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Planning and Zoning Committee

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 · 1:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Planning and Zoning Committee met to discuss several zoning ordinances for properties along Hurstbourne Parkway and Bardstown Road. Two significant zoning change proposals were recommended for approval, which will impact approximately 48 acres of land in Louisville Metro. Chair Flood recused herself from both votes due to potential conflicts of interest.

Key Decisions

  • Zoning for 4700 S Hurstbourne Parkway (19.70 acres) Recommended for Approval
  • Zoning for 4900 S Hurstbourne Parkway and Bardstown Road (28.42 acres) Recommended for Approval
  • Alley Closure near 23rd Street and Maple Street Recommended for Approval
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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 members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members and non-committee members present attended in Chambers, except Council Member Jeff Hudson, who attended virtually.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1920 AND 1922 HERR LANE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 8.11 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0073).
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  5. 2. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF THE UNNAMED ALLEYS ADJACENT TO 739, 741, 743, 745, 747 AND 749 S 23rd STREET AND 2217, 2219, 2221, 2223 AND 2225 MAPLE STREET CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.068 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22STRCLOSURE0026).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Chambers Armstrong, seconded by Committee Member Batshon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Brian Davis, Planning and Design Services, gave a presentation on the Planning Commission's recommendation (see attached). Chair Flood stated this is in District 4 Council Member Jecorey Arthur's district and he is in support of this road closure. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

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  7. 3. 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.

  8. 4. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11905 DIXIE HIGHWAY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 2.19 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22DDP0078).
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item remained held in committee.

  9. 5. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW THE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  10. 6. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW THE LOUISVILLE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (“LDC”) RELATING TO NOTICES. (AS AMENDED)
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  11. 7. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF AND ALTERNATIVE PLAN FOR CONNECTIVITY FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4700 S HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY AND PARCEL ID NOS 004405130000 AND 004404680000 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 19.70 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0012) (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval
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  13. 8. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4900 S HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY, 5119 AND 5201 BARDSTOWN ROAD AND PARCEL ID NOS 005002700000 AND 005002710000 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 28.42 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0076) (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval
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  15. Special Discussion
  16. 9. ANNUAL REPORT: Emily Liu and Staff, Planning and Design Services
    Discussion Item

    Emily Liu, Planning and Design Services, gave a presentation (see attached).

  17. 10. ALL THINGS PLANNING AND ZONING: Emily Liu and Staff, Planning and Design Services
    Discussion Item

    The following spoke to this item: - Emily Liu, Planning and Design Services - Committee Member Chambers Armstrong - Chair Flood - Committee Member Baker

  18. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Flood adjourned the meeting at 2:15 p.m.

  19. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on March 2, 2023.
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  21. ID 23-0215 [See the "Unedited Captioning Transcript of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting - February 21, 2023.pff" attached hereto for additional information regarding discussion of each item.]
    Discussion Item
  22. Support Staff

    Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  23. 8. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4900 S HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY, 5119 AND 5201 BARDSTOWN ROAD AND PARCEL ID NOS 005002700000 AND 005002710000 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 28.42 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0076) (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    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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  26. Clerk(s)

    Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

  27. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Jeff Hudson (R-23)

  28. 8. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4900 S HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY, 5119 AND 5201 BARDSTOWN ROAD AND PARCEL ID NOS 005002700000 AND 005002710000 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 28.42 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0076) (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    [Clerk's Note: Chair Flood left the room during the discussion of this item.] A motion was made by Committee Member Batshon, seconded by Committee Member Chambers Armstrong, 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: - Vice Chair Reed - Brian Davis - Committee Member Chambers Armstrong A motion was made by Committee Member Chambers Armstrong seconded by Committee Member Baker, that this Ordinance be amended by substitution as shown in the attached document titled "O-020-23 V.2 CABS 022123 Zoning at 4900 S Hurstbourne Pkwy5119 & 5201 Bardstown Rd.pdf" in order to change the sponsor so that Chair Flood could abstain. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  29. 7. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF AND ALTERNATIVE PLAN FOR CONNECTIVITY FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4700 S HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY AND PARCEL ID NOS 004405130000 AND 004404680000 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 19.70 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0012) (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    [Clerk's Note: Chair Flood left the room during the discussion of this item.] A motion was made by Committee Member Batshon, seconded by Committee Member Chambers Armstrong, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Briand Davis, Planning and Design Services, gave a presentation on the Planning Commission's recommendation (see attached). Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, explained that the amendment by substitution was being requested in order to change the sponsor from Chair Flood to Vice Chair Reed because Chair Flood needs to abstain. A motion was made by Committee Member Batshon, seconded by Committee Member Baker, that this Ordinance be amended by substitution as shown in the attached document titled "O-019-23 V.2 CABS 022123 Zoning and Alternative Plan for Connectivity at 4700 S Hurstbourne Pkwy.pdf." The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  30. 7. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF AND ALTERNATIVE PLAN FOR CONNECTIVITY FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4700 S HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY AND PARCEL ID NOS 004405130000 AND 004404680000 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 19.70 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22ZONE0012) (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    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: