# Planning Commission Subdivision Public Hearing - January 16, 2014 > Auto-transcribed civic record · January 16, 2014 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/3211 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/3211?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2014-01-16 - **Last revised**: July 15, 2026 - **Length**: 1,697 words > ⚠️ **Auto-generated content.** Audio from the official Granicus video was auto-transcribed with OpenAI's open-source Whisper large-v3-turbo model, run locally by The Lexington Times. Structured facts were extracted with GPT-4o; the narrative summary was written by Anthropic Claude. Verbatim wording may contain errors. See [methodology](https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/about/methodology) or [report a correction](mailto:editor@lexingtonky.news). --- ## Meeting Overview The Urban County Planning Commission met on January 16, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urban County Government Building, 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky. Mike Owens presided over the meeting, which included eight agenda items and resulted in nine motions and votes. The Commission heard six public comments during the session. The meeting addressed a mix of property development and administrative matters. Of the eight agenda items considered, three were approved: the Eastland Shopping Center, Lot 4 (AMD); the Approval of Minutes; and the Release and Call of Bonds. Five items were postponed, including the Locust Hill Shopping Center (Parcel 1, Lot 1, Block A) (AMD), the Harvey Property, Fritz Farm, LLC (Summit Lexington Bayer Property), the Headley, Niven & Vance Property (Lots 1, 2 & 3) (AMD), and Lansbrook Plaza Shopping Center. ## Attendance **Present:** - Mike Owens - Carla Blanton - Mike Cravens - David Drake - Karen Mundy - Carolyn Plumlee - Bill Wilson **Absent:** - Eunice Beatty - Will Berkley - Patrick Brewer - Frank Penn **Late:** None reported. ## Votes and Decisions **Approval of Minutes from November 14, 2013** [timestamp: 0:07:33] Motion by Carla Blanton, seconded by Karen Mundy. Passed unanimously 7-0. All seven members voted in favor: Mike Owens, Carla Blanton, Mike Cravens, David Drake, Karen Mundy, Carolyn Plumlee, and Bill Wilson. **Postponement of DP 2014-1: Locust Hill Shopping Center (Parcel 1, Lot 1, Block A) to January 30, 2014** [timestamp: 0:08:35] Motion by Mike Cravens, seconded by David Drake. Passed unanimously 7-0. **Postponement of DP 2013-96: Harvey Property to February 27, 2014** [timestamp: 0:09:06] Motion by Bill Wilson, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. Passed unanimously 7-0. **Postponement of DP 2014-2: Fritz Farm, LLC (Summit Lexington Bayer Property) to January 30, 2014** [timestamp: 0:10:38] Motion by Karen Mundy, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. Passed unanimously 7-0. **Postponement of DP 2013-29: Headley, Niven & Vance Property to February 13, 2014** [timestamp: 0:11:27] Motion by Carolyn Plumlee, seconded by Bill Wilson. Passed unanimously 7-0. **Postponement of DP 2014-4: Lansbrook Plaza Shopping Center to February 13, 2014** [timestamp: 0:12:59] Motion by Karen Mundy, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. Passed unanimously 7-0. **Approval of PLAN 2014-1F: Eastland Shopping Center, Lot 4 (AMD)** [timestamp: 0:17:57] Motion by Mike Cravens, seconded by Karen Mundy. Passed unanimously 7-0. Approval was conditioned upon thirteen requirements including acceptance of drainage and sewers by the Urban County Engineer, traffic engineer approval, building inspection approval of landscaping, and various plan corrections and notations. **Approval of Release and Call of Bonds** [timestamp: 0:18:28] Motion by Mike Cravens, seconded by Bill Wilson. Passed unanimously 7-0. This approval pertained to bond releases and calls as detailed in a memorandum dated January 16, 2014. **Adjournment** [timestamp: 0:19:58] The meeting was adjourned by voice vote. ## Public Comment Six speakers addressed the board during the public comment period, with all requests focused on postponing various development proposals. **Locust Hill Shopping Center Amendment (DP 2014-1)** Bob Cornett, representing The Roberts Group, requested a two-week postponement to address traffic-related issues associated with the Locust Hill Shopping Center amendment. [timestamp: 0:08:03] **Harvey Property Plan (DP 2013-96)** Nick Nicholson, representing EA Partners, requested a postponement of the Harvey Property plan to February 27, 2014, to allow for further review and coordination. [timestamp: 0:09:06] **Fritz Farm, LLC Plan (DP 2014-2)** Nick Nicholson requested a two-week postponement of the Fritz Farm, LLC plan to facilitate a neighborhood meeting. [timestamp: 0:09:36] This postponement was supported by Hank Graddy, representing neighborhood interests, who spoke in favor of allowing time for a community meeting. [timestamp: 0:10:08] **Headley, Niven & Vance Property Plan (DP 2013-29)** Matt Carter, representing Vision Engineering, requested a postponement of the Headley, Niven & Vance Property plan to February 13, 2014, to allow for continued discussion on access conditions. [timestamp: 0:11:27] **Lansbrook Plaza Shopping Center Amendment (DP 2014-4)** John Kingston requested a 30-day postponement of the Lansbrook Plaza Shopping Center amendment to allow for additional planning and coordination. [timestamp: 0:12:28] ## Contested Items **Removal of Access Condition on DP 2013-29** A procedural dispute arose regarding a proposed modification to Development Permit 2013-29. The applicant requested removal of a safety-related condition that required closure of an existing access point to Russell Cave Road. Staff and the Commission opposed the applicant's request. Their objection centered on traffic safety concerns associated with maintaining the access point. Additionally, staff noted that the applicant had not provided sufficient justification for removing the condition. The safety-related nature of the original condition—designed to restrict access to Russell Cave Road—formed the basis of the opposition, with both staff and Commission members prioritizing traffic safety considerations over the applicant's request for modification. ## Eastland Shopping Center, Lot 4 (AMD) **Project Identifier:** PLAN 2014-1F The Planning Commission discussed and approved an amendment to subdivide one lot into two at Eastland Shopping Center. [timestamp: 0:13:33] **Key Speakers** David Jarman and Andy Holmes presented and discussed this agenda item. **Project Details** The lot is part of an expired 2007 development plan. The proposed subdivision would allow the lot to be divided into two separate parcels, enabling future sale of the subdivided portions. However, staff confirmed that any future development of the subdivided lots would require a new development plan to be submitted and approved. **Conditions of Approval** The Planning Commission approved the amendment with conditions addressing the following areas: - Engineering requirements - Traffic considerations - Landscaping standards - Access provisions **Outcome** The amendment was approved by the Planning Commission. ## Locust Hill Shopping Center (Parcel 1, Lot 1, Block A) (AMD) **Item:** DP 2014-1 The discussion of the Locust Hill Shopping Center development plan focused on a proposal to increase buildable area and revise the outlot at the shopping center. [timestamp: 0:08:03] Bob Cornett presented on this agenda item. The applicant requested a postponement of the discussion to allow time to address traffic concerns related to the proposed changes. **Outcome:** The item was postponed to January 30, 2014, at the applicant's request. ## Harvey Property **Identifier:** DP 2013-96 Nick Nicholson presented the discussion on the Harvey Property plan. [timestamp: 00:09:06] The plan addressed three unresolved concerns that prevented approval at this time: - **Greenway access** — Questions remained about how the property would connect to or provide access to the greenway - **Pre-Columbian burial ground** — Archaeological or cultural concerns related to a pre-Columbian burial ground on or near the property required further resolution - **Spring protection** — Issues regarding the protection of a spring on the property needed to be addressed **Outcome:** The Harvey Property plan was postponed to February 27, 2014, to allow time for these concerns to be resolved before the matter could be brought back for consideration. ## Fritz Farm, LLC (Summit Lexington Bayer Property) **Agenda Item:** DP 2014-2 This discussion item addressed a development plan for the Fritz Farm, LLC property, also known as the Summit Lexington Bayer Property. [timestamp: 0:09:36] **Key Participants** Nick Nicholson and Hank Graddy were the primary speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The plan was postponed to January 30, 2014. This postponement was granted to allow the applicant additional time to address outstanding concerns and hold a neighborhood meeting. **Issues Addressed** The discussion identified three primary areas requiring further attention: - **Access** — Questions or concerns regarding how the property would be accessed - **Tree Preservation** — Issues related to the preservation of existing trees on or near the property - **Zoning Compliance** — Questions about whether the proposed plan complied with applicable zoning requirements The postponement provided the applicant with an opportunity to work through these concerns with the neighborhood and revise the proposal accordingly before the plan's reconsideration on January 30, 2014. ## Headley, Niven & Vance Property, Lots 1, 2 & 3 (AMD) **Identifier:** DP 2013-29 **Discussion Summary** The board discussed a development plan for the Headley, Niven & Vance Property, Lots 1, 2 & 3. [timestamp: 0:11:27] Matt Carter presented on this agenda item. The primary focus of discussion centered on a safety-related access condition tied to Russell Cave Road. The applicant sought removal of this condition, but staff recommended disapproval of the removal request. **Outcome** The plan was postponed to February 13, 2014, to allow for continued discussion on the access condition matter. This postponement provided additional time for the board and staff to further consider the safety implications and the merits of removing the Russell Cave Road access condition. ## Lansbrook Plaza Shopping Center **Agenda Item:** DP 2014-4 John Kingston presented discussion on the Lansbrook Plaza Shopping Center proposal. [timestamp: 00:12:28] **Outcome** The plan was postponed to February 13, 2014. The postponement was necessitated by concerns that the proposed amendment exceeds the limits of a previously approved variance and requires further review before the item can be considered for approval. ## Approval of Minutes The minutes from the November 14, 2013, meeting were presented for approval. [timestamp: 00:07:33] Carla Blanton and Karen Mundy addressed this agenda item. The minutes were approved unanimously without any changes requested. ## Release and Call of Bonds [timestamp: 00:18:28] The board considered the release and call of bonds as outlined in a January 16, 2014, memorandum from the Division of Engineering. Mike Cravens and Bill Wilson presented this item to the board. The proposal was approved unanimously by the board with no recorded concerns or debate during the discussion. --- ## Decisions - **Motion** — passed (7-0): Approval of minutes from November 14, 2013 - **Motion** — passed (7-0): Postponement of DP 2014-1: Locust Hill Shopping Center (Parcel 1, Lot 1, Block A) to January 30, 2014 - **Motion** — passed (7-0): Postponement of DP 2013-96: Harvey Property to February 27, 2014 - **Motion** — passed (7-0): Postponement of DP 2014-2: Fritz Farm, LLC (Summit Lexington Bayer Property) to January 30, 2014 - **Motion** — passed (7-0): Postponement of DP 2013-29: Headley, Niven & Vance Property to February 13, 2014 - **Motion** — passed (7-0): Postponement of DP 2014-4: Lansbrook Plaza Shopping Center to February 13, 2014 - **Motion** — passed (7-0): Approval of PLAN 2014-1F: Eastland Shopping Center, Lot 4 (AMD) - **Motion** — passed (7-0): Approval of release and call of bonds as detailed in memorandum dated January 16, 2014 - **Motion** — passed: Adjournment of the meeting --- ## Full transcript No one's jamming their transmission When their eloquence escapes you Their logic ties you up and wrecks you Do-do-do, da-da-da, is all I want to say to you The do-do-do, the da-da-da, the innocence will hold me through. The do-do-do, the da-da-da, that's all I want to say to you. The do-do-do, the da-da-da, the meaningless of your natural. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. guitar solo Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. guitar solo Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I've got one clock on the wall that says 1.30, and mine does, so we'll assume it's 1.30. We'll get this started. I'll call this meeting January 16, 2014 to order. First on the agenda are approval of minutes. Minutes were emailed to the commission members for the November 14, 2013 meeting. I have not heard of any changes or corrections. If there are any, please let it be known, or I'll entertain a motion for approval. Mr. Chair. Yes, ma'am. Move approval of November 14, 2013 minutes. Thank you. Motion's been made and seconded for approval of the minutes of November 14, 2013. Please vote when it comes up on the screen. That motion passes. Thank you. Next, for postponements or withdrawals from today's agenda. Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, Commission members, my name's Bob Cornett with the Roberts Group. on page two under the development plans DP 2014-1 Locust Hill Shopping Center. We request a two-week postponement to work out some issues with traffic. Okay. Anyone in the audience wish to speak to this request for postponement? If not, I'll entertain a motion. Mr. Chairman. Yes, sir. Move postponement of DP 2014-1 for two weeks. Thank you. Do we have a second? The motion has been made and seconded by Mr. Drake for postponement of DP 2014-1. Please vote when it comes up on the screen. Motion passes. Thank you. Other requests? Good afternoon. Nick Nicholson here on behalf of a couple different applicants, the first being the Harvey property. It's on page 2, item A, under development plans. DP 2013-96, we would actually ask for a postponement until the February 27th Planning Commission meeting if we could. Okay, thank you. Anyone in the audience wish to speak to this request for postponement? Seeing none, I'll entertain a motion. Mr. Wilson. Mr. Chairman, I move for postponement of DP 2013-96 Harvey Properties until February 27th. Second. The motion has been made and seconded for postponement of DP 2013-96 until February 27th. Please vote when it comes up on the screen. Motion passes. Yes, sir. I'm also here for the Fritz Farm DP 2014-2. It's also on page 2, item C, under development plans. For that, we would request a two-week postponement in order to have a neighborhood meeting, and I believe Mr. Grady is here on behalf of at least some members of the neighborhood if he would like to say anything. Okay. I was waiting until you called for public comment, but I'm here on behalf of some of the neighbors. We're trying to organize a neighborhood meeting Monday a week or Tuesday a week, and we appreciate a continuance and would support this request. Thank you, Mr. Grady. Anyone else in the audience wish to speak to this request? Seeing none, I'll entertain a motion. Ms. Mundy? Yeah. Mr. Chair, I have to find it here. DP, gosh, I just went blank. DP 2014-2 Fritz Farm, a postponement of two weeks. Okay. Thank you. Do we have a second? Second. Motion's been made and seconded for postponement DP 2014-2 until January 30, 2014. Please vote when it comes up on the screen. Motion passes. Thank you. Other requests for postponements or withdrawals? Good afternoon. My name's Matt Carter with Vision Engineering. If you turn to page 3 in your agenda, agenda item D, DP 2013-29, Headley, Niven, Advanced Properties, Lots 1, 2, and 3 amended, we request a postponement to the February 13th hearing. Okay, thank you. anyone in the audience wish to speak to this request for postponement? Seeing none, I'll entertain a motion. Yes. Mr. Chair, I move postponement of DP 2013-29 to February 13. Do we have a second? Second. Motion's been made and seconded. Postponement of DP 2013-29 until February 13, 2014. Please vote when it comes up on the screen. That motion passes. Thank you. Other requests? Yes, sir. My name is John Kingston, and I'm here to ask for a 30-day postponement on DP 2014-4 Lansburg Plaza Shopping Center. located at 3501 Lansdowne Drive. Okay. Thank you, sir. Anyone in the audience wish to speak to this request for postponement? Seeing none, I'll entertain a motion. Mr. Chair, I move for a 30-day postponement for DP 2014-4 Lansbrook Plaza Shopping Center. Thank you. Do we have a second? Second. Motion's been made and seconded. Postponement DP 2014-4. I'm sorry, what date was that? 30 days. 30 days, okay. 13th. Thank you, until February 13th, 2014. Sorry. Motion is made and seconded. Please vote when it comes up on the screen. That motion passes. Thank you, sir. Thank you. Other requests? No, you're here for the full thing. good deal. I think that leaves one item for discussion, which is Plan 2014-1L. It's on page 1, Eastland Shopping Center Lot 4 that the staff will present to us. Good afternoon. This is Plan 2014-1F, an amended final record plat for Eastland Shopping Center, Lot 4, located at 1311 Winchester Road. This lot is located along Winchester Road and Murray Drive. It is, as you can see from the aerial, it is located next to the existing Rite Aid Pharmacy, and it is right along Winchester Road. Diagonally across the interchange would be Paul Miller Ford. This is Eastland Shopping Center. The purpose of this amended plat is to subdivide the one lot into two lots. your subdivision committee had recommended approval subject to the following conditions urban county engineering, traffic engineering, building inspection addressing office the addition of the necessary utility streetlight easements complete, we ask that they complete the vicinity map information the correction to note number 7 denote the adjacent property using the dashed lines. This is a standard convention with Platts. Denote the Winchester Road right-of-way and cross-section cut here approximately. Denote the address on the lot. Denote a listing of private utility providers. Correct the LFUCG engineer certification. It's simply the wrong verbiage. That's an easy correction. and denote that there will be no access from this lot directly to Winchester Road. We'd also like to address a question that arose at your subdivision committee meeting last week, being that this lot is definitely part of the DP for Eastland Shopping Center, which is a development plan that covers a huge area bordered by Industry Road, Eastland Parkway, winchester road so it is definitely part of this development plan this dp which dates from 2007 and is now expired uh was to was depicting a zaxby's restaurant we've been informed by the applicant that was never that was never done the owner never took action on that and it did expire that was his plan a okay this represents plan B they have an opportunity to move the lot okay to sell the lot and for that reason they are subdividing this lot should they ever wish to take action on this they would either need to reapprove this development plan or file a new amendment to the development plan but that is the reasoning that's a the motivation behind the subdivision of this lot okay at this time we'll take your questions and comments any questions anything from the applicant you're happy okay so Dave this is just clarification that there wasn't was an existing DP and as you said now that is correct that is correct sir we wanted to clarify that from last week's subdivision meeting. Okay. I presume there's no one else in the audience that wishes to speak on this. So if there's no other questions, I'll entertain a motion. Mr. Chair. Yes. Move. I started to say postponement wrong. No, no, no. Move approval of plan 2014-1F Eastland Shopping Center. Second. Thank you. Motion's been made seconded for approval of DP 2014-1F. If there's no further discussion, please vote when it comes up. The motion passes. Thank you. Thank you both. Thank you for coming. We do have a remaining item. Before you, you've got the release and call of bonds memorandum dated January 16, 2014 that we need to act upon. Mr. Chair. Yes, sir. Move approval of the release and call of bonds. Do we have a second? Motion's been made and seconded for the release and call of bonds dated January 16, 2014. Please vote when he comes up on the screen. That motion passes. Thank you. Any commission items that we need attention of? Staff items. Mr. Chairman, none other than to remind the commission that you have a very busy work session scheduled for next week with a lot of important items since we've had a couple of months off from those dedicated work sessions. We will be looking at the comp plan implementation chapter and implementation project matrix. We'll also be talking about the recreational ZODA once again and some other items as well. So we will be sending out some information to you tomorrow in advance of that meeting and hope you have a chance to look at it so that everybody comes Thursday ready to really make some progress on some of those items. Thank you, Mr. King. I would echo that. You will have a little bit of homework, it sounds like. The recreational ZODA has already been sent to you, and please take a look at it. And Tracy's asking to get any information back to her prior to the meeting so that she can compile them and hopefully speed the process along, so to speak. Any other staff items, audience items? There's no one left. so I'll entertain a motion for adjournment do we have a second? all in favor please say aye don't sound so enthusiastic meeting is adjourned thank you