Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · February 4, 2019
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, February 4, 2019 1:00 PM Old Jail Courtroom
Annual Meeting
Call To Order
Board Members Present: Young, Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart,
and Fishman
1. BOZA_Election_Officers
BOZA Annual Election of Officers
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Rosalind Fishman serve as Temporary Chair to preside over the
Board of Zoning Adjustment Annual Meeting. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: Board Members Young, Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and
Fishman
A motion was made by Board Member Turner that Rosalind Fishman be
NOMINATED as Chairperson for the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
A motion was made by Board Member Howard that Dwight Young by
NOMINATED as Chairperson for the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
There being no further nominations, the election was closed and the votes
were as follows:
Fishman Nomination:
Yes: Board Members Turner, and Leanhart
No: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, and Jagoe
Abstain: Board Members Young, and Fishman
Young Nomination:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, and Jagoe
No: Board Members Turner, and Leanhart
Abstain: Board Members Young, and Fishman
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A motion was made by Board Member Buttorff that Rosalind Fishman be
NOMINATED as Vice Chairperson for the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
There being no further nominations, the election was closed and the vote was
as follows:
Yes: Board Members Young, Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, and Leanhart
Abstain: Board Member Fishman
A motion was made by Board Member Howard that Kimberly Leanhart be
NOMINATED as Secretary for the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
There being no further nominations, the election was closed and the vote was
as follows:
Yes: Board Members Young, Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, and Fishman
Abstain: Board Member Leanhart
2. BOZA_Annual_Report
Request: BOZA Annual Report
Case Manager: Joe Haberman, Planning & Design Manager
Joe Haberman presented the BOZA Annual Report.
Adjournment
The Annual Meeting was Adjourned at approximately 1:25 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Call To Order
Board Members Present: Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and
Fishman
Board Member Absent: Young
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_01.22.19
Approval of the Minutes from the January 22, 2019 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that the Minutes from the January 22, 2019 Board of Zoning
Adjustment meeting be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Abstain: Board Member Buttorff
Absent: Board Member Young
Business Session
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2. BOZA Bylaws
Request: Proposed By-law Amendments
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that the Proposed By-law and Policies Amendments be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
3. 18CUP1169
Request: Modified Conditional Use Permit for mini-warehouse
Project Name: Stor-All
Location: 12113 Shelbyville Road
Owner Multiple Owners
Applicant: Stor-All
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott, & Roberts, PLLC
Jurisdiction: City of Middletown
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 18CUP1169, Modified Conditional Use Permit for
mini-warehouse (LDC Section 4.2.35), noting RELIEF from Item B, be
APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
Public Hearing
4. 18VARIANCE1121
Request: Variance to allow a proposed addition to encroach into the required
side yard setback
Project Name: Yale Drive Variance
Location: 1818 Yale Drive
Owner: Justin and Emily Pohn Revocable Trusts
Applicant: Landon Arza
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1121, Variance from 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 Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
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5. 19VARIANCE1001
Request: Variances and waivers for a sign
Project Name: Churchill Downs Sign Variance and Waiver
Location: 3100 S 4th Street
Owner/Applicant: AQ Properties LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Kevin Triplett
Case Manager: Lacey Gabbard, AICP, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Jagoe, that Case Number 19VARIANCE1001 (18WAIVER1053) be CONTINUED to
the February 18, 2019 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
6. 18VARIANCE1114
Request: Variance to allow an existing 6 foot high wooden privacy fence to be
located in the Westport Road street side yard
Project Name: Fence Height
Location: 1216 Abbeywood Road
Owner/Applicant: Sara Jones Anderson
Jurisdiction: City of St. Matthews
Council District: 7 - Paula McCraney
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 18VARIANCE1114, Variance from City of St.
Matthews Development Code Section 9.1.B.1.a to allow an existing 6 foot high
wooden privacy fence to be located in the Westport Road street side yard
setback, be DENIED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Leanhart, and Fishman
No: Board Member Turner
Absent: Board Member Young
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7. 18VARIANCE1106
Request: Variance from private yard area requirement
Project Name: Frankfort Avenue private yard area
Location: 2600 Frankfort Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Brian Clare
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
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 18VARIANCE1106, Variance to permit a residence to
encroach on the required private yard in a Traditional Marketplace Corridor
form district (LDC 5.4.1.D.2) be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
8. 18CUP1122
Request: Conditional Use Permit for Private Institutional Use in a
Single-Family Zoning District
Project Name: Christian Academy Addition
Location: 700 S. English Station Road
Owner/Applicant: Christian Academy of Louisville
Representative: Blomquist Design Group LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini, 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 18CUP1122, Conditional Use Permit for Private
Institutional Use in a Single-Family Zoning District (LDC 4.2.65) 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 by and approval of the Board.
2. The Modified 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.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
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9. 18CUP1140
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling unit
not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Breckinridge Street short term rental
Location: 1338 E. Breckinridge Street
Owner: Sarah Kevric
Applicant/Host: Arijan Kevric
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
Leanhart, that Case Number 18CUP1140, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a dwelling unit 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 the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
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10. 18CUP1101
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental of a dwelling unit that
is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Smith Short Term Rental
Location: 307 Hillcrest Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Rachael and Matthew Smith
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Howard, that Case Number 18CUP1101, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the owner in
an 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 permitted in the short term rental shall be
the lesser of seven (7) or that permitted by the Louisville Metro Code of
Ordinances.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
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11. 17APPEAL1004
Request: NOTE: This case will not be heard before 3:00 p.m.
Appeal of an administrative decision
Project Name: Birchwood Avenue Appeal
Location: 201 S. Birchwood Avenue
Appellant: Chris David
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning and Design Supervisor
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 18APPEAL1004, Appeal of an administrative
decision on 7/14/17 to revoke a short term rental registration, be DENIED, and
the Board further AFFIRMS STAFF'S DECISION that the property at 201 S.
Birchwood Avenue was not the primary residence of the appellant on the date
the short term rental registration was revoked (July 14, 2017). The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, in Case Number 17APPEAL1004, the Board finds that the property at
201 S. Birchwood Avenue is the primary residence of the appellant today
(2/4/19). The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Board Members Buttorff, Howard, Jagoe, Turner, Leanhart, and Fishman
Absent: Board Member Young
12. 18APPEAL1006
Request: NOTE: This case will not be heard before 3:00 p.m.
Appeal of an administrative decision
Project Name: Mud Lane Appeal
Location: 4301 Mud Lane
Appellants: Gary Doyle, Donna Doyle, and Matthew Doyle
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 13 - Mark Fox
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning and Design Supervisor
A motion was made by Board Member Howard, seconded by Board Member
Jagoe, that Case Number 18APPEAL1006, Appeal of an administrative decision
on the determination of agricultural use and the application of the agricultural
use exemption as listed in KRS 100.203(4) be DENIED, and the Board further
AFFIRMS STAFF'S DECISION regarding agricultural use on the property and in
particular within the accessory structure. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: Members Howard, Jagoe, Leanhart, and Fishman
No: Members Buttorff, and Turner
Absent: Member Young
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Adjournment
The Regular meeting was Adjourned at approximatey 7:05 p.m.
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Agenda
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Agenda
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, February 4, 2019 1:00 PM Old Jail Courtroom
Annual Meeting
Call To Order
1. BOZA_Election_Officers
BOZA Annual Election of Officers
2. BOZA_Annual_Report
Request: BOZA Annual Report
Case Manager: Joe Haberman, Planning & Design Manager
Attachments: 2018 BOZA ANNUAL REPORT.pdf
2018 BOZA Annual Report Presentation.pdf
Adjournment
Regular Meeting
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_01.22.19
Approval of the Minutes from the January 22, 2019 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
Attachments: BOZA_Minutes_01.22.19.pdf
Business Session
2. BOZA Bylaws
Request: Proposed By-law Amendments
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Attachments: BOZA Bylaws Policies_Draft_12-21-18_changehighlighted.pdf
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3. 18CUP1169
Request: Modified Conditional Use Permit for mini-warehouse
Project Name: Stor-All
Location: 12113 Shelbyville Road
Owner Multiple Owners
Applicant: Stor-All
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott, & Roberts, PLLC
Jurisdiction: City of Middletown
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 18DEVPLAN1201_18CUP1169_PLAN_122818.PDF
17ZONE1077 APPROVED PLAN AND BINDING ELEMENTS.PDF
18CUP1169_BOZA Staff Report.pdf
Public Hearing
4. 18VARIANCE1121
Request: Variance to allow a proposed addition to encroach into the
required side yard setback
Project Name: Yale Drive Variance
Location: 1818 Yale Drive
Owner: Justin and Emily Pohn Revocable Trusts
Applicant: Landon Arza
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1121_Staff Pres.ppt
18VARIANCE1121_Staff Report_BOZA 020419.pdf
18VARIANCE1121_ApplicantJustification.pdf
18VARIANCE1121_PLAN_ELEVATIONS_12-31-18.pdf
5. 19VARIANCE1001
Request: Variances and waivers for a sign
Project Name: Churchill Downs Sign Variance and Waiver
Location: 3100 S 4th Street
Owner/Applicant: AQ Properties LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Kevin Triplett
Case Manager: Lacey Gabbard, AICP, Planner I
Attachments: 19VARIANCE1001_applicant justification.pdf
18WAIVER1053_applicant justification.pdf
19VARIANCE1001_18WAIVER1053_site plan_010719.pdf
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6. 18VARIANCE1114
Request: Variance to allow an existing 6 foot high wooden privacy fence
to be located in the Westport Road street side yard
Project Name: Fence Height
Location: 1216 Abbeywood Road
Owner/Applicant: Sara Jones Anderson
Jurisdiction: City of St. Matthews
Council District: 7 - Paula McCraney
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1114_Staff Report_BOZA.pdf
18VARIANCE1114_Staff Pres.ppt
7. 18VARIANCE1106
Request: Variance from private yard area requirement
Project Name: Frankfort Avenue private yard area
Location: 2600 Frankfort Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Brian Clare
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 18VARIANCE1106_BOZA PP.pdf
18VARIANCE1106_Appl Justif.pdf
18VARIANCE1106_BOZA Staff Rpt.pdf
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8. 18CUP1122
Request: Conditional Use Permit for Private Institutional Use in a
Single-Family Zoning District
Project Name: Christian Academy Addition
Location: 700 S. English Station Road
Owner/Applicant: Christian Academy of Louisville
Representative: Blomquist Design Group LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini, 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: CAFETERIA EXPANSION_Optimized.pdf
NEW JUNIOR ACADEMY_Optimized.pdf
NEW MAIN ENTRANCE_Optimized.pdf
BUILDING ADDITIONS-Additions.pdf
BUILDING ADDITIONS-Cover Sheet.pdf
CAFETERIA EXPANSION INTERIOR_Optimized.pdf
18CUP1122_BOZA Staff Rpt.pdf
18CUP1122_PP.pdf
18CUP1122_APO Mtg.pdf
9. 18CUP1140
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling
unit not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Breckinridge Street short term rental
Location: 1338 E. Breckinridge Street
Owner: Sarah Kevric
Applicant/Host: Arijan Kevric
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
Attachments: 18CUP1140_BOZA Staff Rpt.pdf
18CUP1140_COMMENT.pdf
18CUP1140_Interior Pics.pdf
18CUP1140_APO Mtg.pdf
18CUP1140_BOZA PP.pdf
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10. 18CUP1101
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental of a dwelling
unit that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Smith Short Term Rental
Location: 307 Hillcrest Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Rachael and Matthew Smith
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
Attachments: 18CUP1101_Neighborhood Meetings.pdf
18CUP1101_Power Point_020419.ppt
18CUP1101_Site Plan.pdf
18CUP11001_Staff Report_020419.pdf
11. 17APPEAL1004
Request: NOTE: This case will not be heard before 3:00 p.m.
Appeal of an administrative decision
Project Name: Birchwood Avenue Appeal
Location: 201 S. Birchwood Avenue
Appellant: Chris David
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning and Design Supervisor
Attachments: EvidenceNotSupportingResidency.pdf
Redacted_EvidenceSupportingResidency.pdf
17APPEAL1004_201_S_Birchwood_Ave BOZA Presentation.ppt
17APPEAL1004_APPLICATION_9-8-17.PDF
17APPEAL1004_Staff_Report_02042019_rev.pdf
201 S Birchwood_NOV primary residence.pdf
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12. 18APPEAL1006
Request: NOTE: This case will not be heard before 3:00 p.m.
Appeal of an administrative decision
Project Name: Mud Lane Appeal
Location: 4301 Mud Lane
Appellants: Gary Doyle, Donna Doyle, and Matthew Doyle
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 13 - Mark Fox
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning and Design Supervisor
Attachments: Agletter4301MudLane.pdf
Conley letter.pdf
18APPEAL1006_4301_Mud_Ln BOZA Presentation.ppt
18APPEAL1006_ADDITIONAL INFO_12-19-18 (1).PDF
18APPEAL1006_APP_12-19-18 (2).PDF
18APPEAL1006_Staff_Report_02042019.pdf
4301MudLaneFollowupLetter.pdf
Adjournment
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