LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Planning Commission's Zoning Committee postponed action on multiple significant projects during a meeting Sept. 3, including a proposed 10-story student housing complex downtown and an expansion of The Commons development on Lexington's west side.

Up Campus Student Living, a Chicago-based developer, requested a zone change to allow construction of a 238-unit student housing complex at 226-230 E. High Street, 209-219 Stone Avenue and 102 Hagerman Court. The proposal would include 725 bedrooms, a 186-space underground parking garage and a rooftop pool.

The committee also heard a proposal from Turner Property 4, LLC to rezone 2.394 acres at 1305, 1307 and 1309 W Main Street from mixed commercial and warehouse use to an Industrial Redevelopment Planned Unit Development zone. The applicant seeks variances to eliminate front-yard setbacks and vehicular buffer zones along West Main Street for a proposed drive entrance.

Planning staff recommended postponement on the Turner Commons expansion, citing concerns about how the project integrates with West Main Street. The developers are redeveloping the site into a parking lot while retaining existing structures and requested buffering variances. Staff asked for additional information about the project's intentionality, connectivity and presentation along the streetfront.

The Commons is a 42-acre mixed-use development near downtown Lexington that includes retail, office space, entertainment venues and short-term rental accommodations.

The committee also considered a zone change request from Regency Holdings Three, LLC to convert 1.185 acres at 131 and 147 Pasadena Drive from single-family residential to neighborhood business zoning. The applicant seeks variances to increase front-yard setbacks and reduce vehicular buffer requirements, along with a conditional use permit for drive-thru facilities.

Several other projects were postponed from prior meetings, including developments on South Broadway and property along Athens Boonesboro Road. The committee will reconvene Oct. 1 to reconsider postponed items and hear new proposals.