Planning Commission Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission convened on December 10, 2009, at 1:34 PM in the Council Chambers of the Urban County Government Building, located at 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, with Frank Penn presiding. The meeting addressed 7 agenda items spanning routine administrative matters and substantive land use decisions. Key items considered included a waiver request from the Lexington Housing Authority, a development plan for the Ramsey/Sullivan property, an amendment to the Land Subdivision Regulations, and a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application for the Red Mile Mixed-Use Development. The Commission took 5 votes over the course of the meeting, with all substantive items receiving approval, and no public comments were heard.

Attendance

Seven of the eleven Commission members were present at the December 10, 2009 meeting, with four members absent.

Present: - Frank Penn - Mike Owens - Mike Cravens - Carolyn Richardson - Lynn Roche-Phillips - William Wilson - Marie Copeland *(arrived late)*

Absent: - Patrick Brewer - Ed Holmes - Derek Paulsen - Joan Whitman

Votes and Decisions

All five votes at the December 10, 2009 Commission meeting passed unanimously with 6 ayes and 0 nays. Voting in favor on each item were Frank Penn, Mike Owens, Mike Cravens, Carolyn Richardson, Lynn Roche-Phillips, and William Wilson.

• Minutes Approval 0:05: A motion by Mike Owens, seconded by Lynn Roche-Phillips, to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2009 meeting passed unanimously, 6–0.

• Lexington Housing Authority Waiver 15:07: A motion by Lynn Roche-Phillips, seconded by Carolyn Richardson, to approve a waiver request for the Lexington Housing Authority passed unanimously, 6–0. The waiver specifically covered surety requirements for public infrastructure.

• DP2009-27 Ramsey/Sullivan Property 37:49: A motion by Mike Cravens, seconded by Marie Copeland, to approve development plan DP2009-27 for the Ramsey/Sullivan Property passed unanimously, 6–0. Approval was granted subject to 14 conditions, including noise abatement measures and Spur Road improvements.

• SRA 2009-4 Zoning Amendment 46:10: A motion by Lynn Roche-Phillips, seconded by Mike Owens, to approve SRA 2009-4, an amendment to Article 1-5D and Article 1-14, passed unanimously, 6–0.

• Red Mile Mixed-Use Development Statement of Compliance 1:06:17: A motion by Carolyn Richardson, seconded by Mike Cravens, to approve a statement of compliance for the Red Mile mixed-use development passed unanimously, 6–0.

Appointments

At the December 10, 2009 Commission meeting, three individuals were appointed to the Nominating Committee:

• Lynn Roche-Phillips was appointed to the Nominating Committee.
• Mike Cravens was appointed to the Nominating Committee.
• Ed Holmes was appointed to the Nominating Committee.

These three appointments constitute the full slate of members named to the Nominating Committee at this meeting.

Approval of Minutes

5:02

The Commission took up the approval of minutes from its previous meeting as the first item of business. The minutes under consideration were from the October 8, 2009 meeting.

Commissioner Mike Owens was the key speaker on this agenda item. The minutes were reviewed by the Commission, and the item was moved forward without noted controversy or significant debate in the record.

• Minutes reviewed: October 8, 2009 meeting
• Key speaker: Mike Owens
• Outcome: Approved

The minutes from the October 8, 2009 meeting were approved by the Commission.

Postponements or Withdrawals

6:05

Mr. Little reported that there were no requests for postponements or withdrawals before the Commission.

Consent Agenda

6:35

The Commission took up the Consent Agenda as Agenda Item 3, during which several subdivision and development plans were presented for approval as a group. Mr. Sally was the key speaker associated with this item.

The Consent Agenda was approved by the Commission.

Lexington Housing Authority Waiver Request

15:07

The Commission took up a discussion and vote on a waiver request submitted by the Lexington Housing Authority. Mr. Martin presented the item, which centered on waiving surety requirements for public infrastructure associated with the Lexington Housing Authority.

The Commission approved the waiver request.

*Note: The available record for this agenda item is limited. Additional details regarding the specific infrastructure involved, any concerns raised during discussion, and the full scope of the surety requirements being waived are not reflected in the available data for this meeting.*

Ramsey/Sullivan Property Development Plan

37:49

The Commission took up Agenda Item 5, the amended development plan for the Ramsey/Sullivan Property, as a discussion item. Mr. Martin was the key speaker presenting on this matter.

The Commission reviewed and discussed the amended development plan, ultimately voting to approve it subject to 14 conditions. The specific details of those conditions, as well as any particular concerns or debate raised during the discussion, are not reflected in the available record for this agenda item.

Land Subdivision Regulation Amendment

46:10

The Commission took up Agenda Item 6, a proposed amendment to the Land Subdivision Regulation, under a discussion item format.

Mr. Martin presented the amendment, which centered on allowing alternate designs for environmental water quality considerations within the existing subdivision regulatory framework. The amendment was brought forward to provide greater flexibility in how subdivision projects address water quality requirements, permitting alternative design approaches where appropriate environmental standards could still be met.

The item was discussed by the Commission and, following that discussion, was approved. No additional speakers, dissenting votes, or specific concerns are reflected in the available record for this item.

Red Mile Mixed-Use Development TIF Application

1:06:17

The Commission reviewed a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application for the Red Mile mixed-use development under Agenda Item 7. Ms. Rikers presented the item, which centered on evaluating the application for compliance with the comprehensive plan.

The TIF application was assessed and certified as compliant with the comprehensive plan requirements. Following the review, the Commission approved the application.

*Note: The available structured data for this agenda item is limited. Additional details regarding the specific terms of the TIF application, any concerns raised during discussion, or the full scope of the proposed Red Mile mixed-use development are not reflected in the source materials provided.*