Planning Committee Zoning 11-07-24

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Zoning Committee met on November 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room. The committee addressed five agenda items, taking five motions and votes during the session. Two members of the public provided comments.

The committee's actions on the agenda items produced mixed outcomes. One amendment was approved: PLN-ZOTA-24-00007, which updates short-term rental regulations. One item was forwarded with no recommendation: PLN-ZOTA-24-00008, an amendment to Article 17 concerning digital billboards. Two items were postponed: PLN-MAR-22-00017 for Rose Holdings-Lexington, LLC and PLN-ZOTA-24-00006, which involves revisions to Article 23A-10 for the Economic Development (ED) Zone. One application was disapproved: PLN-MAR-22-00016 for Realty Unlimited Bluegrass, LLC.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on November 7, 2024:

• James Mills
• Tracy Way
• Bruce Simpson
• Dan Rose
• Kurt Rose
• Jihad Halani
• Mr. Wilson
• Mr. Paul
• Mr. Jonathan Davis
• Mr. Gross
• Mr. Gaffield

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included five votes, all of which passed unanimously.

Postponement of PLN-MAR-24-17 Rose Holdings Lexington LLC 38:57 Mr. Wilson moved to postpone this item, seconded by Mr. Jonathan Davis. The motion to postpone was approved unanimously.

Recommendation on PLN-ZOTA-24-7 1:15:58 Mr. Cole moved to recommend approval of PLN-ZOTA-24-7, seconded by Mr. Wilson. The motion passed unanimously. Staff was directed to consider possible changes discussed during the meeting.

PLN-ZOTA-24-8 Forwarded to Full Planning Commission 1:50:54 Mr. Wilson moved to forward PLN-ZOTA-24-8 to the full Planning Commission with no recommendation, seconded by Mr. Pohl. The motion passed unanimously.

Postponement of PLN-ZOTA-24-6 2:18:54 Mr. Pohl moved to postpone PLN-ZOTA-24-6 per the applicant's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Davis. The motion to postpone was approved unanimously.

Recommendation on PLN-MAR-22-16 2:22:10 Mr. Paul moved to recommend disapproval of PLN-MAR-22-16, seconded by Mr. Wilson. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Comment

Mr. Gaffield addressed the meeting on two separate matters during the public comment period.

Short-term Rental Regulations 53:31

Mr. Gaffield expressed concerns about the impact of short-term rentals on neighborhoods and advocated for stricter regulations to address these issues.

Digital Billboards 1:24:27

Mr. Gaffield opposed the ordinance allowing digital billboards, citing safety concerns and potential negative impacts on the community.

Contested Items

The meeting included discussion of two items that generated community opposition:

Digital Billboards

Community members expressed concerns about the safety and environmental impacts of digital billboards. Specific details regarding the nature of safety concerns, environmental impacts cited, or any resolution reached were not documented in the available meeting materials.

Short-Term Rental Regulations

Neighborhood representatives voiced concerns about the impact of short-term rentals on housing and community character. The specific housing and community character issues raised, as well as any outcomes or decisions made regarding short-term rental regulations, were not detailed in the available meeting documentation.

PLN-MAR-22-00017: ROSE HOLDINGS-LEXINGTON, LLC

6:30

This agenda item addressed a petition for a zone map amendment submitted by Rose Holdings-Lexington, LLC for property located at 1899 Parkers Mill Road. The petition seeks to change the property's zoning classification from Single Family Residential (R-1A) to Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3).

Key speakers during the discussion included James Mills, Bruce Simpson, and Dan Rose. The meeting examined the proposed zoning change and its implications for the affected property and surrounding area.

Outcome

The item was postponed and did not proceed to a final decision at this meeting.

PLN-ZOTA-24-00007: AMENDMENT TO UPDATE SHORT TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS

This agenda item addressed a text amendment to update Articles 3, 8, and 23 of local regulations to modernize the rules governing Short Term Rentals.

Presentation and Discussion

The amendment was presented by Daniel, Mr. Paul, and Mr. Gross, who led the discussion on the proposed regulatory changes 39:29. The speakers outlined modifications to three articles within the zoning ordinance to address current Short Term Rental practices and standards.

Outcome

The amendment to update Short Term Rental regulations was approved.

PLN-ZOTA-24-00008: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 17 FOR DIGITAL BILLBOARDS

This agenda item addressed a text amendment to Article 17 to define and regulate digital billboards in the B-3, B-4, I-1, I-2, and CN zones. 1:16:32

Key Speakers

Daniel and Mr. Gaffield were the primary speakers on this matter.

Outcome

The amendment was forwarded with no recommendation.

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 under Article 23A-10. 1:59:19

Key Speakers

Daniel and Mr. Gross were the primary speakers on this matter.

Outcome

The item was postponed and did not proceed to a vote or final decision at this meeting.

PLN-MAR-22-00016: REALTY UNLIMITED BLUEGRASS, LLC

This agenda item addressed a petition for a zone map amendment submitted by Realty Unlimited Bluegrass, LLC for property located at 940 Higbee Mill Road. The petitioner requested a change in zoning classification from Single Family Residential (R-1C) to Townhouse Residential (R-1T).

2:19:56

The petition was disapproved by the body.