Planning Commission

Thursday, May 25, 2023 · 1:00 PM AM

TL;DR

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission met to review several zoning and development proposals across the city. Most notably, they approved a zoning change for the Mellwood Tavern project and recommended approval of the Xebec Tucker Station project's zoning change to a Planned Employment Center. They also denied a proposed development on Preston Highway.

Key Decisions

  • Mellwood Tavern Zoning Change Recommended for Approval (9-0)
  • Preston Suites Form District and Zoning Change Denied (7-2)
  • Xebec Tucker Station Zoning Change to Planned Employment Center Recommended for Approval (8-0)
  • Sethi Station Waiver for Commercial Building Design Approved (7-2)
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Agenda

  1. Untitled item
  2. Call To Order

    The following commissioners were present: Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Howard, Mims, Pennix, Sistrunk and Lewis The following commissioners were absent: Brown

  3. Approval Of Minutes
  4. 1. Untitled item
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that the May 11, 2023 PC minutes be approved with corrections to pages 4-7. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Fischer, Howard, Mims and Lewis ABSTAIN: Commissioners Clare, Pennix and Sistrunk ABSENT: Commissioner Brown

  5. Public Hearing
  6. 2. Request: Waivers associated with a Category 2B plan for a proposed gas station and convenience store Project Name: Sethi Station Location: 2124 W Market St Owner: Sethi Properties, LLC Applicant: Sethi Properties, LLC Representative: John Miller, Miller Wihry Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 5 - Donna Purvis Case Manager: John Michael Lawler, Planner I
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Pennix, seconded by Commissioner Cheek that Waiver #4 from LDC Section 5.6.1.C.1 to allow a commercial establishment to not have 50% of wall surfaces at street level consisting of clear windows and doors (23-WAIVER-0032) be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Howard, Pennix, Sistrunk and Lewis NO: Commissioners Carlson and Mims ABSENT: Commissioner Brown

  7. 3. Request: Change in zoning from C-1 to C-2 with Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements Project Name: Mellwood Tavern Location: 1801 Brownsboro Rd Owner: Mellwood Tavern LLC Applicant: Patrick Gregory Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 4 - Jecorey Arthur Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Carlson to RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the change in zoning from C-1, Commercial to C-2, Commercial be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Howard, Mims, Pennix, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioner Brown A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that the Detailed District Development Plan be approved. YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Howard, Mims, Pennix, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioner Brown

  8. 4. Request: Change in Form District from NFD to SMCFD, Change in Zoning from R-5 & C-1 to OTF, with Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements Project Name: Preston Suites Location: 7504 Preston Highway Owner: Lakshmi LLC Applicant: Lakshmi LLC Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 13 - Dan Seum, Jr. Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Sistrunk, seconded by Commissioner Pennix to RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the change in form district from Neighborhood to Suburban Marketplace Corridor be denied. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Sistrunk NO: Commissioners Howard and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioner Brown A motion was made by Commissioner Sistrunk, seconded by Commissioner Pennix to RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the change in zoning from R-5, Single Family Residential & C-1, Commercial to OTF Office/Tourist Facility be denied. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Sistrunk NO: Commissioners Howard and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioner Brown Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements - NO VOTE

  9. 5. Request: Change in Zoning from R-4 to PEC, with Associated Detailed District Development Plan/Major Preliminary Subdivision and Binding Elements and Waivers Project Name: Xebec Tucker Station Location: 1525 - 1711 Tucker Station Road, 12850 & 1704 South Pope Lick Road, Parcel ID 367200070000 Owner: Mark & Sandra Holloway, William Gary Holloway, LRH Family, LLC, Lois R. Holloway Revocable Trust, Brian & Annette Whitcomb, HHOP Partners, LLC Applicant: Xebec Pursuits, LLC Representative: Sabak Wilson & Lingo Inc., Stites & Harbison, PLLC Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 11 - Kevin Kramer Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Mims, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk to RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the change in zoning from R-4 Single Family Residential to PEC Planned Employment Center be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Howard, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Brown and Pennix A motion was made by Commissioner Mims, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk that Waiver from 10.2.4.B.8 to permit encroachment into a required LBA by a drive aisle, and to waive the required plantings in the area of encroachment (22-WAIVER-0118) be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Howard, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Brown and Pennix A motion was made by Commissioner Mims, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk that the Detailed District Development Plan/Major Preliminary Subdivision with Binding Elements be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Howard, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Brown and Pennix

  10. Standing Committee Reports
  11. CHAIRMAN OR COMMISSION DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  12. LAND DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
  13. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
  14. PLANNING COMMITTEE
  15. POLICY AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
  16. SITE INSPECTION COMMITTEE
  17. Adjournment