Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · October 29, 2018
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, October 29, 2018 1:00 PM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Present: 5- Board Member Richard Buttorff, Board Member Lester Turner Jr., Board Member
Lula Howard, Board Member Kim Leanhart, and Chair Person Rosalind Fishman
Absent: 1- Board Member Dwight Young
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_10.15.18
Approval of the Minutes from the October 15, 2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that the Minutes from the October 15, 2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment
meeting be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Buttorff, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
Abstain: 1- Howard
Public Hearing
2. 18CUP1068
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit that is
not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Franklin Street Short Term Rental
Location: 815 Franklin Street
Owner/Applicant: Michael Stevens
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18CUP1068 be CONTINUED to the November 5, 2018
Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary October 29, 2018
3. 18VARIANCE1091
Request: Variance to allow structures to encroach into the required front yard
setback
Project Name: Meremont Variance
Location: 1600 Long Run Road
Owner: Boland Maloney Realty Co.
Representative: Kathy Linares, Mindel Scott & Associates Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1091, Variance from Land
Development Code Table 5.3.1 to allow structures on lots to encroach into the
required front yard setback along "Street A", be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
Abstain: 1- Buttorff
4. 18VARIANCE1087
Request: Variance to permit side yard encroachment
Project Name: Churchill Road Variance
Location: 4305 Churchill Road
Owner: Alex Edwards
Applicant: Distinctive Design
Jurisdiction: City of St. Matthews
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1087, Variance to permit a structure to
encroach into a required side yard and to reduce the total side yard
requirement (City of St. Matthews Development Code 4.7.C.2.b) be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary October 29, 2018
5. 18VARIANCE1084
Request: Variance to permit signs to exceed permitted area
Project Name: E. Washington Street Variance
Location: 1121 E. Washington Street
Owner/Applicant: Copper & Kings American Brandy
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1084, Variance to permit permanent
on-premise attached signs to exceed the permitted size in a Traditional
Neighborhood Form District (LDC Table 8.3.2) be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
6. 18CUP1108
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit in the
TNZD
Project Name: S. Brook Street Short Term Rental
Location: 1141 S. Brook Street
Owner/Host: Hollyhock Rentals LLC
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 18CUP1108, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a dwelling unit located in 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 the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary October 29, 2018
7. 18CUP1095
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a condominium
dwelling unit in the TNZD
Project Name: S. 2nd Street Short Term Rental
Location: 1204 S. 2nd Street
Owner/Applicant: Jarrad Hensley
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18CUP1095, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a condominium dwelling unit located in 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 the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
8. 17CUP1109
Request: Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Apartment with Variance
Project Name: Lydia Street Accessory Apartment
Location: 1318 Lydia Street
Owner: Ryan Daly
Applicant/Representative: Mose Putney
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary October 29, 2018
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 17CUP1109, Conditional Use Permit for an
Accessory Apartment (LDC 4.2.3), and Variance to permit the accessory
structure to encroach on the required rear yard setback (LDC 5.4.2.C.3.a), be
APPROVED, SUBJECT to the following Conditions of Approval:
Conditions of Approval:
1. All development shall be in accordance with the approved district
development plan, including all notes thereon, and with all applicable
sections of the Land Development Code (LDC). No further development shall
occur on the site without prior review of and approval by the Board of Zoning
Adjustment (BOZA).
2. The Conditional Use Permit shall be exercised as proscribed by KRS 100.237
within two years of BOZA approval. If it is not so exercised, the site shall not
be used for an Accessory Apartment without further review and approval by
BOZA.
3. The applicant is required to contact Louisville Metro Emergency Services to
have a unique address assigned to the accessory apartment.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Buttorff, Howard, and Fishman
No: 2- Turner, and Leanhart
Absent: 1- Young
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9. 18CUP1096
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a rehabilitation home in a C-1 zoning
district
Project Name: New Hope Recovery
Location: 3608 Dixie Highway
Owner/Applicant: Jain Holdings, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 3 - Mary Woolridge
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18CUP1096, Conditional Use Permit to allow a
rehabilitation home in a C-1 zoning district and Traditional Marketplace Form
District, be APPROVED, noting RELIEF from Item D, 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 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 rehabilitation home
without further review and approval by the Board.
3. The maximum number of patient-residents who stay at the rehabilitation
home overnight shall be 25.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
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10. 18CUP1100
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit in the
TNZD
Project Name: McMichael Short Term Rental
Location: 110 West Ormsby Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Jeff and Ann McMichael
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 18CUP1100, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the owner in
the TNZD and Traditional Neighborhood Form District, 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 the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
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11. 18CUP1099
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit that is
not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Lilly Avenue Short Term Rental
Location: 546 Lilly Avenue
Owners/Applicants: Gary & Sheila Minrath
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 -Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Buttorff, seconded by Board Member
Leanhart, that Case Number 18CUP1099, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the host in a
R-6 Zoning District and Traditional Neighborhood Form District, 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.
3. The maximum number of guests is five, (5).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
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12. 18CUP1110
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit that is
not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: South Preston Street Short Term Rental
Location: 2069 South Preston Street
Owner: Anthony Wettig
Applicant: Jonathan Klunk, Key Source Properties
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 18CUP1110, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the host in a
R-5 Zoning District and Traditional Neighborhood Form District, 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.
3. The maximum number of guests is eight, (8).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Howard, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: 1- Young
Adjournment
Prior to adjournment, Joe Haberman, Planning & Design Manager, advised the
Board Members that the Planning Commission will be considering changes to
Short Term Rentals. Mr. Haberman requested any recommendations from the
Board Members be sent directly to him.
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Agenda
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Agenda
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, October 29, 2018 1:00 PM Old Jail Courtroom
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_10.15.18
Approval of the Minutes from the October 15, 2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
Attachments: BOZA_Minutes_10.15.18.pdf
Public Hearing
2. 18CUP1068
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit
that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Franklin Street Short Term Rental
Location: 815 Franklin Street
Owner/Applicant: Michael Stevens
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
The applicant is requesting this case be continued to November 5, 2018
3. 18VARIANCE1091
Request: Variance to allow structures to encroach into the required front
yard setback
Project Name: Meremont Variance
Location: 1600 Long Run Road
Owner: Boland Maloney Realty Co.
Representative: Kathy Linares, Mindel Scott & Associates Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1091_Staff Pres.ppt
18VARIANCE1091_Staff Report_BOZA 102918.pdf
18VARIANCE1091_Applicant_Justification.pdf
18VARIANCE1091_PLAN_9-17-18.pdf
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4. 18VARIANCE1087
Request: Variance to permit side yard encroachment
Project Name: Churchill Road Variance
Location: 4305 Churchill Road
Owner: Alex Edwards
Applicant: Distinctive Design
Jurisdiction: City of St. Matthews
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1087_4305 Churchill_BOZA PP.pptx
18VARIANCE1087_4305 Churchill_BOZA Staff Rpt.pdf
18VARIANCE1087_4305 Churchill_Appl Justif.pdf
5. 18VARIANCE1084
Request: Variance to permit signs to exceed permitted area
Project Name: E. Washington Street Variance
Location: 1121 E. Washington Street
Owner/Applicant: Copper & Kings American Brandy
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1084_1121 E Washington_BOZA PP.pptx
18VARIANCE1084_1121 E Washington_BOZA StaffRpt.pdf
18VARIANCE1084_1121 E Washington_Appl Justif.pdf
6. 18CUP1108
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit
in the TNZD
Project Name: S. Brook Street Short Term Rental
Location: 1141 S. Brook Street
Owner/Host: Hollyhock Rentals LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 18CUP1108_1141 S Brook_APO Mtg.pdf
18CUP1108_1141 S Brook_BOZA PP.pdf
18CUP1108_1141 S Brook_BOZA Staff Rpt.pdf
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7. 18CUP1095
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a condominium
dwelling unit in the TNZD
Project Name: S. 2nd Street Short Term Rental
Location: 1204 S. 2nd Street
Owner/Applicant: Jarrad Hensley
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 18CUP1095_1204 S 2nd #2_BOZA PP.ppt
18CUP1095_1204 S 2nd #2_BOZA Staff Rpt.pdf
18CUP1095_1204 S 2nd #2_APO Notes.pdf
8. 17CUP1109
Request: Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Apartment with
Variance
Project Name: Lydia Street Accessory Apartment
Location: 1318 Lydia Street
Owner: Ryan Daly
Applicant/Representative: Mose Putney
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 17CUP1109_1316 Lydia_App Justif Variance.JPG.pdf
17CUP1109_1316 Lydia_BOZA PP.ppt
17CUP1109_1316 Lydia_BOZA Staff Rpt.pdf
17CUP1109_1316 Lydia_APO Mtg.pdf
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9. 18CUP1096
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a rehabilitation home in a C-1
zoning district
Project Name: New Hope Recovery
Location: 3608 Dixie Highway
Owner/Applicant: Jain Holdings, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 3 - Mary Woolridge
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
Attachments: 18CUP1096_Power Point_102918.ppt
18CUP1096_Site Plan.pdf
18CUP1096_Staff Report_ 102918.pdf
18CUP1096_Statement of Compliance.pdf
18CUP1096_Neighborhood Meeting.pdf
10. 18CUP1100
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit
in the TNZD
Project Name: McMichael Short Term Rental
Location: 110 West Ormsby Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Jeff and Ann McMichael
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
Attachments: 18CUP1100_Power Point_102918.ppt
18CUP1100_Site Plan.pdf
18CUP1100_Staff Report_102918.pdf
18CUP1100_Letter of Explanation.pdf
18CUP1100_Neighborhood Meeting.pdf
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11. 18CUP1099
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit
that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Lilly Avenue Short Term Rental
Location: 546 Lilly Avenue
Owners/Applicants: Gary & Sheila Minrath
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 -Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
Attachments: 18CUP1099_ Staff Report_100118.pdf
18CUP1099_Staff Pres.ppt
Floor Plan .pdf
Neighborhood meeting.pdf
12. 18CUP1110
Request: Conditional Use Permit for short term rental of a dwelling unit
that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: South Preston Street Short Term Rental
Location: 2069 South Preston Street
Owner: Anthony Wettig
Applicant: Jonathan Klunk, Key Source Properties
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Marianne Butler
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
Attachments: neighborhood meeting sign in .pdf
neighborhood meeting.pdf
18CUP1110_ Staff Report_.pdf
18CUP1110_Staff Pres.ppt
floor plan.pdf
Adjournment
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