Planning Commission Zoning Items

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission convened on June 26, 2025, at 1:30 PM in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of the LFUCG Government Center, located at 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky. The meeting was presided over by Larry Forester. The agenda included three items: approval of the meeting minutes, an informational update on the Downtown Area Master Plan, and an informational presentation on Planning Commission Officer Nominations. Over the course of the meeting, three votes were taken and no public comments were heard. The minutes were approved, while the remaining two agenda items were informational in nature and did not result in formal action.

Attendance

All seven commission members were present at the June 26, 2025 meeting. No members were absent or late.

Present: - Robin Michler - Mike Owens - Bill Wilson - Ivy Barksdale - Johnathon Davis - Zach Davis - Judy Worth

Votes and Decisions

Three votes were taken at the June 26, 2025 Commission meeting, all resulting in postponements of zoning map amendments.

• PLN-MAR-25-00008 — RD Property Group, LLC Zoning Map Amendment 11:10: Mike Owens moved to postpone, seconded by Johnathon Davis. The motion passed unanimously, 7–0, with all commissioners voting in favor: Robin Michler, Mike Owens, Bill Wilson, Ivy Barksdale, Johnathon Davis, Zach Davis, and Judy Worth.

• PLN-MAR-25-00009 — On The Block, LLC Zoning Map Amendment 12:41: Johnathon Davis moved to postpone, seconded by Ivy Barksdale. The motion passed unanimously, 7–0, with all commissioners voting in favor: Robin Michler, Mike Owens, Bill Wilson, Ivy Barksdale, Johnathon Davis, Zach Davis, and Judy Worth.

• PLN-MAR-25-00007 — Anderson Campus Rental Properties, LLC Zoning Map Amendment 21:34: Bill Wilson moved to postpone, seconded by Judy Worth. Unlike the previous two items, this motion was decided by roll call vote and passed 5–2. Voting in favor of postponement were Robin Michler, Bill Wilson, Ivy Barksdale, Johnathon Davis, and Judy Worth. Mike Owens and Zach Davis voted against postponement.

Appointments

The Commission made the following officer appointments at the June 26, 2025 meeting:

• Zach Davis was appointed as Chair.
• Ivy Barksdale was appointed as Vice-Chair.
• Robin Michler was appointed as Secretary.
• Judy Worth was appointed as Parliamentarian.

Contested Items

• Anderson Campus Rental Properties, LLC Zoning Map Amendment – Postponement Motion

The Commission reached a split decision on whether to postpone consideration of a zoning map amendment request from Anderson Campus Rental Properties, LLC. The motion to postpone the item passed on a 5-2 vote, reflecting meaningful disagreement among Commission members about whether to move forward with the matter at this meeting or defer it to a later date. The two dissenting members opposed the postponement, though the majority prevailed in delaying action on the amendment. No further details about the specific nature of the zoning map amendment or the reasons cited for or against postponement are available in the provided record.

Approval of Minutes

9:38

The Commission took up the approval of minutes from the April 10, 2025 public hearings. Bill Wilson and Judy Worth were the key speakers during this portion of the meeting. The minutes were approved without noted objection.

Update for Downtown Area Master Plan

22:08

Boyd Sewe presented an informational update on the Downtown Area Master Plan during the June 26, 2025 Commission meeting. The presentation covered two primary topics: budget allocation for the project and the formation of a project advisory committee.

No further structured details were available regarding the specific budget figures discussed, the composition or membership of the advisory committee, or any concerns raised by commissioners during the presentation. The item was informational in nature, and no formal action or vote was taken as a result of the update.

Planning Commission Officer Nominations

27:32

The Planning Commission took up the matter of officer nominations for the coming year. Judy Worth presented on behalf of the nominating committee, offering a slate of proposed officers.

The agenda item was informational in nature, with the nominating committee's slate being presented to the Commission at this meeting. No additional details regarding the specific nominees, positions, or any debate or concerns raised during the discussion are available in the meeting record.