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Neighbors, including Shadwell Farm, oppose short‑term rental near horse operations; board approves hosted STR with conditions
Summary
Owners of nearby Shadwell Farm and other neighbors told the Board of Adjustment they opposed a hosted short‑term rental at 3921 Military Pike because of an adjacent newly built large structure they say functions as an event venue; the board approved the hosted STR with standard agricultural‑zone conditions and a health‑department septic check.
The Lexington‑Fayette Board of Adjustment on May 20 approved a conditional use permit for a hosted short‑term rental at 3921 Military Pike despite opposition from nearby agricultural operators, who asked the board to deny the application or attach strict limits to prevent event use.
Attorney Jessica Winters spoke for Shadwell Farm and neighboring owners, saying the property’s context is sensitive because adjoining parcels contain thoroughbred breeding and training operations. Winters told the board that the applicant had been operating short‑term rentals without required licensure and that recent development on the site—most notably…
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