Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · February 19, 2018
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, February 19, 2018 1:00 PM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Present: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_02.05.18
Approval of the Minutes from the February 5, 2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that the Minutes from the February 5, 2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment
meeting be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard and Vice Chair Fishman
Public Hearing
2. 18VARIANCE1000
Request: Variance to allow a sign to exceed the allowable height with
associated waivers
Project Name: Ormsby Heights Baptist Church Sign
Location: 2120 Lower Hunters Trace
Owner: Ormsby Baptist Church
Applicant: Golden Rule Signs
Representative: Nick Delsignore
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 12 - Rick Blackwell
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1000, Variance from Land
Development Code Table 8.3.2 to allow a sign to exceed the allowable height
in the Neighborhood form district, be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
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A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1000, Waiver from Land Development
Code Section 8.2.1.D.4.a to allow the changing image panel of a sign to
exceed 30% of the total area of the sign (replacing the Standard of Review and
Staff Analysis 3(b) and 3(c) with the applicant's waiver justification statement
numbers 2 and 3), and Waiver from Land Development Code Section 8.2.1.D.6
to allow a changing image sign to be closer than 300 feet to residential
properties, be APPROVED, SUBJECT to the following Condition of Approval:
Condition of Approval:
1. The changing-image portion of the sign shall be turned off between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. every night.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
3. 18VARIANCE1003
Request: Variance to allow a private yard area to be eliminated and variance
to allow an accessory structure/use area to exceed 50 ft. in depth
Project Name: 664 Atwood Street Residence
Location: 664 Atwood Street
Owner: 664 Atwood LLC
Applicant: Michael Spoelker
Representative: Michael Spoelker
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1003, Variance from Land
Development Code Section 5.4.1.D.3 to allow a private yard area to be less
than the required 20% of the area of the lot, be APPROVED (replacing the
Standard of Review and Staff Analysis 3(b) and 3(c) with the applicant's
variance justification statements). The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1003, Variance from Land
Development Code Section 5.4.1.E.1 to allow an accessory structure/use area
to exceed 50 feet in depth, be APPROVED (replacing the Standard of Review
and Staff Analysis 3(b) and 3(c) with the applicant's variance justification
statements. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
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4. 18VARIANCE1002
Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the required street
side yard setback
Project Name: 2335 Lindsey Drive Garage
Location: 2335 Lindsey Drive
Owner: Ericka Renee Young
Applicant: Ericka Young
Representative: Ericka Young
Jurisdiction: City of Shively
Council District: 3 - Mary Woolridge
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1002, Variance from City of Shively
Land Development Code Table 5.3.1 to allow a structure to encroach into the
required side yard setback, be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
5. 18VARIANCE1006
Request: Variances to allow attached signage to exceed 60 sf in area in the
Traditional Neighborhood form district
Project Name: Rabbit Hole Distillery Signage
Location: 711 E Jefferson Street
Owner: Rabbit Hole Spirits LLC
Applicant: Signarama Downtown
Representative: Tanya Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1006, Variances from Land
Development Code Table 8.3.2 to allow attached signage to exceed 60 square
feet in area per facade, be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
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6. 17VARIANCE1109
Request: Variance to allow a private yard area to be less than the required
30% of the area of a lot with associated waiver
Project Name: 2043 Sherwood Avenue Residence
Location: 2043 Sherwood Avenue
Owner: Kimberly Ann Rogers Revocable Trust
Applicant: Steve Rogers
Representative: Steve Rogers
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 17VARIANCE1109, Variance from Land Development
Code Section 5.4.1.D.2 to allow a private yard area to be less than the required
30% of the area of a lot, be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 17VARIANCE1109, Waiver from Land Development
Code Section 5.4.1.E.3 to allow parking access to be achieved from the
primary street where alley access is available in the Traditional Neighborhood
form district, be APPROVED, (replacing the Standard of Review and Staff
Analysis 3(b) and 3(c) with the applicant's waiver justification statements). The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
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7. 17DEVPLAN1229
Request: Review of a Front Setback Variance from LDC 5.2.4.C and a waiver
from LDC 5.5.1.3.a to allow parking in front of the principal structure
as associated with a CAT 2B Development Plan
Project Name: Blue Iguana Carwash
Location: 6014 and 6018 Bardstown Road
Owner: William M. Friel - ABG Properties LLC.
Applicant: Mike Matthews - Blue Iguana Carwash
Representative: Sarah Beth Sammons - Land Design & Development Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22- Robin Engel
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 17DEVPLAN1229, Variance from Land Development
Code Section 5.2.4.C.3.a to allow the proposed structure to exceed the 15 ft.
maximum front setback along the Bardstown Road property line by
approximately 96 feet for a total of 111 feet from the property line (shown as
the proposed dedication of right of way line on the development plan), and
Waiver from Land Development Code Section 5.5.1.A.3.a to allow the parking
lot location to be located in the front of the proposed structure as found
between the primary structure and Bardstown Road frontage, be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
8. 18VARIANCE1005
Request: Variance to permit a structure to encroach into the required side
yard setback along the west property line
Project Name: Second Story Addition
Location: 1019 Dixon Avenue
Owner: Flipping Louisville LLC
Applicant: Veteran Home Solutions
Representative: Veteran Home Solutions
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1005, Variance from Land
Development Code Table 5.2.2 to permit a structure to encroach into the
required side yard setback along the west property line, be APPROVED. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
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9. 17VARIANCE1103
Request: Variance to reduce the required private yard area
Project Name: Wooden Residence
Location: 2054 Eastern Pkwy
Owner: Brian & Shana Wooden
Applicant: Del Prince Designs LLC
Representative: Del Prince Designs LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 17VARIANCE1103, Variance from Land
Development Code 5.4.D.2, Variance to reduce the required private yard area,
be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, Buttorff, and Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
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10. 17CUP1106
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a short term rental in the Traditional
Neighborhood Zoning District
Project Name: None
Location: 1222 Garvin Place
Owner: Louis Orleans, LLC
Applicant: Mary E. Fullerton
Representative: Mary E. Fullerton
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 17CUP1106, Conditional Use Permit to allow a short
term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the owner in
a Traditional Neighborhood zoning district, be APPROVED (noting changes to
Items 4(c) and 4(g) of the Staff Report regarding number of guests and parking
respectively), SUBJECT to the following Conditions of Approval:
Conditions of Approval:
1. Prior to commencement of any short term rental on the subject property,
the host shall register the short term rental with Develop Louisville and with
the Louisville Metro Revenue Commission. If the short term rental is not
registered with Develop Louisville and with the Revenue Commission within
60 days of the approval of the minutes of this case, then the Conditional Use
Permit shall be deemed null and void.
2. The short term rental and host shall meet all additional provisions set forth
in the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances.
3. Parking shall be limited to 4 guest vehicles on the property.
4. Number of guests shall be limited to a total of 8 for the main dwelling per
contract, and a total of 4 for the carriage house per contract.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Turner, Young, and Buttorff
Abstain: Chair Allendorf
Absent: Board Member Howard, and Vice Chair Fishman
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, February 19, 2018 1:00 PM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_02.05.18
Approval of the Minutes from the February 5, 2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
Attachments: BOZA_Minutes_02.05.18.pdf
Public Hearing
2. 18VARIANCE1000
Request: Variance to allow a sign to exceed the allowable height with
associated waivers
Project Name: Ormsby Heights Baptist Church Sign
Location: 2120 Lower Hunters Trace
Owner: Ormsby Baptist Church
Applicant: Golden Rule Signs
Representative: Nick Delsignore
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 12 - Rick Blackwell
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1000_site_plan_010318.pdf
18VARIANCE1000_Staff Pres.ppt
18VARIANCE1000_applicant_justification.pdf
18VARIANCE1000_elevation.pdf
18VARIANCE1000_Staff Report_BOZA 021918.pdf
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3. 18VARIANCE1003
Request: Variance to allow a private yard area to be eliminated and
variance to allow an accessory structure/use area to exceed
50 ft. in depth
Project Name: 664 Atwood Street Residence
Location: 664 Atwood Street
Owner: 664 Atwood LLC
Applicant: Michael Spoelker
Representative: Michael Spoelker
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1003_Staff Pres.ppt
18VARIANCE1003_applicant_justification.pdf
18VARIANCE1003_site_plan_010918.pdf
18VARIANCE1003_Staff Report_BOZA 021918.pdf
4. 18VARIANCE1002
Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the required
street side yard setback
Project Name: 2335 Lindsey Drive Garage
Location: 2335 Lindsey Drive
Owner: Ericka Renee Young
Applicant: Ericka Young
Representative: Ericka Young
Jurisdiction: City of Shively
Council District: 3 - Mary Woolridge
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1002_site_plan_011918.pdf
18VARIANCE1002_Staff Pres.ppt
18VARIANCE1002_applicant_justification.pdf
18VARIANCE1002_Staff Report_BOZA 021918.pdf
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5. 18VARIANCE1006
Request: Variances to allow attached signage to exceed 60 sf in area
in the Traditional Neighborhood form district
Project Name: Rabbit Hole Distillery Signage
Location: 711 E Jefferson Street
Owner: Rabbit Hole Spirits LLC
Applicant: Signarama Downtown
Representative: Tanya Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1006_site_plan_011918.pdf
18VARIANCE1006_applicant_justification.pdf
18VARIANCE1006_elevations.pdf
18VARIANCE1006_Staff Pres.ppt
18VARIANCE1006_Staff Report_BOZA 021918.pdf
6. 17VARIANCE1109
Request: Variance to allow a private yard area to be less than the
required 30% of the area of a lot with associated waiver
Project Name: 2043 Sherwood Avenue Residence
Location: 2043 Sherwood Avenue
Owner: Kimberly Ann Rogers Revocable Trust
Applicant: Steve Rogers
Representative: Steve Rogers
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner I
Attachments: 17VARIANCE1109_applicant_justification.pdf
17VARIANCE1109_elevations.pdf
17VARIANCE1109_site_plan_012218.pdf
17VARIANCE1109_Harlan_email.pdf
17VARIANCE1109_Staff Pres.ppt
17VARIANCE1109_Staff Report_BOZA 021918.pdf
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7. 17DEVPLAN1229
Request: Review of a Front Setback Variance from LDC 5.2.4.C and a
waiver from LDC 5.5.1.3.a to allow parking in front of the
principal structure as associated with a CAT 2B Development
Plan
Project Name: Blue Iguana Carwash
Location: 6014 and 6018 Bardstown Road
Owner: William M. Friel - ABG Properties LLC.
Applicant: Mike Matthews - Blue Iguana Carwash
Representative: Sarah Beth Sammons - Land Design & Development Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22- Robin Engel
Case Manager: Ross Allen, Planner I
Attachments: 17DEVPLAN1229_Application_12112017.pdf
17DEVPLAN1229_PrelimApprvdPlan01312018.pdf
17DEVPLAN1229_Renderings_12112017.pdf
17DEVPLAN1229.msg
17DEVPLAN1229_6014 and 6018 Bardstown Rd._stfpres.ppt
Case No.B-226-03W_Attorney LtrPrescripEasement10142004 .pdf
CaseNo B-226-03W_BOZA Minutes_01202004.pdf
FW Access issue--Case No 17DEVPLAN1229CNTY_ATTRNY.msg
BLUE IGUANA CARWASH 17DEVPLAN1229.msg
BOZA 17DEVPLAN1229_Staff Report.pdf
8. 18VARIANCE1005
Request: Variance to permit a structure to encroach into the required
side yard setback along the west property line
Project Name: Second Story Addition
Location: 1019 Dixon Avenue
Owner: Flipping Louisville LLC
Applicant: Veteran Home Solutions
Representative: Veteran Home Solutions
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1005_1019 Dixon_App Justif.pdf
18VARIANCE1005_1019 Dixon_BOZA PP.ppt
18VARIANCE1005_1019 Dixon_BOZA Staff Rpt.pdf
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9. 17VARIANCE1103
Request: Variance to reduce the required private yard area
Project Name: Wooden Residence
Location: 2054 Eastern Pkwy
Owner: Brian & Shana Wooden
Applicant: Del Prince Designs LLC
Representative: Del Prince Designs LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 17VARIANCE1103_Appl Justif.pdf
17VARIANCE1103_BOZA PP.ppt
17VARIANCE1103_BOZA Staff Rpt.pdf
10. 17CUP1106
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a short term rental in the
Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District
Project Name: None
Location: 1222 Garvin Place
Owner: Louis Orleans, LLC
Applicant: Mary E. Fullerton
Representative: Mary E. Fullerton
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
Attachments: 17CUP1106_Site Plan.pdf
17CUP1106_Staff Report_021918_ .pdf
17CUP1106_021918_BOZA PP.ppt
17CUP1106_Courtesy Notice.pdf
17CUP1106_Neighborhood Meeting.pdf
Adjournment
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