Planning Commission Subdivision Public Hearing

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission met on January 15, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urban County Government Building, 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky. Mike Owens presided over the meeting, which addressed seven agenda items involving various development plans and amendments. The Commission took five motions and votes during the session and heard two public comments. Of the seven items considered, six were approved and one was postponed. The approved items included PLAN 2015-1F for Denton Farm, Inc.; DP 2007-134 for Sand Lake & Estes Property; DP 2015-2 for Zandale Shopping Center & Greenleaf Motor Lodge; DP 2015-3 for Man O' War Development, Unit 2A (Harley Davidson); DP 2015-4 for Beaumont Farm, Unit 1, Section 4, Lot 8; and PLAN 2007-197P for Masterson Hills Unit 1 (AMD #3). PLAN 2014-101F for Long Valley Farm, KY, Inc., Unit 2-B was postponed.

Attendance

Present: Mike Owens, Carolyn Plumlee, Bill Wilson, Will Berkley, David Drake, Karen Mundy, Bill Sallee, Barbara Rackers, Tom Martin, Cheryl Gallt, Kelly Hunter, Dave Jarman, Denice Bullock, Hillard Newman, Casey Kaucher, Tim Queary, Greg Lengal, Joshua Thiel, and Andrea Brown.

Absent: Mike Cravens, Frank Penn, Joseph Smith, and Carolyn Richardson.

Late: Patrick Brewer.

Votes and Decisions

Postponement of DP 2015-1: Sikura-Justice Property, Unit 6 (Polo Club Center) (AMD) to January 29, 2015 4:30

Motion by Will Berkley, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. The motion to postpone passed by voice vote. All seven members voted in favor: Mike Owens, Carolyn Plumlee, Bill Wilson, Will Berkley, David Drake, Patrick Brewer, and Karen Mundy.

Postponement of PLAN 2014-101F: Long Valley Farm, KY, Inc., Unit 2-B (AMD) to February 12, 2015 5:39

Motion by Karen Mundy, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. The motion to postpone passed by voice vote. All seven members voted in favor: Mike Owens, Carolyn Plumlee, Bill Wilson, Will Berkley, David Drake, Patrick Brewer, and Karen Mundy.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items 9:09

Motion by Bill Wilson, seconded by Patrick Brewer. The motion to approve items on the Consent Agenda as recommended by the Subdivision Committee passed by voice vote. All seven members voted in favor: Mike Owens, Carolyn Plumlee, Bill Wilson, Will Berkley, David Drake, Patrick Brewer, and Karen Mundy.

Reapproval of PLAN 2007-197P: Masterson Hills Unit 1 (AMD #3) 12:23

Motion by Patrick Brewer, seconded by Karen Mundy. The motion to reapprove passed by voice vote with 10 conditions. All seven members voted in favor: Mike Owens, Carolyn Plumlee, Bill Wilson, Will Berkley, David Drake, Patrick Brewer, and Karen Mundy. Conditions include approvals from the Urban County Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Inspection, e911 staff, Urban Forester, Greenspace Planner, Bike & Pedestrian Planner, Environmental Planner, Division of Fire, and Division of Water Quality regarding the Capacity Assurance Program requirements.

Approval of Bond Release and Call 13:31

Motion by Will Berkley, seconded by Karen Mundy. The motion to approve release and call of bonds as detailed in a memorandum dated January 15, 2015, from Barry Brock, Division of Engineering, passed by voice vote. All seven members voted in favor: Mike Owens, Carolyn Plumlee, Bill Wilson, Will Berkley, David Drake, Patrick Brewer, and Karen Mundy.

Public Comment

Two speakers addressed the Commission during the public comment period.

Brad Boaz 4:00 representing CMW, Inc., requested a two-week postponement of DP 2015-1: Sikura-Justice Property. The postponement was requested to allow for additional preparation time and was granted by the Commission.

Tom Martin 5:39 reported that the applicant for PLAN 2014-101F requested a one-month postponement. The new hearing date was set for February 12, 2015, and the Commission approved this postponement request.

PLAN 2014-101F: Long Valley Farm, KY, Inc., Unit 2-B (AMD)

The Planning Commission considered the final subdivision plan for Long Valley Farm, KY, Inc., Unit 2-B during this agenda item 5:39.

Outcome

The Planning Commission postponed action on this final subdivision plan. The item was rescheduled for consideration at the February 12, 2015 meeting.

Reason for Postponement

The postponement was necessitated by the applicant's failure to post a required sign on the property. According to Article 6-4(j)(6) of the Land Subdivision Regulations, posting of a sign is a mandatory requirement that must be completed before the Planning Commission can proceed with final approval of the subdivision plan.

Key Participants

Tom Martin was identified as a key speaker on this agenda item.

PLAN 2015-1F: Denton Farm, Inc., Unit 1-G, Block J, Lot 32 (AMD)

This item was considered under the Consent Agenda and approved without discussion. 6:43

The Subdivision Committee had previously recommended conditional approval of the plan. All parties agreed to the conditions, which allowed the item to proceed to approval without requiring further debate or presentation during the meeting.

Outcome: Approved

DP 2007-134: Sand Lake & Estes Property (AMD)

This development plan item involved the reapproval of a previously postponed project with updated conditions. 7:19

Key Speaker

Tom Martin presented on this agenda item.

Summary

The development plan for the Sand Lake & Estes Property was being reconsidered after an earlier postponement. The reapproval included updated conditions designed to address prior concerns and ensure regulatory compliance.

Updated Conditions

The revised proposal incorporated two significant requirements:

• Documentation of Division of Water Quality's approval of the Capacity Assurance Program
• A second Planning Commission certification

Outcome

The development plan was approved.

DP 2015-2: Zandale Shopping Center & Greenleaf Motor Lodge (AMD)

This development plan was approved under the Consent Agenda 8:01. Bill Sallee presented the item.

The approval included conditions related to the following requirements:

• Stormwater management
• Access provisions
• Signage
• Record plat requirements

The development plan for Zandale Shopping Center & Greenleaf Motor Lodge was approved with these specified conditions.

DP 2015-3: Man O' War Development, Unit 2A (Harley Davidson) (AMD)

This development plan was approved under the Consent Agenda 8:38. Bill Sallee presented the item.

The approval included several conditions that must be satisfied:

• Documentation of Division of Water Quality's approval
• Building height requirements
• Easement resolution

The development plan received approval as presented with these conditions in place.

DP 2015-4: Beaumont Farm, Unit 1, Section 4, Lot 8 (AMD)

8:38

This development plan for Beaumont Farm, Unit 1, Section 4, Lot 8 was approved under the Consent Agenda. Bill Sallee presented the item.

The approval included the following conditions:

• Documentation of Division of Water Quality's approval
• Construction access provisions
• Off-site detention area notation

The development plan was approved as presented.

PLAN 2007-197P: Masterson Hills Unit 1 (AMD #3)

This preliminary subdivision plan was reapproved following a significant redesign of the project. 10:16

Background and Changes

The plan required redesign due to two major factors: the discovery of a cemetery on the property and the construction of a new elementary school in the area. These developments necessitated modifications to the original layout and planning approach for Masterson Hills Unit 1.

Key Speakers

Tom Martin and Rory Kahly presented and discussed this agenda item.

Approval and Conditions

The plan was approved with 10 conditions. A notable new requirement among these conditions is approval from the Division of Water Quality's Capacity Assurance Program, reflecting updated regulatory standards for the project.

Outcome

The preliminary subdivision plan for PLAN 2007-197P: Masterson Hills Unit 1 (AMD #3) was approved.