Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · October 17, 2019
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary
Planning Commission
Thursday, October 17, 2019 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorum
Call To Order
Rollcall
Present: 6- Commissioner Lula Howard, Commissioner Jeff Brown, Commissioner Ruth
Daniels, Commissioner Richard Carlson, Commissioner Vince Jarboe, and
Commissioner Jim Mims
Absent: 3- Commissioner David Tomes, Commissioner Robert Peterson, and Commissioner
Marilyn Lewis
1. PC Member Swearing In
Approval Of Minutes
2. PC_Mins_093019
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the September 30, 2019 PC night hearing minutes be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, and Jarboe
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
Abstain: 1- Mims
3. PC_Mins_100319
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the October 3, 2019 PC minutes be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, and Jarboe
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
Abstain: 1- Mims
Business Session
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Planning Commission Action Summary October 17, 2019
4. 18STREETS1021
Request: Alley Closure for unnamed alley off of Etley Avenue - CONTINUED
FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 PC MTG.
Project Name: One Park
Location: 2294, 2300, 2338, (TB 74A Lots 12 & 15), & 2340 Lexington Road
& 2501, 2503, 2509, 2511, & 2515 Grinstead Drive
Owner: JDG Triangle Partners LLC; JDG Triangle Partners II L; JDG
Triangle Partners III
Applicant: JDG Triangle Partners LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper Talbott and Roberts PLLC; Mindel Scott & Assoc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8- Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Brown, that this Planning Case, alley closure, be sent to Metro Council and
RECOMMEND that it be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, and Jarboe
Present: 1- Mims
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
5. 16ZONE1044
Request: Change in Zoning from C-2 to PDD - CONTINUED FROM
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 PC MEETING
Project Name: One Park
Location: 2294, 2300, 2338, (TB 74A Lots 12 & 15), & 2340 Lexington Road
& 2501, 2503, 2509, 2511, & 2515 Grinstead Drive
Owner: JDG Triangle Partners LLC; JDG Triangle Partners II L; JDG
Triangle Partners III
Applicant: JDG Triangle Partners LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper Talbott and Roberts PLLC; Mindel Scott & Assoc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8- Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
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Planning Commission Action Summary October 17, 2019
4. 18STREETS1021
Request: Alley Closure for unnamed alley off of Etley Avenue - CONTINUED
FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 PC MTG.
Project Name: One Park
Location: 2294, 2300, 2338, (TB 74A Lots 12 & 15), & 2340 Lexington Road
& 2501, 2503, 2509, 2511, & 2515 Grinstead Drive
Owner: JDG Triangle Partners LLC; JDG Triangle Partners II L; JDG
Triangle Partners III
Applicant: JDG Triangle Partners LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper Talbott and Roberts PLLC; Mindel Scott & Assoc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8- Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Brown, that this Planning Case, 16ZONE1044, be sent to Metro Council and
RECOMMEND that it be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, and Jarboe
Present: 1- Mims
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Brown, that this Planning Case, 16ZONE1044, District Development Plan,
binding elements and amended binding elements reviewed today be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Howard, Brown, Daniels, and Jarboe
Present: 2- Carlson, and Mims
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Brown, that the Plan Development Use Plan and pattern book be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, and Jarboe
Present: 1- Mims
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
Public Hearing
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Planning Commission Action Summary October 17, 2019
6. 19SUBDIV1019
Request: Petition for Night Hearing - Major preliminary subdivision with waiver
to allow frontage/access to an alley only
Project Name: Indian Trail Subdivision
Location: 4804 E. Indian Trail
Owner: LAICC, Inc.
Applicant: LAICC, Inc.
Representative: Mindel Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 2 - Barbara Shanklin
Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Mims, that this Planning Case be scheduled for a night public hearing
December 9, 2019, 6:30 p.m. at the Newburg Church of Christ. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
7. 19-LDC-0001
Request: Amend Section 6.1.3 of the Land Development Code (LDC)
regarding access requirements for residential development
Project Name: Access for Residential Developments
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning & Design Supervisor
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this Planning Case to amend section 6.1.3 of the Land
Development Code regarding access requirements for residential
developments be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
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Planning Commission Action Summary October 17, 2019
8. 19-ZONE-0029
Request: Change in zoning from R-5 to OR with Detailed District Development
Plan
Project Name: Kenney Office Building
Location: 3822 Taylorsville Road & 3004 Melbourne Avenue
Owner: Lonnie William Cowles
Applicant: Mike Kenney
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 26 - Brent Ackerson
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson, that the change in zoning from R-5, Single Family Residential to OR,
Office Residential be sent to Metro Council and be RECOMMENDED for
approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson, that this Planning Case, the Detailed District Development Plan with
binding elements be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 3- Tomes, Peterson, and Lewis
9. 19-ZONE-0019
Request: Change in Zoning from C-1 to C-2, commercial with detailed district
development plan
Project Name: Awesome Auto
Location: 4910 Poplar Level Road
Owner: Ibrahim H. Ahmed
Applicant: Awesome Auto, LLC
Representative: Greg Butrum
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 2 - Barbara Shanklin
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the change in zoning from C-1, Commercial to C2, Commercial
be sent to Metro Council and RECOMMENDED for approval. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 4- Tomes, Peterson, Carlson, and Lewis
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Planning Commission Action Summary October 17, 2019
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the Detailed District Development Plan be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 4- Tomes, Peterson, Carlson, and Lewis
10. 19-ZONE-0025
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to C-1 with detailed and revised detailed
district development plan and setback variance
Project Name: Anchorage Plaza
Location: 12903, 12910, & 12920 Factory Lane
Owner: Ghasem properties, Inc. & Atlantic Development Group, LLC
Applicant: Ghasem Properties
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the street closure be sent to Metro Council and RECOMMENDED
for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 4- Tomes, Peterson, Carlson, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the change in zoning from R-4, Single Family Residential to C-1,
Commercial be sent to Metro Council and RECOMMENDED for approval. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 4- Tomes, Peterson, Carlson, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that a variance to encroach 5 feet upon the required 25 foot front yard
setback be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 4- Tomes, Peterson, Carlson, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the Revised Detailed and Detailed District Development Plan be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 4- Tomes, Peterson, Carlson, and Lewis
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Planning Commission Action Summary October 17, 2019
11. 19-ZONE-0046
Request: Area-wide change in zoning from R-6 and OR-2 to C-2
Project Name: Urban Government Center
Location: 768, 810, & 850 Barret Ave & 1235 E Breckinridge St.
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: Louisville Metro
Representative: Louisville Metro
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4- Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the area-wide change in zoning from R-6, Multi-family
Residential and OR-2, Office Residential to C-2, Commercial be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Brown, Daniels, Jarboe, and Mims
Absent: 4- Tomes, Peterson, Carlson, and Lewis
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 Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Agenda
Planning Commission
Thursday, October 17, 2019 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorum
Call To Order
1. PC Member Swearing In
Approval Of Minutes
2. PC_Mins_093019
3. PC_Mins_100319
Business Session
4. 18STREETS1021
Request: Alley Closure for unnamed alley off of Etley Avenue -
CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 PC MTG.
Project Name: One Park
Location: 2294, 2300, 2338, (TB 74A Lots 12 & 15), & 2340 Lexington
Road & 2501, 2503, 2509, 2511, & 2515 Grinstead Drive
Owner: JDG Triangle Partners LLC; JDG Triangle Partners II L; JDG
Triangle Partners III
Applicant: JDG Triangle Partners LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper Talbott and Roberts PLLC; Mindel Scott &
Assoc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8- Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Printed on 10/16/2019
Planning Commission Agenda October 17, 2019
5. 16ZONE1044
Request: Change in Zoning from C-2 to PDD - CONTINUED FROM
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 PC MEETING
Project Name: One Park
Location: 2294, 2300, 2338, (TB 74A Lots 12 & 15), & 2340 Lexington
Road & 2501, 2503, 2509, 2511, & 2515 Grinstead Drive
Owner: JDG Triangle Partners LLC; JDG Triangle Partners II L; JDG
Triangle Partners III
Applicant: JDG Triangle Partners LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper Talbott and Roberts PLLC; Mindel Scott &
Assoc.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8- Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Public Hearing
6. 19SUBDIV1019
Request: Petition for Night Hearing - Major preliminary subdivision with
waiver to allow frontage/access to an alley only
Project Name: Indian Trail Subdivision
Location: 4804 E. Indian Trail
Owner: LAICC, Inc.
Applicant: LAICC, Inc.
Representative: Mindel Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 2 - Barbara Shanklin
Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II
7. 19-LDC-0001
Request: Amend Section 6.1.3 of the Land Development Code (LDC)
regarding access requirements for residential development
Project Name: Access for Residential Developments
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Case Manager: Chris French, AICP, Planning & Design Supervisor
Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Printed on 10/16/2019
Planning Commission Agenda October 17, 2019
8. 19-ZONE-0029
Request: Change in zoning from R-5 to OR with Detailed District
Development Plan
Project Name: Kenney Office Building
Location: 3822 Taylorsville Road & 3004 Melbourne Avenue
Owner: Lonnie William Cowles
Applicant: Mike Kenney
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 26 - Brent Ackerson
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
9. 19-ZONE-0019
Request: Change in Zoning from C-1 to C-2, commercial with detailed
district development plan
Project Name: Awesome Auto
Location: 4910 Poplar Level Road
Owner: Ibrahim H. Ahmed
Applicant: Awesome Auto, LLC
Representative: Greg Butrum
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 2 - Barbara Shanklin
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
10. 19-ZONE-0025
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to C-1 with detailed and revised
detailed district development plan and setback variance
Project Name: Anchorage Plaza
Location: 12903, 12910, & 12920 Factory Lane
Owner: Ghasem properties, Inc. & Atlantic Development Group, LLC
Applicant: Ghasem Properties
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Joel Dock, AICP, Planner II
Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Printed on 10/16/2019
Planning Commission Agenda October 17, 2019
11. 19-ZONE-0046
Request: Area-wide change in zoning from R-6 and OR-2 to C-2
Project Name: Urban Government Center
Location: 768, 810, & 850 Barret Ave & 1235 E Breckinridge St.
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: Louisville Metro
Representative: Louisville Metro
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4- Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Julia Williams, AICP, Planning Supervisor
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 4 Printed on 10/16/2019