Planning Commission Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission convened on February 11, 2010, at 1:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Urban County Government Building, located at 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, with Carolyn Richardson presiding. The Commission worked through a full agenda of 9 items, ranging from development plan approvals to regulatory amendments. All items brought before the Commission were approved, reflecting a productive and largely uncontested session.

Over the course of the meeting, the Commission took 9 votes, covering matters that included the Turfland Mall Development Plan, the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Property Development Plan, the Mahan Property Preliminary Plan and its associated Apartments Development Plan, and a review of Performance Bonds and Letters of Credit. The Commission also addressed three regulatory matters: a Cemetery Protections Amendment, an amendment to the Street Addresses Regulation, and an amendment to the Newtown Pike Access Ordinance. No public comments were heard during the meeting.

Attendance

The following members were present at the February 11, 2010 Commission meeting:

• Carolyn Richardson
• Mike Owens
• Ed Holmes
• Lynn Roche-Phillips *(arrived late)*
• Joan Whitman
• Marie Copeland
• Patrick Brewer
• Mike Cravens
• William Wilson

Absent: Frank Penn, Derek Paulsen

Votes and Decisions

The Commission took the following actions during the February 11, 2010 meeting:

• Minutes Approval – Joan Whitman moved and Mike Owens seconded approval of the minutes from January 14, 2010. The motion passed 8–0 by voice vote. 7:41

• DP 2010-2 – Turfland Mall Development Plan – Mike Owens moved and Mike Cravens seconded conditional approval as recommended by the Subdivision Committee. The motion passed 8–0 by voice vote. 10:55

• DP 2010-6 – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Property Development Plan – Mike Owens moved and Mike Cravens seconded conditional approval as recommended by the Subdivision Committee. The motion passed 8–0 by voice vote. 10:55

• PLAN 2010-8P – Mahan Property Preliminary Plan – Mike Cravens moved and Ed Holmes seconded approval subject to the revised conditions listed by staff. The motion passed 7–0 with 2 abstentions by voice vote. 19:46

• DP 2009-65 – Mahan Property Apartments Development Plan – Patrick Brewer moved and Joan Whitman seconded approval subject to the revised conditions listed by staff. The motion passed 8–1 by voice vote. 24:46

• Release and Call of Performance Bonds – Lynn Roche-Phillips moved and Joan Whitman seconded approval of the release and call of performance bonds. The motion passed 9–0 by voice vote. 48:36

• SRA 2009-3 – Cemetery Protections Amendment – Mike Owens moved and Lynn Roche-Phillips seconded approval for the reasons provided by staff. The motion passed 9–0 with 1 abstention by voice vote. 52:31

• SRA 2010-1 – Amendment to Street Addresses Regulation – Lynn Roche-Phillips moved and Joan Whitman seconded approval for the reasons provided by staff. The motion passed 9–0 by voice vote. 55:20

• NPE 2010-1 – Amendment to Newtown Pike Access Ordinance – Mike Owens moved and Mike Cravens seconded approval for the reasons stated by staff. The motion passed 9–0 by voice vote. 59:04

All votes were conducted by voice. No roll call votes were taken during this meeting.

Approval of minutes

7:41

The Commission reviewed the minutes from its previous meeting, held on January 14, 2010. Carolyn Richardson was the key speaker during this portion of the meeting. No concerns or debate regarding the minutes were noted. The minutes were approved.

Turfland Mall Development Plan

Agenda Item: DP 2010-2 10:55

The Commission took up agenda item DP 2010-2, a development plan for Turfland Mall, which centered on the proposed redevelopment of a portion of the original enclosed mall.

Bill Sallee was the key speaker on this item, presenting the development plan to the Commission for consideration and discussion.

The plan was approved by the Commission.

*Note: Detailed information about the specific elements presented, concerns raised during discussion, and the particulars of the redevelopment proposal are not available in the provided record beyond the focus on redeveloping a portion of the original enclosed mall structure.*

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Property Development Plan

10:55

The Commission took up agenda item DP 2010-6, a development plan for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters property. Bill Sallee was the key speaker on this item.

The item was brought before the Commission as a discussion matter, with Sallee presenting the development plan for consideration. Following the discussion, the Commission conditionally approved the development plan.

*Note: The available record for this agenda item is limited. Specific details regarding the content of the presentation, any concerns raised by commissioners, the nature of the conditions attached to the approval, or the particulars of the proposed development are not reflected in the extracted data.*

Mahan Property Preliminary Plan

Agenda Item: PLAN 2010-8P 19:46

The Commission took up the preliminary plan for the Mahan Property under agenda item PLAN 2010-8P. Tom Martin was the key speaker during this discussion, which centered on proposed revisions to the street and lotting pattern for the development.

The discussion focused on updates to the preliminary plan, with the street layout and lot configuration identified as the primary elements under review. These types of revisions are typical at the preliminary plan stage, where the overall framework for a development — including how streets connect and how lots are arranged — is established before more detailed engineering and design work proceeds.

The Commission considered the proposed changes and, following discussion, approved the preliminary plan.

*Note: The available record identifies Tom Martin as the key speaker and describes the subject matter as street and lotting pattern revisions, but does not provide additional detail regarding specific concerns raised, the nature of the revisions, or the vote count. Readers seeking a fuller account of the deliberations are encouraged to consult the meeting video beginning at approximately the 19:46 mark.*

Mahan Property Apartments Development Plan

Agenda Item: DP 2009-65 24:46

The Commission took up a discussion item regarding the development plan for the Mahan Property Apartments. The proposal centered on the addition of 5.6 acres and four additional buildings to the existing development.

• Key Speaker: Tom Martin presented or spoke to the item during the discussion.
• Outcome: The Commission approved the development plan.

*Note: The available record identifies the item, its subject matter, the presenting speaker, and the final outcome. Specific details of the debate, any conditions attached to approval, or individual concerns raised by commissioners are not captured in the available data for this item.*

Performance Bonds and Letters of Credit

48:36

The Commission took up the matter of performance bonds and letters of credit during this portion of the meeting. Lynn Roche-Phillips was the key speaker presenting on this agenda item.

The discussion covered the release and call of performance bonds. Following the presentation and discussion, the Commission approved the item.

*Note: The available meeting data for this agenda item is limited. For full details on the specific bonds discussed, amounts involved, or any conditions attached to the approvals, viewers are encouraged to consult the meeting video beginning at timestamp 48:36 or review the official meeting minutes and supporting documentation.*

Cemetery Protections Amendment

52:31

The Commission took up agenda item SRA 2009-3, a proposed amendment to alter Article 5 of the Land Subdivision Regulations to provide for the protection of cemeteries.

Traci Wade was the key speaker presenting this item. The amendment was brought forward as a discussion item before the Commission, with the purpose of establishing regulatory protections for cemeteries within the land subdivision framework.

The Commission considered the proposed changes to Article 5 and, following discussion, voted to approve the Cemetery Protections Amendment.

Amendment to Street Addresses Regulation

55:20

The Commission took up agenda item SRA 2010-1, an amendment to the Street Addresses Regulation, as a discussion item during the meeting.

Tom Martin presented the proposed amendment, which sought to delete a portion of Article 6-4(i) of the Land Subdivision Regulations. The discussion centered on this specific deletion within the existing regulatory framework governing street addresses.

The Commission approved the amendment following the discussion.

Amendment to Newtown Pike Access Ordinance

59:04

The Commission took up agenda item NPE 2010-1, an amendment to the Newtown Pike Access Ordinance concerning property located at the southwest quadrant of Main and Cox Street.

Tom Martin was the key speaker presenting and discussing this item before the Commission. The amendment was brought forward as a discussion item, with Martin addressing the specifics of the proposed changes to the existing Newtown Pike Access Ordinance as they related to the identified property.

The Commission considered the amendment and ultimately approved the measure.

*Note: Detailed arguments, concerns raised, and the full substance of the debate are not available beyond what is reflected in the summary above.*