Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · April 18, 2019
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary - Final
Planning Commission
Thursday, April 18, 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_Minutes_04.04.19
Approval of the minutes for the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Daniels, that the Minutes of the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, and Carlson
Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
Abstain: 1- Howard
Consent Agenda
2. 18STREETS1005
Request: Closure of Public right-of-way
Project Name: Smilin’ Irishman alley closure
Location: Between York St and Cawthon St west of S 7th St
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: 809 SoBro, LLC.
Representative: Evans Griffin, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner I
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Brown, that this Planning Case be recommended to the Louisville Metro
Council for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
Business Session
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3. 10-06-05
Request: Subdivision Bond Forfeiture
Project Name: Cedar Creek Gardens
Location: On the west side of Cedar Creek Rd approximately 1,900 feet north
of Gentry Ln.
Owner: Jaha-Cox Properties, LLC
Applicant: N/A
Representative: N/A
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Joe Reverman, AICP
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Tomes, that this Planning Case 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
Public Hearing
4. Off-Site Improvements Research
Request: Resolution requesting Planning Staff to research Off-site
Improvements for Subdivisions - Chapters 5, 6 and 7
Project Name: Off-site Improvements for Subdivisions
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Case Manager: Christopher French, AICP
This case was withdrawn and no action was taken at this time.
5. 19WAIVER1007
Request: CONTINUED FROM 03/21/19 PLANNING COMMISSION - Waiver
of street name length
Project Name: 7505 Bardstown Rd - Street Name
Location: 7595 Bardstown Rd
Owner: Frank Csapo, Southpointe Partners LLC
Applicant: John Campbell, Heritage Engineering
Representative: Jon Baker, Esq., Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Lacey Gabbard, AICP, Planner I
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Daniels, that this Planning Case be denied. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 4- Peterson, Daniels, Brown, and Carlson
No: 2- Tomes, and Howard
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Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that Case No. 18MINORPLAT1136 be approved on condition that the
street name be changed to an LDC-compliant length. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
6. 18ZONE1055
Request: Change in zoning from OR-3 to C-2, revised general/detailed plan,
sign variance, and landscape waiver
Project Name: Bluestone Diversified Investments, LLC
Location: 13811 Wickham Green Way, 13820 Old Henry Road, 2600 James
Thornton Way, & 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd
Owner: Multiple Owners
Applicant: Bluestone Diversified Investments, LLC
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested change in zoning be recommended to the
Louisville Metro Council for approval. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 5- Robinson, Smith, Brown, Lewis, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested Variance be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 5- Robinson, Smith, Brown, Lewis, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested Waiver be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 5- Robinson, Smith, Brown, Lewis, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that this Revised General Detailed District Development plan and
binding elements be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Howard, and Carlson
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Absent: 5- Robinson, Smith, Brown, Lewis, and Jarboe
7. 18ZONE1080
Request: Change in zoning from C-2 and OR-2 to EZ1 and change in form
district from Traditional Neighborhood to Traditional Workplace, with
associated Development Plan, Variances and Waivers
Project Name: Midwest Sprinkler Storage Building
Location: 1375 S Preston Street
Owner: Midwest Sprinkler Corporation
Applicant: Midwest Sprinkler Corporation
Representative: Frost Brown Todd
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested change in form district be recommended to the
Louisville Metro Council for approval. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested change in zoning be recommended to the
Louisville Metro Council for approval. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, and Carlson
Absent: 5- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, Howard, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested Variances for this Planning Case 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
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that requested Waivers for this Planning Case 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
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the request to amend the restriction in Section 2.6.1.A.1, which
requires a 200’ setback from any residential use not zoned EZ-1 for this
Planning Case be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson
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Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested Detailed District Development Plan and binding
elements 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
8. 18ZONE1008
Request: Change in Zoning from R-4 to C-2 with a Waiver and a Detailed
Development Plan with Binding Elements
Project Name: 10616 Watterson Trail
Location: 10616 Watterson Trail
Owner: Kruse Allison Construction, LLC
Applicant: Kruse Allison Construction, LLC
Representative: Schroll Land Surveying, LLC
Jurisdiction: City of Jeffersontown
Council District: 11 - Kevin Kramer
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this Planning Case be continued to a date uncertain. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
9. 18ZONE1034
Request: CONTINUED FROM THE 04/04/19 PLANNING COMMISSION
HEARING - Change in zoning from C-1 and OR-3 to C-2, and a
District Development Plan with Waivers
Project Name: Bishop Business Center
Location: 4310 Bishop Lane
Owner: Bishop Leasing Co. LLC
Applicant: Fidelity Realty Group
Representative: Milestone Design Group
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10-Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested change in zoning for this Planning Case be
recommended to the Louisville Metro Council for approval. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
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A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested Waivers for this Planning Case 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
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested District Development Plan and binding elements
for this Planning Case 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
10. 18ZONE1082
Request: Change in zoning from OR-3 to C-2 with a CUP for mini-storage and
a Variance, Waivers and a Detailed Development Plan with Binding
Elements
Project Name: Dorsey Self Storage
Location: 1025 Dorsey Lane
Owner: Charles Insurance Company
Applicant: Nicklies Real Estate Development
Representative: Nicklies Real Estate Development
Jurisdiction: City of Lyndon
Council District: 18- Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that requested change in zoning for this Planning Case be
recommended to the City of Lyndon for approval. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested CUP with relief from 4.2.35.G t allow the building
to be taller than 1 story and 15’ (proposed 3 story and 47’) for this Planning
Case 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
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested Variance for this Planning Case 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
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A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested Waivers for this Planning Case be recommended
to the City of Lyndon for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Tomes, that the requested Detailed Development Plan and binding elements
for this Planning Case be recommended to the City of Lyndon for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Tomes, Peterson, Daniels, Brown, Howard, and Carlson
Absent: 4- Robinson, Smith, Lewis, and Jarboe
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:10 p.m.
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Agenda
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Agenda
Planning Commission
Thursday, April 18, 2019 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorum
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. PC_Minutes_04.04.19
Approval of the minutes for the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission public hearing.
Consent Agenda
2. 18STREETS1005
Request: Closure of Public right-of-way
Project Name: Smilin’ Irishman alley closure
Location: Between York St and Cawthon St west of S 7th St
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: 809 SoBro, LLC.
Representative: Evans Griffin, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 6 - David James
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner I
Business Session
3. 10-06-05
Request: Subdivision Bond Forfeiture
Project Name: Cedar Creek Gardens
Location: On the west side of Cedar Creek Rd approximately 1,900 feet
north of Gentry Ln.
Owner: Jaha-Cox Properties, LLC
Applicant: N/A
Representative: N/A
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Joe Reverman, AICP
Public Hearing
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4. Off-Site Improvements Research
Request: Resolution requesting Planning Staff to research Off-site
Improvements for Subdivisions - Chapters 5, 6 and 7
Project Name: Off-site Improvements for Subdivisions
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Case Manager: Christopher French, AICP
5. 19WAIVER1007
Request: CONTINUED FROM 03/21/19 PLANNING COMMISSION -
Waiver of street name length
Project Name: 7505 Bardstown Rd - Street Name
Location: 7595 Bardstown Rd
Owner: Frank Csapo, Southpointe Partners LLC
Applicant: John Campbell, Heritage Engineering
Representative: Jon Baker, Esq., Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Lacey Gabbard, AICP, Planner I
6. 18ZONE1055
Request: Change in zoning from OR-3 to C-2, revised general/detailed
plan, sign variance, and landscape waiver
Project Name: Bluestone Diversified Investments, LLC
Location: 13811 Wickham Green Way, 13820 Old Henry Road, 2600
James Thornton Way, & 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd
Owner: Multiple Owners
Applicant: Bluestone Diversified Investments, LLC
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II
7. 18ZONE1080
Request: Change in zoning from C-2 and OR-2 to EZ1 and change in
form district from Traditional Neighborhood to Traditional
Workplace, with associated Development Plan, Variances
and Waivers
Project Name: Midwest Sprinkler Storage Building
Location: 1375 S Preston Street
Owner: Midwest Sprinkler Corporation
Applicant: Midwest Sprinkler Corporation
Representative: Frost Brown Todd
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
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Planning Commission Agenda April 18, 2019
8. 18ZONE1008
Request: Change in Zoning from R-4 to C-2 with a Waiver and a
Detailed Development Plan with Binding Elements
Project Name: 10616 Watterson Trail
Location: 10616 Watterson Trail
Owner: Kruse Allison Construction, LLC
Applicant: Kruse Allison Construction, LLC
Representative: Schroll Land Surveying, LLC
Jurisdiction: City of Jeffersontown
Council District: 11 - Kevin Kramer
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
9. 18ZONE1034
Request: CONTINUED FROM THE 04/04/19 PLANNING
COMMISSION HEARING - Change in zoning from C-1 and
OR-3 to C-2, and a District Development Plan with Waivers
Project Name: Bishop Business Center
Location: 4310 Bishop Lane
Owner: Bishop Leasing Co. LLC
Applicant: Fidelity Realty Group
Representative: Milestone Design Group
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 10-Pat Mulvihill
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
10. 18ZONE1082
Request: Change in zoning from OR-3 to C-2 with a CUP for
mini-storage and a Variance, Waivers and a Detailed
Development Plan with Binding Elements
Project Name: Dorsey Self Storage
Location: 1025 Dorsey Lane
Owner: Charles Insurance Company
Applicant: Nicklies Real Estate Development
Representative: Nicklies Real Estate Development
Jurisdiction: City of Lyndon
Council District: 18- Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Adjournment
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