Resident asks council about 48-unit 'Forrest at Kenton' project; minutes note city says water capacity adequate

A resident questioned Hamilton city officials on July 8 about a planned 48-unit apartment project called Forrest at Kenton, and the meeting minutes record basic project details and city capacity assurances.

Resident Delli Dorne asked what type of apartments are being built and when the project would be completed. The minutes state the development is not affiliated with HUD or Section 8, will have a minimum rent of $600, and comprises 48 units; the record adds there will be a vetting process for tenants. The minutes do not identify who provided those specifics.

The minutes say the development will include five structures — three apartment buildings, one community center and one dumpster facility — and "should be completed this time next year." The record also states that the City of Hamilton has the water and sewer capacity to handle the apartments and that project plans are available for review at city hall.

City staff announced a Planning and Zoning session and public hearing scheduled July 30, 2024, related to 810 Mobley Road; the minutes list that meeting date but do not provide further details on the permit or zoning requests. The minutes do not quote any city official directly on impacts to police, fire or EMS capacity.

The meeting record does not specify which official answered each question about the project or provide a detailed technical assessment of water demand; the minutes note only that capacity is adequate. The city will move forward with the Planning and Zoning process, where members of the public can review plans and speak at the scheduled hearing.