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Planning Commission

Thursday, June 15, 2023 · 1:00 PM AM

TL;DR

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission held its regular meeting, focusing on several development and zoning proposals across different districts. Commissioners approved expansions and zoning changes for logistics facilities, residential properties, and commercial developments, with most decisions passing unanimously.

Key Decisions

  • XPO Logistics Site Expansion Approved (8-0)
  • Zoning Change for Churchman Avenue Property Recommended to Metro Council (8-0)
  • Covington by the Park Project Extension Approved (7-1)
  • Alvey Rezoning on Dixie Highway Recommended to Metro Council (8-0)
  • Roosevelt Avenue Right-of-Way Closure Approved (8-0)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Untitled item
  2. Call To Order

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

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

    A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Mims that the May 25, 2023 Planning Commission minutes be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSTAIN: Commissioner Kern ABSENT: Commissioners Pennix and Howard

  5. 2. Untitled item
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Mims that the June 1, 2023 Planning Commission minutes be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Clare, Fischer and Mims ABSTAIN: Commissioner Cheek, Kern, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Pennix and Howard

  6. Consent Agenda
  7. 3. Request: Closure of Public Right-of-Way Project Name: Roosevelt Ave Closure Location: Roosevelt Ave NW of Durrett Ln Owner: Louisville Metro Public Works Applicant: CSN Lancaster Properties Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 21 - Betsy Ruhe Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk that the Consent Agenda Item, closure of public right-of-way be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Kern, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Pennix and Howard

  8. Public Hearing
  9. 4. Request: A Category 3 Plan for the expansion of an existing logistics site. Project Name: XPO Logistics Expansion Location: 6300 Geil Ln Owner: RLIF Central, LLC Applicant: XPO Logistics Representative: Allen Eizember Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 21 - Betsy Ruhe Case Manager: John Michael Lawler, Planner I
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Clare that the Category 3 Plan be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Kern, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Howard and Pennix

  10. 5. Request: Change in zoning from R-5 to UN with Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements Project Name: Romero Minor Plat Location: 4027 and 4029 Churchman Ave Owner: Romero Properties, LLC Applicant: Luis Romero Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 15 - Jennifer Chappell Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk that the change in zoning from R-5, Single Family to UN, Urban Neighborhood be RECOMMENDED to Metro Council for approval. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Kern, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Howard and Pennix A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk that the District Development Plan be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Kern, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Howard and Pennix

  11. 6. Request: Development Review Overlay and Lighting Plan Review for a Proposed Athletic Facility Project Name: The Junction Location: 2800 S English Station Road Owner: Serendipity KY, LLC Applicant: Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP Representative: Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson Case Manager: Molly Clark, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk that the Floyds Fork Development Review Overlay be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Kern, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Howard and Pennix Lighting Plan - WITHDRAWN

  12. 7. Request: Second Extension of Expiration Date Project Name: Covington by the Park Location: 4501 Taylorsville Lake Road, 15400 Taylorsville Road, 4200, 4201 & 4111 Yellow Brick Road Owner: Long Run Creek Property Dev Applicant: Long Run Creek Property Dev Representative: Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 20 - Stuart Benson Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
    Planning Case

    A motion was made by Commissioner Mims, seconded by Commissioner Fischer that the expiration date be extended to May 10, 2025. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Kern, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis NO: Commissioner Carlson ABSENT: Commissioners Howard and Pennix

  13. 8. 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 Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk that a RECOMMENDATION be made to the Metro Council that the change in form district from Neighborhood Form District & Suburban Marketplace Corridor Form District to Suburban Marketplace Corridor Form District be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Kern, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Howard and Pennix A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk that a RECOMMENDATION be made to the Metro Council that the Change in zoning from R-4 Single Family Residential, C-1 Commercial & C-2 Commercial to C-M Commercial Manufacturing be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Kern, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Howard and Pennix A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Sistrunk that the General District Development Plan with Binding Elements be approved. The vote was as follows: YES: Commissioners Carlson, Cheek, Clare, Fischer, Kern, Mims, Sistrunk and Lewis ABSENT: Commissioners Howard and Pennix

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