Planning Commission Subdivision Items

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission convened on November 10, 2016, at 1:31 PM in the Council Chambers of the Urban County Government Building at 200 East Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky, with Bill Wilson presiding as the meeting officer. The commission addressed six agenda items during the session, including approval of minutes, postponements or withdrawals, consent agenda items, final subdivision plans, development plans, and minor plans. All actionable items on the agenda were approved by the commission. The meeting involved 11 motions and votes throughout the proceedings, with no public comments recorded during the session.

Attendance

The meeting on November 10, 2016 had nine members present and two absent.

Present: • Bill Wilson • Frank Penn • Mike Cravens • Carolyn Richardson • Karen Mundy • Carolyn Plumlee • Joseph Smith • Will Berkley • Patrick Brewer

Absent: • David Drake • Mike Owens

Late: • None

Votes and Decisions

The commission took action on eleven items during the November 10, 2016 meeting, with most items receiving unanimous approval.

Minutes Approval 0:30 Patrick Brewer motioned to approve the October 13, 2016 minutes, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. The motion passed unanimously 9-0 with all members voting in favor: Bill Wilson, Frank Penn, Mike Cravens, Carolyn Richardson, Karen Mundy, Carolyn Plumlee, Joseph Smith, Will Berkley, and Patrick Brewer.

Postponements Two items were postponed by unanimous votes. Frank Penn motioned to postpone PLN-MJDP-16-00037 (HASH AND HOUNSHELL PROPERTY) to December 8, 2016, seconded by Karen Mundy 2:00. Karen Mundy motioned to postpone PLN-MJSUB-16-00014 (BARBARA M & MASTEN CHILDERS II) to November 17, 2016, seconded by Patrick Brewer 15:00. Both passed 9-0.

Development Approvals The commission approved eight development projects, all unanimously except one:

• PLAN 2015-135F (BOGIE ESTATE, LOT 2) passed 8-0 with one abstention, subject to staff conditions 10:00
• PLN-MJSUB-16-00012 (NEWTOWN SPRINGS LLC, UNIT 1, SECTIONS 1 & 2) passed 9-0 with staff conditions 20:00
• PLN-MJSUB-16-00013 (HARVEY PROPERTY, LOT 2, SECTION 1) passed 9-0 with staff conditions 30:00
• PLN-MJDP-16-00024 (SOUTH ELKHORN VILLAGE) passed 9-0 with 12 revised staff conditions 40:00
• PLN-MJDP-16-00033 (H AND J PROPERTIES, LLC & TLJ PROPERTIES, LLC) passed 9-0 with 10 revised staff conditions 50:00
• PLN-MJDP-16-00039 (LIBERTY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, BLOCK C) passed 9-0 with 11 revised staff conditions 60:00
• PLN-MJDP-16-00014 (BURKE, HOCKENSMITH & MAGGARD) passed 9-0 with modified staff conditions 70:00
• PLN-MNSUB-16-00036 (TUSCANY) passed 9-0 with 6 staff conditions 80:00

Approval of Minutes

0:30

The board considered the approval of minutes from their previous meeting held on October 13, 2016. Bill Wilson presented the minutes for review and approval.

The minutes were approved without recorded discussion or amendments.

Outcome: The minutes of the October 13, 2016 meeting were approved.

Postponements or Withdrawals

2:00

The meeting addressed requests for postponement and withdrawal of agenda items. Matt Carter presented information regarding these requests during this portion of the proceedings.

The primary matter discussed was the postponement of the HASH AND HOUNSHELL PROPERTY item. This request was considered as part of the standard process for managing agenda items that require additional time or preparation before proceeding to full consideration.

The discussion was informational in nature, with the postponement request being acknowledged and processed according to established procedures. No significant debate or concerns were raised regarding the postponement of the Hash and Hounshell Property matter.

This agenda item served as an administrative function to formally address scheduling changes and ensure proper notification of any items that would not be heard as originally scheduled.

Consent Agenda

10:00

The consent agenda was presented as agenda item 3 during the November 10, 2016 meeting. Bill Sallee served as the key speaker for this portion of the proceedings.

The consent agenda included multiple items for approval, with two specifically identified subdivisions:

• BOGIE ESTATE, LOT 2 (AMD)
• CHARLOTTE PRICE SUBDIVISION

These items were grouped together under the consent agenda format, which typically allows for the simultaneous approval of routine or non-controversial matters without individual discussion of each item.

The consent agenda was approved by the governing body without recorded debate or concerns raised during the meeting. This streamlined approach enabled the efficient handling of what appeared to be standard administrative or development-related matters.

The approval of these consent agenda items suggests they were considered routine business that did not require extensive deliberation or individual consideration by the board members present.

Final Subdivision Plans

20:00

The board reviewed and discussed multiple final subdivision plans during agenda item 4. Tom Martin served as the primary speaker presenting the subdivision proposals to the board for consideration.

The discussion centered on two main subdivision projects:

• NEWTOWN SPRINGS LLC - A subdivision plan that was presented for final approval
• HARVEY PROPERTY - Another subdivision proposal requiring board review and approval

Tom Martin provided details on both subdivision plans, though the specific technical aspects and scope of each project were not detailed in the available materials. The board engaged in discussion regarding the merits and compliance of these subdivision proposals with local planning requirements.

Following the presentation and board discussion, both subdivision plans received approval. The board voted to approve the final subdivision plans for both NEWTOWN SPRINGS LLC and HARVEY PROPERTY, allowing these projects to move forward to the next phase of development.

The approval of these final subdivision plans represents the completion of the planning review process for both properties, enabling the developers to proceed with their respective subdivision projects in accordance with the approved plans and local regulations.

Development Plans

40:00

The board reviewed and discussed development plans for two properties during agenda item 5. Tom Martin served as the key speaker for this discussion item.

The development plans under consideration included:

• SOUTH ELKHORN VILLAGE - A development proposal that was presented for board review and approval
• H AND J PROPERTIES - A second development project requiring board consideration

Tom Martin presented the details of both development proposals to the board members. The discussion covered the specifics of each project, though the extracted data does not include the particular details of what was presented regarding the scope, timeline, or specifications of either development.

Following the presentation and board discussion of both development proposals, the board voted to approve the development plans. The approval encompasses both the South Elkhorn Village project and the H and J Properties development.

The meeting materials indicate this was a standard development plan review process, with the board exercising its oversight responsibilities for proposed developments within its jurisdiction. Both projects successfully met the criteria for approval as determined by the board's evaluation during the discussion period.

Minor Plans

80:00

The commission reviewed and discussed minor plans during agenda item 6, with Bill Sallee serving as the key speaker for this portion of the meeting.

The discussion centered on the approval of minor plans, with specific attention given to a project identified as TUSCANY. While the extracted data does not provide detailed information about the nature of these minor plans or the specific characteristics of the TUSCANY project, the item was presented for commission consideration and approval.

Bill Sallee led the presentation and discussion of these minor plans, though the specific details of his presentation, any concerns raised by commissioners, or the scope of debate are not available in the provided materials.

The commission ultimately approved the minor plans that were presented, including the TUSCANY project. The approval suggests that the plans met the necessary requirements and standards for minor plan approval within the commission's jurisdiction.

This agenda item represents routine business for the commission, as minor plans typically require less extensive review than major development proposals while still necessitating official approval to proceed.