Planning Commission - 2026-03-19
Meeting Intelligence Preview
Meeting Summary
The Louisville Metro Planning Commission recommended approval of four zoning changes and approved multiple development plans. Key actions included rezoning 3947 Grandview Avenue from R-4 to OR-3 to legalize an existing second dwelling unit, rezoning 1107 Logan Street from OR-2 to C-2 commercial, rezoning 942-944 E Muhammad Ali Boulevard from OR-2 to C-1 to expand Webb's Market, and rezoning 9104 Westport Road from R-4 to OR/CN for John Knox Presbyterian Church's mixed-use development including a 6-unit apartment building.
Key Decisions (16)
Rezoning at 3947 Grandview Avenue
Recommended approval to City of Saint Matthews for rezoning from R-4 residential to OR-3 office residential. Property contains existing single family structure and detached accessory structure converted to second dwelling unit. Applicants Britney and John David Trenum purchased property advertised with rental unit generating $1,800/month, later discovered zoning violation. OR-3 brings site into compliance while allowing future office use.
Waiver for 3947 Grandview Avenue LBA
Recommended approval to City of Saint Matthews for waiver from Article 12 d one a to omit property perimeter landscape buffer area along western property line. Carriage house structure encroaches into 15-foot buffer area. Remainder of western property line has existing trees and landscaping.
DDP for 3947 Grandview Avenue
Recommended approval to City of Saint Matthews for detailed district development plan with binding elements for the 0.33-acre property.
Rezoning at 1107 Logan Street
Recommended approval to Louisville Metro Council for rezoning from OR-2 office residential to C-2 commercial. Property is 0.084 acres with existing single family structure and detached garage proposed for repurposing to commercial uses. No new construction proposed. Located in Smoketown and Shelby Park neighborhood plan area.
Waiver for 1107 Logan Street LBA
Approved waiver from LDC 10.2.4 to omit property perimeter landscape buffer areas along northern and southern property lines. Similar waivers granted for other recent rezonings on same block.
DDP for 1107 Logan Street
Approved detailed district development plan with binding elements including outdoor music restrictions.
Rezoning at 942-944 E Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Recommended approval to Louisville Metro Council for rezoning from OR-2 office residential to C-1 commercial for three properties. Existing Webb's Market on corner is already C-1; proposal extends that zoning to allow market expansion into adjacent one-story building. No new construction, just interior renovation.
Waiver for 942-944 E Muhammad Ali Boulevard LBA
Approved waiver from LDC 10.2.4 to waive required 10-foot landscape buffer area along western property line due to existing site conditions.
DDP for 942-944 E Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Approved detailed district development plan with binding elements for Webb's Market expansion.
Rezoning at 860 Vine Street/1127 E Breckenridge Street
Recommended approval to Louisville Metro Council for rezoning from R-6 multifamily residential to CR commercial residential. Property is 0.07-acre corner lot with existing two-story historic corner commercial building. Building had nonconforming rights for grocery store from 1931-1996 per 2003 Board of Zoning Adjustment ruling.
Waiver for 860 Vine Street LBA
Approved waiver from LDC 10.2.4 to waive required landscape buffer area due to existing site conditions on corner commercial building.
DDP for 860 Vine Street
Approved detailed district development plan with binding elements for historic corner commercial building.
Rezoning at 9104 Westport Road (John Knox Presbyterian Church)
Recommended approval to Louisville Metro Council for rezoning 4.5-acre property from R-4 single family residential to OR office residential for church portion and CN commercial neighborhood for remainder. Proposal includes existing church to remain, 6-unit apartment building for returning missionaries, and two future retail lots on Westport Road frontage.
Variances Withdrawn for 9104 Westport Road
Applicant withdrew variance requests for encroachment into minimum infill setback and exceeding maximum infill front yard setback. Commission determined variances should not be decided for general plan portion since detailed plans will require future approval.
DDP for 9104 Westport Road
Approved detailed district development plan with binding elements for church and 6-unit apartment building portions of John Knox Presbyterian Church property.
General DDP for 9104 Westport Road
Approved general district development plan with binding elements for two future commercial retail lots (Lots 1 and 2) on Westport Road frontage. Applicant must return with detailed plan when specific tenants/developers identified.
Zoning Changes (6)
3947 Grandview Avenue, City of Saint Matthews
Britney and John David Trenum (represented by Steve Porter)
1107 Logan Street, Louisville
Not specified (represented by Nathan Grimes, Renaissance Design Build)
942, 944 E Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville
Webb's Market
860 Vine Street/1127 E Breckenridge Street, Louisville
James Powell
9104 Westport Road, Louisville (church portion)
John Knox Presbyterian Church (represented by Nick Pregliasco, Barton Rupert and Roberts)
9104 Westport Road, Louisville (commercial/residential portion)
John Knox Presbyterian Church (represented by Nick Pregliasco, Barton Rupert and Roberts)
Development Activity (5)
3947 Grandview Avenue Dwelling Unit Legalization
0.33-acre property with existing single family structure and detached carriage house converted to second dwelling unit (one bedroom). Three-car garage on property.
1107 Logan Street Commercial Conversion
0.084-acre property with existing single family structure and detached garage to be repurposed for commercial uses. No new construction proposed.
Webb's Market Expansion
Extension of existing convenience store/deli/market into adjacent one-story building. Three properties totaling approximately 0.25 acres. Interior renovation only, no new construction. Relies on street parking.
860 Vine Street Commercial Reuse
0.07-acre corner lot with existing two-story historic corner commercial building. Ground floor for commercial use, upper floor residential unit to remain. No off-street parking, relies on street parking.
John Knox Presbyterian Church Mixed-Use Development
4.5-acre property development including: existing church to remain, new 6-unit apartment building for returning missionaries, two future retail commercial buildings on Westport Road frontage. Second access point (three-quarter movement) approved by KYTC. No vehicular connection to Kenlock Drive.
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Church developing 6-unit apartment building specifically for returning missionaries indicates demand for transitional housing in suburban Louisville.
Commercial Demand
Multiple corner commercial buildings in traditional neighborhoods being rezoned from office/residential to commercial classifications suggests demand for neighborhood-serving retail in urban Louisville.
Sentiment
Commission noted missing middle housing discussion, with commissioner stating the Grandview Avenue site would have been an anchor site if missing middle zoning had been adopted, indicating ongoing policy interest in density.
Commercial Demand
Webb's Market expanding into adjacent building on Muhammad Ali Boulevard indicates growth in neighborhood convenience retail sector.
Infrastructure
Westport Road corridor has built infrastructure (two lanes with center turn lane) supporting commercial development along the corridor.