Board of Zoning Adjustment - 2026-01-12
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Meeting Summary
The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment approved multiple variances and conditional use permits on January 12, 2026. Key approvals included two front yard setback variances for new single-family homes at 3244 and 3246 New Lynnview Drive by River City Housing, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 4111 Sunrise Way with noise monitoring conditions, and a bed and breakfast inn CUP at 1346 South 3rd Street with an added complaint-based revocation condition. A DBAT baseball/softball training facility was approved at North English Station Road in Middletown.
Key Decisions (10)
Front Yard Setback Variance at 3244 New Lynnview Drive
Variance approved for River City Housing to construct a new single-family residence with a front yard setback of 61.08 feet instead of the required 47-48 feet infill setback, a variance of 13.08 feet. The variance was necessary due to the irregular property line configuration and to match adjacent home setbacks.
Front Yard Setback Variance at 3246 New Lynnview Drive
Variance approved for River City Housing to construct a new single-family residence with a front yard setback of 60.8 feet instead of the required 47-48 feet infill setback, a variance of 12.8 feet. Adjacent lot to 3244 with similar conditions.
Side Yard Setback Variance at Trevillion Way
Variance approved for residential addition at Trevillion Way to encroach into required side yard setback. Requirement was 7.5 feet, request was 4.5 feet. Applicant Mary Jackson is removing existing sunroom and replacing with dining room on east side of property.
Side Yard Setback Variance at Davies Avenue
Variance approved for new single-family home construction to encroach into both side yard setbacks. Requirement was 10 feet on each side, request was 4.7 feet for a variance of 5.3 feet. Property zoned EZ-1 enterprise zone in traditional workplace form district. Applicant represented by Candice Depp.
Private Yard Area Variance at 1551 Mulberry Street and 1340 Hertz Avenue
Variance approved to reduce private yard area to zero square feet from required 300 square feet for two existing single-family homes that were subdivided. Developer purchased property to separate into two single-family residences for sale. Applicant represented by Bill Schroll of Schroll Surveying.
Short-Term Rental CUP at 4111 Sunrise Way
Conditional use permit approved for Michael and Ashley Kimble to operate a non-owner-occupied short-term rental with 5 bedrooms and maximum 12 guests. Property has 6 off-street parking spaces. Applicants have 4 years experience operating two other STRs in Bonaire neighborhood with 4.9 rating.
Private Institutional Use CUP at Pinecroft Drive
Conditional use permit approved for church use in R-4 zoning at former Veterans of Foreign Wars outpost. Property is 2.32 acres near Preston Highway and Pinecroft Drive intersection. Relief granted from items A and C due to existing site conditions. Applicant represented by Bijoi Koshi for Orthodox church buyers.
Bed and Breakfast Inn CUP at 1346 South 3rd Street
Conditional use permit approved for Victorian Harvest Bed and Breakfast Inn in TNZD (Old Louisville Limerick area). Applicant Thomas Evers owns two other B&Bs in Old Louisville. Initial vote was 2-2 tie; approved after adding complaint-based revocation condition.
Short-Term Rental CUP at Hannah Avenue
Conditional use permit approved for Alyssa Wood to operate non-owner-occupied short-term rental with 3 bedrooms and 8 guests maximum. Property is in R-5 zoning in small residential pocket near Preston Highway. No other STR CUPs within 600 feet. Applicants are super hosts with two other STR properties.
Athletic Facility CUP for DBAT at North English Station Road
Conditional use permit approved for DBAT baseball and softball training facility in M-2 industrial zoning in City of Middletown. Property is 2.05 acres at corner of North English Station Road and Aiken Road. Facility will include batting cages, training, lessons, camps, and birthday parties in former Butthorff Interiors space. Hours: until 9PM weekdays, 6PM weekends.
Development Activity (5)
River City Housing Infill Development
Two new single-family residences on undeveloped infill lots, approximately quarter acre each
Residential Addition at Trevillion Way
Removal of existing sunroom and construction of new dining room addition on east side of single-family residence
Single-Family Home at Davies Avenue
New single-family shotgun-style home on 0.17 acre undeveloped lot in EZ-1 enterprise zone
DBAT Baseball and Softball Training Facility
Indoor baseball/softball training facility with batting cages (30-70 mph), lessons, camps, and birthday party space in former Butthorff Interiors suite within multi-tenant commercial structure
Victorian Harvest Bed and Breakfast Inn
Bed and breakfast inn in TNZD Old Louisville area, third B&B property for owner who operates two others on South 4th Street
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
River City Housing is actively developing infill single-family homes in established neighborhoods, indicating continued demand for new housing stock in Louisville Metro.
Commercial Demand
Former industrial and retail spaces are being repurposed for recreational uses like DBAT training facility, suggesting shift in demand from traditional industrial to family-oriented commercial uses in suburban areas.
Housing Demand
Short-term rental operators report strong demand from families and business travelers, with applicants citing 60-70% occupancy rates and catering primarily to family demographics.
Sentiment
Board expressed concerns about bed and breakfast management quality, adding complaint-based revocation conditions, indicating increased scrutiny of hospitality operations.