Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · August 1, 2016
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, August 1, 2016 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Present: 6- Board Member Rosalind Fishman, Board Member Lester Turner Jr., Vice Chair
Betty Jarboe, Board Member Dean Tharp, Board Member Paul Bergmann, and
Board Member Lula Howard
Absent: 1- Chair Person Michael Allendorf
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_07.11.16
Approval of the Minutes from the July 11, 2016 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that the Minutes from the July 11, 2016 Board of Zoning Adjustment
meeting be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
Business Session
2. 16VARIANCE1050
Request: Variance from Development Code (St. Matthews) section
4.7.C.2.b to allow a side yard setback to be less than the
minimum required 5 foot.
Project Name: 237 Fairfax Avenue
Location: 237 Fairfax Avenue
Owner: Ann and Henry Austin
Applicant: Charlie Williams - Charlie Williams Design
Representative: Charlie Williams - Charlie Williams Design
Jurisdiction: City of St. Matthews
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1050 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary August 1, 2016
3. 16APPEAL1006
Request: Reconsideration Request for Appeal of an administrative action
that determined a structure to be a religious building
Project Name: Appeal
Location: 500 Caldwell Street
Owner: Pescador, LLC
Applicant: Travis Provencher Family Trust
Representative: Ryan Fenwick
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - David Tandy
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Supervisor
CASE NUMBER 16APPEAL1006 DIED FOR LACK OF A MOTION. NO VOTE OR
ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS CASE.
Public Hearing
4. 16DEVPLAN1079
Request: Two variances from LDC section 5.3.3.C.2.b and c, a Landscape
waiver from section 10.2.10, and a Sidewalk waiver from LDC
section 5.8.1.B
Project Name: 7410 South Park Place
Location: 7410 South Park Place
Owner: Karim Momeni
Applicant: Karim Momeni
Representative: Matt Wolff - Sabak, Wilson, and Lingo Inc.
Jurisdiction: Norwood
Council District: 7 - Angela Leet
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that Case Number 16DEVPLAN1079 Variances and Waivers, be
APPROVED, SUBJECT to the following Conditions of Approval:
1. There will be a sign on the existing driveway from Norwood onto the lot that
says "Do Not Enter", as well as a speed bump.
2. The existing 1 1/2 story brick house with basement will be maintained as a
single family home, and any change to such use MUST be presented to the
Board of Zoning Adjustment.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, and Bergmann
No: 2- Tharp, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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5. B-17987-12
Request: Seismographic Analysis Summary Report as per the BOZA
minutes of B-17987-12, condition #1.
Project Name: Seismographic Analysis
Location: 7331 Global Drive
Owner: Yamamoto FB Engineering
Applicant: Yamamoto FB Engineering
Representative: Darryl Keels
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 12-Rick Blackwell
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Supervisor
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that Case Number B-17987-12 be CONTINUED to the October 3, 2016
Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting. The Board requests the following items
be presented at the October 3, 2016 meeting:
1. A more complete analysis from Mr. Trowbridge of Kentuckiana Seismic
Survey, which will detail the May, 2016 analysis in addition to the analysis from
2012.
2. Past history from Codes and Regulations regarding Condition #2
concerning the inspections of the site after the analysis was completed with
regard to noise and vibration from the Hillerich's property.
3. Justification of the Yamamoto FB fixing the cracks in the Hillerich's garage
and an update on the report.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
6. 16VARIANCE1048
Request: Sign Variance and Waivers
Project Name: Shell Sign
Location: 1123 S Floyd Street
Owner: Mark Young, TA Operating, LLC
Applicant: Sherri Hartsell, Florida Centerline Group
Representative: Sherri Hartsell, Florida Centerline Group
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1048 Variance and Waivers, be
APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
No: 1- Jarboe
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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7. 16VARIANCE1052
Request: Variance to exceed the maximum height requirement within a
transition zone
Project Name: Chamberlain Pointe
Location: 4640 Chamberlain Lane
Owner: Julep Holdings LLC
Applicant: Julep Holdings LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 17 - Glen Stuckel
Case Manager: Joel Dock, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1052 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
8. 16VARIANCE1029
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section 5.3.1 Table
5.3.1 to allow first and second story decks to encroach into the
minimum side yard setback.
Project Name: 108 East Burnett Avenue
Location: 108 East Burnett Avenue
Owner: Bruce Cohen
Applicant: Bruce Cohen
Representative: Bruce Cohen
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6- David James
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1029 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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9. 16VARIANCE1040
Request: Variance from Development Code 2003 section 4.3.C.2 to allow a
proposed home to encroach into the minimum front yard setback
within the City of Anchorage, KY.
Project Name: 11801 Woodland Road Setback
Location: 11801 Woodland Road
Owner: Joseph Pepper
Applicant: Jason Graves
Representative: Jason Graves
Jurisdiction: City of Anchorage, KY
Council District: 17 - Glen Stuckel
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1040 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
Abstain: 1- Bergmann
10. 16VARIANCE1041
Request: Variance from Development Code 2003 (City of St. Matthews)
article 9.1.B.1.a to allow an existing fence to exceed the maximum
height in the street side yard.
Project Name: 3531 Hycliffe Avenue
Location: 3531 Hycliffe Avenue
Owner: William and Deborah Bass
Applicant: William and Deborah Bass
Representative: William and Deborah Bass
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1041 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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11. 16VARIANCE1046
Request: Variance from Development Code 2003 (City of St. Matthews)
article 11.D.2.c to mount two attached signs at a height greater
than 25’ ft. on the building facade.
Project Name: 297 North Hubbards Lane
Location: 297 North Hubbards Lane
Owner: James Boland - Oakland LLC.
Applicant: Debbie Brent - Louisville Sign Company
Representative: Debbie Brent - Louisville Sign Company
Jurisdiction: St. Matthews
Council District: 7 - Angela Leet
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1046 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
12. 16VARIANCE1042
Request: Variance from Land Development Code section 5.3.1, table 5.3.1
to allow a proposed home to encroach into the minimum side yard
setback.
Project Name: 4800 Lake Louisvilla Drive
Location: 4800 Lake Louisvilla Drive
Owner: Clyde and Caroline Proctor
Applicant: David F. Garber - Garber Chilton
Representative: David F. Garber - Garber Chilton
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 16 - Kelly Downard
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1042 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
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13. 16VARIANCE1049
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code sections 5.3.1 for the
proposed attached garage to encroach into the minimum rear yard
setback.
Project Name: 3220 Eagle Pass
Location: 3220 Eagle Pass
Owner: Anthony and Sarah Williams
Applicant: Anne Del Prince - Del Prince Designs LLC.
Representative: Anne Del Prince - Del Prince Designs LLC.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro/Audubon Park
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1049 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 1- Allendorf
14. 16DEVPLAN1125
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow the proposed
building not to maintain the zero setback at the corner
Project Name: Outdoor Dining Area
Location: 350 East Market Street
Owner: University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation Inc.
Applicant: NTS Realty Holdings LP
Representative: Glenn Price
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 -David Tandy
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Supervisor
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16DEVPLAN1125 be CONTINUED to the August 15,
2016 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting to allow the applicant time to work
with Public Works dealing with the issues of sidewalks, valet area and bike
lanes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Turner, Jarboe, Tharp, and Bergmann
Absent: 1- Allendorf
Abstain: 1- Howard
Adjournment
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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 1, 2016 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_07.11.16
Approval of the Minutes from the July 11, 2016 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
Business Session
2. 16VARIANCE1050
Request: Variance from Development Code (St. Matthews) section
4.7.C.2.b to allow a side yard setback to be less than the
minimum required 5 foot.
Project Name: 237 Fairfax Avenue
Location: 237 Fairfax Avenue
Owner: Ann and Henry Austin
Applicant: Charlie Williams - Charlie Williams Design
Representative: Charlie Williams - Charlie Williams Design
Jurisdiction: City of St. Matthews
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
3. 16APPEAL1006
Request: Reconsideration Request for Appeal of an administrative
action that determined a structure to be a religious building
Project Name: Appeal
Location: 500 Caldwell Street
Owner: Pescador, LLC
Applicant: Travis Provencher Family Trust
Representative: Ryan Fenwick
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - David Tandy
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Supervisor
Public Hearing
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4. 16DEVPLAN1079
Request: Two variances from LDC section 5.3.3.C.2.b and c, a
Landscape waiver from section 10.2.10, and a Sidewalk
waiver from LDC section 5.8.1.B
Project Name: 7410 South Park Place
Location: 7410 South Park Place
Owner: Karim Momeni
Applicant: Karim Momeni
Representative: Matt Wolff - Sabak, Wilson, and Lingo Inc.
Jurisdiction: Norwood
Council District: 7 - Angela Leet
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
5. B-17987-12
Request: Seismographic Analysis Summary Report as per the BOZA
minutes of B-17987-12, condition #1.
Project Name: Seismographic Analysis
Location: 7331 Global Drive
Owner: Yamamoto FB Engineering
Applicant: Yamamoto FB Engineering
Representative: Darryl Keels
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 12-Rick Blackwell
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Supervisor
6. 16VARIANCE1048
Request: Sign Variance and Waivers
Project Name: Shell Sign
Location: 1123 S Floyd Street
Owner: Mark Young, TA Operating, LLC
Applicant: Sherri Hartsell, Florida Centerline Group
Representative: Sherri Hartsell, Florida Centerline Group
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, Planner I
7. 16VARIANCE1052
Request: Variance to exceed the maximum height requirement within
a transition zone
Project Name: Chamberlain Pointe
Location: 4640 Chamberlain Lane
Owner: Julep Holdings LLC
Applicant: Julep Holdings LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 17 - Glen Stuckel
Case Manager: Joel Dock, Planner I
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda August 1, 2016
8. 16VARIANCE1029
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section 5.3.1
Table 5.3.1 to allow first and second story decks to
encroach into the minimum side yard setback.
Project Name: 108 East Burnett Avenue
Location: 108 East Burnett Avenue
Owner: Bruce Cohen
Applicant: Bruce Cohen
Representative: Bruce Cohen
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6- David James
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
9. 16VARIANCE1040
Request: Variance from Development Code 2003 section 4.3.C.2 to
allow a proposed home to encroach into the minimum front
yard setback within the City of Anchorage, KY.
Project Name: 11801 Woodland Road Setback
Location: 11801 Woodland Road
Owner: Joseph Pepper
Applicant: Jason Graves
Representative: Jason Graves
Jurisdiction: City of Anchorage, KY
Council District: 17 - Glen Stuckel
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
10. 16VARIANCE1041
Request: Variance from Development Code 2003 (City of St.
Matthews) article 9.1.B.1.a to allow an existing fence to
exceed the maximum height in the street side yard.
Project Name: 3531 Hycliffe Avenue
Location: 3531 Hycliffe Avenue
Owner: William and Deborah Bass
Applicant: William and Deborah Bass
Representative: William and Deborah Bass
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda August 1, 2016
11. 16VARIANCE1046
Request: Variance from Development Code 2003 (City of St.
Matthews) article 11.D.2.c to mount two attached signs at a
height greater than 25’ ft. on the building facade.
Project Name: 297 North Hubbards Lane
Location: 297 North Hubbards Lane
Owner: James Boland - Oakland LLC.
Applicant: Debbie Brent - Louisville Sign Company
Representative: Debbie Brent - Louisville Sign Company
Jurisdiction: St. Matthews
Council District: 7 - Angela Leet
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
12. 16VARIANCE1042
Request: Variance from Land Development Code section 5.3.1, table
5.3.1 to allow a proposed home to encroach into the
minimum side yard setback.
Project Name: 4800 Lake Louisvilla Drive
Location: 4800 Lake Louisvilla Drive
Owner: Clyde and Caroline Proctor
Applicant: David F. Garber - Garber Chilton
Representative: David F. Garber - Garber Chilton
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 16 - Kelly Downard
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
13. 16VARIANCE1049
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code sections 5.3.1
for the proposed attached garage to encroach into the
minimum rear yard setback and from section 5.4.2.A.2.a to
allow the attached garage to occupy more than 30% of the
required rear yard.
Project Name: 3320 Eagle Pass
Location: 3320 Eagle Pass
Owner: Anthony and Sarah Williams
Applicant: Anne Del Prince - Del Prince Designs LLC.
Representative: Anne Del Prince - Del Prince Designs LLC.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro/Audubon Park
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
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14. 16DEVPLAN1125
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code to allow the
proposed building not to maintain the zero setback at the
corner
Project Name: Outdoor Dining Area
Location: 350 East Market Street
Owner: University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation Inc.
Applicant: NTS Realty Holdings LP
Representative: Glenn Price
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 -David Tandy
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Supervisor
Adjournment
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