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An Ordinance changing the zone from a Medium Density Residential (R-4) zone to a Downtown Frame Business (B-2a) zone, for 2.003 net (2.716 gross) acres, for property located at 251-273 Maxwell St. (odd numbered addresses) and 256-271 Kalmia Ave. (even numbered addresses). (CS Acquisition Vehicle, LLC; Council District 3). Approval 8-2. (Public Hearing November 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.) [Div. of Planning, Duncan]
Summary
[A petition for a zone map amendment from a Medium Density Residential (R-4) zone to a Downtown Frame Business (B-2A) zone for 2.003 net (2.716 gross) acres for properties located at 251-273 Maxwell St (odd #s) 256-271 Kalmia Ave (even #s).]
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[Having considered the above matter on September 25, 2025, at a Public Hearing, and having voted 8-2 that this Recommendation be submitted to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, the Urban County Planning Commission does hereby recommend CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of this matter for the following reasons:
1. The proposed Downtown Business Frame (B-2A) zone is in Agreement with the Imagine Lexington 2045 Comprehensive Plan's Goals and Objectives, for the following reasons:
a. The request will help meet an increase in the demand for housing, particularly for University of Kentucky students (Theme A, Goal #1.b and #1.d; Theme A, Goal #2.a).
b. The request incorporates changes in the massing and height of the structure in order to transition into the scale of development currently present in the area (Theme A, Goal #2.b).
c. The request de-emphasizes single-occupancy vehicles by limiting parking on-site and providing for direct multi-modal connections to the University of Kentucky and the greater downtown area (Theme B, Goal #2.d).
2. The proposal is in Agreement with the Policies of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons:
a. The request meets the Multi-Family Design Standards (Theme A, Design Policy #3).
b. By creating a step down in height, the proposed structure is sensitive t...
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