# Planning Commission Zoning Public Hearing - July 23, 2015 > Auto-transcribed civic record · July 23, 2015 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/3719 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/3719?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2015-07-23 - **Last revised**: July 15, 2026 - **Length**: 1,168 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 July 23, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor LFUCG Government Center, located at 200 East Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. The commission considered nine agenda items during the meeting. Of these items, eight were postponed to future dates, while one item—PFR 2015-5 regarding UK Healthcare's Good Samaritan Hospital Public Facility Review—was approved. The commission took four motions and votes during the meeting. No public comments were heard. ## Votes and Decisions Four items were brought to a vote during this meeting, all of which were postponed. **Dr. Michael Gentry Zoning Map Amendment** A proposal for approval of a zoning map amendment from R-1D to B-4 zone and variance to reduce kennel setback from 100 to 50 feet was postponed. The vote was conducted by voice. Four conditions were attached to the proposal: (1) Urban County Council must rezone the property to B-4, or the Commission action becomes null and void; (2) any development must follow the approved Development Plan or future amendments permitted under Article 21-7 of the Zoning Ordinance; (3) a note must be placed on the Zoning Development Plan indicating approved variances; and (4) the tree line along the northwestern property line must be retained. **North Forty Properties, LLC Zoning Map Amendment** A proposal for approval of a zoning map amendment from EAR-1 to EAR-2 zone and certification of ZDP 2015-52: Clark Property, Unit 4 was postponed. The vote was conducted by voice. Nineteen conditions were attached, including requirements for Urban County Engineer acceptance of drainage and sewers, Traffic Engineer approval of parking and circulation, Urban Forester approval of tree inventory, and Greenspace Planner approval of greenway treatment. The proposal also requires Council rezoning to EAR-2 for Commission action to remain valid. **Lex Properties, LLC Zoning Map Amendment** A proposal for approval of a zoning map amendment from A-U to R-3 zone and certification of ZDP 2015-53: Winding Creek at Monticello was postponed. The vote was conducted by voice. Fourteen conditions were attached, including requirements for Urban County Engineer and Traffic Engineer approvals, Urban Forester approval of tree inventory, and Department of Environmental Quality approval of environmentally sensitive areas. Council rezoning to R-3 is required for the Commission action to remain valid. **ZOTA 2015-6: Amendment to Article 17** A proposal for approval of ZOTA 2015-6, an amendment to Article 17 regarding Construction Screening Signage and Identification Signs in Business and Industrial Zones, was postponed. The vote was conducted by voice. Two conditions were noted regarding concerns that the proposal would not further the intent of Article 17's sign regulations and that increased sign square footage in permissive zones is unnecessary given the Board of Adjustment's existing authority. ## Contested Items The July 23, 2015 meeting included three items that generated significant disagreement among decision-makers and staff. **Dr. Michael Gentry Zoning Map Amendment** This proposal involved rezoning a residential area for commercial use. The Zoning Committee recommended approval, but staff recommended disapproval based on concerns about Comprehensive Plan incompatibility and potential neighborhood impact. The disagreement centered on whether the rezoning aligned with the community's long-term planning goals and whether it would negatively affect the surrounding residential area. **Lex Properties, LLC Rezoning from A-U to R-3** The proposal to rezone this property for residential development faced opposition due to environmental concerns. The site had previously been used as a sanitary sewer treatment plant, raising questions about soil contamination and whether the land was suitable for residential use. The environmental history of the property became a central point of contention regarding public health and safety. **ZOTA 2015-6: Signage Amendment** This item involved a proposed amendment to increase identification signs. Staff and the Zoning Committee disagreed on whether the increase would undermine the aesthetic intent of Article 17 of the zoning ordinance. This procedural dispute centered on balancing business identification needs against community aesthetic standards. The Zoning Committee recommended postponement of this item rather than moving forward with approval or denial. ## PLAN 2015-64F: THE GRANGE ESTATES (LOTS 8, 10, 12 & 17) (AMD) (9/22/15)* This agenda item addressed a subdivision plan previously postponed on July 9, 2015. The proposal seeks to reconfigure three lots located in the A-R zone and create one HOA lot. The Subdivision Committee recommended postponement of the plan, citing several outstanding concerns: * Signage issues requiring resolution * Affidavit requirements that needed to be addressed * The need for Paris Pike Corridor Commission review Before approval can be granted, the plan must satisfy the following requirements: * Urban County Engineer's acceptance of drainage and sewers * Traffic Engineer's approval of access * Addressing Office's approval of street names * Inclusion of a private street maintenance note The plan was postponed as recommended by the Subdivision Committee. ## MARV 2015-8: DR. MICHAEL GENTRY (8/2/15)* – petition for zone map amendment from R-1D to B-4 zone Dr. Michael Gentry petitioned for a zone map amendment to rezone 4.17 net acres located at 2833 Liberty Road from R-1D (residential) to B-4 (business) zoning. The proposed rezoning would facilitate the development of a veterinary clinic and animal kennel on the site. The Zoning Committee recommended approval of the petition. However, staff recommended disapproval based on several concerns: - **Comprehensive Plan incompatibility**: The rezoning was deemed incompatible with the 2013 Comprehensive Plan - **Neighborhood impact**: Potential negative effects on nearby residential neighborhoods - **Historic District concerns**: Possible impacts on the adjacent Cadentown Historic District - **Site selection justification**: Staff found insufficient justification for "leapfrogging" to this particular site rather than utilizing other available locations A dimensional variance was also requested to reduce the kennel setback requirement from 100 feet to 50 feet. Both staff and the Zoning Committee recommended approval of this variance. The agenda item was postponed and did not receive a final decision at this meeting. ## ZDP 2015-49: CADENTOWN SUBDIVISION – ANIMAL HOSPITAL/KENNEL (8/2/15)* The Subdivision Committee reviewed a zoning development plan for an animal hospital and kennel facility proposed in the Cadentown Subdivision. The plan requires approval of a B-4 zoning change. **Committee Recommendation and Concerns** The Subdivision Committee recommended postponement of this item due to unresolved questions regarding the proposed development. Primary concerns centered on access to the proposed trail system and the configuration of outdoor pet areas. **Required Approvals and Conditions** The proposal is subject to multiple conditions and approvals, including: - Urban County Engineer approval - Traffic Engineer approval - Tree inventory documentation - Greenspace treatment specifications - Clarification of outdoor kennel space configuration - Clarification of access points to the facility **Outcome** The item was postponed, allowing time for the applicant to address the committee's outstanding questions and concerns before resubmission for consideration. ## MAR 2015-10: NORTH FORTY PROPERTIES, LLC (8/30/15)* – petition for zone map amendment North Forty Properties, LLC petitioned for a zone map amendment to rezone 46.64 net acres located at 1551 Deer Haven Lane from EAR-1 to EAR-2 zone. The proposed project involves a residential development of approximately 225 single-family lots. **Staff and Committee Recommendations** The Zoning Committee recommended approval of the petition. The committee found that the proposal aligned with the 2013 Comprehensive Plan and the Expansion Area Master Plan. Staff also recommended approval, noting that the development complied with density averaging and clustering requirements. **Subdivision Committee Concerns** The Subdivision Committee recommended postponement of the petition, citing several concerns about the proposed development design. The committee raised issues regarding street configuration, lotting proportions, and access to park areas. These concerns indicated that additional review and potentially design modifications would be necessary before the petition could move forward. **Outcome** The petition was postponed, reflecting the Subdivision Committee's recommendation that further consideration of the design elements was needed before approval could be granted. ## ZDP 2015-52: CLARK PROPERTY, UNIT 4 (8/30/15)* The Subdivision Committee reviewed the Clark Property, Unit 4 subdivision plan and recommended postponement of the item. The committee identified several unresolved concerns that required further attention before the plan could proceed. **Key Issues Identified** The committee raised concerns regarding: * Street configuration * Lotting proportions * Access to park areas * Greenway connectivity **Required Conditions and Certifications** Prior to forwarding the plan to the Urban County Council, the proposal requires certification by the Planning Commission. The plan must also comply with several conditions, including: * Tree inventory documentation * Greenspace treatment specifications * Sidewalk requirements * Compliance with the EAMP (Environmental Assessment and Mitigation Plan) **Outcome** The item was postponed to allow time for the applicant to address the committee's concerns and satisfy the identified conditions before resubmission. ## MAR 2015-11: LEX PROPERTIES, LLC (8/30/15)* – petition for zone map amendment from A-U to R-3 zone Lex Properties, LLC petitioned for a zone map amendment to rezone 10.14 net and gross acres located at 3455 Saybrook Road from A-U (Agricultural-Urban) to R-3 zone. The petitioner proposed developing the site for 27 detached single-family lots. The Zoning Committee recommended postponement of the petition, citing environmental concerns related to the site's history. The property was previously used as a sanitary sewer treatment plant, raising questions about potential contamination and site suitability for residential development. Staff also recommended postponement, emphasizing the need for additional environmental assessment before proceeding. Staff noted that Phase I or Phase II environmental studies would be necessary to evaluate the site's conditions and any potential impacts from its prior industrial use. Additionally, staff suggested that R-1D zone would be more appropriate for the proposed development than the requested R-3 zone. The petition was postponed. ## ZDP 2015-53: WINDING CREEK AT MONTICELLO (8/30/15)* The Subdivision Committee reviewed this zoning and development proposal and recommended postponement. The committee identified several unresolved issues that required further attention before the proposal could move forward. **Key Concerns** The primary concerns centered on environmental matters and site planning: - Environmental study requirements needed to be completed - Floodplain setback provisions required clarification and proper implementation - Access to LFUCG (Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government) property and park areas needed to be clearly defined and resolved **Conditions for Approval** The proposal would be subject to the following conditions: - Department of Environmental Quality approval - Tree protection measures **Outcome** The item was postponed, allowing time for the applicant to address the environmental concerns, resolve the lotting issues, and clarify the access arrangements to public property and park areas before resubmission to the committee. ## ZOTA 2015-6: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 17: CONSTRUCTION SCREENING SIGNAGE & IDENTIFICATION SIGNS This agenda item addressed a proposed amendment to Article 17 regarding identification signs on construction projects. The proposal would permit up to four identification signs on large commercial or industrial developments. **Staff Position** Staff recommended disapproval of the amendment, arguing that it would undermine the intent of Article 17 to maintain community aesthetics and prevent undue signage distraction. **Committee Recommendation** The Zoning Committee recommended postponement of the proposal rather than immediate approval or denial. **Outcome** The item was postponed. ## PFR 2015-5: UK HEALTHCARE – GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL – Public Facility Review A Public Facility Review was presented for the renovation and expansion of Good Samaritan Hospital's Emergency Department. The review examined the project's consistency with local planning and comprehensive development guidelines. **Project Assessment** The review found no opposition to the project from the Comprehensive Plan. Several goals within the plan were identified as supporting the proposed renovation and expansion. The hospital site was determined to be consistent with Professional Service/Office use designations, making the expansion appropriate for the location. **Benefits** The expansion project was noted as having the potential to improve emergency services for the region, addressing capacity and service delivery needs. **Outcome** The Public Facility Review was approved. --- ## Decisions - **Motion** — postponed: Approval of Dr. Michael Gentry zoning map amendment from R-1D to B-4 zone and variance to reduce kennel setback from 100 to 50 feet - **Motion** — postponed: Approval of North Forty Properties, LLC zoning map amendment from EAR-1 to EAR-2 zone and certification of ZDP 2015-52: Clark Property, Unit 4 - **Motion** — postponed: Approval of Lex Properties, LLC zoning map amendment from A-U to R-3 zone and certification of ZDP 2015-53: Winding Creek at Monticello - **Motion** — postponed: Approval of ZOTA 2015-6: Amendment to Article 17: Construction Screening Signage & Identification Signs in Business & Industrial Zones --- ## Full transcript Again You're beautiful, that's for sure You'll never, ever fade You're lovely, but it's not for sure I won't ever take And though my love is great And though my love is true I'm like a bird I only fly away I don't know where my soul is I don't know where my home is And baby, all I need for you to know We like to burn, I'll only fly away I don't know when my phone is I don't know when my home is I don't know when my phone is Faith in me brings me to tears Even after all these years And it pains me so much to tell That you don't know me that way And though my love is Right And though my love is True I'd like to burn I'd only fly away I don't know where my soul is I don't know where my home is And baby all I need for you to know me I'd like to burn I'd only fly away I don't know where my soul is So I don't know where my home is And baby, all I need for you to know is now that I want to say goodbye It's just that every time you try to tell me, me, that you love me Each and every single day I know I'm gonna have to eventually give you And though my love is red, red, red And though my love is true, yeah And I'm just scared That we may fall through Yeah, yeah, yeah I'm like a bird I don't know where my soul is I don't know where my home is And baby, all I need for you is I'm like a bird I don't know where my soul is I don't know where my home is And baby, all I need for you is I'm like a bird I don't know where my soul is I don't know in my moment Baby, all I need for you is I don't know in my soul I don't know in my moment Baby, all I need for you is I don't know in my moment I don't know in my soul I don't know in my moment Baby, all I need for you is I don't know in my moment I don't think I can wait I don't know in my moment I don't know in my moment And baby, all I need for you to know me is to find I know just how to whisper and I know just how to cry. I know just where to find the answers and I know just how to lie. I know just how to fake it And I know just how to scheme I know just when to face the truth And then I know just when to dream And I know just where to touch you And I know just what to prove I know when to pull you closer And I know when to let you loose And I know the night is fading And I know the time's gonna fly And I'm never gonna tell you everything I gotta tell you But I know I gotta give it a try And I know the roads to riches And I know the ways to fade I know all the rules and then I know how to break And then I always know the name of the game But I don't know how to leave you And I'll never let you fall And I don't know how you do it Making love out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Out of nothing at all Every time I see you on the rays of the sun I'll stream through the waves in your head And every star in the sky Is taking aim at your eyes like a spotlight The beating of my heart is a drum and it's lost And it's looking for a river like you You can take the darkness from the bitter night And turn it to a beacon but an endless surprise I gotta follow it cause everything I love Well it's nothing till I give it to you I can make the run of snowfall I can make the final block And I can make every time So like the sound of the whistle I can make all the stadiums rock I can make tonight forever Or I can make it disappear like the dawn And I can make you every promise that has ever been made And I can make all your demons be gone But I'm never gonna make it without you Do you really wanna see me crawl? And I'm never gonna make it like you do Make it love Out of nothing at all Thank you. Thank you. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Am I blue? Yes, I'm blue It started the day I lost you Nobody ever missed somebody like I do Am I blue? Am I blue? Just this morning over coffee I sat there crying cause you're gone, long gone I didn't know just how much I was gonna miss you Till I spent my first night alone Am I blue? Yes, I'm blue How could I have been such a fool Now look at all the misery I'm going through Am I blue, am I blue I'm sorry. It started the day I lost you Nobody ever missed somebody like I do Am I blue? Am I blue? Thank you. In twilight glow I see Blue eyes cry in rain When we kissed goodbye and part I knew we'd never meet again Love is like a dying young bird And only memories remain And through the ages I'll remember Blue eyes crying in the rain guitar solo We'll stroll hand in hand again In a land that knows no part Blue eyes cry in the rain Thank you. Thank you. You and I will start to realize. Blindness finds us together in a false disguise. Can you see me through those angry eyes? You try to defend that you are not the one to blame. But I'll find it hard, my friend, when I'm in the deadly game.