Planning Commission - 2026-04-02
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Meeting Summary
The Louisville Metro Planning Commission approved a Chick-fil-A drive-through restaurant at 9718 Dixie Highway with multiple waivers and recommended approval of a zone change from C-2 to M-2 for One Stroke Inc.'s warehouse expansion at 452 Roberts Avenue. The commission also recommended approval of text amendments allowing digital billboards in the land development code, while deferring consideration of hybrid on-premise/off-premise sign regulations to a future review.
Key Decisions (8)
Enforcement Appeal ENFZ.ON.25001693 Continued
Appeal case continued to April 23, 2026 at the request of the appellant. An interested party email in opposition was received and added to the file.
Chick-fil-A at 9718 Dixie Highway - Site Design and Landscape Waivers
Approved two waivers for proposed 5,304 square foot Chick-fil-A drive-through restaurant: (1) waiver from LDC 5.6.1.c.1 to allow facade along Dixie Highway frontage to contain less than 50% clear windows, and (2) waiver from LDC 10.2.1 to reduce required 35-foot landscape buffer on northern and southern property lines.
Chick-fil-A at 9718 Dixie Highway - Parking Waiver
Approved parking waiver from LDC 9.1.16 to exceed maximum 53 required parking spaces by 16 for a total of 69 parking spaces. Applicant submitted parking study from similar Chick-fil-A location on Preston Highway demonstrating demand.
Chick-fil-A at 9718 Dixie Highway - Revised DDDP Recommendation
Recommended Metro Council approve revised detailed district development plan for Chick-fil-A with binding elements including new binding element #7 requiring six-foot privacy fence along Fiesta Way extension entrance. Project includes extension of Fiesta Way to create new connection to Citation Drive, estimated at $175,000 cost to applicant.
One Stroke Inc. Form District Change at 452 Roberts Avenue
Recommended Metro Council approve change in form district from Traditional Neighborhood to Suburban Workplace Form District for approximately half-acre site to allow warehouse expansion for ink manufacturing company.
One Stroke Inc. Rezoning at 452 Roberts Avenue
Recommended Metro Council approve rezoning from C-2 Commercial to M-2 Industrial for One Stroke Inc. warehouse expansion. Company has operated on Roberts Avenue for decades and seeks to consolidate properties for 14,523 square foot warehouse addition for ink mixing and storage.
One Stroke Inc. Detailed District Development Plan at 452 Roberts Avenue
Approved detailed district development plan with binding elements for 14,523 square foot warehouse addition connecting to existing One Stroke Inc. facility. Total development site after consolidation will be approximately 2.5 acres.
Digital Billboard Text Amendment 25LDC0006
Recommended Metro Council and Home Rule cities approve text amendment to land development code allowing digital display of off-premise signs (billboards). Amendment allows digital billboards where static billboards are permitted, with special provision in C-3 district requiring removal of nonconforming static billboard for each new digital billboard.
Zoning Changes (1)
452 Roberts Avenue
One Stroke Inc.
Development Activity (2)
Chick-fil-A Drive-Through Restaurant
5,304 square foot drive-through restaurant with two queue lanes and 69 parking spaces. Includes extension of Fiesta Way to connect to Citation Drive, requiring acquisition and demolition of one residential property. Deceleration lane to be constructed on Dixie Highway.
One Stroke Inc. Warehouse Expansion
14,523 square foot warehouse addition for ink manufacturing and storage, connecting to existing facility. No additional parking proposed. Total site after consolidation approximately 2.5 acres.
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Chick-fil-A development received 32 letters of support from neighbors, indicating strong community demand for quick-service restaurant uses along Dixie Highway corridor.
Commercial Demand
Local ink manufacturing company One Stroke Inc. expanding storage capacity after decades of operation, indicating stable industrial demand in Roberts Avenue area.
Infrastructure
Developer willing to invest $175,000 to acquire property and construct public road connection between Fiesta Way and Citation Drive, demonstrating value of improved connectivity for commercial development.
Sentiment
Commission expressed support for local businesses seeking to expand, with favorable treatment of long-standing Louisville companies like One Stroke Inc.