Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · June 15, 2015
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, June 15, 2015 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Rollcall
Present: 5- Board Member Rosalind Fishman, Board Member Paul Bergmann, Board
Member David Proffitt, Board Member Michael Allendorf, and Board Member
Lester Turner Jr.
Absent: 2- Board Member Dean Tharp, and Board Member Betty Jarboe
Approval Of Minutes
1. Minutes_060115
Approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on June 1, 2015
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the minutes of the meeting conducted on June 1, 2015 be
approved. Mr. Liggin is listed as absent, but is no longer a Board Member.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
Business Session
2. 15VARIANCE1027
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
building to exceed the 80’ maximum building setback
Project Name: Aloft Hotel
Location: 10700 Westport Road
Owner: Indian Springs, LLC
Applicant: Indian Springs, LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC
Mindel, Scott & Associates, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 17 - Glen Stuckel
Case Manager: David B. Wagner, Planner II
(Board to review redesign of patio area; or the addition of 50% landscaping)
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that the revisions and 50% increase in landscaping in the patio area for
Case No. 15VARIANCE1027 is approved. Mr. Liggin is listed as absent, but is
no longer a Board Member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary June 15, 2015
Public Hearing
3. 14CUP1003
Request: An application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a potentially
hazardous or nuisance use, (staging lot for trucks and trailers) in a
M-3 Zoning District
Project Name: Cabel Street Lot
Location: 151 & 201 Cabel Street
Owner: JBS USA, LLC & Swift Pork Company
Applicant: John Cliff, Vice President & General Manager
Representative: Glenn Price, Frost Brown Todd LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - David Tandy
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning Supervisor
THE APPLICANT WILL BE ASKING FOR THIS CASE TO BE CONTINUED.
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that Case No. 14CUP1003 be CONTINUED to AUGUST 24, 2015. Mr.
Liggin is listed as absent, but is no longer a Board Member. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
4. 15VARIANCE1024
Request: Variances
Project Name: Thornton’s
Location: 4500, 4506 & 4508 South 3rd Street
Owner: Thornton’s Inc.
Applicant: Thornton’s Inc.
Representative: Glenn Price
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that 2 variances for Case No. 15VARIANCE1024 be APPROVED ON
CONDITION. Mr. Liggin is listed as absent, but is no longer a Board Member.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary June 15, 2015
5. 15DEVPLAN1039
Request: Revised Detailed District Development Plan with Land
Development Code Waiver; Sidewalk Waiver and Landscape
Waiver
Project Name: Chipotle
Location: 420 South Hurstbourne Parkway
Owner: JHS Vinings LLC
Applicant: JDG Vinings IV LLC
Representative: Marv Blomquist
Jurisdiction: Hurstbourne
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the variance for Case No. 15DEVPLAN1039 be approved. Mr.
Liggin is listed as absent, but is no longer a Board Member. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
6. 15VARIANCE1030
Request: Variances from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
addition to encroach into the required side yard and to allow a
reduction in the required private yard
Project Name: None - Residence
Location: 1204 Rogers Street
Owner: Timothy and Vonako Engle
Applicant: American Home Design
Representative: American Home Design
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - David Tandy
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that 2 variances for Case No. 15VARIANCE1030 be APPROVED ON
CONDITION. Mr. Liggin is listed as absent, but is no longer a Board Member.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary June 15, 2015
7. 15VARIANCE1031
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
addition to encroach into the required side yard
Project Name: Thorntons Store
Location: 8400 Dixie Highway
Owner: Thorntons Inc.
Applicant: Thorntons Inc.
Representative: Joe Watson
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 14 - Cindi Fowler
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that 2 variances for Case No. 15VARIANCE1031 be APPROVED ON
CONDITION that the applicant add animating features on two sides of the
building and bring back before the Board on July 6, 2015 in Business Session:
Mr. Liggin is listed as absent, but is no longer a Board Member. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
8. 15VARIANCE1019
Request: Category 2B Review; variances to allow a proposed building and
menu board to encroach into the required street side yard and to
allow a proposed dumpster to encroach into the required side
yard; and waivers for landscaping and design.
Project Name: Taco Bell
Location: 1805 South Brook Street
Owner: Louisville/ Jefferson Co. Metro Government
Applicant: Adam Macke, GPD Group
Representative: Ellen Selle, GPD Group
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that the variance and 6 waivers for Case No. 15VARIANCE1019 be
approved ON CONDITION that the applicant revise the plan to resolve the 27
technical review items listed in the staff report; and bring back before the
Board to review and approve on July 6, 2015. Mr. Liggin is listed as absent,
but is no longer a Board Member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Fishman, Bergmann, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
Abstain: 1- Proffitt
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary June 15, 2015
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that the 7th waiver for Case No. 15VARIANCE1019 be APPROVED ON
CONDITION that the applicant revise the plan to possibly add a fence or buffer
along the east property line to detour people from crossing the railroad tracks;
and that this be brought back before the Board to review and
approve in business session on July 6, 2015. Mr. Liggin is listed as absent,
but is no longer a Board Member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Fishman, Allendorf, and Turner
No: 1- Bergmann
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
Abstain: 1- Proffitt
9. 15VARIANCE1021
Request: Category 3 Plan, Waivers and Variances
Project Name: Kroger L-785 - 4915 Dixie Highway
Location: 4915 Dixie Highway
Owner: Dixie Associates
Applicant: The Kroger Company
Representative: Heritage Engineering LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 3 - Mary Woolridge
Case Manager: Brian Davis, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that Variance #2 in Case No. 15VARIANCE1021 be Approved. Mr.
Liggin is listed as absent, but is no longer a Board Member. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Fishman, Proffitt, Allendorf, and Turner
No: 1- Bergmann
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that Variance Numbers 1 and 3; and Waiver Numbers 1 and 2; and
the Category 3 Plan are Approved. Mr. Liggin is listed as absent, but is no
longer a Board Member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 3- Tharp, Liggin, and Jarboe
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10. 14CUP1048
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial kennel in an R-4
Zoning District
Project Name: Pet Station Country Club
Location: 4802 & 4804 Murphy Lane
Owner: Richard Watson, Jr., Leonard Watson, Sr., Harold Watson,
Marcella Watson, and Lenora Watson
Applicant: DF Development, LLC
Representative: John Campbell
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 17 - Glen Stuckel
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that the Conditional Use Permit for Case No. 14CUP1048 be approved
on condition. Mr. Liggin is listed as absent, but is no longer a Board Member.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Fishman, Bergmann, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 4- Tharp, Proffitt, Liggin, and Jarboe
11. 15CUP1000
Request: An application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an accessory apartment
greater than 650 square feet in an R-5 Zoning District; and a variance.
Staff Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP
(REMOVED BY STAFF)
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 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, June 15, 2015 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. Minutes_060115
Approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on June 1, 2015
Attachments: June 1st
Business Session
2. 15VARIANCE1027
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed building to exceed the 80’ maximum building
setback
Project Name: Aloft Hotel
Location: 10700 Westport Road
Owner: Indian Springs, LLC
Applicant: Indian Springs, LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC
Mindel, Scott & Associates, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 17 - Glen Stuckel
Case Manager: David B. Wagner, Planner II
(Board to review redesign of patio area; or the addition of 50% landscaping)
Attachments: 15variance1027_BOZA staff report_060115
15variance1027_BOZA plan_060115
15variance1027_applicant justification_060115
15variance1027_boza pp_060115
First Floor Plan
1332 ALOFT Hotel_Courtyard 1
1332 ALOFT Hotel_Backyard 3 Updated
Public Hearing
Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Printed on 6/12/2015
Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda June 15, 2015
3. 14CUP1003
Request: An application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
potentially hazardous or nuisance use, (staging lot for
trucks and trailers) in a M-3 Zoning District
Project Name: Cabel Street Lot
Location: 151 & 201 Cabel Street
Owner: JBS USA, LLC & Swift Pork Company
Applicant: John Cliff, Vice President & General Manager
Representative: Glenn Price, Frost Brown Todd LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - David Tandy
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning Supervisor
THE APPLICANT WILL BE ASKING FOR THIS CASE TO BE CONTINUED.
Attachments: 14CUP1003_boza staff report_06.15.15
14CUP1003_JSolomon_061515
14CUP1003_JBS SwiftExGPrice_061515
4. 15VARIANCE1024
Request: Variances
Project Name: Thornton’s
Location: 4500, 4506 & 4508 South 3rd Street
Owner: Thornton’s Inc.
Applicant: Thornton’s Inc.
Representative: Glenn Price
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
Attachments: 15variance1024_boza staff report_061515
15variance1024_development plan
15variance1024_applicant variance justifications
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda June 15, 2015
5. 15DEVPLAN1039
Request: Revised Detailed District Development Plan with Land
Development Code Waiver; Sidewalk Waiver and
Landscape Waiver
Project Name: Chipotle
Location: 420 South Hurstbourne Parkway
Owner: JHS Vinings LLC
Applicant: JDG Vinings IV LLC
Representative: Marv Blomquist
Jurisdiction: Hurstbourne
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
Attachments: 15devplan1039_DRC Notice_061715
15devplan1039_drc staff report_061715
15devplan1039_development plan
15devplan1039_applicant waiver justifications
6. 15VARIANCE1030
Request: Variances from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed addition to encroach into the required side yard
and to allow a reduction in the required private yard
Project Name: None - Residence
Location: 1204 Rogers Street
Owner: Timothy and Vonako Engle
Applicant: American Home Design
Representative: American Home Design
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - David Tandy
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
Attachments: 15Variance1030_staff report_061515
15VARIANCE1030_Site Plan
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda June 15, 2015
7. 15VARIANCE1031
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed addition to encroach into the required side yard
Project Name: Thorntons Store
Location: 8400 Dixie Highway
Owner: Thorntons Inc.
Applicant: Thorntons Inc.
Representative: Joe Watson
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 14 - Cindi Fowler
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
Attachments: 15Variance1031_staff report_061515
15VARIANCE1031_Site Plan
8. 15VARIANCE1019
Request: Category 2B Review; variances to allow a proposed building
and menu board to encroach into the required street side
yard and to allow a proposed dumpster to encroach into the
required side yard; and waivers for landscaping and design.
Project Name: Taco Bell
Location: 1805 South Brook Street
Owner: Louisville/ Jefferson Co. Metro Government
Applicant: Adam Macke, GPD Group
Representative: Ellen Selle, GPD Group
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
Attachments: 15Variance1019_ StffRpt_06152015
15Variance1019_site plan
15Variance1019_ elevations
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda June 15, 2015
9. 15VARIANCE1021
Request: Category 3 Plan, Waivers and Variances
Project Name: Kroger L-785 - 4915 Dixie Highway
Location: 4915 Dixie Highway
Owner: Dixie Associates
Applicant: The Kroger Company
Representative: Heritage Engineering LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 3 - Mary Woolridge
Case Manager: Brian Davis, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Attachments: 15VARIANCE1021_boza staff report_061515
15VARIANCE1012 proposed plan
15VARIANCE1021 building elevations
15VARIANCE1021 application and justification statements
14487 approved plan (site to south)
10. 14CUP1048
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial kennel in an
R-4 Zoning District
Project Name: Pet Station Country Club
Location: 4802 & 4804 Murphy Lane
Owner: Richard Watson, Jr., Leonard Watson, Sr., Harold Watson,
Marcella Watson, and Lenora Watson
Applicant: DF Development, LLC
Representative: John Campbell
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 17 - Glen Stuckel
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
Attachments: 15Variance1019_ StffRpt_06152015
15Variance1019_site plan
15Variance1019_ elevations
11. 15CUP1000
Request: An application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an accessory apartment
greater than 650 square feet in an R-5 Zoning District; and a variance.
Staff Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP
(REMOVED BY STAFF)
Adjournment
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