Planning Commission

Old Jail Auditorium Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty Street Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary Planning Commission Thursday, March 15, 2018 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorium Call To Order Present: 8- Commissioner Jeff Brown, Commissioner Emma Smith, Commissioner Richard Carlson, Commissioner Robert Peterson, Commissioner Laura Ferguson, Commissioner Ramona Lindsey, Vice Chair Marilyn Lewis, and Chair Person Vince Jarboe Absent: 2- Commissioner Lula Howard, and Commissioner David Tomes Approval Of Minutes 1. 03.01.2018 PC Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that the minutes from the March 1, 2018 Planning Commission meeting be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Brown, Carlson, Ferguson, Lindsey, and Jarboe Absent: 3- Howard, Peterson, and Tomes Abstain: 2- Smith, and Lewis Public Hearing 2. 17SUBDIV1025 Request: Conservation subdivision for 178 lots with Variance requests Project Name: Aiken II Location: Aiken Rd at Johnson Rd Owner: Gilbert K Curry Applicant: Perfection Builders Representative: Mindel, Scott & Associates Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 19- Julie Denton Case Manager: Jay Luckett, Planner I A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the variance from Land Development Code section 7.11.10.C to allow maximum front yard setbacks of up to 40’, a variance of up to 15’ beyond the allowed 25’ be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Planning Commission Action Summary March 15, 2018 3. 17DEVPLAN1237 Request: Revised Detailed District Development Plan with Sidewalk Waiver and Parking Waiver Project Name: Mellwood Art Center Location: 300 Delmont Ave Owner: 1860 Mellwood, LLC Applicant: Mose Putney, Putney Architecture Representative: Mose Putney, Putney Architecture Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey, that the waiver of 5.8.1.B to not provide a sidewalk along Delmont Avenue and Bertie Avenue be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey, that the detailed district development plan be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes 4. 17ZONE1016 Request: R-6 to OR-1 Project Name: Triple C’s Barber Shop Location: 826 Humler Street Owner: John Cole III Applicant: John Cole III Representative: Milton R. Haskins, Jr. Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 6 - David James Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey, that the change in zoning from R-6 to OR-1 be RECOMMENDED to the Louisville Metro Council for APPROVAL. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Planning Commission Action Summary March 15, 2018 A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey, that (1) the waiver of section 10.2.4 to eliminate the required property perimeter Landscape Buffer Area along the southern and western property lines, (2) the waiver to use on-street parking spaces that are not directly adjacent or abutting the site, and (3) the detailed district development plan be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes 5. 17ZONE1066 Request: Change in zoning from R-5, Single-Family Residential to C-2, Commercial, waivers, alternative landscape plan, and detailed district development plan Project Name: Against the Grain Location: 719 Lynn Street Owner: Sheriffs Lodge No. 25 Fraternal Applicant: Against the Grain, LLC - Adam Watson Representative: Against the Grain, LLC - Whitney Darnall Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 15 - Marianne Butler Case Manager: Joel Dock, Planner II A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey, that the change in zoning from R-5 to C-2 be RECOMMENDED to the Louisville Metro Council for DENIAL. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe No: 2- Peterson, and Ferguson Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes 6. 17ZONE1045 Request: R-4 to C-2 with Conditional Use Permit Project Name: Smyrna Village Location: 8912 Smyrna Pkwy Owner: David M. Will Applicant: David M. Will Representative: John M. Addington, BTM Engineering, Inc. Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 23 - James Peden Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that the change in zoning from R-4 to C-2 be RECOMMENDED to the Louisville Metro Council for APPROVAL. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Planning Commission Action Summary March 15, 2018 Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that the conditional use permit for mini-storage on 2.28 acres with relief for the 30’ setback on the east property line of Lot 4 be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that (1) the variance from Section 5.3.1.C.5 to allow primary retail building to exceed the maximum 150’ setback (2) the variance from Section 5.3.1.C.5 to allow pavement within a portion of the non-residential to residential 50’ setback, and (3) the variance from Section 8.3.3.B.10.d to allow freestanding signs to be 120 square feet in area and 26 feet in height be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that the detailed district development plan be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that (1) the waiver from Section 5.8.1.B to omit a portion of sidewalk along Smyrna Pkwy., (2) the waiver from Section 10.2.4.B.3 to allow utility easements to encroach more than 50% into the required Landscape Buffer Area along the frontage of Lots 1 and 2, and (3) the waiver from Section 10.3.5.A.1 to reduce the required 30’ Parkway Buffer to 15’ along a portion of Smyrna Pkwy. be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Planning Commission Action Summary March 15, 2018 7. 16ZONE1049 Request: Zoning Map Amendment from R-5 to C-2, Change in Form District from Neighborhood to Suburban Marketplace Corridor, Sidewalk Waiver, and Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements Project Name: Team Automotive Location: 2208 & 2210 Beargrass Avenue Owner: Bruce Mattingly Applicant: Bruce Mattingly Representative: Bruce Mattingly Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 10 - Pat Mulvihill Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that the change in zoning from R-5 to C-2 be RECOMMENDED to the Louisville Metro Council for DENIAL. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that the change in form district from Neighborhood to Suburban Marketplace Corridor be RECOMMENDED to the Louisville Metro Council for DENIAL. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes 8. 16ZONE1072 Request: R-4, Single Family Residential to EZ-1, Enterprise Zone Project Name: Greenbelt Warehouse Location: 7001 Greenbelt Hwy Owner: Louisville and Jefferson County Riverport Authority Applicant: Eagle Point CD LLC Representative: Clifford H. Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 1 - Jessica Green Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, that the change in zoning from R-4 to EZ-1 be RECOMMENDED to the Louisville Metro Council for APPROVAL. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes Louisville Metro Government Page 5 Planning Commission Action Summary March 15, 2018 A motion was made by Commissioner Brown that the change in form district from Neighborhood to Suburban Workplace be RECOMMENDED to the Louisville Metro Council for APPROVAL. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the detailed district development plan be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes 9. 17ZONE1049 Request: R-4 & C-1 to C-2 with Conditional Use Permit Project Name: Williams Self Storage Location: 4627 Bardstown Road Owner: John & Shirley Maquire, Raymond & Florence Bischoff Applicant: John Fox, Williams Properties Representative: Clifford Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 22 - Robin Engel Case Manager: Laura Mattingly, AICP, Planner II A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that the change in zoning from R-4 and C-1 to C-2 be RECOMMENDED to the Louisville Metro Council for APPROVAL. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that the conditional use permit for mini-warehouse with relief for the 30’ setback along the eastern and western property lines be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, that (1) the variance from Section 5.3.1.C.5 to allow proposed structure to encroach into the 50’ non-residential to residential setback along the eastern and western property lines, (2) the waiver of Section 10.2.4 to allow structures to encroach into the 35’ property perimeter buffer areas along the eastern and western property lines, and (3) the detailed district development plan be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8- Brown, Smith, Carlson, Peterson, Ferguson, Lindsey, Lewis, and Jarboe Louisville Metro Government Page 6 Planning Commission Action Summary March 15, 2018 Absent: 2- Howard, and Tomes Adjournment Louisville Metro Government Page 7