Proposed Development of 4865 Tates Creek Road (McGhee Property)
Marketing materials for Collins Cove development
Link to publicly available information at Accela
Map of proposed development site
Executed Justification Letter - 2026-04-02
Legal description to zone R-1 to R-4
Definition: Enhanced neighborhood medium density
The petitioners, representing multiple homeowners' associations and neighborhoods surrounding the location of the proposed development at 4865 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY, will respectfully submit this petition to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government in opposition to the proposed development along Tates Creek Road and the associated request to rezone the property for apartment use.
By signing this petition, residents are voicing their concerns regarding increased traffic, public safety risks, and the potential loss of tree canopy and neighborhood character. Contact information is requested solely to verify that each signature represents a real, local resident and to ensure the credibility of the petition. This information may also be used, if necessary, to confirm support with local officials or to provide updates related to this issue. Personal information will not be used for any unrelated purpose.
Write or email Jeremy Young in the LFUCG Planning commission to request that LFUCG deny the application for Collins Cove and the associated zoning change.
Email: jyoung2@lexingtonky.gov, and copy planningmailbox@lexingtonky.gov
Snail mail (handwritten letters are GREAT!): LFUCG Planning Office, 101 E. Vine St., 7th floor, Lexington, KY 40507
See this page on the Gardens of Hartland website for writing tips and sample letters.
April 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Technical Review Committee (development Plan)
101 E. Vine St. (Phoenix Building), 3rd floor conference room
Open to public or livestream on LexTV
May 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. RECOMMENDED POSTPONEMENT (Applicant not present)
Subdivision Committee (development plan)
101 E. Vine St. (Phoenix Building), 3rd floor conference room
Open to public; agenda not yet published
May 7, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. APPLICANT REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT
Zoning Committee (zone change)
Technical Review Committee
May 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ON THE AGENDA BUT WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED
Planning Commission (zone change and DP)
The Zoning Approval Process
The process for changing a property's zoning classification generally follows these steps:
- Planning Commission Review: All zone change requests are first filed with the Planning Commission, which holds a public hearing to evaluate the proposal against the community's Comprehensive Plan.
- Recommendation: Following the hearing, the Commission votes to recommend approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval to the Urban County Council.
- Council Action: The matter is then forwarded to the Council, which has 90 days to take final action. The Council may:
- Adopt the Commission’s recommendation.
- Hold its own public hearing to review the record.
- Override the Commission's recommendation with a majority vote.
- Final Approval: A zone change is not official until the Council passes a final ordinance adopting the amendment.
- Zoning Map Amendments: These apply to specific parcels of land, such as changing a lot from residential to commercial.
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (ZOTA): These change the rules for all properties within a certain zone city-wide, such as recently approved changes to Floor Area Ratio or solar energy systems.
Recent changes in state law (House Bill 443) have modified how development plans are approved, aiming to make the process more objective. However, the LFUCG Council still retains final authority over the actual zoning map and text amendments themselves.
Q: How about development plans?
- The Planning Commission: Historically, the Planning Commission held final approval authority for development plans.
- Planning Staff (New "Ministerial" Review): Under House Bill 443 (effective July 1, 2025), final development plans no longer require a public hearing or a vote from the Planning Commission. Instead, they are approved by city staff—specifically the Technical Review Committee—based solely on whether they meet objective, measurable city standards.
- LFUCG Council: The Council generally does not vote on individual development plans unless the plan is part of a larger zoning map amendment (rezoning request). In those cases, the Council approves the zone change, and the associated development plan is often a binding part of that approval.
- Waivers: The developer is requesting a waiver from a specific city requirement.
- Health & Safety: Planning staff identifies a specific issue that could negatively impact public health, safety, or welfare.
- Major Amendments: Significant changes to a previously approved plan often require a new review.
Where to Find Active Plans
You can track current applications through the LFUCG Accela Citizen Portal or use AgencyCounter to see development activity in your neighborhood.
Minutes of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Members of the Woodfield Homes Assn, Inc.
Dan Bibbey; Faith Cordray; Jason Pyne; Clara and Art Connally; Nell Campbell; Donna Meers; Jeff Hood; Marc Frank; Andre Fernandez; Terry Bunn; Jimmy Crum; Tammy Marsh; Teri and Len Harper; Andrew Rutherford; Greg Herbert.
Robert and Elizabeth Hester (Rob & Betty); Debbie Sha Phillips; Don Turpin & Patsy Turpin; Roman and Alta Depa; Kelley Clark / Tanya Vasser; Benjamin Allen; Junichi (Jay) Arai; J. David and Chandra Craig; Walter and Michelle Goedeke; Deborah Reineke; Chad and Christy Wadlington; William and Judy Clark; Jeff Wilson; Taek Lee; Charles M. McKenney (2 properties); Don and Jane Barker; Glenn & Charlene Voss; Lisa Degnor; Clint and Debbie Griffith; Warren and Kimberly Jones; David & Jasmine Adkins; John Keller; Kelly Lewis; Thomas D. Gardner; Connie G. Gardner; Willis & Veda Wylie; Jerry & Laura Broyles; Martha and Mark Davenport; Donna S. Madden.
33 owners are needed for a quorum. With 44 owners represented, a quorum was established, and the meeting was called to order by Jason Pyne, Vice President, at 7:02 PM.
The meeting began with the proposed budget. The board suggested raising annual dues to $400, a $25 increase.
Greg Herbert inquired about the reason for the increase and the target reserve fund, currently set at $25K. Members noted that reserves have covered grant matching, legal needs, landscape repairs, pond maintenance, and issues with the association’s private street. The proposed budget passed with a 40–4 vote.
The next topic concerned a proposed high-density development on the neighboring McGhee property. Board members met with development partner Jimmy Ball last summer. The project would require a zoning change, but no request has been filed to date. This underscores the need to keep strong reserves in case legal support is required.
Forest Lake / Tates Creek Intersection. It’s been reported that KYTC has engaged a consultant to devise plans for a roundabout or some other modification such an RCUT / J-Turn. We don’t have any solid information currently.
Common area. There was brief discussion of the common areas. In addition to general maintenance, we have allocated money to add some more color to the entrance island (which we partially refurbished 2 years ago because of freeze damage). We have also allocated more money for algae control in the retention basin.
Other. Terry Bunn inquired about the condition of a nearby property and street parking. Dan clarified that the HOA has no authority over street parking, and LFUCG mandates only that cars be moved every 24 hours. The Association sued the property owner over its condition in 2014 as advised by its attorney, but the outcome was unsatisfactory.
Directors: Dan moved to reelect the current board of directors and to include Greg Herbert on the board. That motion was approved by unanimous consent. The directors are Dan Bibbey; Donna Meers; Faith Cordray; Jeff Hood; Clara Connolly; Jason Pyne; Keith Raney; Marc Frank; Nell Campbell; Greg Herbert.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Source: Woodfield Homes Assn, Inc. 2026 Annual Meeting Minutes
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