Planning, Zoning and Annexation Committee
TL;DR
The Planning, Zoning and Annexation Committee held a public hearing and approved a zoning change for a property at 1860 Frankfort Avenue, converting it from multi-family residential to commercial/residential use. The 0.56-acre property will now allow for more flexible development options, potentially bringing new businesses or mixed-use buildings to the area.
Key Decisions
- Zoning Change for 1860 Frankfort Avenue Passed
- Amendment to Remove Specific Binding Element Passed
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Person Flood called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. and explained how the public hearing would be conducted.
- Roll Call
Chair Person Flood introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Mulvihill arrived at 1:35 p.m. and Committee Member Lanshima arrived at 1:46 p.m.
- Special Discussion
- 1. Public Hearing for O-370-18: A Proposed Change in Zoning from R-7, Multi-Family Residential to C-R, Commercial Residential, at 1860 Frankfort Avenue (Case Number 18ZONE1039)Discussion Item
Chair Person Flood opened the public hearing. Brian Davis, Planning and Design Services, spoke to the item and gave a presentation as the staff representative. Cliff Ashburner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP, spoke in support of the item and gave a presentation as the applicant's representative. No one spoke in opposition to the item. With no one else present to speak, Chair Person Flood closed the public hearing. Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, spoke to the item.
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- Pending Legislation
- 2. 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).OrdinanceAction: amended Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - Replace "C-1 Commercial" with "C-R Commercial/Residential" in the title and in Section I. - Delete Binding Element #5 Chair Person Flood requested a roll call vote and the motion to amend carried by the following vote:
- Adjournment
Without objection, Chair Person Flood adjourned the meeting at 1:55 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on November 29, 2018.
- 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.
- Support Staff
Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
- Clerk(s)
David B. Wagner, CKMC
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- 2. 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).OrdinanceAction: recommended for approval Passed
Committee Member Hollander spoke to the item. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:
- 2. 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).OrdinanceAction: untabled
A motion was made by Committee Member Reed, seconded by Vice Chair Stuckel, that this Ordinance be untabled. The motion carried without objection.