Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · June 18, 2020
Minutes
Online via Webex
Louisville Metro Government
Action Summary
Planning Commission
Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:00 PM Online Via Webex
On the recommendation of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness
regarding congregate events and social distancing, the regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting set for 1:00 p.m. on June 18, 2020 is being held online. You will need to
join the meeting using a computer, laptop or mobile device with the link below:
Meeting Info: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
Meeting Link: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?
MTID=ec095a910b57ee349ea1ba0d2cd4db77c
Meeting number (access code if needed): 160 815 4303
Meeting password (if needed): PC061820
Join by phone Call in from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Anyone wishing to speak in support, opposition, or as other for any case are encouraged to
pre-register by completing the Public Hearing Speakers Request form available at the following
link:
https://louisvilleky.gov/planning-design/forms/louisville-metro-planning-design-services-public-hea
ring-speakers-request
Pre-registered speakers will be allowed to speak prior to any unregistered speakers during the
hearing. If you wish to submit comments for any of the agenda items please submit them in
writing to the listed case manager by 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Participants and residents are strongly encouraged to join the meeting virtually. However, to
accommodate those with limited technology access, people can also view and participate in the
meeting in the first-floor conference room of the Metro Development Center, 444 S. Fifth St.,
Louisville, KY 40202. If social distancing cannot be adequately maintained because of the
number of people who want to speak on a specific case, that case will be continued.
We are making every effort to contact members of the community and applicants to inform them
of this decision. However, if you know of persons planning to attend to address a particular
agenda item, please help us spread the word. If you have questions, please contact the case
manager, or call Develop Louisville at 502-574-6230.
Call To Order
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Present: 7- Commissioner Lula Howard, Commissioner Robert Peterson, Commissioner Jeff
Brown, Commissioner Richard Carlson, Commissioner Pat Seitz, Commissioner
Marilyn Lewis, and Commissioner Vince Jarboe
Absent: 2- Commissioner Ruth Daniels, and Commissioner Jim Mims
Approval Of Minutes
1. 030520_PC_Mins
Approval of the amended minutes for Case No. 19ZONE1029, pages 59-63, of the March 5,
2020 Planning Commission public hearing
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the amended Minutes for Case No. 19ZONE1029 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Howard, Peterson, Carlson, and Jarboe
Absent: 3- Daniels, Seitz, and Mims
Abstain: 1- Lewis
Not Voting: 1- Brown
2. PC_Mins_06.04.2020
Approval of the minutes for the June 4, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the June 4, 2020 Planning Commission minutes be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Howard, Peterson, Carlson, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 3- Daniels, Seitz, and Mims
Not Voting: 1- Brown
Consent Agenda
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3. 20-STRCLOSURE-0001
Request: Closure of Public Right-of-Way
Project Name: Twin Lakes at Floyds Fork/Old Aiken Rd ROW Closure
Location: TWIN LAKES AT FLOYDS FORK (FKA OLD AIKEN RD)
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: Stapleton Development
Representative: Mindel Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner I
This Planning Case was approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Commissioner Seitz arrived at 1:28 p.m.
Public Hearing
4. 20-WAIVER-0036
Request: Waivers to permit a changing image sign to be located closer than
300 ft from a residentially zoned district and to exceed the maximum
limit of 30% of the total sign area
Project Name: Changing Image Sign
Location: 2040 Beuchel Bank Road
Owner: Archdiocese of Louisville
Applicant: St. Bartholomew Church
Representative: Smart LED Signs & Lighting
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 2 - Barbara Shanklin
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Lewis, that this Planning Case be denied. The motion failed by the following
vote:
Yes: 2- Carlson, and Lewis
No: 4- Howard, Peterson, Seitz, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
Not Voting: 1- Brown
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Seitz, that this Planning Case be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 4- Howard, Peterson, Seitz, and Jarboe
No: 2- Carlson, and Lewis
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Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
Abstain: 1- Brown
5. 19-ZONE-0032
Request: Change in zoning form R-5 to R-5B with detailed district
development plan
Project Name: Roosey Duplex
Location: 1316 Bellwood Avenue
Owner: Roosey Holdings, LLC
Applicant: Roosey Holdings, LLC
Representative: Roosey Holdings, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that the rezoning 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, Carlson, Seitz, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that this Planning Case be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Carlson, Seitz, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
6. 19-ZONE-0062
Request: Change in zoning form C-2 to EZ-1 with detailed district
development plan
Project Name: South Park Road Warehouse
Location: 3105R & 3308 South Park Road
Owner: Utica Properties, LLC
Applicant: Utica Properties, LLC
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 13 - Mark Fox
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson, that the rezoning 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, Carlson, Seitz, Lewis, and Jarboe
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Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson, that this Planning Case be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Carlson, Seitz, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
7. 19-ZONE-0072
Request: Change in zoning from R-6 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements
Project Name: 18th Street Incubator
Location: 516 - 520 S 18th Street
Owner: OW Broadway Holdings LLC, Community Ventures Corporation,
Louisville & Jefferson County Landbank
Applicant: Louisville Metro Government
Representative: Louisville Metro Government
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
Carlson, that the rezoning 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, Carlson, Seitz, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson, that this Planning Case be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Carlson, Seitz, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
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8. 19-ZONE-0044
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to PEC, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements
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
Peterson, that the rezoning portion of this Planning Case be recommended to
the Louisville Metro Council for approval. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Carlson, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
Abstain: 1- Seitz
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, that this Planning Case be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Commissioner Brown left at 4:25 p.m.
Yes: 6- Howard, Peterson, Brown, Carlson, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 2- Daniels, and Mims
Abstain: 1- Seitz
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 Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Seitz, that the rezoning portion of this Planning Case be recommended to the
Louisville Metro Council for approval. The motion tied by the following vote:
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Yes: 3- Howard, Seitz, and Jarboe
No: 3- Peterson, Carlson, and Lewis
Absent: 3- Brown, Daniels, and Mims
10. 19-ZONE-0087
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to R-6, with Detailed District
Development Plan/Major Preliminary Subdivision and Binding
Elements
Project Name: Brentlinger Townhomes
Location: 9922 - 10000 Brentlinger Lane
Owner: Chris & Angela Wilkerson, Jane Franklin, Shelly Stoyell
Applicant: D&K Holdings LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that the rezoning portion of this Planning Case be recommended to
the Louisville Metro Council for approval. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Peterson, Carlson, Seitz, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 3- Brown, Daniels, and Mims
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard, that this Planning Case be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6- Howard, Peterson, Carlson, Seitz, Lewis, and Jarboe
Absent: 3- Brown, Daniels, and Mims
Adjournment
Planning Commission Adjourned approx. 7:44 pm.
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Agenda
Online via Webex
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Agenda - Final
Planning Commission
Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:00 PM Online Via Webex
Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Printed on 6/16/2020
Planning Commission Agenda - Final June 18, 2020
On the recommendation of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness
regarding congregate events and social distancing, the regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting set for 1:00 p.m. on June 18, 2020 is being held online. You will need to
join the meeting using a computer, laptop or mobile device with the link below:
Meeting Info: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
Meeting Link: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?
MTID=ec095a910b57ee349ea1ba0d2cd4db77c
Meeting number (access code if needed): 160 815 4303
Meeting password (if needed): PC061820
Join by phone Call in from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Anyone wishing to speak in support, opposition, or as other for any case are encouraged to
pre-register by completing the Public Hearing Speakers Request form available at the following
link:
https://louisvilleky.gov/planning-design/forms/louisville-metro-planning-design-services-public-hea
ring-speakers-request
Pre-registered speakers will be allowed to speak prior to any unregistered speakers during the
hearing. If you wish to submit comments for any of the agenda items please submit them in
writing to the listed case manager by 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Participants and residents are strongly encouraged to join the meeting virtually. However, to
accommodate those with limited technology access, people can also view and participate in the
meeting in the first-floor conference room of the Metro Development Center, 444 S. Fifth St.,
Louisville, KY 40202. If social distancing cannot be adequately maintained because of the
number of people who want to speak on a specific case, that case will be continued.
We are making every effort to contact members of the community and applicants to inform them
of this decision. However, if you know of persons planning to attend to address a particular
agenda item, please help us spread the word. If you have questions, please contact the case
manager, or call Develop Louisville at 502-574-6230.
On the recommendation of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness
regarding congregate events and social distancing, the regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting set for 1:00 p.m. on June 18, 2020 is being held online. You will
need to join the meeting using a computer, laptop or mobile device with the link below:
Meeting Info: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
Meeting Link: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?
MTID=ec095a910b57ee349ea1ba0d2cd4db77c
Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Printed on 6/16/2020
Planning Commission Agenda - Final June 18, 2020
Meeting number (access code if needed): 160 815 4303
Meeting password (if needed): PC061820
Join by phone Call in from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Anyone wishing to speak in support, opposition, or as other for any case are encouraged
to pre-register by completing the Public Hearing Speakers Request form available at the
following link:
https://louisvilleky.gov/planning-design/forms/louisville-metro-planning-design-services-pu
blic-hearing-speakers-request
Pre-registered speakers will be allowed to speak prior to any unregistered speakers
during the hearing. If you wish to submit comments for any of the agenda items please
submit them in writing to the listed case manager by 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Participants and residents are strongly encouraged to join the meeting virtually. However,
to accommodate those with limited technology access, people can also view and
participate in the meeting in the first-floor conference room of the Metro Development
Center, 444 S. Fifth St., Louisville, KY 40202. If social distancing cannot be adequately
maintained because of the number of people who want to speak on a specific case, that
case will be continued.
We are making every effort to contact members of the community and applicants to
inform them of this decision. However, if you know of persons planning to attend to
address a particular agenda item, please help us spread the word. If you have questions,
please contact the case manager, or call Develop Louisville at 502-574-6230.
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. 030520_PC_Mins
Approval of the amended minutes for Case No. 19ZONE1029, pages 59-63, of the March
5, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing
2. PC_Mins_06.04.2020
Approval of the minutes for the June 4, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing.
Consent Agenda
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Planning Commission Agenda - Final June 18, 2020
3. 20-STRCLOSURE-0001
Request: Closure of Public Right-of-Way
Project Name: Twin Lakes at Floyds Fork/Old Aiken Rd ROW Closure
Location: TWIN LAKES AT FLOYDS FORK (FKA OLD AIKEN RD)
Owner: Louisville Metro
Applicant: Stapleton Development
Representative: Mindel Scott
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner I
Public Hearing
4. 20-WAIVER-0036
Request: Waivers to permit a changing image sign to be located closer
than 300 ft from a residentially zoned district and to exceed
the maximum limit of 30% of the total sign area
Project Name: Changing Image Sign
Location: 2040 Beuchel Bank Road
Owner: Archdiocese of Louisville
Applicant: St. Bartholomew Church
Representative: Smart LED Signs & Lighting
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 2 - Barbara Shanklin
Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II
5. 19-ZONE-0032
Request: Change in zoning form R-5 to R-5B with detailed district
development plan
Project Name: Roosey Duplex
Location: 1316 Bellwood Avenue
Owner: Roosey Holdings, LLC
Applicant: Roosey Holdings, LLC
Representative: Roosey Holdings, LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 8 - Brandon Coan
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
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6. 19-ZONE-0062
Request: Change in zoning form C-2 to EZ-1 with detailed district
development plan
Project Name: South Park Road Warehouse
Location: 3105R & 3308 South Park Road
Owner: Utica Properties, LLC
Applicant: Utica Properties, LLC
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 13 - Mark Fox
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
7. 19-ZONE-0072
Request: Change in zoning from R-6 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements
Project Name: 18th Street Incubator
Location: 516 - 520 S 18th Street
Owner: OW Broadway Holdings LLC, Community Ventures
Corporation, Louisville & Jefferson County Landbank
Applicant: Louisville Metro Government
Representative: Louisville Metro Government
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
8. 19-ZONE-0044
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to PEC, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements
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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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-ZONE-0087
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to R-6, with Detailed District
Development Plan/Major Preliminary Subdivision and Binding
Elements
Project Name: Brentlinger Townhomes
Location: 9922 - 10000 Brentlinger Lane
Owner: Chris & Angela Wilkerson, Jane Franklin, Shelly Stoyell
Applicant: D&K Holdings LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 22 - Robin Engel
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
Adjournment
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