Planning Commission Subdivision (Sub) Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Subdivision Committee met on June 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Phoenix Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room. The meeting covered four agenda items spanning a range of subdivision matters. During the meeting, the committee took 3 votes, heard 1 informational presentation, and received no public comments.

Of the four agenda items considered, two were approved — PATCHEN WILKES, UNIT 2, LOT 10 (AMD) and ROSEMILL SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2 — while GREENDALE HILLS, UNIT 3 was postponed. The GEORGE WEST ESTATE PROPERTY item was presented as informational and was not subject to a vote.

Attendance

The following 20 members were present at the June 4, 2026 Commission meeting:

• Vaughan Adkins
• David Filiatreau
• Eric Sutherland
• Brooke Gray
• Lane Gilliam
• Brian Morgan
• Rob Volpenhein
• Scott Burton
• Boyd Sewe
• Scott Thompson
• Chris Dent
• Erik Merlino
• Tyler Skaggs
• Traci Wade
• Daniel Crum
• Chris Chaney
• Cheryl Gallt
• Paula Owens
• Tracy Jones
• Brittany Smith

No members were recorded as absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The Commission took action on three items during the June 4, 2026 meeting, with all motions carried unanimously.

• PLN-MJDP-26-00040 – Patchen Wilkes, Unit 2, Lot 10 (AMD): Madam Chair moved approval of this amended major development plan. The motion passed unanimously with 13 conditions attached. 17:16

• PLN-MJDP-24-00030 – Greendale Hills, Unit 3: Madam Chair moved to postpone this item. The motion to postpone passed unanimously, with the matter held for further discussion and a visit from the applicant before returning to the Commission. 41:22

• PLN-MJDP-26-00033 – Rosemill Subdivision, Unit 2: Madam Chair moved approval of this major development plan. The motion passed unanimously with 13 conditions attached. 48:51

No roll call votes were recorded; all three actions were decided by unanimous consent. No seconds, individual vote tallies, or dissenting votes are reflected in the meeting record.

Contested Items

• Pedestrian Access from Patchen Wilkes Development to Kroger: A heated discussion arose regarding the absence of a safe pedestrian crossing connecting the Patchen Wilkes development to the nearby Kroger site. Participants raised concerns about the risks posed to pedestrians attempting to access the grocery store from the development without a designated, safe crossing point. Potential solutions discussed included the installation of bumpouts or refuge islands to improve pedestrian safety at the crossing. The structured data does not indicate a final resolution or identify the specific commissioners or parties involved in the exchange, nor does it record a definitive outcome from the discussion.

PATCHEN WILKES, UNIT 2, LOT 10 (AMD)

Case No. PLN-MJDP-26-00040

2:10

The Commission took up a discussion item regarding an amended development plan for Patchen Wilkes, Unit 2, Lot 10 — a proposed group residential development consisting of 8 multi-family buildings and 288 units.

Key speakers on this item included Chris and Tom Hatfieldwell, who participated in presenting and discussing the proposal before the Commission.

• Pedestrian access was identified as a notable issue during the discussion, with commissioners and/or speakers examining how residents and the public would safely navigate the site and connect to surrounding areas.
• Stormwater management was also raised as a concern, reflecting the scale of the development and the need to adequately address drainage and runoff associated with the multi-family project.

Following discussion of these issues, the Commission approved the amended development plan.

GEORGE WEST ESTATE PROPERTY

Agenda Item: PLN-WAV-26-00015 18:18

The Commission took up a discussion item regarding the George West Estate Property, located at 4538 Georgetown Road. The item centered on requested waivers related to two development standards: tree canopy standards and open space standards.

Madison was identified as a key speaker in the presentation of this item. The discussion was informational in nature, meaning no formal vote or binding decision was taken at this meeting.

• The agenda item was classified as a waiver discussion (PLN-WAV-26-00015), indicating the property owner or applicant is seeking relief from the jurisdiction's standard requirements for tree canopy coverage and open space.
• The Commission received information regarding the nature of the requested waivers and their applicability to the Georgetown Road property.
• The outcome of the discussion was informational, with no final determination recorded at this session.

No additional details regarding specific concerns raised, the extent of the requested waivers, or any Commission direction were captured in the available record for this item.

GREENDALE HILLS, UNIT 3

Agenda Item: PLN-MJDP-24-00030 34:10

The Commission took up agenda item PLN-MJDP-24-00030, GREENDALE HILLS, UNIT 3, a discussion item concerning the reapproval and extension of a plan for commercial buildings and associated parking.

• The item was presented as a discussion, with Cheryl identified as the key speaker during this portion of the meeting.

The outcome of this agenda item was a postponement — the Commission did not reach a final decision and the matter was deferred for future consideration.

*Note: The available structured data for this item is limited. Specific details regarding the substance of the presentation, any concerns raised by commissioners, or the stated reasons for postponement are not reflected in the provided source materials.*

ROSEMILL SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2

Agenda Item: PLN-MJDP-26-00033 | 43:33

The Commission took up a discussion item concerning a zone change and development plan for property located at 500 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY.

• Tony Barrette was the key speaker presenting on this agenda item.
• The item involved both a zone change request and an associated development plan for the Rosemill Subdivision, Unit 2.

The Commission ultimately approved the item.

*Note: Additional details regarding specific arguments made, concerns raised, or conditions attached to the approval are not available in the source materials for this item.*