An Ordinance changing the zone from a Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone to a Corridor Business (B-3) zone, for 0.658 net (0.885 gross) acres for property located at 2788 Ruby River Dr. (a portion of). (Anderson Village at Great Acres; Council District 2). Approval 10-0 [To Be Heard By March 18, 2026] [Div of Planning, Duncan]

This ordinance changes the zoning for a portion of property at 2788 Ruby River Drive from Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) to Corridor Business (B-3). The area affected is 0.658 net acres (0.885 gross acres).

Key Provisions:

• Purpose: To allow for the construction of a commercial use, specifically a University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union with a single-story building, three drive-through lanes, and 31 parking spaces.
• Location: The property is part of the Anderson Village at Great Acres development, located in Council District 2.
• Comprehensive Plan Alignment: The Planning Commission found the change aligns with the Imagine Lexington 2045 Comprehensive Plan, supporting neighborhood integration, business growth, and transportation improvements. The applicant's justification highlights pedestrian access and compatibility with the surrounding residential community.
• Conditional Zoning Restrictions: To protect adjacent residential properties, several uses are prohibited in the B-3 zone on this specific parcel, including:
  • Sales/service of vehicles and equipment
  • Drive-in restaurants
  • Indoor amusements (pool halls, theaters, bowling alleys, etc.)
  • Tattoo parlors, carnivals, circuses, pawn shops
  • Adult entertainment establishments
  • Billboards
  • Hotels and motels
  • Cocktail lounges and nightclubs as principal uses
  • Outdoor recreational facilities (go-cart tracks, rifle ranges, water parks, etc.)
• Timeline: The Urban County Council must take action by March 18, 2026.
• Approval: The Planning Commission recommended approval with a 10-0 vote.