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Commission authorizes amended memorandum of agreement with PE Development clarifying design standards
Summary
The commission authorized the mayor to sign an amended memorandum of agreement with PE Development LLC that clarifies minimum square footage requirements, dormer materials and other design details; staff said the changes generally align the MOA with deed restrictions recorded by the developer.
The Nicholasville City Commission on Jan. 13 authorized the mayor to sign an amended memorandum of agreement (MOA) with PE Development LLC that provides more detailed specifications for residential construction in a developer’s project.
Tim (planning staff) explained the amended MOA clarifies items that were adult in the original MOA — for example, the original agreement listed only minimum finished square footage figures (1,700 sq. ft. for single‑story homes, 2,000 sq. ft. for two‑story homes). The amended MOA adds explicit minimum first‑floor and second‑floor measurements for one‑and‑a‑half‑story homes and clarifies acceptable materials for dormers and other façade elements while keeping the stated 100% brick or stone façade requirement intact.
Tim told commissioners the developer had already recorded deed restrictions that reflect the amended details, and staff noted that planning and zoning staff do not enforce private deed restrictions. The MOA is intended to provide clear expectations in the city’s recorded documents and final plats.
Logan Purdue, representing PE Development, was present for the discussion. Tim described the changes as clarifying rather than relaxations of standards.
The commission moved, seconded and approved authorization for the mayor to sign the amended MOA by roll call.
Why it matters: The MOA sets city‑level expectations for built form and materials on a private development. Clarifications in the MOA align the city’s document with deed restrictions the developer recorded, reducing ambiguity about acceptable building materials and minimum floor areas.
Next steps: The mayor will sign the amended MOA; planning staff will ensure the MOA statement appears on final record plats as appropriate and continue coordination with the developer.
