Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · July 16, 2020
Minutes
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Louisville Metro Government
Action Summary
Planning Commission
Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:00 PM
Call To Order
Commissioners Present:
Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz and Jarboe
Commissioners Absent:
Brown
Approval Of Minutes
1. PC_Mins_061820
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson that the June 18, 2020 PC minutes be approved with the following
corrections: Pg. 1 - Commissioner Daniels abstained; Pg. 6 -Commissioner
Carlson voted yes; and Pg. 8 - Should state 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The vote was as
follows:
YES: Carlson, Howard, Lewis, Peterson, Seitz and Jarboe
NO ANSWER: Commissioner Daniels
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Mims
ABSENT: Commissioner Brown
Business Session
2. Intro to LDC Reform Resolution
NO ACTION
Public Hearing
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3. 20-ZONE-0017
Request: Change in zoning from R-6 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated
Variances and Waiver
Project Name: E Washington Street Carriage House
Location: 1300 E Washington Street
Owner: J5E LLC
Applicant: J5E LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard to RECOMMEND to Metro Council approval of the zoning change from
R-6, Multi-Family Residential to C-1, Commercial. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
NOT PRESENT: Commissioner Brown
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson that a Variance from Table 5.2.2 to permit encroachment into the
required street side yard setback by a proposed structure (required 3’, request
2’ 2”, variance of 10”) (20-VARIANCE-0032) and a Variance from Section
5.4.1.D.3 to permit a private yard area to be less than the required 20% of the
area of a lot (required 20%, requested 9%, variance of 11%) (20-VARIANCE-0032)
be approved. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
NOT PRESENT: Commissioner Brown
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard that a Waiver from Table 10.2.3 to permit encroachment into the
required property perimeter Landscape Buffer Area by existing and proposed
structures (20-WAIVER-0037) be approved. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
NOT PRESENT: Commissioner Brown
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard that a Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements be
approved and an additional binding element #7 to read as follows: The
following uses shall not be allowed on the property: automobile rental
agencies, automobile parking areas both public and private, automobile
service stations, car washes and package liquor stores. The vote was as
follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
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NOT PRESENT: Commissioner Brown
4. 19-ZONE-0068
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to C-1, commercial with detailed district
development plan
Project Name: JAW Real Estate
Location: 4922 Cane Run Road
Owner: James A. White, Jr.
Applicant: James A. White, Jr.
Representative: James A. White, Jr.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 1 - Jessica Green
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Daniels to RECOMMEND to Metro Council that a zoning change from R-4,
Single Family Residential to C-1, Commercial be approved. The vote was as
follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioner Brown
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Daniels that the Variance from the Land Development Code (LDC), section
5.3.1.C.5 to reduce the non-residential to residential setback from 15’ to 11’ for
proposed parking spaces be approved. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioner Brown
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Howard that a Waiver of LDC, section 10.2 to allow existing structures and
proposed parking spaces to encroach upon the 25’ landscape buffer area (LBA)
be approved. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioner Brown
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson that the Detailed District Development Plan and binding elements be
approved. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioner Brown
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5. 19-ZONE-0052
Request: Change in zoning from R-5 to R-6 with detailed plan and review of
substandard lot creation
Project Name: 308 Franck Ave
Location: 308 Franck Ave
Owner: Ryan Fagan
Applicant: Ryan Fagan
Representative: Ryan Fagan
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson to RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the change in zoning from R-5,
Single Family Residential to R-6, Multi-Family Residential be approved. The
vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioner Brown
A motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson that the Detailed District Development Plan with review for
substandard lot creation (Land Development Code, section 7.1.85) be approved
with the following additional binding element (part of BE#2): A structural
engineer shall be hired and an evaluation shall be performed for 1st tier
properties. The engineer shall lay out best practices for construction and
provide those to Planning and Design Services for incorporation into the
record. Notice of intent to evaluate 1st tier properties shall be provided 30
days in advance. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioner Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson, Seitz
and Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioner Brown
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6. 20-ZONE-0007
Request: Change in zoning from R-5 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated Waivers
with abandonment of CUP
Project Name: Mike’s Carwash
Location: 2962 Breckenridge Lane
Owner: Taylorsville Road Realty
Applicant: Mike’s Carwash
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 26 - Brent Ackerson
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson to RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the change in zoning from R-5,
Single Family Residential and C-1, Commercial to C-1, Commercial be
approved. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson and
Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioners Brown and Seitz
A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson that Waiver #1: from LDC section 10.2.4.B.1 to allow vehicular use area
and a retaining wall to encroach into the required 15’ Landscape Buffer Area,
reducing the LBA from 15’ to 10’ (20-WAIVER-0020) and Waiver #2: from LDC
section 5.5.2.A.1 to allow the building to have no entrances facing either of the
streets abutting the lot (20-WAIVER-0023) be approved. The vote was as
follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson and
Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioners Brown and Seitz
A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson to abandon an existing Conditional Use Permit be approved. The vote
was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson and
Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioners Brown and Seitz
A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner
Carlson that the Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements be
approved. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Howard, Lewis, Mims, Peterson and
Jarboe
ABSENT: Commissioners Brown and Seitz
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7. 19-ZONE-0095
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated Variance
Project Name: Old Henry Road Retail
Location: 14015 Old Henry Trail
Owner: One Fourteen LLC
Applicant: One Fourteen LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
A motion was made by Commissioner Daniels, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson to RECOMMEND that Metro Council DENY the zoning change from
R-4, Single Family Residential to C-1, Commercial. The vote was as follows:
YES: Commissioners Carlson, Daniels, Mims, Peterson and Jarboe
NO: Commissioners Howard and Lewis
ABSENT: Commissioners Brown and Seitz
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
Online via Webex
Louisville Metro Government
Agenda
Planning Commission
Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:00 PM
Call To Order
Approval Of Minutes
1. PC_Mins_061820
Business Session
2. Intro to LDC Reform Resolution
Public Hearing
3. 20-ZONE-0017
Request: Change in zoning from R-6 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated
Variances and Waiver
Project Name: E Washington Street Carriage House
Location: 1300 E Washington Street
Owner: J5E LLC
Applicant: J5E LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 4 - Barbara Sexton Smith
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
4. 19-ZONE-0068
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to C-1, commercial with detailed
district development plan
Project Name: JAW Real Estate
Location: 4922 Cane Run Road
Owner: James A. White, Jr.
Applicant: James A. White, Jr.
Representative: James A. White, Jr.
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 1 - Jessica Green
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
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Planning Commission Agenda July 16, 2020
5. 19-ZONE-0052
Request: Change in zoning from R-5 to R-6 with detailed plan and
review of substandard lot creation
Project Name: 308 Franck Ave
Location: 308 Franck Ave
Owner: Ryan Fagan
Applicant: Ryan Fagan
Representative: Ryan Fagan
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 9 - Bill Hollander
Case Manager: Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planner II
6. 20-ZONE-0007
Request: Change in zoning from R-5 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated
Waivers with abandonment of CUP
Project Name: Mike’s Carwash
Location: 2962 Breckenridge Lane
Owner: Taylorsville Road Realty
Applicant: Mike’s Carwash
Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl LLC
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 26 - Brent Ackerson
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
7. 19-ZONE-0095
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to C-1, with Detailed District
Development Plan and Binding Elements, and associated
Variance
Project Name: Old Henry Road Retail
Location: 14015 Old Henry Trail
Owner: One Fourteen LLC
Applicant: One Fourteen LLC
Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 19 - Anthony Piagentini
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
Standing Committee Reports
CHAIRMAN OR COMMISSION DIRECTOR’S REPORT
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Printed on 7/8/2020
Planning Commission Agenda July 16, 2020
PLANNING COMMITTEE
POLICY AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
SITE INSPECTION COMMITTEE
Adjournment
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