Urban County Planning Commission - Zoning Items

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission met on August 28, 2008, at 1:36 PM in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of the LFUCG Government Center, located at 200 East Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Randall Vaughn presided over the meeting, which included four agenda items and resulted in five motions and votes. The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting, granted a zone change for JFG Enterprises, Inc., and approved a zone change for Kevin Crouse related to Premier Villages. The Commission continued discussion on an ND1 Overlay for Chevy Chase to a future meeting. Two members of the public provided comments during the meeting.

Attendance

Present: - Patrick Brewer - Marie Copeland - Mike Cravens - Neill Day - Ed Holmes - Mike Owens - Frank Penn - Carolyn Richardson - Lynn Roche-Phillips - Randall Vaughn

Absent: - Joan Whitman

Late: None recorded

Votes and Decisions

Approval of Minutes 1:08 The body approved minutes from July 10, 2008, and July 31, 2008. Motion by Frank Penn, seconded by Carolyn Richardson. The motion passed by voice vote with 10 ayes and 0 nays. All members voted in favor: Patrick Brewer, Marie Copeland, Mike Cravens, Neill Day, Ed Holmes, Mike Owens, Frank Penn, Carolyn Richardson, Lynn Roche-Phillips, and Randall Vaughn.

MARV 2008-25: Multicon Development Company Zoning Map Amendment & Angliana Subdivision 3:52 Motion by Mike Cravens, seconded by Frank Penn, to postpone this item. The motion passed by voice vote with 10 ayes and 0 nays. The matter was postponed to September 25, 2008.

MAR 2008-21: Zone Change for JFG Enterprises, Inc. (AR to B5P) 27:23 Motion by Mike Cravens to approve a zone change for JFG Enterprises, Inc. from AR to B5P. The motion passed by voice vote with 10 ayes and 0 nays. All members voted in favor. The approval is subject to approval and certification of ZDP 2008-94.

MAR 2008-14: Zone Change for Kevin Crouse, Premier Villages (AU to PUD-1) 3:25:44 Motion by Mike Cravens for a zone change for Kevin Crouse, Premier Villages, from AU to PUD-1. The motion passed by voice vote with 6 ayes and 3 nays. Voting in favor: Patrick Brewer, Marie Copeland, Mike Cravens, Neill Day, Ed Holmes, and Mike Owens. Voting against: Frank Penn, Carolyn Richardson, and Lynn Roche-Phillips. The approval is subject to revised recommendations.

MAR 2008-20: Zone Change for JFG Enterprises, Inc. (B5P to AR) 4:29:20 Motion by Mike Owens for a zone change for JFG Enterprises, Inc. from B5P to AR. The motion failed by voice vote with 4 ayes and 6 nays. Voting in favor: Patrick Brewer, Marie Copeland, Mike Owens, and Randall Vaughn. Voting against: Mike Cravens, Neill Day, Ed Holmes, Frank Penn, Carolyn Richardson, and Lynn Roche-Phillips.

Public Comment

Two speakers provided public comment during the meeting.

Susan Booker spoke in support of the ND1 overlay 5:51:06. She emphasized the importance of preserving the character and charm of the Chevy Chase neighborhood through the proposed overlay.

Chip Crawford, representing the Lexington Remodelers Council, expressed concerns about the ND1 overlay 5:58:14. He highlighted two specific issues: the lack of an appeals process within the overlay framework and the burden the overlay places on building inspection.

Contested Items

ND1 Overlay for Chevy Chase

The proposed ND1 overlay for Chevy Chase generated community opposition during the meeting. Residents expressed concerns about the restrictions that would be imposed under the overlay designation. A key point of contention was the lack of an appeals process, which some community members viewed as problematic for property owners who might be affected by the overlay's requirements.

Approval of Minutes

1:08

The commission reviewed and approved the minutes from two previous meetings held on July 10, 2008, and July 31, 2008.

Randall Vaughn led the discussion on this agenda item. The minutes were approved without noted objections or concerns.

Zone Change for JFG Enterprises, Inc.

27:23

The commission considered a zone change request for JFG Enterprises, Inc. affecting property located at 5191 Athens-Boonesboro Road. The proposed change would rezone the property from AR (Agricultural/Residential) to B5P (Business).

Rena Wiseman presented the zone change request to the commission. The discussion resulted in approval of the proposed rezoning for JFG Enterprises, Inc.

Zone Change for Kevin Crouse, Premier Villages

The commission discussed a zone change request for Kevin Crouse, Premier Villages, to rezone property from AU (Agricultural Use) to PUD-1 (Planned Unit Development) zoning. The affected properties are located at 4500 and 4524 Old Schoolhouse Lane. 3:25:44

Bill Lear presented information regarding the zone change request.

The commission approved the zone change request.

ND1 Overlay for Chevy Chase

The commission discussed a proposed ND1 overlay for the Chevy Chase neighborhood. 5:15:22

Purpose

The overlay aims to preserve the character and scale of the Chevy Chase neighborhood.

Key Participants

Brad Hawkins presented on this agenda item.

Outcome

The discussion was continued, with no final action taken at this meeting.