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Committee approves waiver for East High multiuse project; staff to supply full waiver report

Lexington City Subdivision Committee · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The subdivision committee approved a waiver request for the East High multiuse project (YMCA site) that removes a direct Vine Street pedestrian connection due to a grade/retaining‑wall conflict; approval is contingent on staff providing the prior plan and a full waiver report to the planning commission.

The Lexington City subdivision committee approved a waiver request for PLN WAV 259, an amendment to a multiuse residence near East High and Vine Street, allowing the applicant to omit a direct pedestrian connection to Vine Street because of a large gravity block retaining wall and a nine‑foot grade difference, officials said.

Staff explained the applicant’s justification under the zoning waiver standard (Article 21‑9), which states a waiver may be…

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