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An Ordinance changing the zone from a Professional Office (P-1) zone and Medium Density Residential (R-4) zone to a Downtown Frame Business (B-2a) zone, for 1.93 net (2.34 gross) acres, for property located at 169, 175, 179, and 185 East Maxwell Street and 245, 251, 257, 261, 267, 271, and 275-277 Lexington Ave. (Subtext Acquisitions, LLC; Council District 3). Approval 8-1 (To Be Heard by July 23, 2025) [Div. of Planning, Duncan]
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[An Ordinance changing the zone from a Professional Office (P-1) zone and Medium Density Residential (R-4) zone to a Downtown Frame Business (B-2A) zone for 1.93 net (2.34 gross) acres for properties located at 169, 175, 179, 185 E. Maxwell Street and 245, 251, 257, 261, 267, 271, and 275-277 Lexington Ave.(SUBTEXT ACQUISTIONS, LLC: Council District 3)Approval 8-1 ( To Be Heard by July 23, 2025) Div. of Planning, Duncan]]
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WHEREAS, at a Public Hearing held on April 24, 2025, a petition for a zoning Ordinance map amendment for property located at 169, 175, 179, and 185 East Maxwell Street and 245, 251, 257, 261, 267, 271, and 275-277 Lexington Ave. from a Professional Office (P-1) zone and Medium Density Residential (R-4) zone to a Downtown Frame Business (B-2A) zone, for 1.93 net (2.34 gross) acres, was presented to the Urban County Planning Commission; said Commission recommending conditional approval of the zone change by a vote of 8-1; and
WHEREAS, this Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation form of the Planning Commission is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Zoning Ordinance of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government be amended to show a change in zone for property located at 169, 175, 179, and 185 East Maxwell Street and 245, 251, 257, 261, 267, 271, and 275-277 Lexington Ave. from a Professional Office (P-1) zone and Medium Density Residential (R-4) zone to a Downtown Frame Business (B-2A) zone, for 1.93 net (2.34 gross) acres, being more fully described in Exhibit “A” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2 - That, under the provisions of Article 6-7 of the Zoning Ordinance, the following conditional zoning restrictions shall apply to the subject property:
1. The following uses shall be prohibited:
i. Establishments for the display, rental or sale of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and boats
II. Hotels and Motels
III. Wholesale establishments
iv. Minor automobile and truck repair
v. Establishments primarily engaged in the sale of supplies and parts for vehicles and farm equipment
vi. Drive-through facilities for sale of goods or products or provision of services otherwise permitted herein
vII. Automobile and vehicle refueling stations, and service stations
vIII. Adult entertainment establishments
ix. Stadium and exhibition halls
2. The property shall be developed with a minimum of 103 dwelling units per acre, or 200 total dwelling units at this location.
These restrictions are necessary and appropriate in order to maintain the character of the East Maxwell Street corridor, protect the adjoining residential use, as well as meeting the Comprehensive Plan’s goal of increasing the density of residential development in and near downtown, and along arterial corridors.
Section 3 - That the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission is directed to show the amendment on the official zone map atlas and to make reference to the number of this Ordinance.
Section 4 - That this Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLISHED
0508-25:TWJ:4911-7176-7622, v. 1