# Planning Commission Subdivision Meeting - February 14, 2019 > Auto-transcribed civic record · February 14, 2019 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/4694 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/4694?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2019-02-14 - **Last revised**: February 14, 2019 - **Length**: 33 words > ⚠️ **Auto-generated content.** The transcript on this page is the Granicus stenographer's live closed-captioning track, captured at the time of broadcast (typos and broken sentences common). Speaker labels come from the same track. Structured facts were extracted with GPT-4o; the narrative summary was written by Anthropic Claude Sonnet. Verbatim wording and speaker attribution 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 convened on February 14, 2019, at 1:33 PM in the Council Chambers of the Urban County Government Building at 200 East Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky, with William Wilson presiding as the meeting officer. The commission addressed nine agenda items during the session, taking a total of 10 votes on various development and amendment proposals throughout Lexington-Fayette County. The meeting focused primarily on reviewing development plans and amendments, with mixed outcomes across the agenda items. Five proposals received approval from the commission, including Coventry (Belmont Farm) Unit 9, Eastwood Unit 6 Section 2 Lot 6 amendment, Tradeland Garden development by Realty Unlimited Blue Grass LLC, Hamburg Place Mall Unit 1 Parcel 2 Outlot 6 for Firestone Complete Auto Care, and the Goodpastor & Goodwin Property (Sunset Acres) amendment for the James K. & Susan D. Thornberry Property. However, several items faced delays or withdrawals during the proceedings. Four agenda items were postponed, including Blackford Property Phase 3, Red Mile Square Inc. Tract D Lot 3, and Willow Oak Shopping Center (Millpond Center) amendments. Additionally, the Atkins Property Lot 12 (Watts Farm) amendment was withdrawn from consideration. No public comments were recorded during this meeting, indicating that the session proceeded primarily as a working session among commission members to address the pending development applications and amendments before them. ## Attendance The following members were present at the February 14, 2019 meeting: • William Wilson • Will Berkley • Graham Pohl • Karen Mundy • Mike Owens • Carolyn Plumlee • Headley Bell • Larry Forester • Patrick Brewer Two members were absent from the meeting: • Bruce Nicol • Frank Penn No members arrived late to the meeting. ## Votes and Decisions The commission took action on ten items during the February 14, 2019 meeting, with all votes passing unanimously with 9 ayes and 0 nays. **Postponements to March 14, 2019:** - **PLN-MJDP-18-00076**: Karen Mundy motioned to postpone BLACKFORD PROPERTY, PHASE 3 (AMD), seconded by Patrick Brewer. Passed unanimously. - **PLN-FRP-19-00001**: Carolyn Plumlee motioned to postpone RED MILE SQUARE, INC., TRACT D, LOT 3 (AMD), seconded by Karen Mundy. Passed unanimously. - **PLN-MJDP-18-00075**: Larry Forester motioned to postpone WILLOW OAK SHOPPING CENTER (MILLPOND CENTER) (AMD), seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. Passed unanimously. **Withdrawal:** - **PLN-MJDP-18-00098**: Mike Owens motioned to withdraw ATKINS PROPERTY, LOT 12 (WATTS FARM) (AMD), seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. Passed unanimously. **Approvals:** Will Berkley made motions for four approvals, all seconded by Larry Forester and passed unanimously: - **PLN-MJSUB-19-00001**: COVENTRY (BELMONT FARM), UNIT 9, subject to conditions listed in the agenda - **PLN-MJDP-19-00001**: EASTWOOD UNIT 6, SECTION 2, LOT 6 (AMD), subject to conditions listed in the agenda - **PLN-MJDP-19-00004**: TRADELAND GARDEN (REALTY UNLIMITED BLUE GRASS, LLC), subject to conditions listed in the agenda - **PLN-MJDP-19-00006**: HAMBURG PLACE MALL, UNIT 1, PARCEL 2, OUTLOT 6 (FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE) (AMD), subject to conditions listed in the agenda Patrick Brewer motioned for two related items, both seconded by Headley Bell and passed unanimously: - **PLN-MJSUB-18-00016**: GOODPASTOR & GOODWIN PROPERTY (SUNSET ACRES) (JAMES K. & SUSAN D. THORNBERRY PROPERTY) (AMD), subject to conditions listed in the agenda with condition a. removed - **PLN-MJSUB-18-00016**: Waiver to Article 6-4(c) Subdivision Regulations for the same property, removing condition a. All nine commission members voted in favor of each motion: William Wilson, Will Berkley, Graham Pohl, Karen Mundy, Mike Owens, Carolyn Plumlee, Headley Bell, Larry Forester, and Patrick Brewer. ## BLACKFORD PROPERTY, PHASE 3 (AMD) The Planning Commission considered agenda item PLN-MJDP-18-00076, an amendment for the Blackford Property Phase 3 development. Nick Nicholson served as a key speaker during the discussion of this item. The primary focus of the commission's deliberation centered on concerns regarding the local street pattern proposed for the development. The commissioners determined that additional discussion was needed to adequately address these street pattern issues before proceeding with a decision on the amendment. Rather than moving forward with approval or denial, the Planning Commission chose to postpone the item to allow for further review and discussion of the local street connectivity and layout concerns that were raised during the meeting. The postponement indicates that the commission requires more time to evaluate how the proposed street pattern will integrate with the surrounding area and meet local development standards. This delay will provide an opportunity for staff, the applicant, and commissioners to work through the street design issues before the item returns for consideration at a future meeting. ## ATKINS PROPERTY, LOT 12 (WATTS FARM) (AMD) The Planning Commission considered agenda item PLN-MJDP-18-00098 regarding the Atkins Property, Lot 12 (Watts Farm) amendment during the February 14, 2019 meeting. Nick Nicholson served as a key speaker for this agenda item, which involved a proposed development amendment for the property. The Planning Commission ultimately withdrew this item from consideration due to questions that arose regarding the proposed development and existing zoning restrictions. The specific nature of the questions or concerns that led to the withdrawal were not detailed in the available materials. The withdrawal indicates that additional review or clarification was needed before the Commission could proceed with evaluating the proposed amendment to the Watts Farm development project. **Outcome:** Item withdrawn ## RED MILE SQUARE, INC., TRACT D, LOT 3 (AMD) The Planning Commission considered agenda item PLN-FRP-19-00001, an amendment for Red Mile Square, Inc., Tract D, Lot 3, during the February 14, 2019 meeting. Tom Martin served as a key speaker for this item, though the specific details of his presentation were not captured in the available meeting materials. The primary issue that emerged during the discussion centered on compliance with open space requirements for the R-1T zoning designation. The Planning Commission identified a question regarding whether the proposed development met the mandatory open space standards established for this particular zone. Rather than proceeding with a decision while this compliance question remained unresolved, the Planning Commission chose to postpone the item. This postponement allows staff and the applicant additional time to address the open space requirement concerns and provide clarification on how the project meets the R-1T zone standards. The postponement ensures that the Planning Commission will have complete information regarding zoning compliance before making a determination on the Red Mile Square amendment. No timeline was specified for when the item would return to the Commission for further consideration. ## WILLOW OAK SHOPPING CENTER (MILLPOND CENTER) (AMD) The Planning Commission considered agenda item PLN-MJDP-18-00075 regarding the Willow Oak Shopping Center, also known as Millpond Center, amendment during their February 14, 2019 meeting. Tom Martin served as a key speaker for this agenda item, though specific details of his presentation or role were not provided in the available meeting materials. The Commission ultimately decided to postpone consideration of this development project. The postponement was specifically tied to the need for a revised development layout to be submitted for review. This indicates that the current proposal required modifications before the Commission felt it was ready for full consideration and potential approval. No additional details were available regarding the specific nature of the proposed amendments to the shopping center, what concerns may have prompted the request for layout revisions, or the timeline for resubmission of the revised materials. The item was postponed rather than denied, suggesting the Commission remained open to considering the project once the applicant addresses the layout concerns and provides updated development plans for review. ## COVENTRY (BELMONT FARM), UNIT 9 The committee reviewed application PLN-MJSUB-19-00001 for Coventry (Belmont Farm), Unit 9. Traci Wade served as the key speaker for this agenda item. The Subdivision Committee had previously reviewed this development proposal and provided their recommendation to approve the project. However, their approval came with several conditions that the developer must meet before proceeding. The conditions for approval focused on three main areas: • **Drainage requirements** - The developer must address stormwater management and drainage infrastructure to ensure proper water flow and prevent flooding issues • **Traffic considerations** - Traffic impact mitigation measures must be implemented to address potential increases in vehicle volume from the new development • **Environmental quality standards** - Environmental protection measures must be incorporated to maintain air, water, and soil quality in the area The committee's recommendation reflected a thorough review of the subdivision plans and consideration of the project's potential impacts on the surrounding community and infrastructure. The conditional approval approach allows the development to move forward while ensuring that important community concerns regarding drainage, traffic flow, and environmental protection are adequately addressed. Following the presentation and discussion of the Subdivision Committee's findings and recommendations, the item was approved. The approval means the Coventry (Belmont Farm), Unit 9 development can proceed to the next phase of the approval process, provided the developer satisfies all the conditions outlined by the Subdivision Committee. The structured approach of conditional approval demonstrates the committee's commitment to balancing development needs with community welfare and environmental stewardship. ## EASTWOOD UNIT 6, SECTION 2, LOT 6 (AMD) The committee reviewed application PLN-MJDP-19-00001 for Eastwood Unit 6, Section 2, Lot 6 amendment. Traci Wade served as the key speaker presenting this item to the committee. The Subdivision Committee had previously reviewed this development proposal and provided their recommendation for approval. However, their endorsement came with specific conditions that must be addressed before final approval. The required conditions focused on three critical infrastructure and safety areas: • **Drainage requirements** - The development must meet specified stormwater management and drainage standards to ensure proper water flow and prevent flooding issues • **Traffic considerations** - Traffic impact assessments and any necessary improvements to handle increased vehicle flow from the development • **Fire safety measures** - Implementation of adequate fire protection systems and emergency access routes to meet local fire department requirements The committee discussion centered on ensuring these conditional requirements would be properly implemented and monitored. The conditions reflect standard development review practices designed to protect public safety and infrastructure capacity. Following the presentation and discussion of the Subdivision Committee's findings, the committee voted to approve the Eastwood Unit 6, Section 2, Lot 6 amendment. The approval maintains the conditions previously established by the Subdivision Committee, meaning the developer must satisfy all drainage, traffic, and fire safety requirements before proceeding with the project. This approval allows the development to move forward in the planning process, contingent upon meeting the specified infrastructure and safety standards that were identified during the technical review process. ## TRADELAND GARDEN (REALTY UNLIMITED BLUE GRASS, LLC) The meeting addressed agenda item PLN-MJDP-19-00004 regarding the Tradeland Garden development project proposed by Realty Unlimited Blue Grass, LLC. Traci Wade served as the key speaker for this agenda item, presenting the project details to the committee. The proposal had previously been reviewed by the Subdivision Committee, which provided their recommendation for the development. The Subdivision Committee recommended approval of the Tradeland Garden project, though their endorsement came with specific conditions that must be met. These conditions addressed three primary areas of concern: • **Drainage requirements** - The development must meet specified standards for stormwater management and drainage infrastructure • **Traffic considerations** - Traffic impact and circulation issues must be adequately addressed • **Environmental quality standards** - The project must comply with environmental protection measures Following the presentation and discussion of the Subdivision Committee's findings, the agenda item was approved. The approval incorporated the conditions previously outlined by the Subdivision Committee, meaning the developer will need to satisfy the drainage, traffic, and environmental quality requirements as part of moving forward with the Tradeland Garden project. The approval allows Realty Unlimited Blue Grass, LLC to proceed with their development plans, contingent upon meeting the specified conditions related to infrastructure, traffic management, and environmental compliance. ## HAMBURG PLACE MALL, UNIT 1, PARCEL 2, OUTLOT 6 (FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE) (A The Planning Commission considered agenda item PLN-MJDP-19-00006 regarding Hamburg Place Mall, Unit 1, Parcel 2, Outlot 6 for a Firestone Complete Auto Care location. Traci Wade served as the key speaker presenting this development proposal. The Subdivision Committee had previously reviewed this project and recommended approval, though their recommendation came with several conditions that needed to be addressed. These conditions focused on three main areas of concern: • **Drainage requirements** - Specific drainage infrastructure and stormwater management measures needed to be implemented to ensure proper water flow and prevent flooding issues • **Traffic considerations** - Traffic flow patterns and safety measures required attention to manage vehicle circulation around the auto service facility • **Fire safety provisions** - Fire department access and safety protocols needed to meet municipal standards for the automotive service use The project involves the development of an outlot within the Hamburg Place Mall complex specifically for a Firestone Complete Auto Care facility. This type of automotive service business requires careful planning consideration due to the nature of the operations, including vehicle storage, service bays, and customer traffic patterns. Following the presentation and discussion of the Subdivision Committee's recommendations, the Planning Commission approved the project. The approval was contingent upon the developer meeting all the conditions previously outlined by the Subdivision Committee regarding drainage, traffic management, and fire safety requirements. The approval allows the Firestone Complete Auto Care development to move forward at Hamburg Place Mall, adding an automotive service option to the existing retail complex while ensuring proper infrastructure and safety measures are in place. ## GOODPASTOR & GOODWIN PROPERTY (SUNSET ACRES) (JAMES K. & SUSAN D. THORNBERRY PRO The Planning Commission considered agenda item PLN-MJSUB-18-00016 regarding the Goodpastor & Goodwin Property (Sunset Acres), also identified as the James K. & Susan D. Thornberry Property (AMD). Key speakers during the discussion included Tom Martin, Daniel Rehner, and James Thornberry, who participated in presenting and discussing the subdivision proposal. The item involved a subdivision application that required consideration of the city's subdivision regulations, specifically Article 6-4(c) of the Subdivision Regulations. During their deliberations, the Planning Commission determined that a waiver to this particular regulation was necessary and appropriate for the project to proceed. The Planning Commission ultimately approved the subdivision application, subject to conditions. In addition to the conditional approval, the Commission granted the requested waiver to Article 6-4(c) of the Subdivision Regulations, allowing the project to move forward despite not fully conforming to that specific regulatory requirement. The approval represents the Commission's determination that the proposed subdivision meets the overall intent of the city's development standards and that any deviation from Article 6-4(c) was justified by the specific circumstances of this property and development proposal. *Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.* --- ## Decisions - **PLN-MJDP-18-00076** — postponed (9-0): Postpone BLACKFORD PROPERTY, PHASE 3 (AMD) to the March 14, 2019, meeting - **PLN-MJDP-18-00098** — withdrawn (9-0): Withdraw ATKINS PROPERTY, LOT 12 (WATTS FARM) (AMD) - **PLN-FRP-19-00001** — postponed (9-0): Postpone RED MILE SQUARE, INC., TRACT D, LOT 3 (AMD) to the March 14, 2019, meeting - **PLN-MJDP-18-00075** — postponed (9-0): Postpone WILLOW OAK SHOPPING CENTER (MILLPOND CENTER) (AMD) to the March 14, 2019, meeting - **PLN-MJSUB-19-00001** — passed (9-0): Approve COVENTRY (BELMONT FARM), UNIT 9 - **PLN-MJDP-19-00001** — passed (9-0): Approve EASTWOOD UNIT 6, SECTION 2, LOT 6 (AMD) - **PLN-MJDP-19-00004** — passed (9-0): Approve TRADELAND GARDEN (REALTY UNLIMITED BLUE GRASS, LLC) - **PLN-MJDP-19-00006** — passed (9-0): Approve HAMBURG PLACE MALL, UNIT 1, PARCEL 2, OUTLOT 6 (FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE) (AMD) - **PLN-MJSUB-18-00016** — passed (9-0): Approve GOODPASTOR & GOODWIN PROPERTY (SUNSET ACRES) (JAMES K. & SUSAN D. THORNBERRY PROPERTY) (AMD) - **PLN-MJSUB-18-00016** — passed (9-0): Approve waiver to Article 6-4(c) Subdivision Regulations for GOODPASTOR & GOODWIN PROPERTY (SUNSET ACRES) (JAMES K. & SUSAN D. THORNBERRY PROPERTY) (AMD) --- ## Full transcript lot move moa. Askintin. Recommendation as photograph utilized are wel that is b p doing we are rig that. But I communityn ofs that a meeor any a good use. At this y