Planning Commission Zoning Public Hearing

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission convened on May 25, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the 2nd floor of the LFUCG Government Center at 200 East Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. The commission addressed two agenda items during the session, both of which were approved. The meeting included consideration of development plans and a zone map amendment for 763 Newtown, LLC. Two votes were taken during the proceedings, with no public comments recorded for this session.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on May 25, 2023:

Present: • Ivy Barksdale • Judy Worth • Headley Bell • Anthony de Movellan • Vaughan Adkins • David Filiatreau • Traci Wade • Tom Martin • Cheryl Gallt • Autumn Goderwis • Daniel Crum • Boyd Sewe • Paula Schumacher • Greg Lengal • Tracy Jones • Bruce Nicol • Larry Forester • Robin Michler • Brittany Smith

All 19 expected attendees were present for the meeting. No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting resulted in the approval of two planning-related items, though specific vote counts and individual member positions were not recorded in the available materials.

PLN-MJDP-23-00025 - The development plan for the Rose H. Brigden & Mark McClure Property, Tract A was approved. The approval came with conditions requiring the Urban County Engineer's acceptance of drainage and storm and sanitary sewers systems before implementation can proceed.

PLN-MAR-23-00006 - A zone map amendment for 763 Newtown, LLC was approved, changing the property's zoning designation from B-3 to B-4. This approval is contingent upon the approval and certification of PLN-MJDP-23-00026, creating a dependency between these planning applications.

Both items passed, though the specific voting method, vote tallies, and individual member positions were not documented in the available records. No transcript timestamps were available to reference the exact moments when these votes occurred during the meeting.

The conditional nature of both approvals indicates the planning body's attention to ensuring proper procedural compliance and technical requirements are met before the approved changes take effect.

Development Plans

The meeting addressed a development plan for the Rose H. Brigden & Mark McClure Property, Tract A, situated at 2819 Liberty Road in Lexington, Kentucky. The proposal outlined plans for a residential development featuring 14 townhomes with associated parking facilities.

Vision Engineering served as the key presenter for this agenda item, representing the development proposal to the board. The plan detailed the layout and specifications for the townhome community on the designated tract of land.

The development plan underwent discussion and review by the meeting participants. Following the presentation and any deliberations, the development plan received approval from the board.

The approved project will move forward with the construction of 14 townhomes at the Liberty Road location, providing new residential housing options in the area. The associated parking arrangements were included as part of the comprehensive development plan to serve the future residents of the townhome community.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.*

763 Newtown, LLC Zone Map Amendment

The commission reviewed a petition for a zone map amendment submitted by 763 Newtown, LLC to rezone property located at 763 Newtown Pike. The proposed change would reclassify the property from its current Highway Service Business (B-3) zone designation to a Wholesale and Warehouse Business (B-4) zone.

MHL Civil served as a key speaker during the discussion, presenting details about the proposed rezoning request. The petition involved changing the zoning classification to better align with the intended use of the property for wholesale and warehouse business operations.

The B-4 zoning designation typically allows for wholesale trade, warehousing, and distribution activities, which would represent a shift from the current B-3 classification that permits highway-oriented commercial services. This type of rezoning often reflects changes in how property owners intend to utilize their land or respond to market demands in the area.

Following the presentation and discussion of the petition, the commission approved the zone map amendment request. The approval allows 763 Newtown, LLC to proceed with their plans under the new B-4 zoning classification, enabling wholesale and warehouse business activities on the property at 763 Newtown Pike.