Planning Commission Subdivision Items

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission met on August 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. ET in the Council Chambers at the Urban County Government Building, 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky. The Commission considered six agenda items during the meeting, taking six motions and votes. No public comments were heard during the session.

The Commission approved two items: a proposal regarding Performance Bonds and Letters of Credit, and a Public Facilities Review for Kentucky American Water. Four additional agenda items were postponed, including the Development Plan for WML Properties, LLC (Two Keys), a Waiver for Griffin Gate Center (Clarion Hotel), the Development Plan for White Farm, and a Waiver for South Farm Marketplace, Lot 1.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the Commission meeting on August 13, 2026:

• Ivy Barksdale
• Mike Owens
• Judy Worth
• Vaughan Adkins
• David Filiatreau
• Traci Wade
• Daniel Crum
• Chris Chaney
• Dalton Belcher
• Jeremy Young
• Cheryl Gallt
• Paula Owens
• Brian Morgan
• Tracy Jones
• Ella Helmuth

No members were absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The Commission took the following actions on August 13, 2026:

Release of Performance Bonds and Letters of Credit 1:10 A motion to release performance bonds and letters of credit passed by voice vote.

PLN-MJDP-26-00030: WML Properties, LLC (Two Keys) Development Plan 3:49 Motion by Robin Michler, seconded by Judy Worth, to postpone the development plan for WML Properties, LLC (Two Keys). The motion passed by voice vote and was postponed to August 27, 2026.

PLN-WAV-26-00021: Griffin Gate Center (Clarion Hotel) Waiver 5:22 A motion, seconded by Jonathan Davis, to postpone the waiver for Griffin Gate Center (Clarion Hotel) passed by voice vote. The matter was postponed to September 10, 2026.

PLN-MJDP-26-00052: White Farm Development Plan 6:53 Motion by Judy Worth, seconded by Molly Davis, to postpone the development plan for White Farm passed by voice vote. The postponement was set for September 10, 2026.

PLN-WAV-26-00022: South Farm Marketplace, Lot 1 Waiver 28:33 Motion by Robin Michler, seconded by Molly Davis, to continue the waiver for South Farm Marketplace, Lot 1 passed by voice vote. The matter was continued to September 10, 2026.

PFR 2026-2: Kentucky American Water Maintenance Building Public Facilities Review 44:44 Motion by Judy Worth, seconded by Forester, regarding the Public Facilities Review for a Kentucky American Water maintenance building passed by voice vote with one nay.

Contested Items

Waiver for South Farm Marketplace, Lot 1

A heated discussion arose regarding a waiver request for South Farm Marketplace, Lot 1. The primary concern centered on the applicant's lack of movement towards compliance with open space standards. Commissioners expressed frustration about the absence of progress in meeting these requirements, which prompted extended debate about whether the waiver should be granted as requested.

The discussion highlighted a disconnect between the waiver request and the applicant's demonstrated commitment to addressing open space compliance issues. Rather than approving or denying the waiver at that time, the Commission determined that additional review and consideration were necessary.

The item was continued to a future meeting to allow for further examination of the waiver request and the applicant's compliance trajectory.

Performance Bonds and Letters of Credit

The Commission discussed and voted on the release of performance bonds and letters of credit as presented by staff 0:39.

Mr. Fairchild presented the staff recommendation regarding performance bonds and letters of credit. Following the presentation, the Commission voted to approve the release of these financial instruments.

The motion passed with approval.

Development Plan for WML Properties, LLC (Two Keys)

Case Number: PLN-MJDP-26-00030

Item Type: Discussion

Summary

The Commission considered a development plan request for WML Properties, LLC (Two Keys). John Woodall presented the item, which involved a request for postponement of the development plan due to a change in the applicant's representative.

Outcome

The development plan was postponed.

Waiver for Griffin Gate Center (Clarion Hotel)

Identifier: PLN-WAV-26-00021

Charlie Hall presented a request for postponement of the waiver for Griffin Gate Center (Clarion Hotel). 4:52

The applicant requested that consideration of this item be delayed due to ongoing discussions with the client. No additional details regarding the nature of these discussions or the specific issues under review were provided during the presentation.

Outcome: The Commission postponed this agenda item.

Development Plan for White Farm

Identifier: PLN-MJDP-26-00052

Discussion Summary

The Commission addressed a request for postponement of the Development Plan for White Farm. Brad Boaz presented the item, which centered on resolving justifications for waiver requests related to the project 6:23.

The primary focus of the discussion was the need to address outstanding waiver request justifications before the Commission could proceed with full consideration of the development plan. Rather than moving forward with a decision, the Commission determined that additional work was necessary to clarify and support the waiver requests under review.

Outcome

The agenda item was postponed to allow time for the waiver request justifications to be resolved and resubmitted for future consideration.

Waiver for South Farm Marketplace, Lot 1

Identifier: PLN-WAV-26-00022

The Commission discussed a waiver request for open space standards related to South Farm Marketplace, Lot 1 7:55.

Key Speakers and Discussion

Jeremy Young and Jared Hutchinson presented and discussed the waiver request during the meeting.

Concerns Raised

A primary concern emerged regarding the lack of improvement towards compliance with open space standards. The discussion reflected uncertainty about whether the applicant had made meaningful progress in addressing the open space requirements.

Outcome

The Commission postponed action on this waiver request, deferring the decision to a future meeting.

Public Facilities Review for Kentucky American Water

The Commission reviewed a Public Facilities Review request (PFR 2026-2) for Kentucky American Water regarding the construction of a new maintenance building on Richmond Road. 38:06

Presentation and Discussion

Traci Wade presented the request to the Commission. The proposal involved considerations regarding the visibility of the planned facility and its consistency with the comprehensive plan.

Outcome

The Commission approved the request for the new maintenance building on Richmond Road.