Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · June 15, 2020
Agenda
Online Via Webex
Louisville Metro Government
Agenda
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Monday, June 15, 2020 1:00 PM Online Via Webex
On the recommendation of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness
regarding congregate events and social distancing, the regularly scheduled Board of
Zoning Adjustment meeting set for 1:00 p.m. on June 15, 2020 is being held online. You
will need to join the meeting using a computer, laptop or mobile device with the link
below:
Meeting Info: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
Meeting Link: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?
MTID=e44b6e4099b7ab0ae7f49e8dfe7dab408
Event Number: 160 323 3346
Event Password: BOZA061520
Join by phone Call in from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Anyone wishing to speak in support, opposition, or as other for any case are encouraged
to pre-register by completing the Public Hearing Speakers Request form available at the
following link:
https://louisvilleky.gov/planning-design/forms/louisville-metro-planning-design-services-pu
blic-hearing-speakers-request
Pre-registered speakers will be allowed to speak prior to any unregistered speakers
during the hearing. If you wish to submit comments for any of the agenda items please
submit them in writing to the listed case manager by 5:00 P.M. Friday, May 8, 2020.
Participants and residents are strongly encouraged to join the meeting virtually. However,
to accommodate those with limited technology access, people can also view and
participate in the meeting in the first-floor conference room of the Metro Development
Center, 444 S. Fifth St., Louisville, KY 40202. If social distancing cannot be adequately
maintained because of the number of people who want to speak on a specific case, that
case will be continued.
We are making every effort to contact members of the community and applicants to
inform them of this decision. However, if you know of persons planning to attend to
address a particular agenda item, please help us spread the word. If you have questions,
please contact the case manager, or call Develop Louisville at 502-574-6230.
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
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Approval of the Minutes from the June 8, 2020 Board of Zoning Adjustment online meeting
Public Hearing
2. 20-VARIANCE-0046
Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the front yard
setback
Project Name: Sanctuary Bluff Lane Variance
Location: 4119 Sanctuary Bluff Lane
Owner(s): Ronald J. Biddle
Applicant: Gary Shearer - GDS
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 16 - Scott Reed
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE HEARD BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M.
3. 19-VARIANCE-0079
Request: Variance and Waiver to allow a retaining wall and vehicle use
area to encroach into the side setback and required buffer
Project Name: VA Quality Motors
Location: 7709 Beulah Church Rd
Owner(s): Vildan Ahmic
Applicant: Vildan Ahmic
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 23 - James Peden
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, Planner I, AICP
4. 20-VARIANCE-0017
Request: Variance to allow a private yard area to be less than the
required 20% of the area of a lot and a fence in the street side
yard to exceed 42 inches in height.
Project Name: Princeton Variance
Location: 1800 Princeton Dr
Owner(s): Mary Sullivan
Applicant: Mary Sullivan
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Nia Holt, Planner I
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5. 20-VARIANCE-0047
Request: Variance to allow a reduction in the minimum side yard
requirement.
Project Name: S. Hubbards Variance
Location: 313 S. Hubbards Ln
Owner(s): Howard Hardin
Applicant: Kathy Matheny
Jurisdiction: City of St. Matthews
Council District: 26 - Brent Ackerson
Case Manager: Nia Holt, Planner I
6. 20-VARIANCE-0051
Request: Variance to allow a private yard area to be less than the
required 20% of the area of a lot and a fence in the street side
yard to exceed 42 inches in height.
Project Name: Princeton Variance
Location: 1800 Princeton Dr
Owner(s): Mary Sullivan
Applicant: Mary Sullivan
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Nia Holt, Planner I
7. 20-VARIANCE-0052
Request: Variance to allow an addition to an existing structure to
encroach into the side yard setback
Project Name: S. Shelby Street Variance
Location: 1535 S. Shelby Street
Owner(s): Erika Bradshaw Vormbrock
Applicant: Drew Vail - Servpro of Bullitt & N. Nelson Co.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
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8. 20-VARIANCE-0053
Request: Variance for an addition to an existing structure to encroach
into the side yard setback and to allow a private yard area to
be less than the required 30% of the area of a lot
Project Name: Weisser Avenue Variance
Location: 112 Weisser Avenue
Owner(s): Teresa F. Boome & Jonathan P. Boome
Applicant: Will Ready
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
9. 20-NONCONFORM-0008
Request: Change in nonconforming use from a contractor’s shop to a
commercial greenhouse
Project Name: Beechwood Change in Nonconformance
Location: 702 Beechwood Rd
Owner/Applicant: Sean Sinnott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 1 - Jessica Green
Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I
Adjournment
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