Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · March 7, 2016
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, March 7, 2016 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Present: 5- Board Member Rosalind Fishman, Board Member Lester Turner Jr., Vice Chair
Betty Jarboe, Board Member Dean Tharp, and Board Member Paul Bergmann
Absent: 1- Chair Person Michael Allendorf
Approval Of Minutes
1. Minutes_020116
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on Feb. 1, 2016
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the minutes of the meeting held on February 1, 2016 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
2. Minutes_021516
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on February 15, 2016
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the minutes of the meeting held on February 15, 2016 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
Business Session
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary March 7, 2016
3. 15VARIANCE1089
Request: Private yard variance on resultant Tracts 1 and 2
Project Name: Two L Properties, LLC.
Location: 1662 W. Kentucky St
Owner: Two L Properties, LLC.
Applicant: Two L Properties, LLC.
Representative: Bert M. Edwards
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, Planner I
(Deferred from February 15, 2016)
A motion was made by Board Member Tharp, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann that the variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1089 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
4. 15VARIANCE1087
Request: Protected Waterway Buffer Variance for Little Goose Creek
Project Name: 4319 Barbour Lane
Location: 4319 Barbour Lane
Owner: CFA Sunnyview, LLC..
Applicant: CFA Sunnyview, LLC.
Representative: BlueStone Engineers, PLLC.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 16 - Kelly Downard
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, Planner I
(Deferred from February 15, 2016)
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman seconded by Board Member
Bergmann that the variance for Case No. 15VARIANCE1087 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary March 7, 2016
5. 16VARIANCE1000
Request: Variances to allow encroachments into required yards
Project Name: Glenmary Pointe Apartments
Location: 11304 Professional Park Drive
Owner: Pleasants Mason Group, LLC & Othober Custom Homes
Applicant: Blue Stone Engineers, PLLC
Representative: Christopher Crumpton
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly-Humphrey, Planner I
(Deferred from February 15, 2016)
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that four variances for Case No. 16VARIANCE1000 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
Public Hearing
6. 15CUP1042
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow off-street parking in an OR-1
zoning district and landscape waivers
Project Name: Texas Roadhouse
Location: 3332 Old Outer Loop
Owner: Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC
Applicant: Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC
Representative: Marisa Kolman
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 13 - Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
(CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2016)
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the Conditional Use Permit for Case No. 15CUP1042 be approved
on condition. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that four waivers for Case No. 15CUP1042 be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary March 7, 2016
7. 16VARIANCE1001
Request: Variance request to allow proposed new garage (rear yard) to have 4
foot setback instead of the required 5 feet setback, Variance to allow the
side yard setback to be less than the required 3 foot.
Project Name: 1627 Ruth Avenue
Location: 1627 Ruth Avenue
Owner: Mary Anne Hauck
Applicant: Brad Abell
Representative: Brad Abell
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Tom Owen
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
(CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2016)
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the variance for Case No. 16VARIANCE1001 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
8. 16VARIANCE1008
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
fence to exceed the maximum height requirement
Project Name: Café Press
Location: 11909 Shelbyville Road
Owner: Café Press, Inc.
Applicant: Café Press, Inc.
Representative: William B. Bardenwerper
Jurisdiction: Middletown
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that the variance for Case No. 16VARIANCE1008 be denied. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary March 7, 2016
9. 16VARIANCE1007
Request: Variances to allow encroachments into required yards
Project Name: 514 Baxter Avenue
Location: 509 & 514 Baxter Avenue
Owner: 514 Baxter Avenue, Inc
Applicant: John Thomas, Sabak, Wilson, & Lingo, Inc
Representative: John Thomas, Sabak, Wilson, & Lingo, Inc
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4- David Tandy
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly-Humphrey, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that two variances for Case No. 16VARIANCE1007 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
10. 16VARIANCE1004
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
rear addition to the principal structure to encroach into the side
yards setbacks.
Project Name: 1784 Mellwood Avenue
Location: 1784 Mellwood Avenue
Owner: Jason and Betty Nunn
Applicant: Stefan Rumancik - Designer Builders
Representative: Stefan Rumancik - Designer Builders
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that two variances for Case No. 16VARIANCE1004 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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11. 16VARIANCE1006
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow an existing
two story addition to encroach into the side yard setback.
Project Name: 1124 East Burnett Avenue
Location: 1124 East Burnett Avenue
Owner: Eric Toohey
Applicant: Kathy Matheny - Cardinal Surveying
Representative: Kathy Matheny - Cardinal Surveying
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the variance for Case No. 16VARIANCE1006 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
12. 15VARIANCE1081
Request: Variances from the Land Development Code to allow an existing
freestanding sign to exceed the maximum height and size
Project Name: Arby’s
Location: 11488 Preston Highway
Owner: BBM - I Properties, LLC
Applicant: BBM - I Properties, LLC
Representative: Chris Bowling
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 13 - Vicki Aubrey Welch
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that two variances for Case No. 15VARIANCE1081 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary March 7, 2016
13. 15CUP1046
Request: Conditional Use Permit and Variances to allow off-street parking
in an R-4 zoning district
Project Name: Norton Medical Office Building Off-Street Parking
Location: 1001 Breckenridge Lane
Owner: Keges Realty Corp., Louges Investment Corp., Lumax Realty
Corp., and Tomlin Development Corp.
Applicant: Norton Properties, Inc.
Representative: Michael Tigue
Jurisdiction: St. Matthews
Council District: 26 - Brent Ackerson
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that the Conditional Use Permit for Case No. 15CUP1046 be approved
on condition. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, and Bergmann
Absent: 2- Allendorf, and Tharp
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that two variances for Case No. 15CUP1046 be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, and Bergmann
Absent: 2- Allendorf, and Tharp
14. 15CUP1049
Request: Modification of a Conditional Use Permit, variances, and a
landscape waiver to allow the expansion of an existing hospital
Project Name: Norton Audubon Hospital expansion
Location: One Audubon Plaza Drive
Owner: HCP Louisville, Inc.
Applicant: Norton Hospitals, Inc.
Representative: Michael Tigue
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the Modified Conditional Use Permit, three variances and one
waiver be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, and Bergmann
Absent: 2- Allendorf, and Tharp
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary March 7, 2016
15. 15VARIANCE1062
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a proposed
dumpster to encroach into the required side yard, and landscape
waivers.
Project Name: Louisville Islamic Center
Location: 4104 River Road
Owner: Louisville Islamic Center, Inc
Applicant: Ozair Shariff, Board Member
Representative: Cliff Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 7- Angela Leet
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
(CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2016; DECEMBER 7,
2016 AND FEBRUARY 1, 2016)
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that the variance and waiver for Case No. 15VARIANCE1062 be
approved on condition. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Fishman, Turner, and Jarboe
No: 1- Bergmann
Absent: 2- Allendorf, and Tharp
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:49 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 7, 2016 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. Minutes_020116
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on Feb. 1, 2016
2. Minutes_021516
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on February 15, 2016
Business Session
3. 15VARIANCE1089
Request: Private yard variance on resultant Tracts 1 and 2
Project Name: Two L Properties, LLC.
Location: 1662 W. Kentucky St
Owner: Two L Properties, LLC.
Applicant: Two L Properties, LLC.
Representative: Bert M. Edwards
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, Planner I
(Deferred from February 15, 2016)
4. 15VARIANCE1087
Request: Protected Waterway Buffer Variance for Little Goose Creek
Project Name: 4319 Barbour Lane
Location: 4319 Barbour Lane
Owner: CFA Sunnyview, LLC..
Applicant: CFA Sunnyview, LLC.
Representative: BlueStone Engineers, PLLC.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 16 - Kelly Downard
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, Planner I
(Deferred from February 15, 2016)
Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Printed on 3/4/2016
Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda March 7, 2016
5. 16VARIANCE1000
Request: Variances to allow encroachments into required yards
Project Name: Glenmary Pointe Apartments
Location: 11304 Professional Park Drive
Owner: Pleasants Mason Group, LLC & Othober Custom Homes
Applicant: Blue Stone Engineers, PLLC
Representative: Christopher Crumpton
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly-Humphrey, Planner I
(Deferred from February 15, 2016)
Public Hearing
6. 15CUP1042
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow off-street parking in an OR-
1 zoning district and landscape waivers
Project Name: Texas Roadhouse
Location: 3332 Old Outer Loop
Owner: Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC
Applicant: Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC
Representative: Marisa Kolman
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 13 - Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
(CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2016)
7. 16VARIANCE1001
Request: Variance request to allow proposed new garage (rear yard) to
have 4 foot setback instead of the required 5 feet setback,
Variance to allow the side yard setback to be less than the
required 3 foot.
Project Name: 1627 Ruth Avenue
Location: 1627 Ruth Avenue
Owner: Mary Anne Hauck
Applicant: Brad Abell
Representative: Brad Abell
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Tom Owen
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
(CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2016)
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda March 7, 2016
8. 16VARIANCE1008
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed fence to exceed the maximum height requirement
Project Name: Café Press
Location: 11909 Shelbyville Road
Owner: Café Press, Inc.
Applicant: Café Press, Inc.
Representative: William B. Bardenwerper
Jurisdiction: Middletown
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
9. 16VARIANCE1007
Request: Variances to allow encroachments into required yards
Project Name: 514 Baxter Avenue
Location: 509 & 514 Baxter Avenue
Owner: 514 Baxter Avenue, Inc
Applicant: John Thomas, Sabak, Wilson, & Lingo, Inc
Representative: John Thomas, Sabak, Wilson, & Lingo, Inc
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4- David Tandy
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly-Humphrey, Planner I
10. 16VARIANCE1004
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed rear addition to the principal structure to encroach
into the side yards setbacks.
Project Name: 1784 Mellwood Avenue
Location: 1784 Mellwood Avenue
Owner: Jason and Betty Nunn
Applicant: Stefan Rumancik - Designer Builders
Representative: Stefan Rumancik - Designer Builders
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Printed on 3/4/2016
Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda March 7, 2016
11. 16VARIANCE1006
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow an
existing two story addition to encroach into the side yard
setback.
Project Name: 1124 East Burnett Avenue
Location: 1124 East Burnett Avenue
Owner: Eric Toohey
Applicant: Kathy Matheny - Cardinal Surveying
Representative: Kathy Matheny - Cardinal Surveying
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
12. 15VARIANCE1081
Request: Variances from the Land Development Code to allow an
existing freestanding sign to exceed the maximum height
and size
Project Name: Arby’s
Location: 11488 Preston Highway
Owner: BBM - I Properties, LLC
Applicant: BBM - I Properties, LLC
Representative: Chris Bowling
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 13 - Vicki Aubrey Welch
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
13. 15CUP1046
Request: Conditional Use Permit and Variances to allow off-street
parking in an R-4 zoning district
Project Name: Norton Medical Office Building Off-Street Parking
Location: 1001 Breckenridge Lane
Owner: Keges Realty Corp., Louges Investment Corp., Lumax
Realty Corp., and Tomlin Development Corp.
Applicant: Norton Properties, Inc.
Representative: Michael Tigue
Jurisdiction: St. Matthews
Council District: 26 - Brent Ackerson
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Printed on 3/4/2016
Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda March 7, 2016
14. 15CUP1049
Request: Modification of a Conditional Use Permit, variances, and a
landscape waiver to allow the expansion of an existing
hospital
Project Name: Norton Audubon Hospital expansion
Location: One Audubon Plaza Drive
Owner: HCP Louisville, Inc.
Applicant: Norton Hospitals, Inc.
Representative: Michael Tigue
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
15. 15VARIANCE1062
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow a
proposed dumpster to encroach into the required side yard,
and landscape waivers.
Project Name: Louisville Islamic Center
Location: 4104 River Road
Owner: Louisville Islamic Center, Inc
Applicant: Ozair Shariff, Board Member
Representative: Cliff Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 7- Angela Leet
Case Manager: Sherie’ Long, Landscape Architect
(CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2016; DECEMBER
7, 2016 AND FEBRUARY 1, 2016)
Adjournment
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