Development Review Committee - 2026-02-18
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Meeting Summary
The Louisville Metro Development Review Committee approved a second two-year extension for Providence Point (262 units) at Herr Lane and Old Brownsboro Road, pushing expiration to February 2028. A waiver allowing a 1,395 sq ft garage to exceed the principal structure footprint at 6504 Glenbrook Avenue was approved. A binding element amendment to allow a bourbon boutique/liquor store at 801 Valley College Drive failed 2-3 and was forwarded to the March 5 Planning Commission. An 18-lot subdivision on Shepherdsville Road and a Dunkin' Donuts with retail space at 9021 Taylorsville Road were both approved.
Key Decisions (6)
Extension for Providence Point Development
Second two-year extension approved for Providence Point revised detailed district development plan at Herr Lane and Old Brownsboro Road intersection. Original case approved 05/20/2021, settled litigation 02/07/2022. New expiration date set to 02/08/2028. Developer: Hagen Properties. Project involves 520 apartment units with road improvements required by KYTC.
Accessory Structure Waiver at 6504 Glenbrook Avenue
Waiver of LDC section 5.4.2.c.1 approved to allow a 1,395 sq ft garage to exceed the 1,102 sq ft principal structure footprint by 293 sq ft. Applicant Daniel Shook replacing garage that burned down in September, adding 15 feet in length to original structure. R-5 zoning, neighborhood form district.
Binding Element Amendment for Bourbon Boutique at 801 Valley College Drive
Request to amend binding elements from case 9-7-90 to eliminate prohibition on packaged liquor stores, taverns, bars, saloons, and lounges. Applicant proposed 4,000 sq ft liquor store with bourbon tasting experience and 1,000 sq ft deli. C-2 zoning. Councilman Jonathan Joseph (District 12) opposed. Motion failed 2-3.
Referral to Planning Commission - Bourbon Boutique Binding Element Amendment
Case 26-amend-0001 for 801 Valley College Drive forwarded to March 5, 2025 Planning Commission meeting after DRC vote failed to reach consensus.
Major Preliminary Subdivision on Shepherdsville Road
18-lot single family residential subdivision with one open space lot approved. R-4 zoning, neighborhood form district. 9,000 sq ft minimum lot sizes, 8,000 sq ft open space. Connects to previously approved adjacent subdivision utilities, drainage, and roadways. Developer: Mindell Scott.
Dunkin' Donuts and Commercial Space at 9021 Taylorsville Road
Revised detailed district development plan approved for 1,919 sq ft Dunkin' Donuts with drive-thru and 1,380 sq ft retail space. C-1 zoning, neighborhood form district. Waiver approved for facade along Exminster Drive to contain less than 50% clear windows. Single access from Taylorsville Road only.
Development Activity (5)
Providence Point
520 apartment units. Revised detailed district development plan. Adjacent to Kaba project with combined detention. Road improvements required at KYTC intersection.
Glenbrook Avenue Garage
1,395 sq ft three-car garage replacing structure that burned down. 31 ft by 45 ft dimensions. Metal building construction.
Bourbon Boutique and Neighborhood Deli
4,000 sq ft package liquor store with bourbon tasting bar and 1,000 sq ft deli. Hours proposed Monday-Saturday 8AM-11PM, Sunday 1PM-8PM.
Shepherdsville Road Subdivision Section 2
18 single family residential lots with one open space lot. R-4 zoning with 9,000 sq ft minimum lots. 8,000 sq ft open space. Connects to Section 1 subdivision.
Dunkin' Donuts and Commercial Space
1,919 sq ft coffee shop with drive-thru and 1,380 sq ft retail space for future tenant. Single curb cut from Taylorsville Road. No access to Exminster Drive per City of Forest Hills.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Developer Hagen Properties maintains one-project-at-a-time approach, with Cedar Creek project taking priority over Providence Point, indicating disciplined capital deployment in Louisville residential market.
Commercial Demand
Liquor store proposals face significant political opposition in District 12 and District 25, with councilmembers actively seeking binding elements to restrict such uses even in commercially-zoned areas.
Sentiment
Committee expressed concern about binding element amendments becoming more frequent, with commissioners noting affordable housing requirements may become mandatory in future extensions as comp plan evolves.
Infrastructure
City of Forest Hills actively restricting connectivity and sidewalk access from commercial developments to residential areas, limiting access points for new retail on Taylorsville Road corridor.