Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · March 2, 2020
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, March 2, 2020 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorium
Call To Order
Present: 5- Board Member Richard Buttorff, Board Member Lester Turner Jr., Board Member
LiAndrea Goatley, Board Member Kim Leanhart, and Board Member Lula Howard
Absent: 1- Board Member Lindsey Jagoe
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_02.03.20
Approval of the REVISED Minutes from the February 3, 2020 Board of Zoning Adjustment
meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Goatley, that the REVISED Minutes from the February 3, 2020 Board of Zoning
Adjustment meeting be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Goatley, Leanhart, and Howard
Absent: 1- Jagoe
2. BOZA_Minutes_02.17.20
Approval of the Minutes from the February 17, 2020 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Turner, seconded by Board Member
Goatley, that the Minutes from the February 17, 2020 Board of Zoning
Adjustment meeting be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Turner, Goatley, Leanhart, and Howard
Absent: 1- Jagoe
Abstain: 1- Buttorff
Public Hearing
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary March 2, 2020
3. 20-VARIANCE-0009
Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the front yard setback
on an infill lot.
Project Name: Watterson Trl Variance
Location: 8101 Watterson Trail
Owner/Applicant: Terry Hill
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 11 - Kevin Kramer
Case Manager: Nia Holt, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Buttorff, seconded by Board Member
Leanhart, that Case Number 20-VARIANCE-0009, Variance from Land
Development Code Section 5.1.12.B.2.e to allow a structure to encroach into
the front yard setback on an infill lot, be DENIED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Goatley, Leanhart, and Howard
Absent: 1- Jagoe
4. 19-CUP-0284
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental of one dwelling unit of
a duplex that is not the primary residence of the host within the
Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District.
Project Name: East St. Catherine Street STR
Location: 214 East St. Catherine Street
Owner/Applicant: Dione Amirkhan
Attorney: Nick Pregliasco
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 -David James
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 19-CUP-0284, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of one dwelling unit of a duplex that is not the primary residence
of the host in a Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District and Traditional
Neighborhood Form District be APPROVED, with RELIEF from Standard 4D,
and SUBJECT to one Condition of Approval. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 4- Turner, Goatley, Leanhart, and Howard
No: 1- Buttorff
Absent: 1- Jagoe
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5. 19-CUP-0286
Request: THIS CASE IS BEING CONTINUED TO 3/16/20
Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling unit
that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Bass short term rental
Location: 1213 Central Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Soul Proprietorship, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Goatley, seconded by Board Member
Turner, that Case Number 19-CUP-0286 be CONTINUED to the March 16, 2020
Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Goatley, Leanhart, and Howard
Absent: 1- Jagoe
6. 19-CUP-0288
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a short term rental of a dwelling unit
that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: William Street Short Term Rental
Location: 124 William Street
Owner: Btree Properties, LLC
Applicant: Jacob Branch - Btree Properties, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 19-CUP-0288, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the host (LDC
4.2.63), be DENIED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Buttorff, Leanhart, and Howard
No: 2- Turner, and Goatley
Absent: 1- Jagoe
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Action Summary March 2, 2020
7. 19-CUP-0289
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling unit
that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Bischof short term rental
Location: 1894 Douglas Boulevard
Owner/Applicant: David Bischof
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Goatley, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 19-CUP-0289, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the host in an
R-5 Zoning District and Neighborhood Form District, be APPROVED, SUBJECT
to one Condition of Approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Goatley, Leanhart, and Howard
Absent: 1- Jagoe
8. 20-CUP-0003
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental of a dwelling unit that
is the primary residence of the host within the Traditional
Neighborhood Zoning District.
Project Name: South Third Street
Location: 1450 South Third Street
Owner/Applicant: James Miller
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 -David James
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Goatley, seconded by Board Member
Leanhart, that Case Number 20-CUP-0003, Conditional Use Permit to allow
short term rental of a dwelling unit that is the primary residence of the host in
a Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District and Traditional Neighborhood
Form District, be APPROVED, SUBJECT to one Condition of Approval. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Goatley, Leanhart, and Howard
Absent: 1- Jagoe
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9. 20-CUP-0004
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a short term rental of a dwelling unit
in the Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District.
Project Name: Ormsby Ct Short Term Rental
Location: 1240 Ormsby Court
Owner/Applicant Teresa Lajara & Arlene Grullon
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Nia Holt, Planner I
A motion was made by Board Member Leanhart, seconded by Board Member
Goatley, that Case Number 20-CUP-0004, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a dwelling unit located within the TNZD (LDC 4.2.63), be
APPROVED, SUBJECT to one Condition of Approval. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Buttorff, Turner, Goatley, Leanhart, and Howard
Absent: 1- Jagoe
10. 20-CUP-0032
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental of a dwelling unit that
is not the primary residence of the host within the Traditional
Neighborhood Zoning District.
Project Name: Myrtle Street
Location: 610 Myrtle Street
Owner/Applicant: BNDF, LLC, Nancy Wilkinson
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 -David James
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Goatley, seconded by Board Member
Buttorff, that Case Number 20-CUP-0032, Conditional Use Permit to allow short
term rental of a single family dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of
the host in a Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District, be APPROVED, with
RELIEF from Standard 4D. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Buttorff, Turner, and Goatley
No: 2- Leanhart, and Howard
Absent: 1- Jagoe
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11. 19-APPEAL-0004
Request: Appeal of an Administrative Decision
Project Name: Powell Avenue Appeal
Location: 3744 Powell Avenue
Appellant: R. Louis Hobbs
Representative: R. Louis Hobbs
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Kevin Triplett
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Goatley, seconded by Board Member
Leanhart, that Case Number 19-APPEAL-0004, Appeal of an administrative
decision regarding nonconforming rights, be APPROVED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Turner, Goatley, Leanhart, and Howard
Absent: 2- Buttorff, and Jagoe
Adjournment
Prior to adjournment, Chair Howard announced that there will be no Special
BOZA Meeting on March 30, 2020.
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Agenda
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Agenda
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, March 2, 2020 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorium
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. BOZA_Minutes_02.03.20
Approval of the REVISED Minutes from the February 3, 2020 Board of Zoning Adjustment
meeting.
Attachments: BOZA_Minutes_02.03.20_REVISED.pdf
2. BOZA_Minutes_02.17.20
Approval of the Minutes from the February 17, 2020 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
Attachments: BOZA_Minutes_02.17.20.pdf
Public Hearing
3. 20-VARIANCE-0009
Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the front yard
setback on an infill lot.
Project Name: Watterson Trl Variance
Location: 8101 Watterson Trail
Owner/Applicant: Terry Hill
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 11 - Kevin Kramer
Case Manager: Nia Holt, Planner I
Attachments: 20-VARIANCE-0009_SitePlan.pdf
20-Variance-0009_Staff Pres.ppt
20-VARIANCE-0009_Staff Report_BOZA.pdf
20-VARIANCE-0009_Elevation.pdf
20-VARIANCE-0009_Justification.pdf
20-VARIANCE-0009_Photos.pdf
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4. 19-CUP-0284
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental of one dwelling
unit of a duplex that is not the primary residence of the host
within the Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District.
Project Name: East St. Catherine Street STR
Location: 214 East St. Catherine Street
Owner/Applicant: Dione Amirkhan
Attorney: Nick Pregliasco
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 -David James
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
Attachments: 19-CUP-0284 Staff .ppt
19-CUP-0284 staff report .pdf
5. 19-CUP-0286
Request: THIS CASE IS BEING CONTINUED TO 3/16/20
Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling
unit that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Bass short term rental
Location: 1213 Central Avenue
Owner/Applicant: Soul Proprietorship, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
Attachments: 19-CUP-0286_Power Point_030220.ppt
19-CUP-0286_Staff Report_030220.pdf
19-CUP-0286_Applicant Information.pdf
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6. 19-CUP-0288
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a short term rental of a
dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: William Street Short Term Rental
Location: 124 William Street
Owner: Btree Properties, LLC
Applicant: Jacob Branch - Btree Properties, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
Attachments: 19-CUP-0288_Staff Pres.ppt
19-CUP-0288_Staff Report_BOZA 030220.pdf
19-CUP-0288_600ftJustification.pdf
19-CUP-0288_BedroomPhotosAdditionalPhotos.pdf
19-CUP-0288_LetterofExplanation.pdf
19-CUP-0288_NeighborhoodMeetingInfo.pdf
7. 19-CUP-0289
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow short term rental of a dwelling
unit that is not the primary residence of the host
Project Name: Bischof short term rental
Location: 1894 Douglas Boulevard
Owner/Applicant: David Bischof
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning & Design Coordinator
Attachments: 19-CUP-0289_Power Point_030220.ppt
19-CUP-0289_Staff Report_030220.pdf
19-CUP-0289_Applicant Information.pdf
8. 20-CUP-0003
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental of a dwelling
unit that is the primary residence of the host within the
Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District.
Project Name: South Third Street
Location: 1450 South Third Street
Owner/Applicant: James Miller
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 -David James
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
Attachments: staff report 20-CUP-0003.pdf
20-CUP-0003 _Staff .ppt
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9. 20-CUP-0004
Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a short term rental of a
dwelling unit in the Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District.
Project Name: Ormsby Ct Short Term Rental
Location: 1240 Ormsby Court
Owner/Applicant Teresa Lajara & Arlene Grullon
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Nia Holt, Planner I
Attachments: 20-CUP-0004_Staff .ppt
20-CUP-0004_1240 Ormsby_Staff Rpt.pdf
20-CUP-0004_BedroomPhotos.pdf
20-CUP-0004_Letter_NghMtg.pdf
10. 20-CUP-0032
Request: Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental of a dwelling
unit that is not the primary residence of the host within the
Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District.
Project Name: Myrtle Street
Location: 610 Myrtle Street
Owner/Applicant: BNDF, LLC, Nancy Wilkinson
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 -David James
Case Manager: Steve Hendrix, Planning and Design Coordinator
Attachments: Staff Report.pdf
20-CUP-0032 .ppt
11. 19-APPEAL-0004
Request: Appeal of an Administrative Decision
Project Name: Powell Avenue Appeal
Location: 3744 Powell Avenue
Appellant: R. Louis Hobbs
Representative: R. Louis Hobbs
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 15 - Kevin Triplett
Case Manager: Jon E. Crumbie, Planning and Design Coordinator
Attachments: 19-APPEAL-0004_Power Point_030220.ppt
19-APPEAL-0004_Staff_Report_03022020 .pdf
19-APPEAL-0004_New Applicant Information.pdf
19-APPEAL-0004_New Staff Research_030220.pdf
Adjournment
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