Planning and Zoning Committee

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 · 1:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Planning and Zoning Committee met to discuss several zoning and development ordinances, including changes to floodplain regulations and zoning for specific properties. The committee recommended approval for most ordinances, focusing on land use and development in Louisville Metro.

Key Decisions

  • Zoning for 805 South English Station Road Passed
  • Zoning for 4490 and 4492 Brownsboro Road Passed
  • Truck Parking Requirements Amendment Passed
  • Floodplain Regulations Update Passed
  • Shepherdsville Road Development Plan Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Flood called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Flood introduced the committee and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee and non-committee members present attended in Chambers, except Vice Chair Reed, Council Member Chambers Armstrong, and Council Member Fowler, who attended virtually.

  3. Pending Legislation

    (See the "Captioning Transcript of Planning and Zoning Committee - August 16, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.)

  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF AND ALTERNATIVE PLAN FOR CONNECTIVITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 805 SOUTH ENGLISH STATION ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.19 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0049). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Brian Davis, Planning and Design Services, gave a presentation on the Planning Commission's recommendation (see attached). The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Benson - Chair Flood - Committee Member Hollander - Council Member Fowler Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, read into the record a proposed amendment (see attached). A motion was made by Chair Flood, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached document titled "O-237-22 V.2 CAM 081622 Zoning and Alternative Plan for Connectivity at 805 S English Station Rd.pdf". The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

  5. 2. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4490 AND 4492 BROWNSBORO ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 2.177 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0022).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Hollander, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Brian Davis, Planning and Design Services, gave a presentation on the Planning Commission's recommendation (see attached). The following spoke to this item: - Chair Flood - Brian Davis - Committee Member Arthur - Committee Member Hollander The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  6. 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO TRUCK PARKING REQUIREMENTS (CASE NO. 21-LDC-0010). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Joe Haberman, Planning and Design Services - Committee Member George - Chair Flood - Committee Member Hollander - Council Member Chambers Armstrong - Council Member Fowler The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  7. 4. AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SECTION TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 153 REGARDING THE EVIDENCE AND BASIS FOR DECISIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT IN ZONING CASES.
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item remained held in committee.

  8. 5. AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SECTION TO LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 153 REGARDING THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS IF THERE ARE DELINQUENT TAXES OR VALID LIENS HELD BY LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT THAT ARE UNPAID (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item remained held in committee.

  9. 6. A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 157 RELATED TO FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval
  10. 7. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ALTERNATE PLAN FOR ACCESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8016 SHEPHERDSVILLE ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 18.09 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22DDP0001). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: untabled

    A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Ordinance be untabled. Chair Flood spoke to this item. Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, read into record a proposed amendment.

  11. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Flood adjourned the meeting at 2:20 p.m.

  12. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on August 25, 2022.
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  14. 1. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF AND ALTERNATIVE PLAN FOR CONNECTIVITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 805 SOUTH ENGLISH STATION ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.19 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0049). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

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  16. 6. A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 157 RELATED TO FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Piagentini - Chair Flood - Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Lori Rafferty, Metropolitan Sewer District - David Johnson, Metropolitan Sewer District - Committee Member Hollander A motion was made by Vice Chair Reed, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached document titled "O-209-22 V.2 CAM 081622 Amend LMCO 157 re Floyds Fork Compensation.pdf". The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  17. 6. A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 157 RELATED TO FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  18. 7. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ALTERNATE PLAN FOR ACCESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8016 SHEPHERDSVILLE ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 18.09 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22DDP0001). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Chair Flood, seconded by Committee Member Arthur, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached document titled "O-175-22 V.2 CAM 081622 Alternate Plan for Access-Rev Dist Dev Plan for 8016 Shepherdsville Rd.pdf". The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  19. 7. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ALTERNATE PLAN FOR ACCESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8016 SHEPHERDSVILLE ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 18.09 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22DDP0001). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  20. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8), Council Member Cindi Fowler (D-14), Council Member Anthony Piagentini (R-19), and Council Member Stuart Benson (R-20)

  21. Support Staff

    Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  22. Clerk(s)

    Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

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  25. ID 22-1119 Captioning Transcript of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting - August 16, 2022
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