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Committee advances Gainsway Mall plan while reserving judgment on pedestrian‑access waiver
Summary
Members recommended approval of the Gainsway Mall Shopping Center development plan with standard sign‑offs but left two requested waivers — vehicle use area in the front yard and direct pedestrian access to the right of way — to be considered at the public hearing after staff follow‑up on ADA access concerns.
The Lexington Planning Division committee recommended approval of development plan MTA DP 2552 for the Gainsway Mall Shopping Center (1163–1165 Center Parkway) while deferring its decision on two waivers that would alter pedestrian access and front‑yard vehicular layout.
Staff reported two waiver requests from the applicant: (1) a waiver of zoning ordinance Article 16.6(a)(1) to permit a vehicular use area (drive aisle) in the front yard on a corner lot, and (2) a waiver of Article 16.6(a)(3) to allow the property to connect to an existing sidewalk that lies outside the parcel instead of providing direct pedestrian access on site as the ordinance requires. The technical committee flagged ADA and grade concerns raised by the bike and pedestrian coordinator and asked for…
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