2008 Comprehensive Plan - Hardin County Government

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LAND USE ELEMENT 3-23- Access, to individual residential lots, should be limited on collector and localroadways and strictly regulated along arterials in this area in order topreserve traffic flow.- Non-residential development particularly commercial activities are notencouraged. Such uses are recommended for adjoining corridors and villagesand will serve this area.- As infrastructure allows, higher density development should be encouraged.- Development in this area should be logical not “leapfrog” development inorder to allow for logical infrastructure improvements.6. Cecilia Rural Village• Introduction: This community grew with the construction and operation of therailroad. It was designated a village because of the active citizens and socialorganizations determined to maintain its independent identity with the presenceof churches, post office, bank, and local business establishments. This village isadjacent to the western boundary of the City of Elizabethtown and the industrialpark. It is located on Hardinsburg Road (KY 86) and is north of Leitchfield Road(US 62).• Existing Land Use: The majority of properties in this village are residential andincludes subdivisions with streets such as Enchanted Acres (31 lots) andLakewood Subdivision (70 lots). Many personal service businesses and smallscale commercial stores plus commercial activities associated with railroadservice are in operation along the highway and railroad.• Natural Features: This village is relatively flat with one stream and the associatedflood hazard area. The soils are of a quality that have allowed for on-sitedisposal of wastewater. There are flood hazards associated with the WestRhudes Creek water feature.• Transportation Features/Public Facilities: This village is served by a post officeand community facilities including churches. This is the only village without a firestation or a public school. The Regional Wastewater Facilities Plan proposes tocollect wastewater to a series of regional pumping stations for transport to theElizabethtown Wastewater Treatment Plant. This infrastructure will beconstructed over the next twenty years with some of the service areas receivingsewers in the first ten years. As an interim measure, decentralized wastewatercollection and treatment for this area may be installed until conveyanceinfrastructure is available.2008 Comprehensive Plan
LAND USE ELEMENT 3-24• Recommended Land Use and Development Criteria:- The recommended land use patterns for the Cecilia Rural Village is expansionof the existing mix of service oriented businesses and small scale commercialretail stores.- New development in this rural village is recommended to employdecentralized wastewater collection and treatment that would facilitate theeventual connection to the regional sewer system in the future.- Any commercial development in this Village should be limited toNeighborhood Commercial and Convenience Commercial uses located atstrategic sites serving local demand, not regional or area-wide demand.- If an on-site wastewater disposal option is selected then lot sizes must beadequate for long term maintenance and repair.- Access control measures are encouraged in the commercial area of thisvillage for safety and orderly traffic flow, with multiple access points incommercial areas discouraged.- Access to individual residential lots should be limited on collector and localroadways and strictly regulated along arterials in this area, in order topreserve traffic flow and safety.- The underground Natural Gas Storage Facility of the Elizabethtown GasDepartment is adjacent to the Cecilia Rural Village to the north andnorthwest. Development in this area should be mindful of this facility andmust be in compliance with the established easements.- Since this is a visual part of the community, signs in this area should beaesthetically pleasing and promote Hardin County’s unique character.7. Glendale Rural Village• Introduction: This historical railroad community has maintained its character andeconomic viability as a tourist and commercial destination and numerous festivalsare held here each year. This village is located in southern Hardin County, to thewest of Interstate-65 at the intersection of State Roads 222 and 1136.• Existing Land Use: A majority of the properties identified in this Rural Village aredesignated residential and are located on small lots in a traditional design withplatted alleys. The B-2 Tourist and Convenience Commercial District useslocated along Main Street and Bell Avenue account for the remaining land uses.• Natural Features: This rather small area is relatively flat and has no constraintson development. There are flood hazards associated with the Rose Run waterfeature.• Transportation Features/Public Facilities: This village is the location of a school,fire department, post office, churches, restaurants and a variety of commercialbusinesses including retail stores such as antique shops and other touristattractions. The railroad remains an active and significant feature with two at2008 Comprehensive Plan
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Page 5 and 6: TABLE OF CONTENTSivTABLE OF CONTENT
Page 7 and 8: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTviACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe
Page 9 and 10: INTRODUCTIONviii5. Implement the In
Page 11 and 12: PLANNING BACKGROUND 1-1PLANNING BAC
Page 13 and 14: PLANNING BACKGROUND 1-3Chart 1Count
Page 15 and 16: PLANNING BACKGROUND 1-5Chart 5Subdi
Page 17 and 18: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2-2HOUSING DEV
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Page 23 and 24: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2-84. To prese
Page 25 and 26: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2-10STEWARDSHI
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Page 29 and 30: LAND USE ELEMENT 3-4criteria and in
Page 31 and 32: MAP 1 - FUTURE LAND USE MAPLAND USE
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