Planning, Zoning and Annexation Committee

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Planning, Zoning and Annexation Committee met to discuss two key zoning and development ordinances. Both ordinances related to zoning changes and development planning were tabled, with the committee planning to hold a public hearing on November 27th to further discuss the proposals.

Key Decisions

  • Zoning Change for 1860 Frankfort Avenue Tabled
  • Cornerstone 2040 Ordinance Amendment Tabled
  • Subdivision Appeals Resolution Held in Committee
  • Tree Preservation Regulation Review Held in Committee
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Flood called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Flood introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Mulvihill arrived at 1:37 p.m.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING FROM R-7 RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY TO [C-1] C-R COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1860 FRANKFORT AVENUE CONTAINING 0.56 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 18ZONE1039) (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval

    Chair Person Flood spoke to the item. A motion was made by Vice Chair Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Brian Davis, Planning and Design Services, spoke to the item and gave a presentation. The following also spoke to the item: - Committee Member Hollander - Emily Liu, Planning and Design Services - Cliff Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP

  5. 2. (Pending a Discharge Petition) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 085, SERIES 2018 REGARDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CORNERSTONE 2040.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Lanshima, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Jeff O'Brien, Develop Louisville, spoke to the item.

  6. 3. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADOPT A REGULATION PROVIDING FOR APPEALS TO THE METRO COUNCIL IN SUBDIVISION CASES.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  7. 4. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE PRESERVATION OF TREES AND TO INCREASE THE PERIMETER TREE PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Flood adjourned the meeting at 2:02 p.m.

  9. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
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  11. Support Staff

    Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  12. 2. (Pending a Discharge Petition) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 085, SERIES 2018 REGARDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CORNERSTONE 2040.
    Ordinance
    Action: tabled Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Lanshima, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion to table carried by a voice vote.

  13. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, CKMC

  14. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4)

  15. 1. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING FROM R-7 RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY TO [C-1] C-R COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1860 FRANKFORT AVENUE CONTAINING 0.56 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 18ZONE1039) (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: tabled

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Vice Chair Stuckel, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion to table carried by a voice vote. The committee discussed potential dates to hold a public hearing for this item after it was tabled. Chair Person Flood asked the committee members to check their schedules to determine if they would be available to hold the public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.