Planning Commission Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission convened on March 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 Frank Penn presiding. The meeting addressed a total of 7 agenda items, spanning subdivision plats, development plans, and public facility reviews. All 7 items brought before the Commission were approved, reflecting a fully productive session with no items tabled, denied, or continued. Over the course of the meeting, 14 motions and votes were recorded, and no public comments were heard.

Agenda items considered: - PLAN 2010-14F: Marshall Property, Unit 2-K — approved - DP 2010-7: Sayre Christian Village, Phases 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7 — approved - DP 2010-9: Sharkey Property, Unit 4, Section 2 — approved - DP 2010-11: Lederer Property, GCL Properties — approved - PFR 2010-1: Keithshire Elementary School Construction — approved - PFR 2010-2: Locust Trace Agriscience Farm — approved - PFR 2010-3: Tates Creek Middle School Renovation — approved

Attendance

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

• Frank Penn
• Carolyn Richardson
• Mike Owens
• Ed Holmes *(arrived late)*
• Lynn Roche-Phillips
• Joan Whitman
• Marie Copeland
• Derek Paulsen
• Mike Cravens
• William Wilson

Absent: Patrick Brewer

Ten members were in attendance, with Ed Holmes arriving late. Patrick Brewer was the only member not present at the meeting.

Votes and Decisions

All votes at the March 11, 2010 Commission meeting passed unanimously. The following actions were taken:

• Minutes 0:05: Mike Owens moved, Carolyn Richardson seconded, to approve the corrected minutes of February 11, 2010. Passed 9–0.

• PLAN 2010-13P – Fairway Lands, Unit 11 0:06: Carolyn Richardson moved, Mike Cravens seconded, to postpone this item to April 8, 2010. Passed 9–0.

• DP 2010-8 – Providence Place, Tract 3, Lots 4 & 5 0:07: Mike Owens moved, Carolyn Richardson seconded, to postpone this item to April 8, 2010. Passed 9–0.

• World Equestrian Games Resolution 0:08: Lynn Roche-Phillips moved, Joan Whitman seconded, to withdraw the resolution regarding the World Equestrian Games. Passed 9–0.

• PLAN 2010-14F – Marshall Property, Unit 2-K 0:11: Mike Owens moved, Mike Cravens seconded, to approve, subject to specified requirements. Passed 10–0.

• DP 2010-7 – Sayre Christian Village, Phases 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7 0:11: Mike Owens moved, Mike Cravens seconded, to approve, subject to specified requirements. Passed 10–0.

• DP 2010-9 – Sharkey Property, Unit 4, Section 2 0:26: Mike Cravens moved, Carolyn Richardson seconded, to approve subject to revised conditions. Passed 10–0. A companion motion to grant a waiver to Article 6-8(f) of the Land Subdivision Regulations for this same property also passed 10–0 0:26.

• DP 2010-11 – Lederer Property, GCL Properties 0:34: Joan Whitman moved, Carolyn Richardson seconded, to approve subject to conditions, with condition number 9 deleted. Passed 10–0.

• Release and Call of Bonds 0:36: Lynn Roche-Phillips moved, Mike Cravens seconded, to approve. Passed 10–0.

• PFR 2010-1 – Keithshire Elementary School 0:49: Lynn Roche-Phillips moved to approve with a recommendation to address traffic issues. Passed 10–0.

• PFR 2010-2 – Locust Trace Agriscience Farm Learning Center 0:57: Mike Owens moved, Carolyn Richardson seconded, to approve subject to staff recommendation. Passed 10–0.

• PFR 2010-3 – Tates Creek Middle School Renovation 1:03: Carolyn Richardson moved to approve subject to staff recommendation. Passed 10–0.

• Cancellation of March 25, 2010 Zoning Hearing 1:04: Derek Paulsen moved to cancel the hearing. Passed 10–0.

Contested Items

• Keithshire Elementary School Construction: This item drew community opposition centered on concerns about traffic management and the absence of planned roadway improvements associated with the school construction project. Speakers raised objections regarding the potential impact on local roads and called for continued discussions with local government to address these issues before moving forward. The outcome included a recommendation that dialogue with the relevant local government entities continue in order to work toward resolving the traffic and roadway concerns raised by the community.

PLAN 2010-14F: Marshall Property, Unit 2-K

11:26

The Commission took up agenda item IV.A.1, a final subdivision plan for the Marshall Property, Unit 2-K. This item came before the full Commission as a discussion item following a prior review by the Subdivision Committee.

Presentation and Recommendation

Tom Martin presented the item on behalf of the Subdivision Committee. The Committee had reviewed the final subdivision plan for Marshall Property, Unit 2-K and forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Commission, subject to specified requirements.

Outcome

The Commission approved the final subdivision plan for Marshall Property, Unit 2-K, consistent with the Subdivision Committee's recommendation. Approval was granted subject to the requirements outlined by the Committee.

*Note: The available structured data does not include details on the specific requirements attached to the approval, the nature of any debate or concerns raised during the discussion, or additional speakers beyond Tom Martin. Readers seeking fuller detail on the conditions of approval or the substance of the Commission's deliberations are encouraged to consult the meeting transcript beginning at timestamp 11:26.*

DP 2010-7: Sayre Christian Village, Phases 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7

11:26

The Commission took up agenda item IV.A.2, a development plan application for Sayre Christian Village covering Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7. This item came before the full Commission as a discussion item following prior review at the committee level.

Key Speaker: Tom Martin

Background and Recommendation: The Subdivision Committee had previously reviewed the application and recommended approval of the development plan, subject to specified requirements. Tom Martin was the key speaker associated with this item during the Commission meeting.

Outcome: The Commission approved the development plan for Sayre Christian Village, Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7, consistent with the Subdivision Committee's recommendation.

*Note: The available record does not include detailed information on the specific requirements attached to the approval, the substance of any debate or concerns raised during discussion, or the particulars of what was presented beyond the committee's recommendation. Readers seeking fuller detail are encouraged to consult the meeting transcript at approximately the 11:26 mark.*

DP 2010-9: Sharkey Property, Unit 4, Section 2

26:23

This agenda item (IV.B.1) concerned a development plan for the Sharkey Property, Unit 4, Section 2. Key speakers during the discussion included Cheryl Gallt, Tom Martin, and Tony Barrett.

The item had a procedural history prior to the Commission meeting: the Subdivision Committee had initially recommended referral of the development plan due to setback issues identified with the proposal. Following that referral, a variance application was submitted to address those concerns. After reviewing the variance application, the Subdivision Committee subsequently revised its position and recommended approval of the development plan, subject to revised conditions.

The Commission considered the item as a discussion matter, taking into account the Subdivision Committee's updated recommendation and the resolution of the setback issues through the variance process. The development plan was ultimately approved by the Commission.

DP 2010-11: Lederer Property, GCL Properties

34:59

The Commission took up agenda item IV.B.2, a development plan application designated DP 2010-11, concerning the Lederer Property submitted by GCL Properties. Key speakers on this item included Chris Taylor and Rena Wiseman.

The Commission considered an amended development plan for the Lederer Property. The Subdivision Committee had previously reviewed the application and forwarded a recommendation of approval, subject to conditions, along with a waiver of the Technical Committee review.

The item was approved by the Commission.

PFR 2010-1: Keithshire Elementary School Construction

49:26

The Commission took up agenda item V.A, a discussion of PFR 2010-1, concerning the construction plan for Keithshire Elementary School.

Key Speaker: Barbara Rackers

Discussion: - Barbara Rackers presented the construction plan for Keithshire Elementary School to the Commission. - The review centered on the proposed construction plan, with commissioners examining the details of the project. - Traffic concerns were a notable issue raised during the discussion, with the Commission identifying potential impacts that warranted further attention. - The Commission recommended that discussions with local government continue in order to address the outstanding traffic-related concerns associated with the construction.

Outcome: - The item was approved by the Commission.

PFR 2010-2: Locust Trace Agriscience Farm

57:46

The Commission took up agenda item V.B, a plan for review concerning the Locust Trace Agriscience Farm (PFR 2010-2). Barbara Rackers was the key speaker presenting on this item.

The Commission reviewed the construction plan for the Locust Trace Agriscience Farm. The presentation highlighted that the plan was found to be in compliance with the comprehensive plan. Commissioners also noted the project's innovative educational approach as a distinguishing feature of the proposal.

The item was approved by the Commission.

PFR 2010-3: Tates Creek Middle School Renovation

1:03:08

The Commission took up agenda item V.C, a public facility review for the proposed renovation of Tates Creek Middle School (PFR 2010-3).

Presentation and Discussion

Barbara Rackers presented the item to the Commission. The review focused on the renovation plan for Tates Creek Middle School, with the presentation noting that the proposed project was found to be in compliance with the comprehensive plan. The discussion highlighted the improvements that the renovation would bring to the school's facilities.

Outcome

The Commission approved PFR 2010-3. No significant concerns are reflected in the available record for this item.