Old Jail Auditorium  
514 West Liberty Street  
Louisville, KY 40202  
Louisville Metro Government  
Action Summary - Final  
Planning Commission  
Thursday, March 16, 2023  
1:00 PM  
Old Jail Auditorium  
Call To Order  
7 - Commissioner TeAndre Sistrunk, Commissioner Suzanne Cheek, Commissioner  
Richard Carlson, Commissioner Lula Howard, Commissioner Michelle Pennix,  
Commissioner Jim Mims, and Commissioner Marilyn Lewis  
Present:  
2 - Commissioner Patti Clare, and Commissioner Bill Fischer  
Absent:  
Approval Of Minutes  
PC_Minutes_03.02.23  
2.  
Approval of the minutes of the March 2, 2023 Planning Commission public hearing.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Howard, that the minutes of the March 2, 2023 regular meeting of the Planning  
Commission be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Sistrunk, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
1 - Cheek  
Consent Agenda  
23-STRCLOSURE-0005  
3.  
Request:  
Project Name:  
Location:  
Closure of a 129.52’ Long Unnamed Alley Totaling 0.06 Acres  
Payne Street Alley Closure  
1411 Payne Street  
Owner:  
David George  
Applicant:  
David George  
Representative:  
Jurisdiction:  
Council District:  
Case Manager:  
Charles Podgursky, CRP  
Louisville Metro  
9 - Andrew Owen  
John Michael Lawler, Planner I  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Howard, that the case be recommended to the Louisville Metro Council for  
approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
Business Session  
LDC_Reform_Update_03.16.23  
4.  
Project Name:  
Case Manager:  
LDC Reform Update  
Joel P. Dock, AICP, Planning Coordinator  
Joel Dock presented the updates. No action was taken.  
Public Hearing  
22-ZONE-0145  
Request:  
5.  
Change in Zoning from R-4 to C-2, with Associated Detailed  
District Development Plan with Binding Elements, and Waivers  
8006 National Turnpike Rezoning  
8006 National Turnpike  
Project Name:  
Location:  
Owner:  
Robert & Jennifer Johnson  
Applicant:  
Robert Johnson  
Representative:  
Jurisdiction:  
Council District:  
Case Manager:  
CRP & Associates  
Louisville Metro  
13 - Dan Seum Jr.  
Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Sistrunk, that the requested change in zoning from R-4 Single Family  
Residential to C-2 Commercial be recommended to the Louisville Metro  
Council for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Sistrunk, that the requested Waivers, as modified during the hearing, be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Sistrunk, that the requested Detailed District Development Plan with Binding  
Elements be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
22-CAT2-0049  
Request:  
6.  
Amend the 200-foot setback adjacent to residential properties not  
zoned EZ-1, with a Category 2B plan and waivers  
The Bernheim  
Project Name:  
Location:  
1600 Bernheim Ln  
Owner:  
Bernheim Partners, LLC  
Applicant:  
Bernheim Partners, LLC  
Representative:  
Jurisdiction:  
Council District:  
Case Manager:  
Kathy Linares  
Louisville Metro  
3 - Kumar Rashad  
John Michael Lawler, Planner I  
A motion was made by Commissioner Mims, seconded by Commissioner  
Pennix, that the requested amendment to the 200-foot setback adjacent to  
residential properties not zoned EZ-1 be approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
6 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
1 - Carlson  
Yes:  
No:  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Mims, seconded by Commissioner  
Pennix, that the requested Waiver #1 of Section 5.5.1.A.3 of the Shively Code  
to allow parking in-front of the principal structure (22-WAIVER-0214); AND the  
requested Waiver #2 of Section 10.2.4.A of the Shively Code to allow an  
existing structure to encroach into the 50’ LBA by 30’ (23-WAIVER-0015); AND  
the requested Waiver #3 of Section 10.2.11 of the Shively Code to exceed the  
maximum distance of 120’ between interior landscape areas (23-WAIVER-0016)  
be recommended to the City of Shively for approval. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
22-ZONE-0075  
7.  
Request:  
NOTE: EXTRA TIME HAS BEEN REQUESTED AND GRANTED  
FOR HEARING THIS CASE - Change in zoning from R-5 single  
family and R-7 multifamily to R-7 multifamily with a District  
Development Plan with Binding Elements and Waiver(s)  
Renaissance on Broadway  
Project Name:  
Location:  
4422 W Broadway  
Owner:  
Christ Temple Apostolic Church  
Applicant:  
Christ Temple Apostolic Church  
Representative:  
Jurisdiction:  
Council District:  
Case Manager:  
Jon Baker - Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs  
Louisville Metro  
5 - Donna Purvis  
Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner II  
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner  
Cheek, that the requested change in zoning from R-5 and R-7 to R-7 be  
recommended to the Louisville Metro Council for approval. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
6 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Mims, and Lewis  
1 - Pennix  
Yes:  
No:  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner  
Cheek, that the requested Waiver #1 from the Land Development Code section  
5.4.1 to permit residential development that does not conform to the 4 basic  
components of traditional site design be approved. The motion failed by the  
following vote:  
3 - Cheek, Howard, and Lewis  
4 - Sistrunk, Carlson, Pennix, and Mims  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
No:  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner  
Cheek, that the requested Waiver #2 from the Land Development Code section  
10.2.10 to not provide the required 5-foot Vehicle Use Area Landscape Buffer  
Area adjacent to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Louisville property be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner  
Cheek, that the requested Development Plan be revised and CONTINUED to be  
heard at the March 30, 2023 Planning Commission public hearing, where the  
revised plan will be presented. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
22-ZONE-0147  
8.  
Request:  
Change in zoning from R-4 to C-1, with associated Detailed  
District Development Plan with Binding Elements, and Waivers  
and Parking Waiver  
Project Name:  
Location:  
7 Brew  
7609 Bardstown Road  
Owner:  
Applicant:  
Estate of William C Ridge Jr.  
Hogan Real Estate  
Representative:  
Jurisdiction:  
Council District:  
Case Manager:  
Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts  
Louisville Metro  
22 - Robin Engel  
Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Howard, that the requested change in zoning from R-4 Single Family  
Residential to C-1 Commercial be recommended to the Louisville Metro  
Council for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
Yes:  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Howard, that the requested Waiver #1 from 10.2.4.B.1 to permit encroachment  
into the required property perimeter Landscape  
Buffer Area (LBA) on the east property line (22-WAIVER-0194); AND the  
requested Waiver #2 from 5.5.2.B.1.a to not provide required vehicular and  
pedestrian connections between abutting non-residential uses  
(22-WAIVER-0195); AND the requested Waiver #3 from 8.3.3.A.1 to permit more  
than three signs on one façade of a non-residential building (23-WAIVER-0006),  
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Howard, that the requested Parking Waiver to exceed the maximum allowable  
parking (22-PARKWAIVER-0008) be approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Howard, that the requested Detailed District Development Plan be approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
22-ZONE-0148  
9.  
Request:  
NOTE: THIS CASE WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE MARCH 30,  
2023 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING - Change in zoning  
from R-5 to C-1, with associated Detailed District Development  
Plan with Binding Elements, and Waivers, Variances and Parking  
Waiver  
Project Name:  
Location:  
7 Brew  
7700 - 7706 Laurel Ridge Road  
Owner:  
Estate of William C Ridge Jr.  
Applicant:  
Hogan Real Estate  
Representative:  
Jurisdiction:  
Council District:  
Case Manager:  
Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts  
Louisville Metro  
24 - Madonna Flood  
Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Howard, that this case be continued to the March 30, 2023 Planning  
Commission public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
21-ZONE-0136  
Request:  
10.  
Change in zoning from R-4 to R-7, with associated Detailed  
District Development Plan/Major Preliminary Subdivision with  
Binding Elements, and Waiver  
Project Name:  
Location:  
Owner:  
Mt. Washington Road Apartments  
5604, 5606, 5612, 5614 & 5616 Mt. Washington Road  
Gloria & Clinton Walker, Bobby Wilson  
Highgates Management  
Applicant:  
Representative:  
Jurisdiction:  
Council District:  
Case Manager:  
Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts  
Louisville Metro  
23 - Jeff Hudson  
Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Sistrunk, that the requested Change in zoning from R-4 Single Family  
Residential to R-7 Multi-Family Residential be recommended to the Louisville  
Metro Council for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Sistrunk, that the requested Waiver from 10.2.4.B.3 to permit a utility easement  
to overlap required Landscape Buffer Areas by more than 50%  
(22-WAIVER-0088) be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner  
Sistrunk, that the requested Detailed District Development Plan/Major  
Preliminary Subdivision Plan be approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
22-MSUB-0004  
Request:  
11.  
NOTE: THIS CASE HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE APRIL  
20, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING - Major  
Preliminary Subdivision utilizing MRDI provisions, Floyds Fork  
DRO Review, and Waiver  
Project Name:  
Location:  
1614 Johnson Road Subdivision  
1614 Johnson Road  
Owner:  
Jean Rueff  
Applicant:  
Highgates Management  
Representative:  
Jurisdiction:  
Council District:  
Case Manager:  
Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts  
Louisville Metro  
19 - Anthony Piagentini  
Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II  
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner  
Carlson, that this case be continued to the April 20, 2023 Planning  
Commission public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Sistrunk, Cheek, Carlson, Howard, Pennix, Mims, and Lewis  
2 - Clare, and Fischer  
Yes:  
Absent:  
Adjournment  
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m.