Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · March 5, 2020
Minutes
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary - Final
Planning Commission
Thursday, March 5, 2020 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorum
Call To Order
Present: 7- Commissioner Lula Howard, Commissioner Robert Peterson, Commissioner Jeff
Brown, Commissioner Ruth Daniels, Commissioner Richard Carlson,
Commissioner Jim Mims, and Commissioner Vince Jarboe
Absent: 2- Commissioner David Tomes, and Commissioner Marilyn Lewis
Approval Of Minutes
1. PC_Minutes_02.20.20
Approval of the minutes for the February 20, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the minutes of the February 20, 2020 Planning Commission
public hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
Consent Agenda
2. 19-STRCLOSURE-0012
Request: Street Closure for Old LaGrange Road between Collins Lane and
Chamberlain Lane
Project Name: Old LaGrange Street Closure
Location: Old LaGrange Road between Collins Lane and Chamberlain Lane
Owner: Louisville Metro Government
Applicant: Ghasem Properties Inc.
Representative: Milestone Design Group
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 17- Markus Winkler
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner I
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this Planning Case be recommended to the Louisville Metro
Council for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Public Hearing
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3. 19-ZONE-0044
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to PEC, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated
landscape Waiver - Requesting Continuance to 03/19/2020
Project Name: Powerscreen Crushing and Screening
Location: 13207 Rehl Road
Owner: Thomas & Rebecca Garrity
Applicant: Powerscreen Crushing and Screening
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Mims, that this Planning Case be continued to the March 29, 2020 Planning
Commission public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
4. 19-WAIVER-0097
Request: CONTINUED from the 02/20/20 Planning Commission -
Waiver for Changing Image Sign
Project Name: Sign Waiver
Location: 930 Ormsby Lane
Owner: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Applicant: Smart LED Signs & Lighting
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this Planning Case be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Mims, and Jarboe
No: 1- Carlson
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
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5. 19-AMEND-0004
Request: CONTINUED from the 02/20/20 Planning Commission -
Binding Element Amendment
Project Name: Fern Creek Speedwash
Location: 8102 Old Bardstown Road
Owner/Applicant: Chris Harrison, Fern Creek Speedwash LLC
Representative: Kathy M. Linares, Mindel Scott
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
Carlson, that this Planning Case be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
6. 19-MSUB-0018
Request: Major Subdivision Plan with a Waiver
Project Name: Watterson Trail Subdivision
Location: 6106 South Watterson Trail
Owner/Applicant: Clarence & Lucille Schmitt
Representative: Curtis Mucci, Mindel Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 23, 24 - James Peden, Madonna Flood
Case Manager: Lacey Gabbard, AICP, Planner I
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this Planning Case be continued to the April 2, 2020 Planning
Commission public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
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7. 19-ZONE-0088
Request: CONTINUED from the 02/20/20 Planning Commission -
Change in zoning from R-4 and C-1 to C-2 with waiver and revised
detailed district development plan
Project Name: 6517 Dixie Highway
Location: 6517 Dixie Highway
Owner: Ruby Real Estate Kentucky, LLC
Applicant: Ruby Real Estate Kentucky, LLC
Representative: Ruby Real Estate Kentucky, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 12 - Rick Blackwell
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the zoning portion of this Planning Case be recommended to the
Louisville Metro Council for approval. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the requested waiver portion of this Planning Case be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Peterson, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
No: 1- Brown
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the requested development plan associated with this Planning
Case be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Peterson, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
No: 1- Brown
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
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8. 19-ZONE-0060
Request: CONTINUED from the 02/20/20 Planning Commission -
Change in zoning from R-5B to R-8A with Detailed District
Development Plan and associated landscape Waiver
Project Name: Hepburn Avenue Rezoning
Location: 1400 Hepburn Avenue
Owner: Wilson Property Rentals LLC
Applicant: Wilson Property Rentals LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Mims, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that this Planning Case be recommended to the Louisville Metro
Council for approval. The motion failed.
Yes: 3- Peterson, Mims, and Jarboe
No: 4- Howard, Brown, Daniels, and Carlson
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Daniels, that this Planning Case be recommended to the Louisville Metro
Council for denial. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Howard, Brown, Daniels, and Carlson
No: 3- Peterson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
9. 19-ZONE-0094
Request: Change in zoning from R-5 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated
landscape Waiver
Project Name: Westport Road Retail
Location: 917 & 919 Fountain Avenue, 4700 Westport Road
Owner: Estate of Evelyn Kaelin
Applicant: 4700 Westport LLC
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 7 - Paula McCraney
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that this Planning Case be continued to the March 19, 2020 Planning
Commission public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
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Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
10. 19-MSUB-0007
Request: Conservation Subdivision of 88 lots on approximately 40.85 acres
with associated Waiver
Project Name: Cedar Creek Springs Subdivision
Location: 7910 Cedar Creek Road & Heights Drive (parcels 064702220000
& 064702210000)
Owner: Robert & Judy Allen
Applicant: Cedar Heights Mobile Home Park LLC
Representative: Mindel Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this waiver portion of this Planning Case be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the requested Conservation Subdivision portion of this Planning
Case be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
11. 19ZONE1029
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to R-6, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated Waivers
Project Name: Hurstbourne Multi-Family
Location: 7000 Ridge Creek Road, 6601 Sunny Hill Road, 7191 S
Hurstbourne Parkway
Owner: Hurstbourne Corporate Group, Bruce M Plymale Revocable Trust
Applicant: Hurstbourne Corporate Group
Representative: Mindel Scott & Associates
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 2 - Barbara Shanklin, 24 - Madonna Flood
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Daniels, that the requested Alternative Connectivity Plan for this Planning
Case be recommended to the Lousiville Metro Council for approval. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Peterson, Daniels, Mims, and Jarboe
No: 2- Brown, and Carlson
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Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested zoning portion of this Planning Case be
recommended to the Lousiville Metro Council for approval. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that both requested waivers for this Planning Case be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Daniels, Carlson, Mims, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the requested development plan portion of this Planning Case
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Peterson, Daniels, Mims, and Jarboe
No: 2- Brown, and Carlson
Absent: 2- Tomes, and Lewis
12. Closed Session_03.05.20
Request: The Planning Commission will enter closed session as permitted under KRS
61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending litigation.
Adjournment
The Commission adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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Agenda
Old Jail Auditorium
Louisville Metro Government 514 W. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Agenda
Planning Commission
Thursday, March 5, 2020 1:00 PM Old Jail Auditorum
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. PC_Minutes_02.20.20
Approval of the minutes for the February 20, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing.
Consent Agenda
2. 19-STRCLOSURE-0012
Request: Street Closure for Old LaGrange Road between Collins Lane
and Chamberlain Lane
Project Name: Old LaGrange Street Closure
Location: Old LaGrange Road between Collins Lane and Chamberlain
Lane
Owner: Louisville Metro Government
Applicant: Ghasem Properties Inc.
Representative: Milestone Design Group
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 17- Markus Winkler
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner I
Public Hearing
3. 19-ZONE-0044
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to PEC, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated
landscape Waiver - Requesting Continuance to
03/19/2020
Project Name: Powerscreen Crushing and Screening
Location: 13207 Rehl Road
Owner: Thomas & Rebecca Garrity
Applicant: Powerscreen Crushing and Screening
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
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4. 19-WAIVER-0097
Request: CONTINUED from the 02/20/20 Planning Commission -
Waiver for Changing Image Sign
Project Name: Sign Waiver
Location: 930 Ormsby Lane
Owner: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Applicant: Smart LED Signs & Lighting
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 18 - Marilyn Parker
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
5. 19-AMEND-0004
Request: CONTINUED from the 02/20/20 Planning Commission -
Binding Element Amendment
Project Name: Fern Creek Speedwash
Location: 8102 Old Bardstown Road
Owner/Applicant: Chris Harrison, Fern Creek Speedwash LLC
Representative: Kathy M. Linares, Mindel Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Lacey Gabbard, AICP, Planner I
6. 19-MSUB-0018
Request: Major Subdivision Plan with a Waiver
Project Name: Watterson Trail Subdivision
Location: 6106 South Watterson Trail
Owner/Applicant: Clarence & Lucille Schmitt
Representative: Curtis Mucci, Mindel Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 23, 24 - James Peden, Madonna Flood
Case Manager: Lacey Gabbard, AICP, Planner I
7. 19-ZONE-0088
Request: CONTINUED from the 02/20/20 Planning Commission -
Change in zoning from R-4 and C-1 to C-2 with waiver and
revised detailed district development plan
Project Name: 6517 Dixie Highway
Location: 6517 Dixie Highway
Owner: Ruby Real Estate Kentucky, LLC
Applicant: Ruby Real Estate Kentucky, LLC
Representative: Ruby Real Estate Kentucky, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 12 - Rick Blackwell
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
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Planning Commission Agenda March 5, 2020
8. 19-ZONE-0060
Request: CONTINUED from the 02/20/20 Planning Commission -
Change in zoning from R-5B to R-8A with Detailed District
Development Plan and associated landscape Waiver
Project Name: Hepburn Avenue Rezoning
Location: 1400 Hepburn Avenue
Owner: Wilson Property Rentals LLC
Applicant: Wilson Property Rentals LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
9. 19-ZONE-0094
Request: Change in zoning from R-5 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated
landscape Waiver
Project Name: Westport Road Retail
Location: 917 & 919 Fountain Avenue, 4700 Westport Road
Owner: Estate of Evelyn Kaelin
Applicant: 4700 Westport LLC
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 7 - Paula McCraney
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
10. 19-MSUB-0007
Request: Conservation Subdivision of 88 lots on approximately 40.85
acres with associated Waiver
Project Name: Cedar Creek Springs Subdivision
Location: 7910 Cedar Creek Road & Heights Drive (parcels
064702220000 & 064702210000)
Owner: Robert & Judy Allen
Applicant: Cedar Heights Mobile Home Park LLC
Representative: Mindel Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
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11. 19ZONE1029
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to R-6, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated
Waivers
Project Name: Hurstbourne Multi-Family
Location: 7000 Ridge Creek Road, 6601 Sunny Hill Road, 7191 S
Hurstbourne Parkway
Owner: Hurstbourne Corporate Group, Bruce M Plymale Revocable
Trust
Applicant: Hurstbourne Corporate Group
Representative: Mindel Scott & Associates
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 2 - Barbara Shanklin, 24 - Madonna Flood
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
12. Closed Session_03.05.20
Request: The Planning Commission will enter closed session as permitted under KRS
61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending litigation.
Adjournment
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