Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission, December 18, 2025
Approves Historical Marker Report Preparation for Hayes Kennedy Property, unanimous
What happened
The Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission denied a petition to designate the Hayes Robinson Kennedy House at 6713 Jacob School Road as an individual landmark.
- Jurisdiction
- Louisville, KY
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- December 18, 2025
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 2
Individual Landmark Designation for Hayes Robinson Kennedy House at 6713 Jacob School Road
Petition by Leslie Barris to designate the Hayes Robinson Kennedy House as an individual landmark was effectively denied. The property is a 1920s cottage built by Hayes Kennedy and her husband Calvin, located in the historically African American James Taylor Jacob School neighborhood.
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Meeting Summary
The Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission denied a petition to designate the Hayes Robinson Kennedy House at 6713 Jacob School Road as an individual landmark.
Key Decisions (2)
Individual Landmark Designation for Hayes Robinson Kennedy House at 6713 Jacob School Road
Historical Marker Report Preparation for Hayes Kennedy Property
Development Activity (1)
Hayes Robinson Kennedy House Site
Residential
Market Signals (2)
Housing Demand
New construction homes in the Jacob School Road/Prospect area are…
Sentiment
Commission expressed concern about balancing historic preservation requirements with property…
Agenda scorecard
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