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Committee backs Parker Tobacco redevelopment (The Dean Lexington) but flags traffic, sewer and tree‑protection issues
Summary
Planning staff and applicants described a multi‑story mixed‑use project on South Broadway (PLN MJDP 2621) that would convert B4 to B1 for a form‑based neighborhood business project. Staff recommended approval with six conditions and asked applicants to explore a secondary access to Red Mile to reduce traffic impacts.
The Subdivision Committee on April 2 recommended approval for a major form‑based redevelopment of several parcels along South Broadway (PLN MJDP 2621), a proposal the applicant said would replace an older wholesale/warehouse use with a mixed‑use apartment building and internal parking.
Brad Boaz (CMW), representing GMH Properties, described a multi‑story building with interior and surface parking and access points on South Broadway; staff emphasized several outstanding technical questions, including sanitary sewer capacity, stormwater/detention sizing, and whether a secondary connection to Red Mile Road could reduce left‑turn traffic across the South Broadway intersection. Daniel Crum, planning staff, said the proposal is similar to recent form‑based redevelopment nearby and that staff remains concerned about how the building activates the corridor and about pedestrian connections.
Applicants said they are pursuing KYTC (state) review of access/encroachment and are working with fire and traffic staff to ensure emergency vehicle access and acceptable turning radii. Multiple speakers including applicant counsel and neighborhood association representatives said the project preserves a notable bur oak tree on the frontage; applicant counsel said they have coordinated with the urban forester on tree protection measures.
Committee members praised the preservation effort but urged a stronger strategy to add a Red Mile connection and to show how the project will activate the frontage with appropriate pedestrian access. The motion to recommend approval with six staff conditions passed by voice vote.
Next steps: applicants will provide traffic and sewer information for staff review, pursue KYTC encroachment permits for access details, and refine frontage activation and buffering in response to staff comments.
