New Albany Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, New Albany held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (50% approval rate), 4 denied. Activity was down 62% compared to July (442 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Garage setback variance at 4678 Cavendish Court

Denied.

Variance VAR 54-2026 for a garage extension proposed to encroach 7.5 feet into the required 30-foot rear yard setback and 1 foot into the 10-foot side yard setback in the R3 zoning district, adding approximately 240 square feet for EV and landscaping equipment storage. No applicant or representative appeared. Motion to approve failed; all three members (Lajeunesse, Jacob, Samuels) voted no citing lack of precedent and available alternatives.

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Setback variance at 6839 Cedarbrook Place

Denied.

Variance 55-2026 for a bedroom addition on the west side of a home in the R1 district, requesting to encroach six feet into the 20-foot side yard setback (applicant could reduce design by six inches to comply). Represented by Kurt Miller of WSA (architect). Neighbor Myrna Sturgill opposed citing drainage and stormwater runoff concerns, noting structural coverage increasing from 10.5% to 16%. Motion to approve failed; Lajeunesse and Samuels voted no.

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Front yard setback variance at 6905 Central College Road

Approved.

Variance 56-2026 to allow a new house to encroach approximately nine feet into a 50-foot front yard setback at 6905 Central College Road. The encroachment resulted from a city engineer requiring an additional 10 feet of right-of-way dedication (30 to 40 feet total), plus floodplain and septic system constraints. Represented by Kevin English of the builder. Motion to approve based on staff report findings passed unanimously.

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Curbside residential food waste composting agreement with The Compost Exchange

Denied.

Resolution R37-2026 would authorize an agreement for curbside collection, transportation, and processing of residential food waste. Three bids: The Compost Exchange ($2.16/household/month), GoZero ($10.61), and Local Waste ($15). Base fee ~$103,680 regardless of participation; total program ~$136,000 at full participation (~$110,000 at 18%). SWACO offered buckets for first 30% of homes, a $100,000 grant, and $15,000 for education. Eastman and Smith recommended The Compost Exchange; Sustainability Advisory Board recommended it. Council denied the resolution on a unanimous no vote of all six voting members (stated as 'seven no votes').

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De novo review of appeal of Final Development Plan FDP 32-2026

Denied.

Appeal to City Council of the Planning Commission's disapproval of a final development plan. The preliminary development plan and rezoning were previously approved; the FDP was rejected by Planning Commission on a 2-2 vote (only four members present) on grounds relating to the use, which the law director noted is outside the scope of final development plan review. Council considered four options (reject appeal, approve appeal on the record, de novo review, or remand to Planning Commission). Council voted to conduct a de novo review, with Council Member Brist and Mayor Spalding voting no. Hearing set for September 1st (after discussion of August 18th) to allow proper neighbor notice.

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Solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection agreement with Rumpke

Approved.

Resolution R35-2026 authorizes an agreement for collection, transportation, and disposal/processing of residential solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste. Two bids received: Rumpke at base price $26.79 and Waste Management at $50. Five-year contract locking in $26.79 base rate through 2031. Legal counsel Eastman and Smith and the Sustainability Advisory Board (6-0) recommended Rumpke. Approved.

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Conditional Use 53-2026 - Woodhaven model home at Bevelheimer and Walnut

Approved.

Approval of a conditional use for a Woodhaven model home on Lot 1 of the subdivision at the corner of Bevelheimer and Walnut, directly south of the Fieldhouse and Public Service Departments. The home is already built; three other model homes were previously approved on lots 52, 51, and 28. This would be the only model home in the community. It includes a 6-square-foot sign, 4 feet in height, 10 feet from the right-of-way, no lighting; operating Friday through Tuesday noon to 5. Passed on unanimous roll-call vote of the five voting members.

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Renewal of final plat for New Albany Country Club Section 30

Approved.

Ordinance to renew approval of the final plat for 40 single family lots on 30.1± acres and accept reserves F, G, H, and I for Section 30 of the New Albany Country Club subdivision, generally located north and west of Lampin Park Road and south of Brandon Road. Requested by the New Albany Company, LLC. Reflects minor revisions to reserve areas and lot sizes. Originally approved August 5, 2025; the 12-month approval window was expiring. Applicant anticipates releasing lots in the fall and constructing a southern gatehouse and 5-10 spec homes. Passed.

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