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First reading advances rezoning of 76.9 acres at 3218 Lexington Road after unanimous planning recommendation
Summary
The commission advanced a first reading to rezone roughly 76.9 net acres at 3218 Lexington Road (PVA Parcel 067‑00‑00‑024) from A‑1 agriculture to a mix of R‑1E, R‑1T and R‑3 residential districts after the planning commission voted 8‑0 and neighborhood concerns were addressed.
The Nicholasville City Commission on Jan. 13 held the first reading of Ordinance 176‑2025 to amend the official zoning map for approximately 76.9 net acres at 3218 Lexington Road (PVA Parcel 067‑00‑00‑024), moving the parcel from A‑1 (agriculture) to a mix of R‑1E (single‑family), R‑1T (townhouse) and R‑3 (multifamily) residential zoning.
Tim (planning staff) presented the planning commission’s recommendation, noting the commission voted 8‑0 on Dec. 10, 2024 after hearing from adjoining property owners and the applicant. Tim told commissioners that the Fairview Farms homeowners association had representatives at the planning meeting and that the applicant and the association met before the planning commission hearing to resolve several issues; those concessions contributed to the unanimous recommendation.
Commissioners commented on the mix of housing types in the proposed development, saying the mix — single family, townhouses and multifamily — could promote maintenance and a residential character, and that the developer had provided usable green space adjacent to Fairview Farms and Fairview Woods.
Commissioner remarks included praise for the applicant’s concessions and for the planning commission’s unanimous vote. The ordinance received a motion, second and roll call; the first reading was advanced accordingly.
Why it matters: The rezoning, if adopted through subsequent readings, would change allowable residential density and housing types on a 76.9‑acre parcel that abuts existing subdivisions, potentially adding single‑family, townhouse and multifamily units and new green space adjacent to existing neighborhoods.
Next steps: The ordinance will proceed through the normal ordinance process (second reading and adoption) before the rezoning becomes final. Planning staff and the developer will continue to coordinate on final plat and deed restriction language.
