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by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times Lexington, KY – A proposed mixed-use development across from Jacobson Park at 4075 Old Richmond Road is stirring up community debate as it heads for its first reading at the Urban County Council meeting on September 14. The developer, Anderson Communities, Inc., seeks to rezone the currently undeveloped land from…
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by Jillian Riseman, CivicLex LEXINGTON, Ky. — In last Thursday’s Planning Commission Work Session, Senior Long Range Planner Hal Baillie presented a comprehensive list of changes to land use policy called the Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment. The Urban Growth Management ZOTA proposes a significant number of changes aimed at advancing goals…
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By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the opioid crisis continues to ravage communities across the United States, the allocation of settlement funds has become a contentious issue. Lexington’s newly formed Opioid Abatement Commission is at a critical juncture, facing the monumental task of deciding how to best use these funds.…
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by Paul Oliva Note: Identifying features of individuals and locations have been changed to protect the vulnerable. LEXINGTON, KY — Teams of volunteers hit the streets in Lexington on Wednesday, armed with clipboards and compassion, to administer a comprehensive survey under the aegis of local nonprofits. With winter fast approaching, this initiative is aimed…
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LEXINGTON, KY — In a move that has sparked both support and dissent among council members and the public, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council passed ordinances Thursday setting ad valorem tax rates for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The decision comes after extensive discussions and debates, including a notable contribution from Councilmember Dave Sevigny. Financial…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The planned Athens Boonesboro Road welcome sign, a new addition to Lexington’s tourism infrastructure, is set to be introduced at Thursday’s Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council meeting. The project, which has been in the works since 2014, aims to enhance the city’s aesthetic appeal, but it also raises questions about budget allocations…
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Lexington, KY — As the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee continues to discuss the potential expansion of Lexington’s urban growth boundary, various perspectives are emerging that highlight the complexities of the issue. The committee, which is tasked with identifying between 2,700 and 5,000 acres for potential expansion, has identified three main areas for consideration.…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A contentious dispute over the city’s growth boundary is ramping up as the Fayette Alliance, a land use advocacy group, along with several private citizens, filed a motion on Monday requesting immediate cessation of the committee’s work on the matter, the Herald-Leader’s Beth Musgrave reports. They claim that the Lexington-Fayette Urban…
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Lexington, KY — The Fayette County Board of Education voted to lower real estate tax rates Monday against a nuanced backdrop. While the rate has decreased, the district’s projected property tax income for the 2023-24 school year is actually set to rise due to increased assessment values. However, the rate decrease is a strategic…