Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · September 4, 2018
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 1:00 PM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Present: Board Members Howard, Turner, Buttorff, Leanhart, and Chair
Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_08.20.18
Approval of the Minutes from the August 20, 2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that the Minutes from the August 20, 2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment
meeting be APPROVED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Business Session
2. 18CUP1078
Request: A request for reconsideration of Board’s decision
Project Name: Alfresco Place Short Term Rental
Location: 1933 Alfresco Place
Owner/Applicant: Bay Breeze Capital LLC
Representative: KeySource Properties LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brando Coan
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
No motion was made to reconsider this case. No vote or action was taken.
3. BOZA_Election_Officers_9.04.18
BOZA Election of Officers 09.04.18
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, to nominate Dwight Young as Vice Chair of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment. There being no further nominations, the motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary September 4, 2018
4. 18CUP1054
Request: Modified Conditional Use Permit to allow a building expansion,
additional parking, and enhanced landscaping
Project Name: Bennett & Bloom Eye Center
Location: 9200 Leesgate Road
Owner: Leesgate Holdings, LLC
Applicant: Bennett & Bloom
Representative: John Campbell
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 18CUP1054, Modified Conditional Use Permit to
allow a larger building addition, additional parking, and enhanced landscape
plan, be APPROVED, SUBJECT to the following Conditions of Approval:
Conditions of Approval:
1. The site shall be developed in strict compliance with the approved
development plan (including all notes thereon). No further development shall
occur on the site without prior review and approval by the Board.
2. The Conditional Use Permit shall be "exercised" as described in KRS
100.237 within two years of the Board's vote on this case. If the Conditional Use
Permit is not so exercised, the site shall not be used for a medical office
building/eye surgery center without further review and approval by the Board.
3. The enhanced landscape plan shall conform to the conditions set forth in
the signed letter of agreement dated July 20, 2018.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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5. 18VARIANCE1077
Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the required side yard
setback.
Project Name: Drayton Drive Variance
Location: 2629 Drayton Drive
Owners: Darlene Crutcher
Applicant: Anne Del Prince - Del Prince Designs, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1077, Variance from Land
Development Code Table 5.3.1 to allow a structure to encroach into the
required side yard setback, be APPROVED, SUBJECT to the following
Condition of Approval:
Condition of Approval:
1. A survey of the southern property line shall be completed prior to the
commencement of construction activity and shall be staked in the field. No
projections from the façade or building foundation shall cross the property
line; any such projections shall be accommodated by stepping back the
proposed structure from the property line.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Members Howard, Turner, Leanhart and Chair Fishman
No: Member Buttorff
Public Hearing
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6. 18VARIANCE1066
Request: Variance to allow attached garage to encroach into the front yard
setback
Project Name: Evergreen Place Court Variance
Location: 521 Evergreen Place Court
Owner: Mathew McCluggage
Applicant/Representative: Charles Penn - Distinctive Design
Jurisdiction: City of Middletown
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Leanhart, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1066, Variance from City of
Middletown Land Development Code Table 5.3.1 for a proposed attached
garage to encroach 13.4 ft. into the 30 ft. Front/Street Side Yard Setback for an
R-4 zoned parcel within a Neighborhood Form District, be APPROVED,
SUBJECT to the following Condition of Approval:
Condition of Approval:
1. The applicant shall submit and record a minor subdivision plat to shift the
30 ft. build limit line on this parcel as shown in plat book 39 page 46.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
7. 18VARIANCE1073
Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the required infill front
yard setback.
Project Name: Hi View Lane Variance
Location: 9015 Hi View Lane
Owner/Applicant: Eric & Raegan Hardin
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 25 - David Yates
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1073, Variance from Land
Development Code Section 5.1.12.B.2.a to allow a structure to encroach into
the required infill front yard setback, be APPROVED. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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8. 18VARIANCE1070
Request: Variance to allow a proposed fence to exceed the allowed height in
the required front yard
Project Name: Lytle Street Variance
Location: 1709 Lytle Street
Owner/Applicant: Ritchie Gypsy
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 5-Cheri Bryant Hamilton
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Leanhart, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1070, Variance from Land
Development Code Chapter 4.4.3.A.1.a.i to allow a proposed chain link fence
to be 76" at the highest point (includes the pole caps) in the required front
yard, be APPROVED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
9. 18CUP1008
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a commercial kennel
Project Name: Bark Louisville Kennel
Location: 713 E. Broadway
Owner/Applicant: Bark Louisville LLC
Representative: Architectural Artisans
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18CUP1008, Conditional Use Permit for a
commercial kennel in a C-2 commercial zoning district (LDC 4.2.17) be
APPROVED, SUBJECT to the following Conditions of Approval:
Conditions of Approval:
1. The site shall be developed in strict compliance with the approved
development plan, including all notes thereon. No further development shall
occur on the site without prior review and approval by BOZA.
2. The Conditional Use Permit shall be exercised as described in KRS 100.237
within two years of the BOZA vote on this case. If the Conditional Use Permit is
not so exercised, the site shall not be used for a commercial kennel without
further review and approval of BOZA.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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10. 18CUP1022
Request: Conditional Use Permit for Private Proprietary Club
Project Name: The Barn at Cedar Creek
Location: 10309 Cedar Creek Road
Owner: Gerry and Tammy Boston
Applicant: Mindell Scott
Representative: Joyner Law Offices PLLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18CUP1022, Conditional Use Permit for Private
Proprietary Club (LDC 4.2.44) be APPROVED, noting RELIEF from Items B and
C, and SUBJECT to the following Conditions of Approval:
Conditions of Approval:
1. The site shall be developed in strict compliance with the approved
development plan, including all notes thereon. No further development shall
occur on the site without prior review by and approval of the Board.
2. The Conditional Use Permit shall be exercised as described in KRS 100.237
within two years of the Board's vote on this case. If the Conditional Use Permit
is not so exercised, the site shall not be used for a Private Proprietary Club
without further review by and approval of the Board.
3. Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness permits events at
the site through December 31, 2018 using the existing on-site waste disposal
system. A new system must be installed before any event occurring on or after
January 1, 2019. This new system must meet specifications and conditions
contained in the Health Department Site Evaluation #195377.
4. The number of guests for any event shall be limited to no more than 150.
5. Indoor and outdoor amplified music shall be cut off at 10:00 p.m. All
speakers shall face away from adjoining residential properties.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18CUP1022, Waiver of the requirement to provide a
sidewalk along the property frontage (LDC 6.2.6), and Waiver of the
requirement to provide pedestrian access to the event structure from the
public right-of-way (LDC 6.2.6) be APPROVED. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18CUP1022, Request to permit existing landscaping
to serve as an alternative to the required C-1 buffering standards (LDC 10.2.4,
Exception 8), be APPROVED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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11. 18CUP1064
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling unit
located within the TNZD
Project Name: Ormsby Avenue Short Term Rental
Location: 414 W. Ormsby Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Thomas Evers
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 18CUP1064, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of dwelling units located within the Old Louisville /Limerick TNZD
(LDC 4.2.63) be APPROVED, 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.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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12. 17CUP1101
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling unit
not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Vine Street Short Term Rental
Location: 911 Vine Street
Owner/Applicant: The Wynnfield Co.
Representative: Ken Sumner
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 17CUP1101, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of R-6 dwelling units not the primary residence of the host (LDC
4.2.63) be APPROVED, 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.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Adjournment
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Agenda
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Agenda
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 1:00 PM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_08.20.18
Approval of the Minutes from the August 20, 2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
Business Session
2. 18CUP1078
Request: A request for reconsideration of Board’s decision
Project Name: Alfresco Place Short Term Rental
Location: 1933 Alfresco Place
Owner/Applicant: Bay Breeze Capital LLC
Representative: KeySource Properties LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brando Coan
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
3. BOZA_Election_Officers_9.04.18
BOZA Election of Officers 09.04.18
4. 18CUP1054
Request: Modified Conditional Use Permit to allow a building
expansion, additional parking, and enhanced landscaping
Project Name: Bennett & Bloom Eye Center
Location: 9200 Leesgate Road
Owner: Leesgate Holdings, LLC
Applicant: Bennett & Bloom
Representative: John Campbell
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Printed on 8/31/2018
Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda September 4, 2018
5. 18VARIANCE1077
Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the required
side yard setback.
Project Name: Drayton Drive Variance
Location: 2629 Drayton Drive
Owners: Darlene Crutcher
Applicant: Anne Del Prince - Del Prince Designs, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner II
Public Hearing
6. 18VARIANCE1066
Request: Variance to allow attached garage to encroach into the front
yard setback
Project Name: Evergreen Place Court Variance
Location: 521 Evergreen Place Court
Owner: Mathew McCluggage
Applicant/Representative: Charles Penn - Distinctive Design
Jurisdiction: City of Middletown
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning Supervisor
7. 18VARIANCE1073
Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the required infill
front yard setback.
Project Name: Hi View Lane Variance
Location: 9015 Hi View Lane
Owner/Applicant: Eric & Raegan Hardin
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 25 - David Yates
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, Planner II
8. 18VARIANCE1070
Request: Variance to allow a proposed fence to exceed the allowed
height in the required front yard
Project Name: Lytle Street Variance
Location: 1709 Lytle Street
Owner/Applicant: Ritchie Gypsy
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 5-Cheri Bryant Hamilton
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
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9. 18CUP1008
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a commercial kennel
Project Name: Bark Louisville Kennel
Location: 713 E. Broadway
Owner/Applicant: Bark Louisville LLC
Representative: Architectural Artisans
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
10. 18CUP1022
Request: Conditional Use Permit for Private Proprietary Club
Project Name: The Barn at Cedar Creek
Location: 10309 Cedar Creek Road
Owner: Gerry and Tammy Boston
Applicant: Mindell Scott
Representative: Joyner Law Offices PLLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
11. 18CUP1064
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling
unit located within the TNZD
Project Name: Ormsby Avenue Short Term Rental
Location: 414 W. Ormsby Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Thomas Evers
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
12. 17CUP1101
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling
unit not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Vine Street Short Term Rental
Location: 911 Vine Street
Owner/Applicant: The Wynnfield Co.
Representative: Ken Sumner
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Adjournment
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