Planning Commission Subdivision Items

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission met on May 12, 2016, 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 nine agenda items. The Commission took seven motions and votes during the session and heard one public comment.

Of the nine items considered, five were approved: Hamburg Place Office Park, Lot 13 (AMD); Tuscany, Unit 1-A, Lot 83 (AMD); Humana, Inc. (St. Joseph East Expansion) (AMD); Wynndale Subdivision; and Interchange Service Center, Lot 8B. Three items were postponed: Wynndale Subdivision, Lot 1 (AMD); Loudon Park Addition, Block 2, Lots 3-10; and Tuscany, Unit 1, Lot 169 (YMCA Property) (AMD). Hamburg Place Office Park, Lot 13 (AMD) appeared on the agenda twice and was approved.

Attendance

Present: Mike Owens, Will Berkley, Mike Cravens, David Drake, Carolyn Plumlee, Carolyn Richardson, Frank Penn, Bill Wilson, and Joe Smith.

Absent: Karen Mundy and Patrick Brewer.

Late arrivals: None.

Votes and Decisions

Postponement of PLAN 2016-33F: WYNNDALE SUBDIVISION, LOT 1 (AMD) 5:10

Motion by Bill Wilson, seconded by David Drake. The motion to postpone this item to June 9, 2016 passed by voice vote. All nine members voted in favor: Mike Owens, Will Berkley, Mike Cravens, David Drake, Carolyn Plumlee, Carolyn Richardson, Frank Penn, Bill Wilson, and Joe Smith.

Indefinite Postponement of DP 2016-12: LOUDON PARK ADDITION, BLOCK 2, LOTS 3-10 6:17

Motion by Carolyn Plumlee, seconded by Bill Wilson. The motion for indefinite postponement passed by voice vote with all nine members in favor.

Postponement of DP 2016-29: TUSCANY, UNIT 1, LOT 169 (YMCA PROPERTY) (AMD) 8:02

Motion by Frank Penn, seconded by Mike Cravens. The motion to postpone this item to June 9, 2016 passed by voice vote with all nine members in favor.

Approval of Consent Agenda 13:05

Motion by Bill Wilson, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. The Consent Agenda was approved by voice vote with all nine members in favor, with the exception of DP 2016-39: WYNNDALE SUBDIVISION, which was removed for separate consideration.

Approval of DP 2016-19: INTERCHANGE SERVICE CENTER, LOT 8B 27:55

Motion by Bill Wilson, seconded by Carolyn Richardson. This development plan was approved by voice vote with all nine members in favor, subject to 15 conditions including approvals from the Urban County Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Inspection, Urban Forester, Department of Environmental Quality, and other departments, as well as specific plan modifications and the recording of an easement minor plan prior to certification.

Approval of DP 2016-39: WYNNDALE SUBDIVISION 55:02

Motion by Carolyn Plumlee, seconded by Mike Cravens. This development plan was approved by voice vote with all nine members in favor, subject to 17 conditions including departmental approvals, resolution of easement and roadway information, provision of full half-section improvements to Higbee Mill Road, and addition of a 10-foot building line on all townhouse lots.

Approval of Release and Call of Bonds 55:32

Motion by Mike Cravens, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. This motion passed by voice vote with all nine members in favor.

Public Comment

Janet Kavanis, representing the Stonewall Community Association, spoke in support of the Wynndale Subdivision development plan while raising several specific concerns 37:06.

Ms. Kavanis requested clarification and assurance on the following points:

• Sidewalk extension to Higbee Mill Park – She sought confirmation regarding plans to extend sidewalks to connect with Higbee Mill Park
• Crosswalk placement – She raised questions about the proposed location and design of crosswalks within the development
• Waste management – She requested details on how waste would be managed in the subdivision
• Flood control – She expressed concerns about flood control measures and their adequacy for the development
• Landscaping opacity – She raised concerns about the transparency or clarity of landscaping plans

Ms. Kavanis's comments reflected the community association's general support for the project while emphasizing the importance of addressing infrastructure, safety, and environmental considerations before final approval.

Contested Items

Sidewalk Extension and Crosswalk Placement for Wynndale Subdivision

Neighbors in the Wynndale Subdivision raised concerns about pedestrian safety and accessibility regarding the lack of a sidewalk extension to Higbee Mill Park. Community members requested that a crosswalk be installed at the intersection of Higbee Mill Road and Clay's Mill Road. The opposition centered on safety and accessibility issues, with residents advocating for improved pedestrian infrastructure to connect their neighborhood to the park.

Access Easement for Pump Station in Interchange Service Center Plan

The Interchange Service Center plan encountered procedural delays stemming from disputes over access to a city pump station. The disagreement involved concerns about establishing an easement to allow proper access to the pump station. Resolution of this issue required coordination between multiple city departments and the development of legal agreements to ensure both public safety and continued access to essential city services.

HAMBURG PLACE OFFICE PARK, LOT 13 (AMD)

Plan Identifier: PLAN 2016-32F

Overview

The meeting addressed a proposal to subdivide one lot into two lots at Hamburg Place Office Park, Lot 13. 9:37

Presentation and Discussion

Bill Sallee presented the subdivision plan to the body.

Approval and Conditions

The plan was approved as recommended by the Subdivision Committee. The approval included the following conditions:

• Approval from the Urban County Engineer
• Approval from the Traffic Engineer
• Approval from Building Inspection
• Approval from the Addressing Office
• Utility easements

Outcome

The subdivision plan was approved.

TUSCANY, UNIT 1-A, LOT 83 (AMD)

Plan 2016-34F

Bill Sallee presented an amendment regarding Tuscany, Unit 1-A, Lot 83. The proposal sought to reduce the front yard setback and utility easement width. 9:37

The amendment was approved with conditions. Approval was contingent upon receiving clearances from multiple departments and documentation demonstrating that the private utility provider had released its easement rights.

Outcome: Approved

HUMANA, INC. (ST. JOSEPH EAST EXPANSION) (AMD)

Identifier: DP 2016-28

Outcome: Approved

Bill Sallee presented the expansion plan for Humana, Inc.'s St. Joseph East facility 9:37. The proposal included several infrastructure improvements to the existing site:

• Added parking
• Heli-stop installation
• Maintenance building construction
• Improved loading docks

The plan was approved subject to conditions requiring approvals and documentation from multiple city departments. Specifically, the approval was contingent upon documentation of BOA (Board of Adjustment) heli-stop approval, along with necessary clearances from other relevant city agencies.

WYNNDALE SUBDIVISION

Identifier: DP 2016-39

The development plan for the Wynndale Subdivision was presented for consideration. The proposal involves a 20-townhouse subdivision with required parking provisions.

Key Speakers

Dave Jarman and Matt Carter led the discussion on this agenda item. 28:37

Outcome

The development plan was approved with 17 conditions. The conditions address multiple aspects of the project, including:

• Floodplain compliance
• Sidewalk extension requirements
• Maintenance responsibility assignments
• LOMR (Letter of Map Revision) approval

These conditions were established to ensure the subdivision meets applicable regulatory standards and municipal requirements before proceeding with development.

HAMBURG PLACE, OFFICE PARK, LOT 13 (AMD)

Identifier: DP 2016-50

Type: Discussion

Timestamp: [00:09:37]

An amendment to Hamburg Place, Office Park, Lot 13 was presented for consideration. The proposal sought to add buildable area and parking to the lot.

Presenter: Bill Sallee led the discussion on this agenda item.

Outcome: The amendment was approved with conditions. Approval was contingent upon receiving necessary approvals from multiple departments and the addition of a record plat designation to the project.

WYNNDALE SUBDIVISION, LOT 1 (AMD)

Plan Identifier: PLAN 2016-33F

Overview

The meeting included discussion of a proposal for Wynndale Subdivision, Lot 1 (Amendment). The plan involves creating 22 townhouse lots and one non-buildable lot.

Discussion

Rory Kahly was the key speaker on this agenda item 5:10.

Outcome

The plan was postponed to June 9, 2016. The postponement was requested by the applicant, and there were no objections from the audience.

LOUDON PARK ADDITION, BLOCK 2, LOTS 3-10

Identifier: DP 2016-12

The discussion of the Loudon Park Addition, Block 2, Lots 3-10 proposal addressed a plan for adaptive reuse that included a restaurant and public art components. 6:17

Key Speaker: - Tom Martin

Concerns Raised:

The primary concern identified during the discussion involved potential non-compliance with Article 8-21(o)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance. This regulatory requirement was cited as a significant issue requiring resolution before the proposal could move forward.

Outcome:

The proposal was indefinitely postponed. This postponement was made at the request of the applicant, indicating that the applicant chose to withdraw the item from consideration rather than proceed with addressing the zoning compliance concerns at that time.

TUSCANY, UNIT 1, LOT 169 (YMCA PROPERTY) (AMD)

Identifier: DP 2016-29

A proposal to alter an entrance to Old Rosebud Road was discussed by the board. Key speakers included Frank Penn and Mike Cravens 7:28.

The primary issue identified during the discussion was a procedural requirement. The plan had not been presented to the Subdivision Committee as mandated by Article 21 of the Zoning Ordinance. This omission prevented the board from proceeding with consideration of the proposal at this time.

Outcome: The discussion of this agenda item was postponed. The matter was scheduled to be presented to the Subdivision Committee at their June 2, 2016, meeting, where it will receive the required review before returning to the board for further consideration.

INTERCHANGE SERVICE CENTER, LOT 8B

Project Identifier: DP 2016-19

Overview

The proposal for the Interchange Service Center, Lot 8B was presented for discussion and approval. The project involves a 5-story motel with 85 rooms and 85 parking spaces.

Key Speakers

• Tom Martin
• Nathan Billings

Outcome

The plan was approved with 15 conditions.

Conditions of Approval

The approval included the following requirements:

• Revised access easement for a pump station
• 24-hour towing service
• Floodplain compliance

Transcript Reference

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