Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · August 17, 2015
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, August 17, 2015 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Present: 7- Board Member Rosalind Fishman, Board Member Dean Tharp, Board Member
Paul Bergmann, Board Member David Proffitt, Board Member Betty Jarboe,
Board Member Michael Allendorf, and Board Member Lester Turner Jr.
Approval Of Minutes
1. Minutes_080315
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on August 3, 2015
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the minutes of the meeting held on August 3, 2015 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
Abstain: 1- Allendorf
Business Session
2. 15VARIANCE1050
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
porch addition to encroach into a required side yard setback
Project Name: Residence
Location: 230 S. Hite Avenue
Owner: Ted Bressoud
Applicant: Ted Bressoud
Representative: Ted Bressoud
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the Non-Hearing Variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1050 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
Public Hearing
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3. 15VARIANCE1015
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
structure to be located beyond the maximum setback, waivers of
design criteria and Category 2B Development review.
Project Name: Sethi Station
Location: 2124 West Market Street
Owner: Meeni Sethi
Applicant: Owner
Representative: John Miller, Miller Wihry
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4- David Tandy
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
(CONTINUED FROM AUG. 3, 2015)
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, the first variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the second variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, the first waiver for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the second waiver for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the third waiver for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
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A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the fourth waiver for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the fifth waiver for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 be approved on
condition. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the sixth waiver for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
Waiver #7 for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 is withdrawn.
3. Waiver #8
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the eighth waiver for Case No. 15VARIANCE1015 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Proffitt
4. 15VARIANCE1049
Request: Variance from Section 52.4.C.3.a to exceed the Maximum Front
Setback
Project Name: Outlot 5B - Tyler Retail Center
Location: 12607 Taylorsville Road
Owner: NEDCO LLC
Applicant: NEDCO LLC
Representative: Heritage Engineering LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Brian Davis, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1049 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Proffitt, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
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5. 15VARIANCE1048
Request: Land Development Code variances to allow reductions in the
required setbacks
Project Name: Liquor Palace
Location: 4002 Preston Highway
Owner: Kentucky Property Investments LLC
Applicant: Kentucky Property Investments LLC
Representative: Garber - Chilton Engineers and Land Surveyors Inc
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the variances for Case No. 15VARIANCE1048 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Proffitt, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
6. 15VARIANCE1046
Request: Variances from the Land Development Code to allow a reduction
in the required yard and encroachment into the required side
yards
Project Name: Residence
Location: 2105 Bradley Ave
Owner: Joe Brooks
Applicant: Louisville Room Additions
Representative: Joe Willis
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that three variances for Case No. 15VARIANCE1046 be approved on
condition. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Proffitt, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
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7. 15VARIANCE1047
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
porch addition to be less than the required infill front yard setback
Project Name: Residence
Location: 3724 Canoe Lane
Owner: Estate of George Moseley, Jr.
Applicant: Estate of George Moseley, Jr.
Representative: Kathryn Matheny
Jurisdiction: City of Rolling Fields
Council District: 7- Angela Leet
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1047 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Fishman, Tharp, Bergmann, Proffitt, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
8. 15VARIANCE1029
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a new
structure to exceed the maximum setback and building height;
and waivers for building design and for elimination of the
pedestrian and vehicular connections.
Project Name: Southeast Christian Church Chapel in the Woods
Location: 1200 & 1302 Watterson Trail and 1401 Moser Road
Owner: Southeast Christian Church
Applicant: Owner
Representative: Mark Madison, Milestone Design Group
Jurisdiction: City of Middletown
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that two variances for Case No. 15VARIANCE1029 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Tharp
A motion was made by Board Member Allendorf, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that two waivers for Case No. 15VARIANCE1029 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Tharp
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9. 15CUP1030
Request: Modified Conditional Use Permit application to allow the
expansion of the existing cemetery and waiver for the reduction of
the Gene Snyder Freeway buffer
Project Name: Bethany Memorial Cemetery
Location: 10915 Dixie Highway
Owner: The Bethany Park and Cemetery Association
Applicant: The Bethany Park and Cemetery Association
Representative: William Bardenwerper, Attorney
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 25- David Yates
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the waiver for Case No. 15CUP1030 be approved on condition.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Tharp
A motion was made by Board Member Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the Modified Conditional Use Permit for Case No. 15CUP1030 be
approved on condition. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Bergmann, Proffitt, Jarboe, Allendorf, and Turner
Absent: 1- Tharp
10. 15CUP1023
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a non-accessory alternative energy
generator (anaerobic biodigester facility) with Land Development
Code waivers and setback variance
Project Name: Jefferson Anaerobic Digester II
Location: 822 South 17th Street
Owner: Heumann LLC
Applicant: Jefferson AD II LLC
Representative: Brian Zoeller
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
(REMOVED BY STAFF PER THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST)
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:18 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, August 17, 2015 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. Minutes_080315
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on August 3, 2015
Business Session
2. 15VARIANCE1050
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed porch addition to encroach into a required side
yard setback
Project Name: Residence
Location: 230 S. Hite Avenue
Owner: Ted Bressoud
Applicant: Ted Bressoud
Representative: Ted Bressoud
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner II
Public Hearing
3. 15VARIANCE1015
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed structure to be located beyond the maximum
setback, waivers of design criteria and Category 2B
Development review.
Project Name: Sethi Station
Location: 2124 West Market Street
Owner: Meeni Sethi
Applicant: Owner
Representative: John Miller, Miller Wihry
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4- David Tandy
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
(CONTINUED FROM AUG. 3, 2015)
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda August 17, 2015
4. 15VARIANCE1049
Request: Variance from Section 52.4.C.3.a to exceed the Maximum
Front Setback
Project Name: Outlot 5B - Tyler Retail Center
Location: 12607 Taylorsville Road
Owner: NEDCO LLC
Applicant: NEDCO LLC
Representative: Heritage Engineering LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Brian Davis, AICP, Planning Supervisor
5. 15VARIANCE1048
Request: Land Development Code variances to allow reductions in
the required setbacks
Project Name: Liquor Palace
Location: 4002 Preston Highway
Owner: Kentucky Property Investments LLC
Applicant: Kentucky Property Investments LLC
Representative: Garber - Chilton Engineers and Land Surveyors Inc
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
6. 15VARIANCE1046
Request: Variances from the Land Development Code to allow a
reduction in the required yard and encroachment into the
required side yards
Project Name: Residence
Location: 2105 Bradley Ave
Owner: Joe Brooks
Applicant: Louisville Room Additions
Representative: Joe Willis
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Matthew R. Doyle, Planner II
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda August 17, 2015
7. 15VARIANCE1047
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed porch addition to be less than the required infill
front yard setback
Project Name: Residence
Location: 3724 Canoe Lane
Owner: Estate of George Moseley, Jr.
Applicant: Estate of George Moseley, Jr.
Representative: Kathryn Matheny
Jurisdiction: City of Rolling Fields
Council District: 7- Angela Leet
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
8. 15VARIANCE1029
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a new
structure to exceed the maximum setback and building
height; and waivers for building design and for elimination of
the pedestrian and vehicular connections.
Project Name: Southeast Christian Church Chapel in the Woods
Location: 1200 & 1302 Watterson Trail and 1401 Moser Road
Owner: Southeast Christian Church
Applicant: Owner
Representative: Mark Madison, Milestone Design Group
Jurisdiction: City of Middletown
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
9. 15CUP1030
Request: Modified Conditional Use Permit application to allow the
expansion of the existing cemetery and waiver for the
reduction of the Gene Snyder Freeway buffer
Project Name: Bethany Memorial Cemetery
Location: 10915 Dixie Highway
Owner: The Bethany Park and Cemetery Association
Applicant: The Bethany Park and Cemetery Association
Representative: William Bardenwerper, Attorney
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 25- David Yates
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planner II
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda August 17, 2015
10. 15CUP1023
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a non-accessory alternative
energy generator (anaerobic biodigester facility) with Land
Development Code waivers and setback variance
Project Name: Jefferson Anaerobic Digester II
Location: 822 South 17th Street
Owner: Heumann LLC
Applicant: Jefferson AD II LLC
Representative: Brian Zoeller
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Christopher Brown, Planner II
(REMOVED BY STAFF PER THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST)
Adjournment
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