Planning Commission

Thursday, June 1, 2023 · 1:00 PM AM

TL;DR

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission held its regular meeting, primarily focused on rezoning several properties for commercial use and approving a neighborhood plan. Multiple property rezoning cases were continued, recommended, or approved, which could impact local development and land use in various districts.

Key Decisions

  • Alvey Rezoning on Dixie Highway Continued (7-0)
  • Berrytown Neighborhood Plan Recommended to Metro Council (7-0)
  • Amlung Lawn Care Rezoning Recommended for Approval (7-0)
  • Butcher Block 111 Rezoning Recommended for Approval (7-0)
  • Binding Element Appeal at Tile Factory Lane Continued (7-0)
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Agenda

  1. Untitled item
  2. Call To Order

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

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

    NO VOTE

  5. Public Hearing
  6. 2. Request: Change in Form District from NFD & SMCFD to SWFD, Change in Zoning from R-4, C1 & C-2 to C-M with General District Development Plan and Binding Elements Project Name: Alvey Rezoning Location: 11900 & 12200 Dixie Highway Owner: Edward & Benita Alvey Applicant: Edward & Benita Alvey Representative: Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 14 - Cindi Fowler Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that this case be CONTINUED to the June 15, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioners Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis

  7. 3. Request: Approval of the Berrytown Neighborhood Plan and Adoption of the Berrytown Neighborhood Plan Executive Summary as an Amendment to Plan 2040 Project Name: Berrytown Neighborhood Plan Location: Berrytown Neighborhood Owner: N/A Applicant: Louisville Metro Representative: Louisville Metro Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 17 - Markus Winkler Case Manager: Rachel Casey, Urban Planner
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that the Berrytown Neighborhood Plan be recommended to Metro Council for approval. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioners Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that the Berrytown Neighborhood Plan Executive Summary as an Amendment to Plan 2040 be recommended to Metro Council for approval. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioners Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis

  8. 4. Request: Change in Zoning from R-4 to C-2, with Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements, Waiver, Variance and Conditional Use Permit Project Name: Amlung Lawn Care Location: 4622 Poplar Level Road Owner: Amlung Enterprise LLC Applicant: Amlung Enterprise LLC Representative: Brammell Law Office, Mindel Scott & Associates Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 21 - Betsy Ruhe Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson to RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the change in zoning from R-4 Single Family Residential to C-2 Commercial be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioners Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that a Waiver from 10.2.4 to permit encroachment into a required property perimeter Landscape Buffer Area by a drive aisle, parking and storage bins (23-WAIVER-0066) be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioners Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that a Variance from Table 5.3.2 to permit encroachment into the required loading-to-residential setback by a drive aisle and storage bins (23-VARIANCE-0058) be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioners Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage yard associated with a contractor’s shop (4.2.51) (23-CUP-0043) be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioners Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that the Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioners Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis

  9. 5. Request: Change in Zoning from R-6 to C-2, with Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements and Waiver Project Name: Butcher Block 111 Location: 111 N Wenzel St Owner: Butcher Block Properties LLC Applicant: Butcher Block Properties LLC Representative: Sabak, Wilson & Lingo Inc Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 4 - Jecorey Arthur Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson to RECOMMEND to Metro Council that the change in zoning from R-6 Multi-Family Residential to C-2 Commercial be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioner Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that a Waiver from 10.2.4.B.1 to permit encroachment into the required property perimeter Landscape Buffer Area (LBA) on the north property line, and to omit the required plantings (23-WAIVER-0059) be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioner Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that the Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioner Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis

  10. 6. Project Name: Binding Element Appeal - 1319 Tile Factory Lane Case Manager: Laura Ferguson, Assistant County Attorney
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carlson that the binding element appeal for 1319 Tile Factory Ln. be CONTINUED to the September 7, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Brown, Carlson, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Pennix and Howard ABSENT: Commissioners Cheek, Sistrunk and Lewis

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