Planning Commission Zoning Items

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission convened on January 25, 2024, 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 Larry Forester presiding as the meeting officer. The commission addressed two agenda items during the session, focusing on postponements and withdrawals as well as general commission items, both of which were informational in nature. The meeting involved two motions and votes but did not include any public comments from attendees. The proceedings were primarily administrative, covering routine commission business and updates on postponed or withdrawn matters before the planning body.

Attendance

The following members were present at the January 25, 2024 meeting:

• Larry Forester
• Zach Davis
• William Wilson
• Johnathon Davis
• Graham Pohl
• Mike Owens
• Janice Meyer
• Judy Worth
• Bruce Nicol

Two members were absent:

• Ivy Barksdale
• Michler

No members arrived late to the meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included two formal votes on separate matters.

Approval of December 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes 1:00 Mike Owens motioned to approve the minutes from the December 14, 2023 meeting, with Graham Pohl providing the second. The motion passed unanimously with 8 votes in favor and 1 abstention. The following members voted in favor: Larry Forester, William Wilson, Johnathon Davis, Graham Pohl, Mike Owens, Janice Meyer, Judy Worth, and Bruce Nicol.

Zoning Map Amendment Withdrawal - PLN-MAR-23-00020 2:30 Zach Davis motioned to accept the withdrawal of the zoning map amendment request by BOTTS/CRAVENS HOMEBUILDERS @ PARADISE, LLC, with Judy Worth seconding the motion. The withdrawal was accepted unanimously with all 9 members voting in favor and no opposition. The members voting to accept the withdrawal were: Larry Forester, Zach Davis, William Wilson, Johnathon Davis, Graham Pohl, Mike Owens, Janice Meyer, Judy Worth, and Bruce Nicol.

Both votes demonstrated strong consensus among the board members, with no dissenting votes recorded on either matter. The zoning amendment withdrawal appears to have been an administrative action to formally recognize the applicant's decision to withdraw their request rather than a substantive review of the proposed development.

Postponements and Withdrawals

2:00

The meeting addressed agenda item III regarding requests for postponement and withdrawal of zoning and subdivision items. Daniel Crum served as the key speaker for this discussion item.

This agenda item provided an opportunity for the consideration of any requests to postpone or withdraw zoning and subdivision matters that were scheduled for review during the meeting. The item was structured as a discussion point to handle procedural matters related to case scheduling and applicant requests.

The session was informational in nature, serving as a standard procedural checkpoint in the meeting agenda to address any last-minute changes to the docket of zoning and subdivision cases. This type of agenda item is typically included in planning and zoning meetings to provide flexibility for applicants who may need additional time to prepare their cases or who wish to withdraw their applications.

No specific details were provided regarding particular cases that were postponed or withdrawn during this discussion. The item concluded as an informational session without requiring formal action by the body.

Commission Items

The Commission discussed plans for their next book study during agenda item VI 5:00. The conversation centered on selecting "Just Law" as a follow-up to their previous reading of "The Color of Law."

William Wilson, Judy Worth, and Larry Forester participated in the discussion about the proposed book selection. The Commission members explored how "Just Law" would build upon the themes and insights gained from their study of "The Color of Law," which examined historical housing discrimination and its lasting effects on American communities.

The discussion was informational in nature, with commissioners sharing their thoughts on the relevance and potential value of studying "Just Law" as their next group reading project. The book selection appears to be part of the Commission's ongoing educational efforts to deepen their understanding of legal and social justice issues.

No formal action was taken during this agenda item, as the discussion served to gauge interest and gather input from Commission members about moving forward with the book study. The conversation provided an opportunity for commissioners to consider how the proposed reading would complement their previous work and contribute to their broader mission.