LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Urban County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider several significant development proposals, including a major multifamily residential project and proposed amendments to an existing mixed-use campus, according to a June 11 meeting agenda.
The commission’s most anticipated item is a proposed 288-unit multifamily development at 1811 Winchester Road in Council District 6. The Patchen Wilkes Unit 2 project would feature eight multifamily buildings and is located near Frederick Douglass High School. The project is part of a broader development that includes a proposed Kroger grocery store, an addition that has drawn mixed reactions from neighborhood residents concerned about traffic on the corridor.
The Subdivision Committee has recommended approval of the residential plan, subject to multiple conditions including acceptance of drainage and sewer systems, approval of street access, and compliance with environmental quality standards. However, the development plan must address several outstanding requirements before final approval, including uploading an open space exhibit and depicting bicycle parking facilities.
A second major item involves the Coldstream Research Campus. The commission will consider waiver requests for the 735-acre innovation hub on McGrathiana Parkway, which is home to more than 50 organizations employing over 2,250 people in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and equine health. The proposed amendments would allow commercial access points off McGrathiana Parkway and Citation Boulevard.
The planning body will also address an amendment to the Greendale Hills Unit 3 development at 2425 Mulundy Way. The amendment would depict commercial buildings and associated parking on the site. Originally approved in June 2024, the applicant requested a one-year extension. The Subdivision Committee has recommended postponement, pending additional information and clarifications.
A third item involves WML Properties at 503 S. Upper Street in Council District 3, where the applicant is seeking to add a patio and modify parking lot circulation. The company is requesting a waiver for vegetated open space standards. The Subdivision Committee has recommended postponement due to concerns about dumpster access and on-site open space provisions.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urban County Government Building, 200 East Main Street. The session will follow a structured format including staff reports, petitioner presentations, and public comment periods.
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