Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · December 5, 2016
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, December 5, 2016 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Chair Allendorf arrived at approximately 8:40 a.m.
Present: 6- Board Member Rosalind Fishman, Vice Chair Betty Jarboe, Board Member Dean
Tharp, Board Member Paul Bergmann, Board Member Lula Howard, and Chair
Person Michael Allendorf
Absent: 1- Board Member Lester Turner Jr.
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA Minutes 11.21.16
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the Minutes from the November 21, 2016 Board of Zoning
Adjustment meeting be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 2- Turner, and Allendorf
Business Session
2. Public Meeting Calendar
A motion was made by Board Member Bergmann, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that the 2017 Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Meeting Calendar
be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
Absent: 2- Turner, and Allendorf
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3. 16CUP1045
Request: Modified Conditional Use Permit to allow an amendment of a
condition of approval concerning the off-street parking lot
Project Name: None
Location: 1971 Richmond Drive
Owner: NCS Properties III, LLC
Applicant: NCS Properties III, LLC
Representative: Gordon Rose
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Tom Owen
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Tharp, that Case Number 16CUP1045 be APPROVED, SUBJECT to the
following Conditions of Approval:
1. The site shall be developed in strict compliance with the approved
development plan. No further development shall occur on the site without
prior review and approval by the Board.
2. No site preparation or construction of the off-street parking lot shall begin
until the applicant obtains construction approval from the Metropolitan Sewer
District.
3. Prior to the use of the site for an off-street parking lot, the applicant shall
consolidate the two parcels by appropriate legal means.
4. The off-street parking lot shall be used only by the tenants and occupants of
1838 Bardstown Road and their respective customers and invitees.
5. The off-street parking are shall be landscaped in accordance with the
provisions of Article 12 of the Zoning district Regulations. A landscaped plan
for this site shall be approved by the staff landscape architect prior to
construction of the off-street parking lot.
6. The conditional Use Permit shall be “exercised” as described in
KRS.100.237 within one year of the Board’s vote on this case. If the
Conditional Use Permit is not so exercised, the site shall not be used for an
off-street parking lot without further review and approval by the Board.
7. The parking area shall not extend beyond the front building lines of the
existing housing on the street.
8. There shall be no removal of trees along the front property line.
9. The dirt shall be replaced on the green space area.
10. There shall be no curb cut, or any entrance or exit for vehicles on
Richmond Drive.
11. Bushes shall be placed at the rear of the lawn area to screen the new
parking area.
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12. Steps shall be provided for Richmond Drive onto the parking area.
13. Lighting for the parking area shall be controlled from the church and will
not remain on all night.
14. Any landscape waivers required shall be approved by the Land
Development and Transportation committee of the Planning Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
No: 2- Fishman, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Turner
Public Hearing
4. 16VARIANCE1075
Request: Variance for sign to exceed height and area dimensions;
Exceptional Signage review for awning signs
Project Name: 1373 Lexington Road
Location: 1373 Lexington Road
Owner: Axis Louisville LLC
Applicant: Cityscape Residential
Representative: Cityscape Residential
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1075 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
5. 16VARIANCE1087
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section 5.2.3.D.3.C to
reduce the rear setback from 5 ft. to 0 ft.
Project Name: 1508 West Broadway
Location: 1508 West Broadway
Owner: Najeh Latifalia
Applicant: Najeh Latifalia
Representative: Najeh Latifalia
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - David Tandy
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Fishman, that Case Number 16VARIANCE087 be CONTINUED until the
applicant arrives. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16VARIANCE087 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
6. 16VARIANCE1086
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section 5.3.1.C to
allow a proposed pool to encroach into the minimum front yard
setback on a double frontage lot. AND A waiver from LDC section
4.4.10.A to allow a swimming pool to be constructed in a required
front yard.
Project Name: 2434 Cross Hill Road Pool
Location: 2434 Cross Hill Road
Owner: Jay Lockwood
Applicant: Jay Lockwood
Representative: Jay Lockwood
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
Bergmann, that Case Number 16VARIANCE086 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
7. 16VARIANCE1083
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section 5.4.1.E.5 to
allow a proposed detached garage to encroach into the Side Yard
setback by approximately 2 feet.
Project Name: 432 West Ormsby Ave Variance
Location: 432 West Ormsby Ave.
Owner: Philip Bevins
Applicant: Joe Willis - Bluegrass Garage Builders
Representative: Joe Willis - Bluegrass Garage Builders
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 16VARIANCE1083 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
8. 16VARIANCE1089
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section 5.4.1.D.2 to
reduce the private yard area to less than 30% of the required lot
area.
Project Name: 1366 South Third Street
Location: 1366 South Third Street
Owner: Gregory Likins - Diversified Designs Inc.
Applicant: Gregory Likins - Diversified Designs Inc.
Representative: Gregory Likins - Diversified Designs Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1089 be APPROVED (Requirement:
2,850 sq. ft.; Request: 2,350 sq. ft.; Variance: 500 sq. ft.). The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
9. 16VARIANCE1091
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section 5.4.1.D.2 to
reduce the private yard area to less than 30% of the required lot
area.
Project Name: 156 Pennsylvania Ave.
Location: 156 Pennsylvania Ave.
Owner: Pine Grove Design and Development LLC
Applicant: Michael Fallot - Pine Grove Design and Development LLC
Representative: Michael Fallot - Pine Grove Design and Development LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that Case Number 16VARIANCE1091 be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
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10. 16CUP1051
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a short term rental in an R-5
zoning district
Project Name: None
Location: 4538 South 6th Street
Owner: Marilyn Bryan and William Gootee
Applicant: Marilyn Bryan and William Gootee
Representative: Marilyn Bryan and William Gootee
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Fishman, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16CUP1051 be APPROVED, SUBJECT to the
following Conditions of Approval:
1. The short term rental and host shall meet all additional requirements set
forth in the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
11. 16CUP1052
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental as the primary
use in an R-5B zoning district
Project Name: None
Location: 922 Cherokee Rd
Owner: Deirdre Seim
Applicant: Deirdre Seim
Representative: Deirdre Seim
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Tom Owen
Case Manager: Brian Mabry, AICP, Planning and Design Supervisor
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 16CUP1052 be APPROVED, SUBJECT to the
following Conditions of Approval:
1. The short term rental and host shall meet all additional requirements set
forth in the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
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12. 16DEVPLAN1179
Request: Review of a proposed electrical/landscape contractors office
within the Floyds Fork Overlay.
Project Name: Electric Blades LLC.
Location: 2810 South English Station Road
Owner: Bruce Stansbury - Electric Blades LLC.
Applicant: Bruce Stansbury - Electric Blades LLC.
Representative: Morris Talbott - Advanced Engineering and Surveying LLC.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jarboe, seconded by Board Member
Bergmann, that the Variance from the Land Development Code, Section
5.3.1.C.5 to allow the building to exceed the maximum front setback by
approximately 87 feet be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 6- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, Howard, and Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
In Case Number 16DEVPLAN1179, a motion was made by Vice Chair Jarboe,
seconded by Board Member Tharp, to DENY the Waiver from LDC section
5.8.1.B to not provide a sidewalk along the 351 foot frontage of South English
Station Road, and to APPROVE the Waiver from LDC section 5.8.1.B to not
provide a sidewalk along a 116 foot section leading to the non-residential
building from the public right of way. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Fishman, Jarboe, Tharp, Bergmann, and Howard
No: 1- Allendorf
Absent: 1- Turner
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, December 5, 2016 8:30 AM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA Minutes 11.21.16
Business Session
2. Public Meeting Calendar
3. 16CUP1045
Request: Modified Conditional Use Permit to allow an amendment of
a condition of approval concerning the off-street parking lot
Project Name: None
Location: 1971 Richmond Drive
Owner: NCS Properties III, LLC
Applicant: NCS Properties III, LLC
Representative: Gordon Rose
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Tom Owen
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
Public Hearing
4. 16VARIANCE1075
Request: Variance for sign to exceed height and area dimensions;
Exceptional Signage review for awning signs
Project Name: 1373 Lexington Road
Location: 1373 Lexington Road
Owner: Axis Louisville LLC
Applicant: Cityscape Residential
Representative: Cityscape Residential
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
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5. 16VARIANCE1087
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section
5.2.3.D.3.C to reduce the rear setback from 5 ft. to 0 ft.
Project Name: 1508 West Broadway
Location: 1508 West Broadway
Owner: Najeh Latifalia
Applicant: Najeh Latifalia
Representative: Najeh Latifalia
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - David Tandy
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
6. 16VARIANCE1086
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section 5.3.1.C
to allow a proposed pool to encroach into the minimum front
yard setback on a double frontage lot. AND A waiver from
LDC section 4.4.10.A to allow a swimming pool to be
constructed in a required front yard.
Project Name: 2434 Cross Hill Road Pool
Location: 2434 Cross Hill Road
Owner: Jay Lockwood
Applicant: Jay Lockwood
Representative: Jay Lockwood
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
7. 16VARIANCE1083
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section
5.4.1.E.5 to allow a proposed detached garage to encroach
into the Side Yard setback by approximately 2 feet.
Project Name: 432 West Ormsby Ave Variance
Location: 432 West Ormsby Ave.
Owner: Philip Bevins
Applicant: Joe Willis - Bluegrass Garage Builders
Representative: Joe Willis - Bluegrass Garage Builders
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
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8. 16VARIANCE1089
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section
5.4.1.D.2 to reduce the private yard area to less than 30%
of the required lot area.
Project Name: 1366 South Third Street
Location: 1366 South Third Street
Owner: Gregory Likins - Diversified Designs Inc.
Applicant: Gregory Likins - Diversified Designs Inc.
Representative: Gregory Likins - Diversified Designs Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
9. 16VARIANCE1091
Request: Variance from the Land Development Code section
5.4.1.D.2 to reduce the private yard area to less than 30%
of the required lot area.
Project Name: 156 Pennsylvania Ave.
Location: 156 Pennsylvania Ave.
Owner: Pine Grove Design and Development LLC
Applicant: Michael Fallot - Pine Grove Design and Development LLC
Representative: Michael Fallot - Pine Grove Design and Development LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
10. 16CUP1051
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a short term rental in an R-
5 zoning district
Project Name: None
Location: 4538 South 6th Street
Owner: Marilyn Bryan and William Gootee
Applicant: Marilyn Bryan and William Gootee
Representative: Marilyn Bryan and William Gootee
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
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11. 16CUP1052
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental as the
primary use in an R-5B zoning district
Project Name: None
Location: 922 Cherokee Rd
Owner: Deirdre Seim
Applicant: Deirdre Seim
Representative: Deirdre Seim
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Tom Owen
Case Manager: Brian Mabry, AICP, Planning and Design Supervisor
12. 16DEVPLAN1179
Request: Review of a proposed electrical/landscape contractors
office within the Floyds Fork Overlay.
Project Name: Electric Blades LLC.
Location: 2810 South English Station Road
Owner: Bruce Stansbury - Electric Blades LLC.
Applicant: Bruce Stansbury - Electric Blades LLC.
Representative: Morris Talbott - Advanced Engineering and Surveying LLC.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
Adjournment
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