By Knox van Nagell | June 1st, 2010 | See all in Successes, What's New
RV Park
On June 24th, The Fayette Alliance joined the LFUCG Planning Staff in opposing a temporary R.V. Park on property located at 2215 Mary Fay Place and 1201 Providence Place Parkway. The proposal included the construction of 100 R.V. parking sites—approximately 30’ feet wide—on the property, complete with necessary graveling, etc. The R.V. park would be used during the World Equestrian Games.
The property is zoned “Economic Development” (E.D.)–which is intended to promote land-uses that create jobs and incubate business. For instance, allowed uses in this zone include offices, research development and testing laboratories, a variety of industrial/manufacturing/and related uses, medial services, and academic schools and institutions.
The Board of Adjustment DENIED the application, for two main reasons:
1. An R.V. park is not a permitted use in the Economic Development Zone. The supply of “Economic Development” land is limited in Fayette County, and an R.V. park does not fulfill the critical economic development needs of the community nor the intended goals of the ED zone.
2. To allow an R.V. park on the property—despite its related ED zoning—would jeopardize the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. The application provided no reasons for why an R.V. Park should be a permitted in the E.D. zone, and it did not detail how essential services—such as electric, sewage, and potable water—would be provided for users of the R.V. park.
While the 2010 W.E.G. is an incredible opportunity for our community, we must accommodate the transportation and housing needs of event within what’s legally allowed in our zoning ordinance. To do otherwise, hangs the well-being of Lexington-Fayette County in the balance.
To learn more and read the Alliance’s official position statement, click here.
By Knox van Nagell | April 20th, 2010 | See all in Fayette Alliance Blog, Successes
Underdeveloped Lot
In October 2009 LFUCG is applied for $400,000 in federal funding to perform a community-wide brownfields assessment. The Fayette Alliance endorsed LFUCG’s brownfield assessment grant application because it will improve Lexington’s quality of life potential. Please click here to view our statement of support. LFUCG received partial funding for the project.
With this financing, LFUCG will develop an inventory of underutilized and derelict properties in three areas of the city:
* The area along Newtown Pike between Main Street and 4th Street;
* Two sections of Manchester Street, including the Distillery District; and
* The area along Versailles Road between South Forbes Road and Robertson Street.
LFUCG will then specifically identify and complete an environmental assessment of brownfield properties in these sectors—providing the necessary groundwork and data for their potential redevelopment.
This effort may lead to the transformation of several tired and economically depressed areas to dynamic urban spaces—a timely opportunity, considering there are over 8,000 acres of blighted, underutilized, and vacant land inside Lexington’s Urban Services Area as identified by the LFUCG Division of Planning.
By Knox van Nagell | February 1st, 2010 | See all in Fayette Alliance Blog, Successes
Bridge Debris From Trash
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of text amendment (SRA-2009-4) to our local subdivision regulations and LFUCG Council approved the text amendment 6-0. This text amendment will allow the use of low-impact / green water quality measures to minimize the environmental impacts of land development.
To use these alternative water quality measures, the applicant must submit a written report to the Planning Commission outlining the environmental benefits of the proposed design. Further, the proposal’s design must be consistent with EPA guidelines, and must be prepared by a certified engineer with the state of KY. Lastly, Planning Commission must seek input from the LFUCG Department of Environmental Quality before taking action. Read the rest of this entry »
By Knox van Nagell | December 10th, 2009 | See all in Fayette Alliance Blog, Successes
Krikorian
The Fayette Alliance supports Showprop Lexington’s TIF application which was approved by the LFUCG Council 14-1 on Thursday December 3rd. Once Mayor Newberry signs the TIF application, it will go to Frankfort for review. We will keep you posted of all progress, and thank you for supporting our town, our farms, and our future.
Showprop Lexington LLC is seeking Tax Increment Financing for its $70 million mixed-use project in downtown Lexington.
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