Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · March 16, 2015
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, March 16, 2015 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Present: 6- Board Member Rosalind Fishman, Board Member Dean Tharp, Board Member
Paul Bergmann, Board Member David Proffitt, Board Member Frederick Liggin,
and Board Member Betty Jarboe
Absent: 1- Board Member Michael Allendorf
Approval Of Minutes
1. Minutes_030215
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on March 2, 2015
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the minutes of the meeting conducted on March 2, 2015 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Allendorf
Business Session
2. 13CUP1011
Request: As per condition #5 of 13CUP1011, heard by the Board on March
17, 2014) Modification of Conditional Use Permit.
Project Name: Air Pollution Control District Report
Location: 1200 Story Avenue
Owner: JBS USA, LLC
Applicant: JBS USA, LLC
Representative: Glenn Price
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4-David Tandy
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning Supervisor
No vote was required
Public Hearing
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3. 15VARIANCE1004
Request: Variances from the Land Development Code to allow an existing
fence to exceed the maximum height
Project Name: Existing Fence
Location: 3304 Bardstown Road
Owner: Kelly Kado, Economy Inn & Suites
Applicant: Tony Yaldo, Economy Inn & Suites
Representative: Kelly Kado, Economy Inn & Suites
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Jim King
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
(Continued from February 16, 2015)
A motion was made by Board Member Liggin, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1004 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Allendorf
4. 15VARIANCE1000
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow reductions in
the required front and street side yards
Project Name: Locust Creek, Section 10B
Location: Sturbridge Circle
Owner: Creek Capital, Inc.
Applicant: Creek Partners, LLC
Representative: Sabak, Wilson & Lingo, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Liggin, seconded by Board Member
Jarboe, that the variances for Case No. 15VARIANCE1000 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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5. 14VARIANCE1105
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
structure to encroach into the side yard.
Project Name: Carport
Location: 123 East Amherst Avenue
Owner: Truc-mai T. Tran
Applicant: Thinh Nguyen, Nguyen Investment, LLC
Representative: Thinh Nguyen, Nguyen Investment, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Latondra Yates, Planner II
(Continued from 12/15/14; 2/2/15; 2/16/15)
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the variance for Case No. 14VARIANCE1105 be DENIED. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Proffitt, and Jarboe
No: 1- Liggin
Absent: 1- Allendorf
6. 14DEVPLAN1154
Request: Category 3 Plan
Project Name: DeSales Athletic Field
Location: 425 W. Kenwood Dr.
Owner: Roman Catholic Bishop of Louisville
Applicant: St. Francis DeSales High School
Representative: Sabak, Wilson & Lingo
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Latondra Yates, Planner II
(Continued)
A motion was made by Board Member Liggin, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the variances for Case No. 14DEVPLAN1154 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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7. 15VARIANCE1008
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow proposed
signage to exceed the maximum height
Project Name: 4209 Outer Loop
Location: 4209 Outer Loop
Owner: Prateek Gupta
Applicant: Smart LED Signs
Representative: Karla Hill
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 24 - Madonna Flood
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1008 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
8. 15DEVPLAN1009
Request: Variance to exceed the maximum front yard setback; Land
Development Code waivers; Category 3 Plan
Project Name: City BBQ
Location: 329 Whittington Parkway
Owner: Hoosier Que, LLC
Applicant: Donald Feibel
Representative: Kelli Jones
Jurisdiction: Hurstbourne
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Liggin, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the Variance for Case No. 15DEVPLAN1009 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
A motion was made by Board Member Liggin, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the 1st Waiver for Case No. 15DEVPLAN1009 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
A motion was made by Board Member Liggin, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the 2nd Waiver for Case No. 15DEVPLAN1009 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
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Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
A motion was made by Board Member Liggin, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the 3rd Waiver for Case No. 15DEVPLAN1009 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
A motion was made by Board Member Liggin, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the Category 3 Plan for Case No. 15DEVPLAN1009 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
9. 15VARIANCE1007
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow existing
parking to encroach into the required front yard
Project Name: 157 Thierman Lane
Location: 157 Thierman Lane
Owner: JAG Services, LLC
Applicant: Joe Gottbrath
Representative: Joe Gottbrath
Jurisdiction: City of St. Matthews
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1007 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
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10. 15VARIANCE1005
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow the proposed
parking to encroach into the required north side yard; a building
design waiver; and a landscape waiver.
Project Name: Dollar General
Location: 13725 and 13705 Dixie Highway
Owner: Susan Cox
Applicant: Sams as Owner
Representative: Clifford Ashburner, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 14 - Cindi Fowler
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
(Removed by staff previously on 2/16/14)
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1005 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that Waivers #1 and #3 for Case No. 15VARIANCE1005 be approved
on condition. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that Waivers #4 and #5 for Case No. 15VARIANCE1005 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Bergmann, and Allendorf
11. 15VARIANCE1010
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow an existing
fence to exceed the maximum height.
Project Name: New Fence
Location: 609 Winyan Lane
Owner: Adam Green
Applicant: Same as Owner
Representative: Adam Green
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that Case No. 15VARIANCE1010 be CONTINUED to APRIL 6, 2015 and
placed first under New Business. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 4- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, and Jarboe
Absent: 3- Bergmann, Liggin, and Allendorf
12. 14CUP1032
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a potentially hazardous or
nuisance use (storage building) in a PEC Zoning District
Project Name: Eurofins Headquarters
Location: 12701 Plantside Drive
Owner: Louisville Real Estate, Inc.
Applicant: WS Construction
Representative: Phil Gambrell
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Jarboe, that the Conditional Use Permit for Case No. 14CUP1032 be approved
on condition. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, and Jarboe
Absent: 3- Bergmann, Liggin, and Allendorf
13. 15APPEAL1001
Request: An Appeal of a Refusal issued by Planning & Design Services
concerning the change of one nonconforming use (bar/restaurant
with a second floor apartment and a separate single family
dwelling to another nonconforming use (duplex and a single family
dwelling).
Project Name: Nonconformance
Location: 1919 South Preston Street
Owner: Vitos Properties, LLC
Applicant: Brandon & Ashley Quinlan
Representative: Brandon Quinlan
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15-Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the Appeal for Case No. 15APPEAL1001 is approved to allow a
change from one Non-Conforming Use (restaurant/bar and second floor
apartment) to another Non-Conforming Use (Duplex). The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 4- Fishman, Tharp, Proffitt, and Jarboe
Absent: 3- Bergmann, Liggin, and Allendorf
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M.
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Agenda
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Agenda
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, March 16, 2015 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. Minutes_030214
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on March 2, 2014
Business Session
2. 13CUP1011
Request: As per condition #5 of 13CUP1011, heard by the Board on
March 17, 2014) Modification of Conditional Use Permit.
Project Name: Air Pollution Control District Report
Location: 1200 Story Avenue
Owner: JBS USA, LLC
Applicant: JBS USA, LLC
Representative: Glenn Price
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4-David Tandy
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning Supervisor
Public Hearing
3. 15VARIANCE1004
Request: Variances from the Land Development Code to allow an
existing fence to exceed the maximum height
Project Name: Existing Fence
Location: 3304 Bardstown Road
Owner: Kelly Kado, Economy Inn & Suites
Applicant: Tony Yaldo, Economy Inn & Suites
Representative: Kelly Kado, Economy Inn & Suites
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Jim King
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
(Continued from February 16, 2015)
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda March 16, 2015
4. 15VARIANCE1000
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow
reductions in the required front and street side yards
Project Name: Locust Creek, Section 10B
Location: Sturbridge Circle
Owner: Creek Capital, Inc.
Applicant: Creek Partners, LLC
Representative: Sabak, Wilson & Lingo, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner I
5. 14VARIANCE1105
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed structure to encroach into the side yard.
Project Name: Carport
Location: 123 East Amherst Avenue
Owner: Truc-mai T. Tran
Applicant: Thinh Nguyen, Nguyen Investment, LLC
Representative: Thinh Nguyen, Nguyen Investment, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Latondra Yates, Planner II
(Continued from 12/15/14; 2/2/15; 2/16/15)
6. 14DEVPLAN1154
Request: Category 3 Plan
Project Name: DeSales Athletic Field
Location: 425 W. Kenwood Dr.
Owner: Roman Catholic Bishop of Louisville
Applicant: St. Francis DeSales High School
Representative: Sabak, Wilson & Lingo
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Latondra Yates, Planner II
(Continued)
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda March 16, 2015
7. 15VARIANCE1008
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow
proposed signage to exceed the maximum height
Project Name: 4209 Outer Loop
Location: 4209 Outer Loop
Owner: Prateek Gupta
Applicant: Smart LED Signs
Representative: Karla Hill
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 24 - Madonna Flood
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner I
8. 15DEVPLAN1009
Request: Variance to exceed the maximum front yard setback; Land
Development Code waivers; Category 3 Plan
Project Name: City BBQ
Location: 329 Whittington Parkway
Owner: Hoosier Que, LLC
Applicant: Donald Feibel
Representative: Kelli Jones
Jurisdiction: Hurstbourne
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
9. 15VARIANCE1007
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow existing
parking to encroach into the required front yard
Project Name: 157 Thierman Lane
Location: 157 Thierman Lane
Owner: JAG Services, LLC
Applicant: Joe Gottbrath
Representative: Joe Gottbrath
Jurisdiction: City of St. Matthews
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner I
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda March 16, 2015
10. 15VARIANCE1005
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow the
proposed parking to encroach into the required north side
yard; a building design waiver; and a landscape waiver.
Project Name: Dollar General
Location: 13725 and 13705 Dixie Highway
Owner: Susan Cox
Applicant: Sams as Owner
Representative: Clifford Ashburner, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 14 - Cindi Fowler
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
(Removed by staff previously on 2/16/14)
11. 15VARIANCE1010
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow an
existing fence to exceed the maximum height.
Project Name: New Fence
Location: 609 Winyan Lane
Owner: Adam Green
Applicant: Same as Owner
Representative: Adam Green
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
12. 14CUP1032
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a potentially hazardous or
nuisance use (storage building) in a PEC Zoning District
Project Name: Eurofins Headquarters
Location: 12701 Plantside Drive
Owner: Louisville Real Estate, Inc.
Applicant: WS Construction
Representative: Phil Gambrell
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Printed on 3/13/2015
Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda March 16, 2015
13. 15APPEAL1001
Request: An Appeal of a Refusal issued by Planning & Design
Services concerning the change of one nonconforming use
(bar/restaurant with a second floor apartment and a
separate single family dwelling to another nonconforming
use (duplex and a single family dwelling).
Project Name: Nonconformance
Location: 1919 South Preston Street
Owner: Vitos Properties, LLC
Applicant: Brandon & Ashley Quinlan
Representative: Brandon Quinlan
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15-Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning Supervisor
Adjournment
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