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The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Board of Adjustment heard zoning appeals on June 8, recommending disapproval for two residential variance requests while approving several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and commercial expansions.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget's first reading and hold a public hearing on a Red Mile Tax Increment Financing expansion during its June 4 meeting.
Lexington's Planning Commission Subdivision Committee reviewed plans for a 288-unit residential development at Patchen Wilkes on Winchester Road, recommending approval subject to 22 outstanding requirements. The project is part of a larger mixed-use development that includes a proposed Kroger Marketplace.
The Lexington-Fayette Planning Commission Zoning Committee unanimously recommended approval Wednesday for variances needed to open a coffee shop and record store at 500 Southland Drive, after the developer made safety improvements to address city concerns.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved recommendations from Lexington's first Civic Assembly to increase council pay to nearly $60,000 annually, mandate charter reviews every eight years, and establish public accountability expectations.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a committee meeting to review its artificial intelligence policy, with council members expressing concerns about data privacy and the need for oversight as the city balances innovation with transparency.
Lexington's Public Arts Commission approved a $100,000 sculpture project for the Breeders' Cup, the Shropshire Asphalt Art Project Phase Two, and heard plans for integrating public art into The Railyard, a mixed-use development on Delaware Avenue.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved legislation to abolish the Opioid Abatement Commission and expand the Red Mile Development Area tax increment financing district, while advancing multiple zoning changes and approving budget priorities.
Lexington's Planning Commission postponed Mt. Laurel Lands Company's request to rezone Old Paris Road property for specialty trade shops after finding the applicant failed to meet notice requirements and the development plan did not meet dozens of code standards.
The Lexington Rural Land Management Board approved construction of two primary residences on protected farmland and updated regulations for small farm operations at its May 27 meeting.
Lexington's Technical Review Committee approved seven development projects and postponed three others Tuesday, including major proposals for Coldstream Research Campus and Masterson Station Center, as various projects advance through the local planning review process.
The Lexington Urban County Council unanimously approved six fiscal year 2027 budget amendments on Tuesday, allocating funds for building security, digital accessibility initiatives, and other services.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved a $725,000 Lextran microtransit pilot for northwest Lexington on May 26 while facing community criticism over security spending and downtown planning engagement.
Lexington's Planning Commission reviewed drafts of three major planning initiatives May 21: the Blue Sky industrial area plan, downtown revitalization strategy, and solar energy regulations, with particular debate over industrial solar farms on agricultural land.
The Board of Architectural Review approved a side porte cochere for a South Ashland Avenue home with conditions requiring simplified design details and rearward positioning to protect the historic structure's appearance.
The Courthouse Area Design Review Board postponed a decision Wednesday on modifications to the historic Northern Bank Building at 249 West Short Street, requesting detailed architectural plans before considering the proposal to enlarge windows and install bifold doors.
Lexington's Planning Commission work group met to review a proposed solar ordinance that would allow large-scale solar farms on agricultural land, marking a reversal from last year's prohibition. The group must recommend approval or denial by July 9.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved zoning changes and a $424,000 wastewater treatment plant contract, recognized Lexington Catholic's track and field dominance, and heard public concerns about CASA Lexington funding during Thursday's meeting.
The Urban County Planning Commission approved revised development plans for the Bryant Property apartment complex and a mixed-use building at the Montmullin Street location, each with multiple conditions.
The Lexington Police and Fire Pension Board approved two service retirements and several disability benefit applications on May 13, while honoring firefighters Billy Ray Morgan and Robert Somers who recently passed away.
The Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness outlined a comprehensive plan to address rising homelessness in Lexington, proposing $3.9 million in funding and a restructured shelter system centered on expanding services at the Versailles Road campus.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved a $1.3 million fire apparatus purchase and voted to schedule a public hearing for a Red Mile TIF project expansion during a Tuesday work session. The council also approved the abolishment of the Opioid Abatement Commission, sparking discussion over future handling of opioid settlement funds.
Lexington's Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee reviewed the city's data-driven pavement management plan, a draft Complete Streets Design Manual aimed at making streets safer for all users, and updates on environmental compliance efforts.
Public Arts Commissioner Garry Bibbs pushed staff at the May 5 meeting to give the commission visibility into who sits on selection committees for major public art projects and what their qualifications are, citing the $900,000 'A Common Thread' sculpture downtown as a project the body had no insight into. Another commissioner called the courthouse-plaza piece 'a bit of a one-off' tied to the 250th-anniversary committee and said the commission would be 'looped into everything' going forward.
Lexington's Planning Commission Zoning Committee approved four zoning amendments Thursday, including an industrial-to-mixed-use conversion and revisions to the Economic Development Zone, while postponing three others pending further review.
Lexington's Planning Commission Subdivision Committee approved three subdivision projects May 7 while postponing five others, with neighbors strongly opposing the Two Keys property development over concerns about a planned patio's noise and privacy impacts.
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved $375,000 for the Rides United transportation pilot and authorized broadband infrastructure installation at Legacy Business Park.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Social Services and Public Safety Committee reviewed progress on affordable housing, family services, and food access initiatives at its May 5 meeting.
The Lexington Urban County Council approved zoning changes and budget amendments while residents voiced privacy concerns about the city's network of Flock license plate reader cameras during a contentious public comment period.
Lexington's Planning Commission held a work session to review the Blue Sky Small Area Plan, nearing completion of a comprehensive blueprint for the industrial area home to 150 businesses and over 1,000 jobs. The plan proposes phased infrastructure improvements including sidewalks, traffic safety features, and utility upgrades.
The Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Policy Committee adopted a $1.5 million Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program in Nicholasville, establishing regional transportation planning priorities including major corridor studies and performance target updates.
The LFUCG Technical Review Committee approved 10 development and subdivision plans while postponing four others, including the Turner Commons project at Meadowthorpe Community Business Center.
Lexington's Urban County Council voted 10-5 to approve a $19.6 million overhaul of the existing Mint Lane sewer pump station, rejecting a costlier proposal to relocate it to Mill Ridge Farm that had sparked debate over farmland preservation.
Lexington's General Government and Planning Committee approved three charter amendment recommendations from the city's first Civic Assembly, including proposals to raise council pay to $59,987, establish regular charter reviews every eight years, and enhance council accountability measures.
The Urban County Planning Commission approved zoning changes for multiple Lexington properties including Bread and Roses LLC and a solar facility at Haley Pike Landfill, while postponing a South Broadway development petition.
The Rural Land Management Board approved appraisals for six farms and new small farm easements while wrestling with proposed solar energy zoning changes that would allow large-scale installations on prime farmland.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved $5.2 million in opioid settlement funding Tuesday, directing $3 million toward community grants for nonprofits and $2.2 million for homelessness task force recommendations.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council advanced Mayor Gorton's proposed $546.9 million FY2027 budget while reviewing strong Q3 financial results that showed a $429,000 surplus through March 2026.