Planning Commission Zoning Public Hearing

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission convened on July 26, 2018, at 1:30 PM in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of the LFUCG Government Center at 200 East Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky, with Chairman Wilson presiding. The commission addressed two primary agenda items during the session, both of which were approved following deliberation and public input.

The meeting focused on development and zoning matters affecting local properties, including the reapproval of a development plan for the Sams Property & Larkin Property and a zoning map amendment for New Lexington Clinic, PSC. Both items received approval from the commission after consideration of the proposals and associated documentation.

Throughout the proceedings, the commission conducted four formal votes on various motions related to the agenda items and procedural matters. Three members of the public provided comments during the designated public comment periods, offering input on the development proposals under consideration. The meeting demonstrated the commission's ongoing work in reviewing and approving development projects that shape Lexington's urban growth and land use patterns.

Attendance

The following members were present at the July 26, 2018 meeting:

• Headley Bell
• Karen Mundy
• Mike Owens
• Frank Penn
• Carolyn Plumlee
• Patrick Brewer
• Larry Forester
• Bill Wilson

Absent: Will

No members arrived late to the meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The commission took action on four items during the meeting, with all decisions receiving unanimous support.

PLN-MAR-18-00009 10:00: Carolyn Plumlee motioned to withdraw the zone change request for MASH Enterprises, LLC, with Karen Munday providing the second. The withdrawal was approved unanimously.

DP 2016-23 30:00: Frank Penn motioned for reapproval of the development plan for Sams Property & Larkin Property, seconded by Larry Forester. The motion passed unanimously with 16 conditions identified by staff, including a correction to condition 3.

PLN-MAR-18-00013 50:00: Larry Forester motioned to approve the zoning map amendment for New Lexington Clinic, PSC, with Patrick Brewer seconding the motion. The amendment was approved unanimously based on reasons provided by staff.

PLN-MJDP-18-00053 60:00: Larry Forester motioned to approve the preliminary development plan for Lexington Clinic, again seconded by Patrick Brewer. The commission unanimously approved the plan with 11 conditions, noting that conditions 9, 10, and 11 would need to be resolved at the final development plan stage.

All four items received unanimous approval from the commission, demonstrating consensus on the matters brought before them. The decisions included both procedural actions, such as the withdrawal of the MASH Enterprises zone change request, and substantive approvals with specific conditions attached to ensure compliance with planning requirements.

Public Comment

Three speakers addressed the meeting during the public comment period, with all comments focusing on properties along North Broadway.

Nick Nicholson 5:00 spoke on behalf of MASH Enterprises, LLC, announcing the withdrawal of a zone change request for the property located at 1709 North Broadway. No additional details were provided regarding the reasons for the withdrawal.

Diane Cahill 15:00 raised zoning concerns related to properties adjacent to 1709 North Broadway. Cahill expressed concerns about the zoning classifications and current uses of these neighboring properties, though specific details of her concerns were not elaborated upon in the available summary.

Brandy Acock 25:00 addressed property concerns regarding activities occurring on the corner lot at 1701 North Broadway. Acock raised issues about unspecified activities taking place on this property, though the nature of these activities was not detailed in the summary provided.

All three public comments centered around properties in the same general area of North Broadway, with addresses ranging from 1701 to 1709 North Broadway, suggesting potential neighborhood-wide concerns about zoning and property use in this corridor.

Contested Items

The meeting featured one contested item that generated significant community opposition, ultimately leading to its withdrawal from consideration.

MASH Enterprises, LLC Zone Change Request

The primary contested item involved a zone change request from MASH Enterprises, LLC for property located at 1709 North Broadway. Community members voiced substantial concerns regarding the proposed use of the property, though the specific nature of their objections was not detailed in the available meeting materials.

The level of community opposition proved significant enough that the applicant chose to withdraw the zone change request rather than proceed with the hearing. This withdrawal effectively removed the item from the agenda before any formal deliberation or vote could take place by the governing body.

The outcome demonstrates the impact of public input in the municipal decision-making process, as community concerns directly influenced the applicant's decision to pull the request. No further action was required by the board or commission since the item was voluntarily withdrawn by MASH Enterprises, LLC.

Reapproval of Development Plan for Sams Property & Larkin Property

30:00

The commission reviewed agenda item IV.A.1.a regarding the reapproval of the development plan for Sams Property & Larkin Property. The discussion centered on conditions related to landscaping and infrastructure improvements for the proposed development.

Key speakers during the discussion included Tom Martin and Evan McDaniel, who presented details about the development plan and addressed commission concerns. The speakers focused on specific requirements for landscaping elements and necessary infrastructure upgrades that would need to be completed as part of the development approval.

The commission examined the conditions attached to the development plan, with particular attention paid to how the landscaping requirements would be implemented and maintained. Infrastructure improvements were also a significant component of the discussion, as commissioners sought to ensure that the development would meet municipal standards and requirements.

Following the presentation and discussion of the development plan details, the commission moved forward with their decision-making process. The agenda item was ultimately approved by the commission, allowing the development plan for both the Sams Property and Larkin Property to proceed under the specified conditions related to landscaping and infrastructure improvements.

The approval represents the commission's determination that the proposed development plan, with its associated conditions, meets the necessary standards and requirements for moving forward with the project.

Zoning Map Amendment for New Lexington Clinic, PSC

50:00

The commission reviewed agenda item V.B.1.a, a zoning map amendment request from New Lexington Clinic, PSC to rezone properties for redevelopment into a professional office zone.

Key speakers during the discussion included Traci Wade and Steve Rochelle, who presented details about the proposed zoning change. The amendment would facilitate the clinic's redevelopment plans by establishing appropriate zoning classifications for professional office use.

The commission considered the merits of rezoning the properties to accommodate New Lexington Clinic's expansion or relocation needs. The professional office zoning designation would allow for medical and related professional services on the site.

Following discussion of the proposal, the commission approved the zoning map amendment for New Lexington Clinic, PSC.