Central and Eastern Kentucky
(2009-10-14)
LEXINGTON
(Kentucky Public Radio) -
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council appears ready to enact a six month moratorium on single family additions in the neighborhood surrounding the University of Kentucky.
The council resolution would halt construction of additions which exceed 25% of the existing square footage at single family residences in the third council district. Council member Kevin Stinnett voted for the six month moratorium, but says it's doesn't address the real issue.
"This is about structures. It's not about the use, and the use is the problem. This doesn't get to the use. It doesn't help you on the use," Stinnett said.
Council members are responding to complaints from neighbors, who say large numbers of students are crowding into these renovated houses. Stinnett suggests re-organizing the building inspection office, a change in zoning law, and tougher enforcement of solid waste laws. The moratorium will be up for first reading Thursday night.
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