Planning Commission

Old Jail Auditorium Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty Street Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary Planning Commission Thursday, February 7, 2019 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorum Call To Order Present: 6- Commissioner David Tomes, Commissioner Robert Peterson, Commissioner Ruth Daniels, Commissioner Jeff Brown, Commissioner Lula Howard, and Commissioner Richard Carlson Absent: 4- Commissioner Donald Robinson, Commissioner Emma Smith, Commissioner Marilyn Lewis, and Commissioner Vince Jarboe Approval Of Minutes 1. PC_Mins_012419 A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the January 24, 2019 PC minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe Consent Agenda 2. 19STREETS1000 Request: Street Name Change Project Name: N 26th St to Marine St Location: N 26th St at Marine St Owner: Louisville Metro Government Applicant: Louisville Metro Public Works Representative: Jeff Brown Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 5 - Donna Purvis Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner I A motion by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Daniels that the street name change from North 26th St. to Marine St. be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Commissioners Daniels, Howard, Peterson, Tomes and Carlson Abstain: Commissioner Brown Not Present: Commissioners Robinson, Smith, Lewis and Jarboe Public Hearing Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Planning Commission Action Summary February 7, 2019 3. Staff Approval Procedures A motion was made by Commissioner Tomes, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, that the Staff Approvable Procedures be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe 4. 18AMEND1001 Request: Amendment to Land Development Code Section 9.1.4 Project Name: Driveway Width LDC Amendment Location: Louisville Metro Applicant: Louisville Metro Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Council Districts Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning and Design Supervisor A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, that a RECOMMENDATION to Metro Council and other legislative bodies with zoning authority to amend the Land Development code section 9.1.4 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe 5. 19AMEND1001 Request: Amendment to Land Development Code Section 7.2.45 (Subdivision Regulations) Project Name: Subdivision Bond LDC Amendment Location: Louisville Metro Applicant: Louisville Metro Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Council Districts Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning and Design Supervisor A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Daniels, that the Land Development code section 7.2.45, Subdivision Regulations be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Planning Commission Action Summary February 7, 2019 6. 19AMEND1002 Request: Amendment to Land Development Code Section 6.2.6 Project Name: Sidewalk Fee in Lieu LDC Amendment Location: Louisville Metro Applicant: Louisville Metro Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Council Districts Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning and Design Supervisor A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that RECOMMENDATION to Metro Council and the municipalities with zoning authority approve the amendment to the Land Development Code section 6.2.6, the sidewalk fee-in-lieu with the revision as read into the record. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe 7. 18STREETS1028 Request: Alley Closure for an unnamed alley between E. Gray Street and Springer Alley Project Name: Gray and Clay Location: 709/715 E. Gray Street, 710, 712, & 716 E. Chestnut Street, & 616- 634 S. Shelby Street Owner: Louisville Metro Government Applicant: LDG Multi-Family Representative: Sabak Wilson and Lingo Inc.; Dinsmore and Shohl LLP Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 4- Barbara Sexton Smith Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, that the Planning Commission RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the alley closure for an unnamed alley between E. Gray St. and Springer Alley be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Planning Commission Action Summary February 7, 2019 8. 18ZONE1052 Request: Change in zoning from OR-2 and M-2 to C-2 with building height and setback variances Project Name: Gray and Clay Location: 709/715 E. Gray Street, 710, 712, & 716 E. Chestnut Street, & 616- 634 S. Shelby Street Owner: TKW, LLC & Roman Catholic Bishop of Louisville Applicant: LDG Multi-Family Representative: Sabak Wilson and Lingo Inc.; Dinsmore and Shohl LLP Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 4- Barbara Sexton Smith Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, that the Planning Commission RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the zoning change from OR-2, Office Residential and M-3, Manufacturing to C-2, Commercial be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, that the abandonment of CUP for a hydrogen storage facility (B-267-98) and abandonment of CUP for off street parking in OR-2 (B-39-88) be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, that the variance from 5.2.2.C.2 to permit a building height of 61 feet instead of the required 45 feet, a 16 foot variance, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Howard that the variance from 5.2.2.C.2 to permit a 0 foot setback along all property lines as shown on the development plan be approved. the motion carried by the following vote: A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, that the District Development Plan with proposed binding elements and removal of existing binding elements from 9-79-94; also that the applicant submit a revised development plan, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: All motions carried unanimously. Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Planning Commission Action Summary February 7, 2019 9. 18SUBDIV1024 Request: Major Preliminary Subdivision with Review of Land Disturbing Activity on slopes greater than 20%, a variance and a sidewalk waiver. Project Name: S English Station Rd property Location: 1200 S English Station Rd Owner: Barbara Sorrell Applicant: Perfection Builders Representative: Bardenwarper, Talbott and Roberts Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner I A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the variance to allow lots to meet the setbacks for the Alternative Development Incentive regulations found in the Land Development Code section 5.3.1.D.1.a rather than the form district standards be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Tomes, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 5- Robinson, Peterson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the waiver ot the Land Development Code section 5.8.1.B to not provide sidewalks in the S. English Station right-of-way adjacent to lots 9-12 and a portion of lot 136 as indicated on the preliminary pan be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Tomes, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 5- Robinson, Peterson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the Major Preliminary Subdivision (Development Potential Transfer) with review of land disturbing activity on slopes greater than 20% ON CONDITION that several notes be added to the plan: 1. Driveway length shall be a minimum of 25 feet between the face of the garage and the back of the right-of-way. 2. A hammerhead will be provided at the end of Street A near lot 136 open space near I-64 and English Station overpass and Conditions of Approval with an addition, #11 to read: A left turn lane into site at the main entrance shall be provided prior to recording of the record plat. The left turn lane shall meet all ASHTO standards and Metro Public Works standard drawings be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Tomes, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 5- Robinson, Peterson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe Louisville Metro Government Page 5 Planning Commission Action Summary February 7, 2019 10. 18SUBDIV1025 Request: Major Preliminary Subdivision with associated Waivers and Reviews Project Name: Dobson Lane Subdivision Location: 8000 Dobson Lane Owner/Applicant: Glenmary Farms LLC Representative: Mindel Scott & Associates / Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 22 - Robin Engel Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II The waiver request was withdrawn. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Tomes that the Major Preliminary Subdivision with review of stream and buffer area crossings and of land disturbing activity on slopes greater than 20% ON CONDITION that the applicant adheres to the fire gate policy as established by metro government with the Conditions of Approval and an addition #16 - Construction traffic shall be prohibited from Dobson Ln. be approved. 11. 18SUBDIV1023 Request: Floyds Fork Development Review Overlay & major preliminary subdivision plan with review of land disturbing activity on steep slopes and stream crossing Project Name: Echo Trail Location: 1651 & 2605 Echo Trail - Generally located between 1801 & 2704 Echo Trail and extending to Eastwood Fisherville Road Owner: Long Run Creek Properties, LLC Applicant: Long Run Creek Properties, LLC Representative: Bardenwarper, Talbott and Roberts, PLLC Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini 20 - Stuart Benson Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that this Planning Case be continued to the March 7, 2019 Planning Commission meeting to resolve questions and comments from today's hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Tomes, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 5- Robinson, Peterson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe Louisville Metro Government Page 6 Planning Commission Action Summary February 7, 2019 12. 18ZONE1049 Request: Change in zoning from R-4, R-7, & C-2 to PEC and change in form from SMC & N to SW with district development plan, landscape waiver, and protected waterway variance - THIS CASE WILL NOT BE HEARD BEFORE 5:00 PM Project Name: Logistics Airpark Location: 5530-5540 Minor Lane Owner: LaGrange LLC & Nicklies Exchange LLC Applicant: Nicklies Development Representative: Nicklies Development Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 13 - Mark Fox Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that this Planning Case be continued to the February 21, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Tomes, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson Absent: 5- Robinson, Peterson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe 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 Louisville Metro Government Page 7