Planning Commission Zoning (Sub) Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Zoning Committee Meeting was held on May 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room. The meeting covered six agenda items spanning a range of planning and zoning matters, including applications from private entities and proposed zoning ordinance text amendments. Over the course of the meeting, six motions and votes were taken and one public comment was heard.

Of the six agenda items considered, four were approved and two were postponed. Approved items included applications from LCD Acquisitions, LLC (PLN-MAR-26-00010), Fox South, LLC (PLN-MAR-26-00011), and RAK Properties Lexington, LLC — wait, RAK Properties was postponed — as well as zoning ordinance text amendments addressing accessory uses to a horse race track (PLN-ZOTA-26-00003) and revisions to Article 23A-10 for the Economic Development Zone (PLN-ZOTA-24-00006). The applications from Mt. Laurel Lands Company (PLN-MAR-26-00004) and RAK Properties Lexington, LLC (PLN-MAR-26-00012) were postponed without final action.

Votes and Decisions

The Commission took action on six items during the May 7, 2026 meeting, with all votes resulting in unanimous outcomes.

• PLN-MAR-26-00004 — A motion to postpone the Mount Laurel Lands Company zoning map amendment was made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Commissioner Molly Davis. The postponement was approved unanimously. 15:11

• PLN-MAR-26-00010 — A motion to approve the LCD Acquisitions, LLC zoning map amendment was made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Jonathan Davis. The amendment passed unanimously, subject to the condition that it is pending the information review provided to staff. 49:35

• PLN-MAR-26-00011 — A motion to approve the Fox South, LLC zoning map amendment was made by Zack Davis and seconded by Jonathan Davis. The amendment passed unanimously with no conditions attached. 1:10:28

• PLN-MAR-26-00012 — A motion to postpone the RAK Properties Lexington, LLC zoning map amendment was made by Mr. Forrester and seconded by Jonathan Davis. The postponement was approved unanimously. 1:50:22

• PLN-ZOTA-26-00003 — A motion to approve a text amendment for accessory uses to a horse race track was made by Molly Davis and seconded by Mr. Forrester. The amendment passed unanimously with no conditions. 2:09:51

• PLN-ZOTA-24-00006 — A motion to approve revisions to Article 23A-10 for the Economic Development Zone was made by Mr. Forrester and seconded by Mr. Davis. The revisions passed unanimously, with the condition that self-service laundry be moved to a supportive use classification. 2:22:42

All six votes were unanimous. No roll call vote breakdowns by individual member were recorded in the available data. Of the six items considered, four were approved and two were postponed.

Public Comment

One member of the public addressed the Commission during the public comment period. 2:00:45

• Amy Clark spoke on the topic of the ZOTA (Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment) initiation process. Clark expressed concern about how ZOTAs are currently initiated, arguing that such amendments should originate only from the Planning Commission or a legislative body rather than from private individuals.

Clark's comments raised a procedural question about who holds the authority to set the zoning amendment process in motion, suggesting that allowing individuals to initiate ZOTAs may not be appropriate. No other public comments were recorded during this portion of the meeting.

Contested Items

PLN-MAR-26-00012: RAK Properties Lexington, LLC

This item drew community opposition centered on concerns about traffic and connectivity issues associated with a proposed residential development on Sir Barton Way. Residents raised objections regarding the potential impact the development could have on local traffic patterns and how the project would connect to the surrounding road network.

The structured data does not specify the individual speakers involved in the opposition, the full scope of the commission's deliberation, or the final outcome of the item. Readers seeking additional detail on who participated in the discussion and how the commission ultimately voted are encouraged to consult the meeting record directly using the available meeting video.

PLN-MAR-26-00004: MT. LAUREL LANDS COMPANY

0:00

The Commission took up agenda item I.a, a discussion regarding a zoning map amendment request submitted by Mt. Laurel Lands Company. The application seeks to rezone a property on Old Paris Road from Single Family Residential to Wholesale and Warehouse Business zone.

Key speakers involved in this item included Daniel Crum, Chris Chaney, and Matt Minyard.

The item was brought before the Commission as a discussion matter, allowing commissioners and staff to examine the proposed rezoning and its implications before any formal action. The request represents a significant change in land use designation, moving the subject property from a residential classification to a commercial/industrial category intended for wholesale and warehouse business operations.

The outcome of the item was a postponement — the Commission did not take a final vote or render a decision at this meeting. No further details regarding the specific concerns raised, the timeline for postponement, or the conditions under which the item would return to the Commission are available from the provided materials.

PLN-MAR-26-00010: LCD ACQUISITIONS, LLC

16:18

The Commission took up agenda item I.c, a discussion regarding a zoning map amendment request submitted by LCD Acquisitions, LLC. The application sought to rezone properties located on Chair Avenue and Hayman Avenue from Light Industrial and Wholesale and Warehouse Business designations to the Corridor Node zone.

Key speakers during this item included Daniel Crum, Chris Chaney, and Scott Schuette. The discussion centered on the proposed rezoning and its implications for the subject properties under the requested Corridor Node classification.

The Commission ultimately approved the zoning map amendment request.

PLN-MAR-26-00011: FOX SOUTH, LLC

50:46

The Commission took up a discussion item regarding a zoning map amendment request submitted by Fox South, LLC for property located on Southland Drive. The application sought to rezone the property from a Professional Office designation to a Neighborhood Business zone, and also included requests for variances related to the front yard setback and vehicular use area.

Key speakers on this item included Ryle Browning, Chris Chaney, and Tony Barrett, who participated in the presentation and discussion of the request.

The item was presented to the Commission with consideration given to the proposed zoning change and the accompanying variance requests. The front yard variance and vehicular use area variance were discussed as part of the overall application package, reflecting site-specific conditions that necessitated relief from standard dimensional requirements under the requested Neighborhood Business zoning classification.

The Commission reviewed the merits of the rezoning from Professional Office to Neighborhood Business, a change that would allow for a broader range of commercial uses on the subject property along Southland Drive.

Following discussion, the Commission approved the application.

PLN-MAR-26-00012: RAK PROPERTIES LEXINGTON, LLC

1:14:49

The Commission took up agenda item I.e, a discussion regarding a zoning map amendment request submitted by RAK Properties Lexington, LLC. The application seeks to rezone a property on Sir Barton Way from a Professional Office designation to a Medium Density Residential zone.

Key speakers on this item included Jeremy Young, Chris Chaney, and Dick Murphy. The discussion centered on the proposed zoning change and its implications for the subject property. As a discussion item, the Commission had the opportunity to examine the merits of the rezoning request, consider how the proposed Medium Density Residential classification would align with surrounding land uses and applicable planning policies, and hear any concerns related to the transition away from the existing Professional Office zoning.

The item was ultimately postponed, meaning the Commission did not reach a final recommendation or vote on the merits of the application at this meeting. No further details regarding the specific reasons for postponement, conditions attached to the delay, or a rescheduled hearing date are reflected in the available record for this item.

Interested parties should monitor future Commission agendas for the rescheduled consideration of PLN-MAR-26-00012.

PLN-ZOTA-26-00003: ACCESSORY USES TO HORSE RACE TRACK

1:51:31

The Commission took up agenda item II.a, a discussion regarding a proposed text amendment (PLN-ZOTA-26-00003) that would allow the retail sale of alcoholic beverages as an accessory use to a horse race track.

Key speakers on this item included Jeremy Young and Nick Nicholson, who participated in the presentation and discussion of the proposed zoning ordinance text amendment.

The item was brought forward as a discussion on whether the applicable zoning regulations should be amended to explicitly permit alcohol retail sales in conjunction with horse race track operations, framing such sales as accessory — meaning secondary and incidental — to the primary use of the property as a horse racing facility.

The Commission considered the amendment and, following discussion, approved the item.

> *Note: Additional detail on specific arguments made, concerns raised, or conditions attached to the approval was not available in the source materials for this item.*

PLN-ZOTA-24-00006: Revisions to Article 23A-10 for the Economic Development Zone

2:11:03

The Commission took up agenda item IV.a, a discussion of proposed revisions to Article 23A-10 governing the Economic Development Zone. The item was presented by key speakers Daniel Crum and Brandon Gross.

The revisions under case PLN-ZOTA-24-00006 are aimed at introducing greater flexibility into the Economic Development Zone, specifically with respect to residential unit counts and permitted uses. The discussion centered on how the proposed amendments would modify existing zoning text to accommodate a broader range of development activity within the zone.

The Commission reviewed the substance of the proposed changes, with Crum and Gross leading the presentation and responding to questions. The item was framed as a discussion, allowing commissioners to engage with the details of the text amendments before taking action.

Following the discussion, the Commission approved the revisions.