrastructure contracts.

• Resolution R-2024-65: Grant application for up to $7,500,000.00 for the James Taylor Park project
• Ordinance O-2024-19: Establishing the World Peace Bell Hotel Area Improvement District and associated tax
• Ordinance O-2024-18: Second reading of ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Order R-2024-67: Contract with Riegler Blacktop for 2024 street resurfacing
• Order R-2024-68: Contract with Rector Excavating for the Breith Alley project

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will meet to review the minutes from August 14, 2024. The board will also hear an appealed citation regarding a property at 922 Orchard.

• Appeal of Citation #24381 for BWB Properties at 922 Orchard

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2024 property tax rate of 2.15 per $1,000 for real property and 2.59 for personal property, which exceeds the compensating rate. The board will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance to levy ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2024-2025 and consider an order authorizing a second amendment to the master ground lease for the Newport Aquarium expansion. An executive session on personnel matters is scheduled.

• Public hearing on proposed real property tax rate of 2.15 (up from 2.60 in 2023) and personal property rate of 2.59 (down from 2.74), expected to generate $2,728,319 and $278,433 respectively
• First reading of Ordinance 0-2024-18 to levy ad valorem taxes for FY 2024-2025
• Order R-2024-64 authorizing a second amendment to the master ground lease for the Newport Aquarium expansion with NOTL Property Owner LLC
• June 2023 effective date for the aquarium lease amendment
• Executive session under KRS 61.810 (F) for personnel matters

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance O-2024-18, setting the 2024 property tax rates at 2.15 per $1,000 for real property and 2.59 for personal property, which exceed the compensating rates. The board also approved Order R-2024-64 authorizing the mayor to execute a second amendment to the master ground lease for the aquarium expansion. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-2024-18 setting 2024 tax rates (5-0)
• Approved Order R-2024-64 authorizing mayor to execute second amendment to aquarium ground lease (5-0)
• Held public hearing on proposed tax rate
• Entered executive session for personnel discussion; no action taken

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings for four Certificates of Appropriateness regarding residential modifications. The body will also elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Request to build a detached garage at 503 E 4th St.
• Request to replace vinyl windows at 922 Monroe St.
• Request to replace wood windows with vinyl windows at 822 Washington Ave.
• Request to alter roofline and construct a rooftop deck at 216 Park Ave.

The Newport Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a detached garage at 503 E. 4th St., with a stipulation for one-over-one wood windows. It tabled a request to replace side vinyl windows at 922 Monroe St. to allow the applicant to consider wood windows. The commission also approved window replacements at 822 Washington Ave. and a rooftop deck at 216 Park Ave., and elected Mike Kolb as Chair and Mark Ramler as Vice Chair.

• Elected Mike Kolb as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mark Ramler as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved COA for detached garage at 503 E. 4th St. with wood window stipulation (unanimous)
• Tabled COA for vinyl window replacement at 922 Monroe St. (unanimous)
• Approved COA for window replacement at 822 Washington Ave. with wood/vinyl mix (unanimous)
• Approved COA for roofline alteration and rooftop deck at 216 Park Ave. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed map amendment. The City of Newport is requesting to change certain areas from Central Business District Fringe and Industrial (I-1) to Central Business District and Residential (R3).

• Public hearing for PZ-24-06: map amendment to change CBDF and I-1 zoning to CBD and R3

The Newport Planning & Zoning Commission approved a map amendment (PZ-24-06) to change Central Business District Fringe (CBDF) and Industrial (I-1) zones to Central Business District (CBD) and Residential (R3) zones, as requested by the City of Newport. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). The commission also approved the July 9, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0, with one abstention). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved map amendment PZ-24-06 changing CBDF and I-1 to CBD and R3 (4-0)
• Approved July 9, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0, Kreutzjans abstained)

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners will hold first readings of ordinances to permit medical cannabis businesses and amend alcoholic beverage license fees. They will also vote to adopt the Covington+Newport Bicycle Transportation Plan and authorize documents related to the $13.5 million Lot B Hotel project bond sale. Additionally, the board will ratify the mayor's appointment of Gary Caudill to the Historic Preservation Commission and approve past meeting minutes.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2024-17 to permit medical cannabis business operations in Newport
• First reading of Ordinance O-2024-16 amending regulatory license fees on alcoholic beverages (Sections 111.52(E),(F),(G))
• Order R-2024-56 adopting the Covington+Newport Bicycle Transportation Plan developed by Tri-State Trails
• Order R-2024-57 authorizing documents for the $13,500,000 Taxable Industrial Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 (Lot B Hotel Project) sale
• Order R-2024-58 ratifying the mayor's appointment of Gary Caudill to the Historic Preservation Commission

The Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance permitting medical cannabis business operations within Newport, with a 3-1 vote. The board also unanimously adopted the Covington + Newport Bicycle Transportation Plan and authorized documents related to the sale of the Lot B Hotel project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-2024-17 permitting medical cannabis businesses (3-1)
• Adopted Order R-2024-56 adopting the Covington + Newport Bicycle Transportation Plan (4-0)
• Approved Order R-2024-57 authorizing documents for Lot B Hotel project sale (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 22, July 30, and August 5 meetings

Code Enforcement Board

This special Code Enforcement Board meeting will consider an appeal of citation #24233 issued to Octavian Aker regarding the Fitzsimmons Lot and tagged cars. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Appealed citation for Octavian Aker — Fitzsimmons Lot and tagged cars, citation #24233
• Approval of minutes from June 19 and June 26, 2024

The Newport Code Enforcement Board voted 5-0 to waive citations and fees for sanitation and paved parking violations but upheld the maximum $500 fee for a motor vehicles citation against Octavian Aker. The decision followed testimony from code officers and Aker, who disputed the parking lot paving requirement. The board also approved minutes from two prior special meetings.

• Approved June 19, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 26, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Waived sanitation and paved parking citations/fees for Octavian Aker (5-0)
• Upheld $500 maximum fee for motor vehicles citation against Octavian Aker (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a working session to review recent guidelines updates, discuss needed revisions, consider delegating tasks to the Historic Preservation Officer, and talk about substitute materials. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting focuses on internal procedural discussions.

• Review of recent guidelines updates
• Discussion of needed revisions to guidelines
• Discussion of delegation of tasks to Historic Preservation Officer
• Discussion of substitute materials

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special caucus meeting. The primary item of business is a presentation regarding the 4th Street Bridge.

• Presentation on 4th Street Bridge by Dennis Keene and Mike Yeager of KYTC

The Board of Commissioners held a special caucus meeting to receive updates from KYTC on the 4th Street Bridge project. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational, with public comments and suggestions for KYTC. The meeting adjourned after discussion.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the caucus

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to appoint three new firefighters/medics. The board will also consider authorizing funds for bridge repairs.

• Authorization of up to $62,500 for repairs to the Purple People Bridge
• Appointment of Christopher Combs as Firefighter/Medic
• Appointment of Eric Van Meter as Firefighter/Medic
• Appointment of Kyle Ruehl as Firefighter/Medic

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newport Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness: to replace a cinderblock retaining wall with Allan block at 332 E Second St, to fill in an original door converted to a window at 735 Monroe St, and to replace vinyl railing with metal and vinyl columns with wood at 508 Washington Ave. The Commission will also conduct a pre-application work session to discuss a potential rear and second-story addition, including window changes, at 231 E 4th St. Minutes from a special call meeting on June 5, 2024, will be approved.

• Public hearing for COA to replace cinderblock retaining wall with Allan block at 332 E Second St (Todd Majors)
• Public hearing for COA to fill in original door converted to window at 735 Monroe St (Amber Gerdsen)
• Public hearing for COA to replace vinyl railing with metal and vinyl columns with wood at 508 Washington Ave (Erin Wilkins / 508 Washington, LLC)
• Pre-application work session for potential rear and second-story addition with window changes at 231 E 4th St (Paul Ford)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss new business and approve previous meeting minutes. A primary item is an order authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet regarding the KY 9 reconstruction project.

• Commissioners Order No. R-2024-48: Agreement with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for KY 9 reconstruction project relating to new outfall under the floodwall

The Board of Commissioners approved four orders, including an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the KY 9 reconstruction project, acceptance of supplier bids for Community Services, a contract with Riegler Blacktop for Baum Street paving, and an application for up to $7.5 million for General James Taylor Park restoration. All votes were 4-0. The board also discussed reviewing the fireworks ordinance.

• Approved Order R-2024-48 authorizing KY 9 floodwall outfall agreement (4-0)
• Approved Order R-2024-49 accepting supplier bids for Community Services (4-0)
• Approved Order R-2024-50 awarding Baum Street paving contract to Riegler Blacktop (4-0)
• Approved Order R-2024-51 authorizing $7.5M grant application for Taylor Park restoration (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests. BA-24-15 seeks a permit for a hotel development at the World Peace Bell site (4th & York Streets). BA-24-16 seeks a permit for a restaurant/bar with short-term rentals at 438 W 11 Street. The board will also approve minutes from June meetings.

• Public hearing BA-24-15: Conditional Use Permit for hotel development at World Peace Bell site (SE corner 4th & York Sts.)
• Public hearing BA-24-16: Conditional Use Permit for restaurant/bar and short-term rentals at 438 W 11 Street
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 regular and June 25, 2024 special meetings

The Newport Board of Adjustments approved two conditional use permits. The first allows a hotel development at the World Peace Bell site (4th & York Streets), and the second permits a restaurant/bar with short-term rentals at 438 W 11th Street. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved conditional use permit for hotel at World Peace Bell site (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for restaurant/bar and short-term rentals at 438 W 11th Street (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing for a development plan review requested by Vision Realty Group LLC. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the May 28, 2024, regular meeting.

• Public hearing for development plan review PZ-24-05 in the R-4/CCO zone
• Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2024, regular meeting

Code Enforcement Board

The Newport Code Board will hold a special meeting to hear an appeal regarding citation 24118 for Dynamic Properties at 740 Central Avenue. The board will also administer an oath of office for Chad Silber and approve minutes from October 18, 2023.

• Citation appeal for Dynamic Properties at 740 Central Avenue
• Oath of office for Chad Silber
• Approval of October 18, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustments will hold a special meeting to conduct two public hearings. The board will consider a conditional use permit for 13 Carothers Road and a dimensional variance for 118 W 7" Street.

• Conditional use permit request for 13 Carothers Road
• Dimensional variance request for 118 W 7" Street

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustments will review several requests for land use changes and variances. These include applications for a short-term rental, a tattoo studio, and two setback variances. The board will also approve minutes from the May 16, 2024, special meeting.

• Short-term rental conditional use at 621 Monmouth Street
• Tattoo studio conditional use at 843 Monmouth Street
• Dimensional setback variance at 815 Brighton Street
• Dimensional setback variance at 231 Main Street

Code Enforcement Board

The Newport Code Enforcement Board will hold a special meeting on June 19, 2024. The board will vote on a Chairperson and hear an appeal regarding citation 24100 at 39 Summer Hill.

• Citation appeal for 39 Summer Hill (Citation 24100)
• Vote on a Chairperson

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustments will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing for case BA-24-04. The hearing concerns an appeal of the zoning administrator's decision regarding the property at 708 Ann Street.

• Public hearing for case BA-24-04
• Zoning appeal for 708 Ann Street by Golden Griffin Newport, LLC

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct second readings for several ordinances. This includes adopting the city budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and amending the 2023-2024 budget. The board will also consider appointing Rich Livingood to the Board of Adjustments.

• Appointment of Rich Livingood to the Board of Adjustments
• Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 city budget
• Amendment of the FY 2023-2024 General Fund budget
• Changes to fines for code violations

_Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 city budget and amending the previous year's budget. The agenda includes a proposal for up to $40,000,000 in industrial building revenue bonds for World Peace Hospitality LLC. Other items include updates to retail license fees and code violation fines.

• Adoption of FY 2024-2025 city budget
• Issuance of up to $40,000,000 in industrial building revenue bonds
• Contract authorization with Local 45, I.A.F.F. (Newport Professional Firefighters Union)
• Appointment of Jennifer Williams as Historic Preservation Officer
• Ordinance amendments for retail license fees

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newport Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special call meeting to review property applications. The agenda includes requests for window replacements at 717 Park Ave and painting masonry at 514 E Sixth St. The commission will also consider revising bylaws to change the regular meeting schedule.

• Window replacement application for 717 Park Ave
• Hearing on painting unpainted masonry at 514 E Sixth St
• Proposed bylaw revision to change meeting dates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Newport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed map amendment (PZ-24-03) to rezone areas from Industrial, Central Business District Fringe, and Residential to Central Business District. The request is made by the City of Newport. The commission will also approve minutes from a special meeting on March 19, 2024.

• Public hearing on map amendment PZ-24-03 to change I-1, CBDF, and R-3 to CBD
• Requested by City of Newport
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 special meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include the construction of four new townhomes on Washington Avenue and a retaining wall replacement on Maple Avenue.

• Construction of four new townhomes at 330 Washington Ave.
• Demolition of a cinderblock retaining wall and replacement with Allan block at 646 Maple Ave.

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2024, at 7:00 pm. They will conduct a public hearing on a road aid agreement, then take final votes on several ordinances, including creating the Buena Vista Local Historic Overlay District and amending rental, occupational, alcohol, and flood prevention regulations. New business includes first readings on retail license fees and planning department personnel changes, plus declaring city property surplus.

• Public hearing on Commissioners Order R-2024-42: Municipal Road Aid agreement with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for FY starting July 1, 2024
• Second reading of Ordinance O-2024-05: Establish Buena Vista Local Historic Overlay District
• Second reading of Ordinance O-2024-06: Amend zoning map to include Buena Vista overlay
• Second reading of Ordinance O-2024-07: Amend residential rental dwelling license application (Section 99.05(A))
• First reading of Ordinance O-2024-09: Amend retail sales regulatory license fee (Section 111.52(A))

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will consider a request from Park Property LLC for a conditional use and parking variance. The application involves constructing residential dwelling units at 500 Monmouth Street. The board will also approve minutes from the April 25, 2024, special meeting.

• Conditional use and parking variance for residential units at 500 Monmouth Street
• Approval of April 25, 2024, special meeting minutes

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a caucus meeting to discuss future agenda items. Proposed topics include parking and updates from the City Manager.

• Parking discussion
• City Manager updates

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several first readings of ordinances, including establishing the Buena Vista Local Historic Overlay District and amending various license fees. They will also consider a second reading on historic preservation guidelines and property assessment moratoriums for two properties.

• First reading of ordinance to establish Buena Vista Local Historic Overlay District
• First reading of ordinance to amend residential rental dwelling license application requirements
• First reading of ordinance to amend occupational license application requirements
• First reading of ordinance to amend retail sales regulatory license fee amount
• Property assessment moratoriums for 211-213 W 9th St and 603 Monroe St

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a single item: a resolution authorizing Mayor Thomas L. Guidugli Jr. to enter into and execute a development agreement with World Peace Hospitality LLC for the World Peace Bell Block Hotel Project. The board must adhere to the published agenda and cannot discuss other topics.

• Commissioners Order No. R-2024-24 authorizing a development agreement with World Peace Hospitality LLC for the World Peace Bell Block Hotel Project

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider two items: appointing Joseph Schutzman as Firefighter/Medic Grade 3 in the Fire/EMS Department, and authorizing Police Captain Kevin Drohan to apply for and administer a Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) grant for police funding. The meeting is limited to these agenda items; no other topics will be discussed.

• Appointment of Joseph Schutzman to Firefighter/Medic Grade 3, effective May 14, 2024
• Authorization for Captain Kevin Drohan to apply for and administer the 2024 KOHS grant

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, personnel orders, and multiple ordinances. Key actions include first readings to establish the Buena Vista Local Historic Overlay District and amend the zoning map, plus second readings on code supplements and zoning text amendments. The board will also vote on contracts for a camera system and Monmouth Street concrete replacement, and consider a facade grant program for the historic district.

• First reading of ordinance to establish Buena Vista Local Historic Overlay District
• First reading of ordinance to amend zoning map for Buena Vista district
• Contract with Digital Visions for camera system project
• Contract with Prus Construction for Monmouth Street stamped concrete replacement
• Order to explore facade grant program for Buena Vista Historic District

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one for a fence at 80 Home Street and another for side yard setbacks to build attached single-family homes at 179 Grandview Drive. The board will also approve minutes from its February 15 meeting.

• Public hearing BA-24-02: dimensional variance for a fence at 80 Home Street, requested by Tim & Karen O’Hara
• Public hearing BA-24-03: side yard setback variance for attached single-family dwellings at 179 Grandview Drive, requested by Ashley Builders
• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Newport Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on PZ-24-02, a request by the City of Newport to designate the Buena Vista Local Historic District Overlay. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 23, 2024 regular meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on PZ-24-02: Buena Vista Local Historic District Overlay designation
• Requested by City of Newport
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2024 regular meeting

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a caucus meeting on March 11, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation by Tristate Trails regarding a Bicycle Transportation Plan.

• Bicycle Transportation Plan presentation by Tristate Trails

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newport Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Newport Historic Design Review Guidelines and designating the Buena Vista Local Historic District Overlay. Both items were requested by the City of Newport. The commission will also approve minutes from its January 24, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on adoption of Newport Historic Design Review Guidelines (HP 2400161)
• Public hearing on designation of Buena Vista Local Historic District Overlay (HP 2400163)
• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2024 regular meeting

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 26, 2024, to consider several orders and ordinances. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance granting an occupational license fee credit for P.L. Marketing, a first reading of zoning text amendments, and multiple orders authorizing agreements and appointments. The most consequential item is an order authorizing up to $40,000,000 in industrial building revenue bonds for CPX Boardwalk, LLC.

• Second reading of O-2024-01: occupational license fee credit for P.L. Marketing under Kentucky Business Investment Program
• First reading of O-2024-03: text amendments to zoning ordinance, amending Section 153.43
• R-2024-26: authorize up to $40,000,000 in taxable industrial building revenue bonds for CPX Boardwalk, LLC
• R-2024-16: agreement with Urban Community Developers, Inc. for residential project in downtown business district
• R-2024-18: property assessment moratoria for Newport Millennium Housing Corporation III at 418 Elm St, 12 W. 10th St, 337 Keturah St

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustments will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and conduct a public hearing on a dimensional variance request for 1301 Monmouth Street. The applicant, Land Design & Development Inc., is seeking the variance. The meeting is open to the public via live stream.

• Public hearing on dimensional variance BA-24-01 for 1301 Monmouth Street
• Vote on chairperson and vice chairperson
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 and January 18, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the election of a new Vice Chairperson. The meeting also includes a proposal to adopt revised bylaws for the Commission.

• Election of a Vice Chairperson for the Newport Historic Preservation Commission
• Adoption of revised bylaws for the Newport Historic Preservation Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Newport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to various zoning codes, requested by the City of Newport. The proposed changes affect permitted and conditional commercial uses, including tattoo/body modification shops and adaptive re-use of buildings. The commission will also vote on a chairperson and vice chairperson, and approve minutes from a November 7, 2023 special meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on PZ-01-24: text amendment to zoning codes, including Section 10.3 Table 6 (commercial uses) and adaptive re-use provisions
• Proposed changes would allow tattoo studios as a permitted use in the CCO district and as conditional uses elsewhere, with restrictions on location, hours, and separation
• Vote on chairperson and vice chairperson for the commission
• Approval of minutes from the November 7, 2023 special meeting

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several personnel appointments and promotions, a bond issuance for a parking facility, and an amendment to occupational license fees. The meeting also includes discussions on historic district expansion and tree maintenance contracts.

• Second reading of ordinance for $16,500,000 in general obligation bonds for a parking facility
• First reading of ordinance to amend occupational license fees for P.L. Marketing, Inc.
• Promotion of Joshua Bucchi to Lieutenant and Chris White to Sergeant in the Police Department
• Ratification of Historic Preservation Commission reappointments
• Agreement with Madison Tree Care and Landscaping, Inc. for zonal tree maintenance

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment is conducting a planning session meeting to review procedures, ongoing cases, and board responsibilities. The session also includes training on case law and upcoming changes to the zoning code.

• Review of procedure and board roles
• Discussion of ongoing cases
• Training on upcoming zoning code changes