Downtown Development Review Overlay Committee

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · Old Jail

TL;DR

The Downtown Development Review Overlay Committee met to review a proposal to convert an existing office tower at 401 S 4th Street into a 414-room JW Marriott hotel. The project would renovate the lower floors and add a new structure on the east surface parking lot. The meeting agenda does not indicate whether the committee voted or took action on this proposal.

Key Decisions

  • JW Marriott Hotel Conversion Project (401 S 4th Street) - 414-room hotel with renovation and parking lot addition No action recorded in agenda
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Agenda

  1. The Downtown Development Review Overlay (DDRO) Committee meeting will be conducted in-person at the Old Jail Building Auditorium, 514 West Liberty Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
  2. Anyone wishing to join the meeting virtually using a computer, laptop, or mobile device, as well as anyone wishing to sign up to speak in support, in opposition, or as other for any case, should visit the following link:
  3. https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
  4. You can access case materials (staff reports, proposed plans, etc.) by clicking on the link below and selecting this meeting in the Calendar tab:
  5. https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
  6. If you have any questions, please contact the case manager or call the Office of Planning at 502-574-6230.
  7. Call To Order
  8. New Business
  9. 1. Request: Renovate an existing office tower’s lower floor levels and construct an addition on the east surface parking lot to convert the building into a 414-room hotel Project Name: JW Marriott Location: 401 S 4th Street Applicant: Douglas Sellers, Sabak, Wilson & Lingo, INC. Representative: Douglas Sellers, Sabak, Wilson & Lingo, INC. Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 4 - Ken Herndon Case Manager: Iná Nakao, Planner II - Urban Design
    Planning Case
  10. Adjournment