Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · November 2, 2017
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Planning Commission
Thursday, November 2, 2017 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorium
Call To Order
Present: 9- Commissioner Jeff Brown, Commissioner Lula Howard, Commissioner Richard
Carlson, Commissioner Laura Ferguson, Commissioner Robert Peterson,
Commissioner David Tomes, Commissioner Ramona Lindsey, Vice Chair Marilyn
Lewis, and Chair Person Vince Jarboe
Absent: 1- Commissioner Emma Smith
Approval Of Minutes
1. 101917_PC_Mins
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson, that the October 19, 2017 Planning Commission minutes be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Ferguson, Peterson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Smith
Abstain: 1- Tomes
Consent Agenda
2. EPSC Training
Ms. Liu discussed the EPSC Training - No vote.
3. 17STREETS1015
Request: Street/Alley Closure of 12’ alley
Project Name: franklin sTREET
Location: 729 Franklin Street
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: Vendome Copper & Brass Works
Representative: Stites & Harbison, PLLC; Sabak, Wilson, & Lingo Inc
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Joel Dock, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Tomes, seconded by Commissioner
Howard that the street/alley closure of a 12 foot alley be closed. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Business Session
4. November 30 Meeting
Mr. Davis informed the commissioners that the LD&T will be meeting on
November 30, 217. No vote.
5. 16zone1037 Schedule Night Hrg.
Request: Schedule Night Hearing
Project Name: Fairground’s Run
Location: 9213 Fairground Road
Owner: Brian and Heather Wacker
Applicant: Superior Builders Inc.
Representative: Bluestone Engineers PLLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22- Robin Engel
Case Manager: Julia Williams, RLA, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Tomes, that this Planning Case be scheduled for a night public hearing on
November 29, 2017, Central Government Center at 6:00 p.m. The motion
carried unanimously.
Yes: 9- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Ferguson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Smith
Public Hearing
6. 17ZONE1019
Request: Change in Zoning from R-4, Single Family, to C-M,
Commercial/Manufacturing & Change in Form District from
Neighborhood to Suburban Marketplace Corridor
Project Name: Orell Warehouse
Location: 6605 West Orell Road
Owner: CAT PB, LLC
Applicant: CAT PB, LLC
Representative: Clifford H. Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 14 - Cindi Fowler
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Lindsey, that this Planning Case, a change in zoning from R-4 Single Family
Residential to C-M Commercial Manufacturing be recommended, to Metro
Council, for approval. The motion carried unanimously.
Yes: 9- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Ferguson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
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Absent: 1- Smith
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Lindsey, that this Planning Case, a change in Form District from Neighborhood
to Suburban Marketplace Corridor be recommended to Metro Council, for
approval. The motion carried unanimously.
Yes: 9- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Ferguson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Smith
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Lindsey, that this General Development Plan, with the proposed binding
elements on page 17 of the staff report with revisions to binding element 7 as
follows: The applicant shall submit a Detailed District Development Plan to be
approved by the Planning Commission prior to construction plan approval that
addresses the following: building design use, access to W. Orell Rd.
specifically pertaining to truck traffic, landscaping adjacent to the single family
residences to the south and landscaping along the private access easement
and the 6 foot berm. Notification of the meeting shall include anyone who
spoke at the Planning Commission public hearing for Case No. 17ZONE1019, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Yes: 9- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Ferguson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Smith
7. 17SUBDIV1011
Request: Conservation Subdivision for 323 Buildable lots on approximately
115 Acres - RESCHEDULED TO 11-16
Project Name: Johnson Road Conservation Subdivision
Location: 1313 Johnson Rd
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: Inverness Homes
Representative: Kathy Linares - Mindel Scott & Associates
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, Planner I
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this Planning Case be continued/rescheduled for the November
16, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Yes: 8- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Smith, and Ferguson
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8. 17ZONE1036
Request: Change in Zoning from OR-1, Office/Residential & R-7, Multi-Family
Residential to C-1, Commercial
Project Name: Iroquois Pharmacy
Location: 5024 & 5026 S. 3rd Street, 307 Kingston Ave.
Owner: Tran Tuyen, Xinh Properties LLC, Hieu Do & Phuong Lam
Applicant: Iroquois Pharmacy, Vy Truong
Representative: Vy Truong
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this Planning Case, a change in zoning from OR-1 and R-7 to C-1
be recommended to Metro Council for approval. The motion carried
unanimously.
Yes: 8- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Smith, and Ferguson
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this Planning Case, a Detailed District Development Plan with
proposed binding elements, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Yes: 8- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Smith, and Ferguson
9. 17ZONE1028
Request: Change in Zoning from R-4, Single Family, to C-1, Commercial
Project Name: City Lights Prom/Terry’s Bridal
Location: 8107 Blue Lick Road
Owner: Steve & Terry Barker
Applicant: Terry Barker
Representative: Terry Barker
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 24 - Madonna Flood
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that this Planning Case, a change in zoning from R-4 Single Family
Residential to C-1 Commercial be recommended to Metro Council for
approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Peterson, Tomes, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Smith, and Ferguson
Abstain: 1- Lindsey
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A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that this Planning Case, a waiver of section 10.2.4 to allow existing
building to encroach into the requied 25 foot property perimeter landscape
buffer area along the western property line and a waiver of section 10.2.10 to
not provide the 5 foot vehicular use area landscape buffer area along the
eastern property line, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Peterson, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Smith, and Ferguson
Abstain: 2- Tomes, and Lindsey
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Tomes, that this Planning Case, a Detailed District Development Plan,
proposed binding elements and added conditions as follows: Label the meets
and bounds; driveway width shall not exceed 24 feet within the right-of-way;
modify binding element 6 to include; The applicant shall pave and mark all
parking areas defined on the plan and remove the driveway shown to be
removed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Brown, Carlson, Peterson, Lewis, and Jarboe
No: 1- Howard
Absent: 2- Smith, and Ferguson
Abstain: 2- Tomes, and Lindsey
10. 17ZONE1022
Request: Change in Zoning from R-4, Single Family and C-2, Commerical to
C-M, Commercial/Manufacturing and Change in Form from
Neighborhood to Suburban Marketplace Corridor
Project Name: Orell Mini-Warehouse
Location: 11905 Dixie Hwy.
Owner: 11905 Dixie LLC
Applicant: 11905 Dixie LLC
Representative: Clifford H. Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 14 - Cindi Fowler
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Ferguson, that this Planning Case, a change in zoning from C-2 Commercial
and R-4 Single Family Residential to C-M Commercial Manufacturing be
recommended to Metro Council for approval. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Ferguson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Smith
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A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Ferguson, that this Planning Case, a change in form district from
Neighborhood and Suburban Marketplace Corridor to Suburban Marketplace
Corridor be recommended to Metro Council for approval. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Absent: 10 - Brown, Howard, Smith, Carlson, Ferguson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and
Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Ferguson, that this Planning Case, a variance from table 5.3.2 section 5.3.1 to
allow a 0 foot setback along the northern prperty line, a waiver of 5.8.1.B to
not provide a sidewalk along the eastern road frontage, a waiver of 10.2.4 to
not provide the 35 foot landscape buffer area along the north/northeast
property line, a waiver of 10.2.10 to not provide the vehicular use area
landscape buffer area along the east property line, and a waiver of 5.9.2 to not
provide a crossover access to adjacent commercial property, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Ferguson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Smith
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Ferguson, that this Planning Case, a Detailed District Development Plan with
proposed binding elements with the addition of binding element 10 to read as
follows: The subject property shall only be used for those uses allowed in the
C-M zoning district that are otherwise allowed in the C-2 zoning district and for
"Warehouse, storage" but for no other use permitted in the M-1 zoning district.
Any amendment to this binding element shall require approval from the
Louisville Metro Planning Commission and from the Louisville Metro Council.
Also add a condition that the sidewalk along E. Orell Rd. are extended to the
Orell Rd. intersection, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9- Brown, Howard, Carlson, Ferguson, Peterson, Tomes, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 1- Smith
Standing Committee Reports
CHAIRMAN OR COMMISSION DIRECTOR’S REPORT
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
PLANNING COMMITTEE
POLICY AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
SITE INSPECTION COMMITTEE
Adjournment
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Agenda
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Agenda
Planning Commission
Thursday, November 2, 2017 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorium
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. 101917_PC_Mins
Consent Agenda
2. EPSC Training
3. 17STREETS1015
Request: Street/Alley Closure of 12’ alley
Project Name: franklin sTREET
Location: 729 Franklin Street
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: Vendome Copper & Brass Works
Representative: Stites & Harbison, PLLC; Sabak, Wilson, & Lingo Inc
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Joel Dock, Planner II
Business Session
4. November 30 Meeting
5. 16zone1037 Schedule Night Hrg.
Request: Schedule Night Hearing
Project Name: Fairground’s Run
Location: 9213 Fairground Road
Owner: Brian and Heather Wacker
Applicant: Superior Builders Inc.
Representative: Bluestone Engineers PLLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22- Robin Engel
Case Manager: Julia Williams, RLA, AICP, Planning Supervisor
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Planning Commission Agenda November 2, 2017
Public Hearing
6. 17ZONE1019
Request: Change in Zoning from R-4, Single Family, to C-M,
Commercial/Manufacturing & Change in Form District from
Neighborhood to Suburban Marketplace Corridor
Project Name: Orell Warehouse
Location: 6605 West Orell Road
Owner: CAT PB, LLC
Applicant: CAT PB, LLC
Representative: Clifford H. Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 14 - Cindi Fowler
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II
7. 17SUBDIV1011
Request: Conservation Subdivision for 323 Buildable lots on
approximately 115 Acres - RESCHEDULED TO 11-16
Project Name: Johnson Road Conservation Subdivision
Location: 1313 Johnson Rd
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: Inverness Homes
Representative: Kathy Linares - Mindel Scott & Associates
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Julie Denton
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, Planner I
8. 17ZONE1036
Request: Change in Zoning from OR-1, Office/Residential & R-7,
Multi-Family Residential to C-1, Commercial
Project Name: Iroquois Pharmacy
Location: 5024 & 5026 S. 3rd Street, 307 Kingston Ave.
Owner: Tran Tuyen, Xinh Properties LLC, Hieu Do & Phuong Lam
Applicant: Iroquois Pharmacy, Vy Truong
Representative: Vy Truong
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 21 - Dan Johnson
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II
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Planning Commission Agenda November 2, 2017
9. 17ZONE1028
Request: Change in Zoning from R-4, Single Family, to C-1,
Commercial
Project Name: City Lights Prom/Terry’s Bridal
Location: 8107 Blue Lick Road
Owner: Steve & Terry Barker
Applicant: Terry Barker
Representative: Terry Barker
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 24 - Madonna Flood
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II
10. 17ZONE1022
Request: Change in Zoning from R-4, Single Family and C-2,
Commerical to C-M, Commercial/Manufacturing and Change
in Form from Neighborhood to Suburban Marketplace
Corridor
Project Name: Orell Mini-Warehouse
Location: 11905 Dixie Hwy.
Owner: 11905 Dixie LLC
Applicant: 11905 Dixie LLC
Representative: Clifford H. Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 14 - Cindi Fowler
Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II
Standing Committee Reports
CHAIRMAN OR COMMISSION DIRECTOR’S REPORT
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
PLANNING COMMITTEE
POLICY AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
SITE INSPECTION COMMITTEE
Adjournment
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