Planning commission approves Anytime Fitness signage for East Nelson Street

The Lexington Planning Commission voted unanimously Nov. 13 to approve a certificate of appropriateness (ECCOA 2025-07) for new signage for Anytime Fitness at 439 East Nelson Street.

Arnie, planning staff, presented the application on behalf of applicant Cheryl Trent and the property owner, Andorra Properties LLC, describing a wall-mounted vinyl sign sized 205 inches by 54 inches and an internally illuminated panel to be added to an existing freestanding sign near East Nelson Street. "They are requesting an internally illuminated 205 inch by 54 inch vinyl wall sign and another internally illuminated panel in a freestanding sign up front," Arnie told the commission during the staff report.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the proposed illumination and materials; staff said the building sign would be a channel-letter sign and the freestanding panel would be a translucent backlit panel. There was no applicant statement and no public comment on the item.

Commissioner (S2) moved to approve the entrance corridor certificate of appropriateness for ECCOA 2025-07 "for new signage for Anytime Fitness at 439 East Nelson Street as proposed by the applicant;" the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

The approval allows the applicant to proceed with the proposed signage as presented to the commission. The commission handled the item as part of its regular agenda; no appeal or conditions were recorded during the meeting. The commission then moved on to a full review of the draft comprehensive plan chapters.

The commission did not record detailed conditions or an appeal period on the record; interested parties should consult the city planning office for permit next steps and any required building or electrical permits associated with the illuminated signs.