Planning Commission - Zoning Items

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Planning Commission convened on March 26, 2026, 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, with Mr. Chair presiding. The meeting addressed 9 agenda items in total, resulting in 9 motions and votes taken throughout the session. Of the items considered, 5 received approval — including map amendment requests, development plans, and a preservation and growth management program — while 3 items were postponed and 1 set of minutes was approved. The meeting also included 1 public comment.

Attendance

The following members were present at the March 26, 2026 Commission meeting:

• Commissioner Warren
• Commissioner Worth
• Mr. Forrester
• Mr. Wilson
• Mr. Mickler
• Mr. Nickel

No members were absent or late. All six listed members were in attendance for the meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The Commission took the following actions during the March 26, 2026 meeting:

• Minutes Approval 0:01: Commissioner Warren moved, seconded by Mr. Forrester, to approve the minutes from February 12th and February 26th, 2026. The motion passed unanimously.

• PLNMAR 25-17 – Legacy Trail Application 0:02: Mr. Wilson moved, seconded by Mr. Forrester, to postpone this item to May 28th. The motion passed unanimously.

• PLNZOTA – EDZOTA Item C1 0:04: Mr. Forrester moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to postpone this item to April 23rd. The motion passed unanimously.

• PLNMAR 25-15 – Ball Homes Inc. Application 0:05: Commissioner Worth moved, seconded by Mr. Forrester, to postpone this item indefinitely. The motion passed unanimously.

• PLNMAR 26-2 – Hillpointe, LLC Map Amendment Request 0:36: Mr. Forrester moved, seconded by Mr. Nickel, to approve the map amendment request. The motion passed unanimously.

• PLNMJDP 26-12 – White Farm Development Plan 0:37: Mr. Forrester moved, seconded by Mr. Nickel, to approve the White Farm Development Plan with the condition of deleting condition number seven. The motion passed unanimously.

• 4184 Todd's LLC Map Amendment Request 1:05: Mr. Wilson moved, seconded by Mr. Forrester, to approve the map amendment request. The motion passed unanimously.

• Crossroads Church Development Plan 1:06: Mr. Wilson moved, seconded by Mr. Forrester, to approve the development plan. The motion passed unanimously.

• Lexington's Preservation and Growth Management Program 1:39: Mr. Nickel moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to adopt Lexington's Preservation and Growth Management Program. This item was decided by roll call vote and passed with one dissenting vote cast by Mr. Forrester.

Public Comment

One member of the public addressed the Commission during the public comment period. 34:22

• Harsha Vijayshree spoke regarding two related concerns tied to proposed development in the area. First, Vijayshree raised questions about traffic light performance on Dabney Road, expressing concern about how a proposed Dabney Road connection might affect traffic operations in that corridor. Second, Vijayshree raised concerns about potential drainage impacts, specifically the possibility that proposed regional detention basins could contribute to water issues affecting nearby basements. Vijayshree asked the Commission to consider these infrastructure and stormwater management implications as part of its review.

No other members of the public addressed the Commission during this portion of the meeting.

Contested Items

• Lexington's Preservation and Growth Management Program — The adoption of this program was the subject of a split vote among commissioners. Concerns were raised regarding the program's data-driven approach and its potential long-term impact on Lexington's development. The disagreement centered on whether the methodology and data underlying the program were sound, and what consequences the program might have for how Lexington grows and manages its resources over time. The item was ultimately brought to a vote, though commissioners were divided in their support, resulting in a split decision.

*Note: The available meeting data does not include specific vote tallies, the names of commissioners on each side, or precise timestamps for this item.*

Approval of Minutes

1:32

The Commission took up the approval of minutes from two previous meetings: February 12th and February 26th, 2026. Commissioner Warren and Mr. Forrester were the key speakers during this portion of the meeting.

The minutes from both sessions were presented for the Commission's review and consideration. Following discussion, the Commission approved the minutes from both the February 12th and February 26th, 2026 meetings.

Legacy Trail Application Postponement

Agenda Item: PLNMAR 25-17 2:34

The Commission took up agenda item PLNMAR 25-17, concerning a request to postpone the Legacy Trail application. The discussion was brief, with Mr. Wilson and Mr. Forrester identified as the key speakers on the matter.

The Commission considered moving the Legacy Trail application to a later meeting date, ultimately agreeing to postpone the item to May 28th. No additional concerns or substantive debate on the merits of the underlying Legacy Trail application were recorded as part of this procedural discussion.

• Agenda Item: PLNMAR 25-17
• Action Requested: Postponement of the Legacy Trail application
• Key Speakers: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Forrester
• Outcome: Approved — application postponed to May 28th

EDZOTA Item Postponement

4:12

The Commission took up agenda item PLNZOTA, concerning the postponement of the EDZOTA item. Mr. Forrester and Mr. Wilson were the key speakers during this portion of the meeting.

The Commission discussed moving the EDZOTA item to a later date, ultimately agreeing to postpone consideration of the matter to April 23rd. The item was approved for postponement without proceeding to substantive discussion at this meeting.

Ball Homes Inc. Application Postponement

Agenda Item: PLNMAR 25-15 5:24

The Commission took up agenda item PLNMAR 25-15, concerning the Ball Homes Inc. application, and considered a request for indefinite postponement of the matter.

Commissioner Worth and Mr. Forrester were the key speakers during this portion of the meeting. The discussion centered on the postponement of the Ball Homes Inc. application, though the Commission ultimately moved forward with approving the indefinite delay rather than proceeding to a substantive review of the underlying application at this time.

The Commission approved the indefinite postponement of the Ball Homes Inc. application.

> *Note: The available structured data for this agenda item is limited. For full details on the arguments presented, any concerns raised, and the complete discussion between Commissioner Worth and Mr. Forrester, viewers are encouraged to consult the meeting transcript or recording beginning at timestamp 05:24.*

Hillpointe, LLC Map Amendment Request

Agenda Item: PLNMAR 26-2 36:29

The Commission took up a map amendment request submitted by Hillpointe, LLC, seeking a rezoning of approximately 39 acres from agricultural urban to R4. Key speakers during the discussion included Mr. Forrester and Mr. Nickel.

The item was presented and debated before the Commission, with Mr. Forrester and Mr. Nickel participating in the discussion. The Commission ultimately voted to approve the map amendment request, authorizing the zoning change from agricultural urban to R4 for the 39-acre parcel.

White Farm Development Plan

Agenda Item: PLNMJDP 26-12 37:30

The Commission took up agenda item PLNMJDP 26-12, the White Farm Development Plan, which covers a proposed development including multifamily buildings and townhomes.

Key speakers on this item were Mr. Forrester and Mr. Nickel. The item was presented as a discussion before the Commission, during which the plan's details were reviewed.

The Commission ultimately approved the White Farm Development Plan.

*Note: Additional details regarding specific concerns raised, the scope of the development, site location, and the substance of the discussion between Mr. Forrester and Mr. Nickel were not available in the source materials for this summary.*

4184 Todd's LLC Map Amendment Request

1:05:57

The commission took up the map amendment request submitted by 4184 Todd's LLC, which sought to rezone the subject property from EAR1 to EAR2 and from agricultural rural to R4. Key speakers on this item were Mr. Wilson and Mr. Forrester.

The commission discussed the proposed zoning changes and the implications of moving the property from its existing designations to the requested classifications. The item was considered as a discussion matter before the commission.

The commission ultimately approved the map amendment request, authorizing the rezoning from EAR1 to EAR2 and from agricultural rural to R4 as submitted by 4184 Todd's LLC.

Crossroads Church Development Plan

1:06:57

The commission discussed and approved the development plan for Crossroads Church, which includes 20 townhomes. Key speakers on this item were Mr. Wilson and Mr. Forrester.

The commission voted to approve the development plan as presented.

*Note: Additional details regarding the specific presentations made, concerns raised, or debate that occurred during this discussion are not available in the meeting record.*

Lexington's Preservation and Growth Management Program

1:39:38

The Commission took up the Lexington's Preservation and Growth Management Program, presented as an addendum to the 2023 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Nickel and Mr. Wilson were the key speakers on this item.

The Commission discussed and subsequently approved the program, adopting it as an official addendum to the 2023 Comprehensive Plan.

*Note: Detailed information about the specific content of the presentation, any concerns raised during discussion, and the particulars of the debate are not available in the source materials for this agenda item.*