Planning Commission Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission met on December 13, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urban County Government Building, 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky. Chairman Owens presided over the meeting, which addressed three agenda items and included two public comments. The Commission took three votes during the session.

The meeting resulted in mixed outcomes across the agenda items. The Commission approved a Reconsideration of Zoning Map Amendment and approved the Arcadia Investments Development Plan. However, the Commission denied a Cell Tower Application.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on December 13, 2012:

• Will Berkley
• Frank Penn
• Mike Owens
• Carolyn Plumlee
• Karen Mundy

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

MAR 2012-17: Reconsideration of Neighborhood Design Character Overlay (ND-1) Zone Zoning Map Amendment 47:20

A motion by Mr. Penn to reconsider the zoning map amendment for the Neighborhood Design Character Overlay (ND-1) zone passed.

DP 2012-99: Approval of Arcadia Investments Development Plan 2:09:59

A motion by Mr. Wilson to approve the Arcadia Investments development plan passed. The approval is subject to eight conditions.

CT 2012-1: Cell Tower Application 6:17:43

A motion by Patrick Brewer for disapproval of the cell tower application failed.

Public Comment

Two members of the public addressed the meeting during the comment period.

Ginny Daly 3:50:06 spoke in opposition to a proposed high-density rezoning. She expressed concerns about the potential impacts on the neighborhood, specifically citing traffic, parking, stormwater management, and the character of the area.

Raymond Jackson 5:29:24 raised concerns about a proposed cell tower, focusing on its proximity to his property. He also noted potential erosion and drainage issues related to the project.

Contested Items

Cell Tower Application

A cell tower application emerged as a contested item during the meeting, with significant community opposition. Community members raised concerns about the proposed tower's impact on property values and the rural character of the area. The application faced resistance from residents who worried about how the infrastructure would affect their neighborhood's character and economic value.

Reconsideration of Zoning Map Amendment

Agenda Item: MAR 2012-17

The commission reconsidered a zoning map amendment for a Neighborhood Design Character Overlay (ND-1) zone 47:20. This matter came before the commission for reconsideration after a previous vote had resulted in a tie.

Key Participant: - Mr. Penn

Outcome: The zoning map amendment was approved.

Arcadia Investments Development Plan

Identifier: DP 2012-99

The commission discussed and voted on the development plan for Arcadia Investments 2:09:59. Mr. Wilson presented the proposal to the commission.

Outcome

The commission approved the Arcadia Investments Development Plan, subject to eight conditions. The approval was granted following the presentation and discussion of the proposal.

Cell Tower Application

The commission considered application CT 2012-1 for a cell tower. Patrick Brewer presented on this matter 6:17:43.

The application was ultimately disapproved by the commission. The decision to deny the application was influenced by community opposition and concerns regarding the tower's potential impact.