Planning Commission Zoning Public Hearing

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission met on November 29, 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 Bill Wilson presiding as the presiding officer. The commission addressed six agenda items during the session, taking six votes on various zoning and development matters throughout the meeting. Four of the six items were postponed, while two items received approval from the commission. No public comments were heard during this meeting, and no presentations were recorded in the meeting proceedings.

The meeting focused primarily on zoning map amendments and development plans, with the commission dealing with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential development proposals. The postponed items included the Leestown Industrial Park Unit 3, Justice Plaza LLC zoning map amendment with Man O' War Development Unit 2A Lot 10, JLG Land Co. zoning map amendment with Rollie Bishop Carroll Sr. property zoning development plan, and LATA LLC zoning map amendment with Bryan Property Lot 2 amended zoning development plan. The two approved items were the Whitesburg Re Development Co. Ltd zoning map amendment and the Masterson Station Center (Citation Village) amended zoning development plan, indicating the commission was able to move forward with these particular development proposals while requiring additional review time for the other four matters.

Attendance

The following members were present at the November 29, 2018 meeting:

• Bill Wilson
• Headley Bell
• Will Berkley
• Larry Forester
• Karen Mundy
• Bruce Nicol
• Frank Penn
• Graham Pohl
• Carolyn Plumlee

Two members were absent from the meeting:

• Patrick Brewer
• Mike Owens

No members arrived late to the meeting.

A total of 9 members were present out of 11 total members.

Votes and Decisions

The commission took action on six items during the November 29, 2018 meeting, with all votes passing unanimously 9-0.

Postponements

The commission postponed four development projects to future meetings [timestamp: 10:00-25:00]:

• PLN-MJDP-18-00081: Karen Mundy motioned to postpone LEESTOWN INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT 3 to January 10, 2019, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. The motion passed unanimously 9-0 10:00.

• PLN-MAR-18-00015: Frank Penn motioned for indefinite postponement of JUSTICE PLAZA, LLC ZONING MAP AMENDMENT & MAN O' WAR DEVELOPMENT, UNIT 2A, LOT 10, seconded by Larry Forester. The motion passed unanimously 9-0 15:00.

• PLN-MAR-18-00021: Carolyn Plumlee motioned to postpone JLG LAND CO. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT & ROLLIE BISHOP CARROLL, SR. PROPERTY ZONING DEVELOPMENT PLAN to January 24, 2019, seconded by Karen Mundy. The motion passed unanimously 9-0 20:00.

• PLN-MAR-18-00023: Frank Penn motioned to postpone LATA, LLC ZONING MAP AMENDMENT & BRYAN PROPERTY, LOT 2 (AMD) ZONING DEVELOPMENT PLAN to January 24, 2019, seconded by Headley Bell. The motion passed unanimously 9-0 25:00.

Approvals

The commission approved two projects [timestamp: 50:00-55:00]:

• PLN-MAR-18-00025: Karen Mundy motioned to approve WHITESBURG RE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, seconded by Larry Forester. The motion passed unanimously 9-0 50:00.

• PLN-MJDP-18-00091: Karen Mundy motioned to approve MASTERSON STATION CENTER (CITATION VILLAGE) (AMD) ZONING DEVELOPMENT PLAN, seconded by Larry Forester. The motion passed unanimously 9-0 with nine conditions set forth by staff 55:00.

All nine commissioners voted in favor of each motion: Bill Wilson, Headley Bell, Will Berkley, Larry Forester, Karen Mundy, Bruce Nicol, Frank Penn, Graham Pohl, and Carolyn Plumlee.

Appointments

The council took action on one appointment during the meeting.

Graham Pohl was appointed to the Urban County Planning Commission.

The appointment was processed as part of the council's regular business for filling positions on various boards and commissions that serve the local government.

LEESTOWN INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT 3

10:00

The Planning Commission considered agenda item PLN-MJDP-18-00081 for Leestown Industrial Park, Unit 3 during the November 29, 2018 meeting. Matt Carter served as a key speaker for this discussion item.

The primary issue that emerged during consideration of this development proposal centered on access concerns related to Alexandria Drive. Specifically, questions arose regarding access to Alexandria Drive and the removal of access as outlined in the Preliminary Development Plan for the industrial park unit.

Due to these unresolved access-related questions, the Planning Commission determined that additional information and clarification were needed before proceeding with their review. The commissioners required more details about the proposed access modifications and their implications for the development before making a decision on the project.

As a result of these outstanding concerns, the Planning Commission voted to postpone consideration of PLN-MJDP-18-00081. This postponement allows time for the applicant and staff to address the access questions and provide the necessary clarification regarding the Alexandria Drive access provisions and any proposed removals as specified in the Preliminary Development Plan.

The postponement ensures that all access-related issues can be thoroughly reviewed and resolved before the Planning Commission makes a final determination on the Leestown Industrial Park, Unit 3 proposal.

JUSTICE PLAZA, LLC ZONING MAP AMENDMENT & MAN O' WAR DEVELOPMENT, UNIT 2A, LOT 1

15:00

The Planning Commission considered agenda item PLN-MAR-18-00015, a zoning map amendment request for Justice Plaza, LLC regarding Man O' War Development, Unit 2A, Lot 10.

Brandon Gross spoke on behalf of the petitioner during the discussion. The petitioner requested an indefinite postponement of the zoning map amendment application to allow time for potential modifications to their proposal.

The reason for the postponement was the petitioner's consideration of amending their application to include an additional adjacent piece of property. This would require revising the scope and details of the original zoning map amendment request.

The Planning Commission granted the petitioner's request for indefinite postponement, allowing Justice Plaza, LLC the opportunity to reassess their development plans and potentially expand the application to encompass the neighboring property they are considering adding to the project.

Outcome: The agenda item was postponed indefinitely at the petitioner's request.

JLG LAND CO. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT & ROLLIE BISHOP CARROLL, SR. PROPERTY ZONING D

20:00

The planning commission considered agenda item PLN-MAR-18-00021, a zoning map amendment and development plan for JLG Land Co. and Rollie Bishop Carroll, Sr. property.

Matt Carter, representing the petitioner, addressed the commission and requested a postponement of the item. Carter explained that the petitioner needed additional time to address concerns that had been raised by neighboring property owners regarding the proposed zoning changes and development plan.

No detailed presentation of the zoning amendment or development plan was made during this meeting, as the focus was on the postponement request. The specific nature of the neighbors' concerns was not elaborated upon in the discussion.

The commission granted the petitioner's request, and the item was postponed to allow time for the petitioner to work with the affected neighbors to resolve their issues. No vote was taken on the merits of the zoning amendment or development plan itself.

The postponement allows JLG Land Co. and the Carroll property interests to engage in further dialogue with the community before returning to the planning commission for consideration of their zoning map amendment and development plan proposal.

LATA, LLC ZONING MAP AMENDMENT & BRYAN PROPERTY, LOT 2 (AMD) ZONING DEVELOPMENT

25:00

The planning commission considered agenda item PLN-MAR-18-00023, a zoning map amendment and development plan for LATA, LLC regarding Bryan Property, Lot 2.

Matt Carter spoke on behalf of the petitioner during the discussion. The primary development at the meeting was that the petitioner requested a postponement of the item to allow additional time to meet with planning staff.

No detailed presentation of the proposed zoning amendment or development plan took place during this meeting, as the focus was on the postponement request. The specific details of what zoning changes were being sought or what type of development was planned were not discussed due to the early postponement.

The planning commission granted the petitioner's request, and the item was postponed to a future meeting date. This postponement will provide the applicant with the opportunity to work more closely with city planning staff to address any preliminary concerns or requirements before bringing the matter back before the commission for full consideration.

The brief nature of this agenda item reflects the common practice of allowing applicants additional preparation time when they determine that further coordination with staff would be beneficial before proceeding with formal review and public hearing processes.

WHITESBURG RE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD ZONING MAP AMENDMENT

50:00

The planning commission considered petition PLN-MAR-18-00025 submitted by Whitesburg Re Development Co., Ltd for a zoning map amendment. The petitioner requested rezoning to the Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone to accommodate the construction of 41 townhouse dwelling units.

Key speakers during the discussion included Tom Martin and Bruce Simpson, who presented details about the proposed development and zoning change. The speakers outlined the specifics of the townhouse project and explained how the R-3 zoning designation would support the planned residential development.

The commission reviewed the merits of converting the property to Planned Neighborhood Residential zoning, which would allow for the higher-density townhouse construction proposed by Whitesburg Re Development Co., Ltd. The R-3 zoning classification is designed to accommodate planned residential developments that provide housing options beyond traditional single-family homes.

Following the presentation and discussion of the proposal, the planning commission voted to approve the zoning map amendment. The approval allows Whitesburg Re Development Co., Ltd to proceed with their plans for the 41-unit townhouse development under the newly designated R-3 zoning.

This zoning change represents a shift toward higher-density residential development in the area, providing additional housing units through the townhouse format while maintaining the residential character of the neighborhood through the planned development approach.

MASTERSON STATION CENTER (CITATION VILLAGE) (AMD) ZONING DEVELOPMENT PLAN

55:00

The Planning Commission reviewed the development plan for Masterson Station Center (Citation Village), identified as PLN-MJDP-18-00091. This development plan was associated with a zoning map amendment by Whitesburg RE Development Co., Ltd.

Tom Martin served as a key speaker during the discussion of this agenda item. The commission evaluated the proposed development plan and its compliance with zoning requirements and development standards.

Following their review and discussion, the Planning Commission approved the Masterson Station Center (Citation Village) development plan. The approval came with nine specific conditions that must be met as part of the development process. The exact details of these nine conditions were not specified in the available materials, but they represent requirements the developer must fulfill to proceed with the project.

The approval of this development plan allows Whitesburg RE Development Co., Ltd to move forward with their proposed development at the Masterson Station Center location, subject to meeting all nine stipulated conditions.