Planning Commission Subdivision Items

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission convened on June 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Urban County Government Building, located at 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, with Larry Forester presiding. The meeting addressed 2 agenda items, resulting in one approval and one matter tabled for further consideration. Over the course of the meeting, commissioners took 5 votes and heard 2 public comments. The approved item was PLN-MJSUB-25-00003 concerning Patchen Wilkes Unit 1, Phase 2, while PLN-MJDP-25-00029 regarding the Coleman Property was tabled.

Attendance

Present: Larry Forester, Mike Owens, Judy Worth, Bruce Nicol, Robin Michler, Zach Davis, William Wilson, and Ivy Barksdale.

Absent: M. Davis, Penn, and J. Davis.

Late: Ivy Barksdale arrived after the meeting began.

Votes and Decisions

The Commission took five formal votes during the June 12, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of the May 8, 2025 Minutes 1:00: Motioned by Judy Worth and seconded by Zach Davis. The minutes were approved via roll call vote, 7–0 with 1 abstention. Voting in favor: Larry Forester, Judy Worth, Bruce Nicol, Robin Michler, Zach Davis, William Wilson, and Ivy Barksdale.

• Approval of the Consent Agenda with Exceptions 6:17: Motioned by William Wilson and seconded by Judy Worth. The consent agenda passed unanimously, 8–0, with all eight commissioners voting in favor: Larry Forester, Mike Owens, Judy Worth, Bruce Nicol, Robin Michler, Zach Davis, William Wilson, and Ivy Barksdale.

• Approval of Performance Bonds and Letters of Credit 6:48: Motioned by Zach Davis and seconded by Mike Owens. The item passed unanimously, 8–0, with all eight commissioners voting in favor.

• Approval of PLN-MJSUB-25-00003: Patchen Wilkes Unit 1, Phase 2 36:04: Motioned by Ivy Barksdale and seconded by Judy Worth. The application was approved unanimously, 8–0, subject to 12 conditions as outlined. All eight commissioners voted in favor: Larry Forester, Mike Owens, Judy Worth, Bruce Nicol, Robin Michler, Zach Davis, William Wilson, and Ivy Barksdale.

• Continuance of PLN-MJDP-25-00029: Coleman Property to July 10, 2025 53:59: Motioned by Zach Davis and seconded by Judy Worth. The continuance passed unanimously, 8–0, with all eight commissioners voting in favor.

Public Comment

Two residents addressed the Commission during the public comment period, both raising concerns related to traffic and safety on Eastland Parkway.

• Barbara Hatton 11:39 expressed concerns about traffic flow and safety on Eastland Parkway, with particular focus on the opening of Joan Drive for construction equipment. She raised issues about the impact this access point was having on the surrounding area.

• Denise Gray 15:21 spoke on behalf of residents and echoed similar concerns about traffic and safety conditions on Eastland Parkway. She noted that several accidents had occurred and emphasized the need for traffic management measures to address the ongoing situation.

Both speakers centered their comments on the challenges posed by construction-related activity in the Eastland Parkway corridor, with Denise Gray's remarks specifically highlighting a pattern of accidents as evidence of the need for intervention.

Appointments

The Commission made several appointments during the June 12, 2025 meeting. Four individuals were appointed to the Nominating Committee for Commission Officers:

• William Wilson was appointed to the Nominating Committee for Commission Officers.
• Bruce Nicol was appointed to the Nominating Committee for Commission Officers.
• Ivy Barksdale was appointed to the Nominating Committee for Commission Officers.
• Judy Worth was appointed to the Nominating Committee for Commission Officers.

The Nominating Committee for Commission Officers is responsible for identifying and recommending candidates for officer positions within the Commission. The four appointees — William Wilson, Bruce Nicol, Ivy Barksdale, and Judy Worth — will serve on this committee in that capacity.

Contested Items

Two items on the June 12, 2025 agenda drew community opposition from residents.

• PLN-MJSUB-25-00003: Patchen Wilkes Unit 1, Phase 2 — Residents raised concerns about traffic and safety issues stemming from the proposed development, with particular focus on the impact the project would have on Eastland Parkway and Joan Drive. Community members voiced opposition to the development's effects on these roadways, though the structured data does not indicate a final recorded outcome for this item.

• PLN-MJDP-25-00029: Coleman Property — This item prompted concerns from residents regarding drainage and emergency access in connection with the proposed development changes. Speakers questioned whether the project adequately addressed these infrastructure and safety considerations. As with the Patchen Wilkes item, no final outcome is recorded in the available data.

PLN-MJSUB-25-00003: Patchen Wilkes Unit 1, Phase 2

7:18

The Commission took up agenda item 2A, a discussion of application PLN-MJSUB-25-00003 concerning a preliminary subdivision plan for Patchen Wilkes Unit 1, Phase 2. The proposal seeks to revise the existing street layout and increase the number of proposed lots to 115, plus one HOA lot.

Key speakers during this item included Rory Kahly, Barbara Hatton, and Denise Gray. The discussion centered on the preliminary subdivision plan's revisions, including the reconfigured street layout and the expanded lot count associated with the development.

The item was ultimately approved by the Commission.

> *Note: The available structured data for this item is limited. For full details on the presentation, any concerns raised, and the specifics of the Commission's deliberation, viewers are encouraged to consult the meeting video beginning at timestamp 07:18.*

PLN-MJDP-25-00029: COLEMAN PROPERTY

36:34

The Commission took up agenda item 3E, a discussion regarding an amendment to the Coleman Property development plan (PLN-MJDP-25-00029). The proposed amendment sought to reconfigure building square footage, increase lot coverage, and revise the locations of parking and a dumpster on the site.

Key speakers on this item included Daniel Rayner and John Woodall. The discussion centered on the proposed changes to the previously approved development configuration, with the reconfiguration of building square footage and the increase in lot coverage representing the primary substantive modifications under consideration.

The item was ultimately tabled by the Commission, meaning no final decision or approval was reached at this meeting. Further details regarding the specific concerns raised, the nature of the debate, or the reasoning behind the decision to table the item are not available from the provided record.