Planning Commission Zoning Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Zoning Committee met on September 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, with Mr. Chairman presiding. The committee addressed four agenda items during the session. Three items—PLN-MAR-24-00013 for Shadeland Investments, LLC; PLN-MAR-24-00014 for Subtext Acquisitions, LLC; and PLN-MAR-24-00015 for Brooke Properties, LLC—were presented for informational purposes. The fourth item, PLN-ZOTA-24-00006 regarding revisions to Article 23A-10 for the Economic Development (ED) Zone, was postponed. The committee heard two public comments during the meeting and took one vote.

Votes and Decisions

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Chairman 0:00. No decision was recorded on this motion. The vote counts were not documented, with zero ayes, zero nays, and zero abstentions recorded.

Public Comment

Two speakers addressed the meeting during the public comment period, both expressing opposition to a proposed student housing development in Prawl Town.

Teresa Lopez 1:38:26 raised concerns about the potential negative impacts of the student housing project on the existing community. She emphasized worries about the displacement of long-term residents and the risk of gentrification in the Prawl Town area.

Rolanda Woolfork 1:42:48 also opposed the student housing development, focusing on practical neighborhood concerns. She highlighted issues related to traffic and parking that the project would generate, and expressed concern about the impact on the neighborhood's character.

Contested Items

Student Housing Development in Prawl Town

A proposed student housing development in Prawl Town emerged as a contested item during the meeting. The primary disagreement centered on the project's impact on the existing community.

Residents expressed strong opposition to the development, citing concerns about gentrification and the potential displacement of long-term residents. The community's concerns reflected broader worries about how the project would affect the character and affordability of the neighborhood.

The meeting record does not indicate a final outcome or resolution regarding this contested item.

PLN-MAR-24-00013: SHADELAND INVESTMENTS, LLC

This agenda item addressed a petition for a zone map amendment submitted by Shadeland Investments, LLC for property located at 185 Eastern Avenue. The petition requests a change in zoning classification from Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) to Neighborhood Business (B-1).

Presentation

James Mills presented information regarding this zone map amendment petition 1:42.

Outcome

The item was presented as informational, providing the meeting attendees with details about the proposed zoning change without a final decision or vote being rendered at this time.

PLN-MAR-24-00014: SUBTEXT ACQUISITIONS, LLC

This agenda item addressed a petition for a zone map amendment to a Corridor Node (CN) Zone for properties located on South Limestone, Prall Street, and Montmullin Street. The proposed amendment would facilitate a high-density mixed-use development on these parcels.

Speakers and Presentation

James Mills and Nick Nicholson presented information regarding this petition 11:09.

Outcome

The item was presented on an informational basis, meaning no formal vote or decision was made at this meeting. The presentation allowed for the introduction of the proposal and its details to the body.

PLN-MAR-24-00015: BROOKE PROPERTIES, LLC

This agenda item addressed a petition for a zone map amendment submitted by Brooke Properties, LLC for properties located at 2094 & 2098 Harrodsburg Road. The petition seeks to rezone the properties from Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone to Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone.

Presentation

John Woodall presented information regarding this zoning amendment petition 46:10.

Outcome

This item was presented for informational purposes.

PLN-ZOTA-24-00006: REVISIONS TO ARTICLE 23A-10 FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ED) ZONE

This agenda item addressed a text amendment to modify the Economic Development (ED) zone. The proposed revisions included changes to supportive uses, open space requirements, and residential density within the zone.

Key speakers on this item were Daniel Crump and Brandon Gross. 1:00:48

The discussion centered on the modifications being proposed for the ED zone regulations under Article 23A-10. The amendment would affect how supportive uses are defined and permitted, adjust open space requirements for development within the zone, and modify allowable residential density standards.

Outcome: The item was postponed and did not receive a final vote or decision at this meeting.