Request:
1.
Request for a DDRO Overlay Permit for demolition of the to two
buildings on the previous Brown Bros. Cadillac complex and new
construction of a 186 unit, four story apartment build.
Broadway Apartments
717 S. 5th and 732 - 738 S. 4th Streets
Brown Bros. Cadillac Inc
Project Name:
Location:
Owner:
Applicant:
Emily Estes
Jurisdiction:
Council District:
Case Manager:
Louisville Metro
4 - Jecorey Arthur
Kat Groskreutz, Planning and Design Coordinator
A motion was made by Board Member Ackerman, seconded by Board Member
Jones that the demolition of the building located at 717 S. 5th Street and the
buildings located at 732, 734, and 738 S. 4th Street, that previously served as
part of the Brown Brothers Cadillac dealership complex be approved on the
following condition: 1. A wrecking permit shall not be applied for until
construction permits for the new construction are ready to be issued. This site
would qualify for a 30-day hold per LMCO 150.110. The vote was as follows:
YES: Board Members Ackerman, Jones, Liu, Men, Timmering, Tutt and Brown
ABSENT: Board Members Arthur and Reitz
A motion was made by Board Member Tutt, seconded by Board Member Men
that the new construction be approved with the following conditions of
approval:
1. The sidewalks and streetscape immediately adjacent to the site shall be
restored in finished look and utility for full pedestrian access and use.
2. All streetscape details, including any furniture, trash receptacles, or
streets facing plantings/landscape areas shall be provided to staff
for review and approval prior to installation.
3. All lighting details shall be provided to staff for review and approval
prior to installation.
4. All signage shall be applied for under a separate sign permit
application. Compliance with the District’s design guidelines will be
determined at that time.
5. Treatment of the southwest side of the project area shall be
submitted to staff for review and approval as this portion of the lot
sits higher than the rest of the project area.
6. Alterations to 728 S. 4th Street are not part of this application. As a
scope of work is developed for this building, staff shall be consulted
to determine if a new overlay application is required.
7. Railings design will be reviewed by staff before approval.
The vote was as follows:
YES: Board Members Ackerman, Jones, Liu, Men, Timmering, Tutt and Brown
ABSENT: Board Members Arthur and Reitz
