Board of Zoning Adjustment - 2026-01-26
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Meeting Summary
The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved multiple variances and conditional use permits, including a stream buffer encroachment variance at 6943 Bardstown Road for a 3-unit townhome development, a building addition variance at 1607 Dixie Highway for Church Price Way, and six short-term rental CUPs across Louisville. A variance for 7409 Crabtree Drive was continued due to improper noticing.
Key Decisions (13)
Minutes Approval - January 12, 2026
Board approved meeting minutes from the January 12, 2026 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.
Variance Continuance - 7409 Crabtree Drive
Case 25Variance0043 at 7409 Crabtree Drive continued to date uncertain to allow appropriate noticing.
Variance - 26Variance0007
Variance approved via business session after neighbors signed agreement papers. Single homeowner signatures verified for each neighboring property.
Variance Continuance - 25Variance0122
Case continued to February 2, 2026 to allow applicant to attend in person.
Stream Buffer Variance - 6943 Bardstown Road
Variance from LDC table 4.8.1 approved to allow structure encroachment into required stream side buffer. Requirement 100 feet, request 26.8 feet, variance of 73.2 feet. Three-unit townhome development proposed by Bluestone Engineers (Chris Compton). Drive encroaches into middle 50-foot buffer zone; building encroaches approximately 13 feet.
Building Addition Variance - 1607 Dixie Highway (Church Price Way)
Variance approved for religious institution to construct 1,920 sq ft building addition more than 5 feet from right of way on corner lot. Requirement 0-5 feet, request 145 feet, variance of 140 feet. Applicant: Reverend Dr. Samuel C. Bland Sr.
Parking Waivers - 1607 Dixie Highway
Two waivers approved: (1) permit parking in front of building in traditional form district, (2) omit vehicle connection between parking lots due to adjacent auto business.
Short-Term Rental CUP - 1645 Bonnie Castle Avenue
Non-owner occupied short-term rental CUP approved for 3-bedroom property with 8 guest maximum. Applicants Thomas Hogan and Helena Duffy splitting time between Louisville and New Jersey. McNeese Management to manage property. One neighbor attended meeting in support.
ADU Conditional Use Permit - 4319 Brammers Lane
CUP approved to allow accessory dwelling unit with relief from standard F (short-term rental prohibition). Property owned by Don and Anelody and their children. ADU constructed in 1970s. Health department variance needed for septic system serving two units.
Non-Owner Occupied STR CUP - 4319 Brammers Lane ADU
CUP approved for non-owner occupied short-term rental in accessory dwelling unit only. Maximum 6 guests. Property owners live in main house; ADU to be rented during Derby and select times.
Short-Term Rental CUP - 1414 South 1st Street
Owner-occupied short-term rental CUP approved in TNZD for 5-bedroom property with 12 guest maximum. Applicant Zang has lived there 8-9 years, is Airbnb super host. Will split time with wife in Springfield, IL. Parents serve as local contacts.
Short-Term Rental CUP - 2806 Newburgh Road
Non-owner occupied short-term rental CUP approved for 4-bedroom property on 3 acres. 12 guest maximum. Applicant Pinecrest Preserve LLC (Chris Morris, manager) lives at adjacent 2804 Newburgh Road. Mother Nancy Morris resides in subject property. Gated access controlled by owner.
Short-Term Rental CUP - 4003 South 3rd Street
Non-owner occupied short-term rental CUP approved for duplex. Applicant Robinson Ivory is currently owner-occupied but travels frequently. McNeese Management to manage. No neighborhood meeting attendees or opposition.
Development Activity (2)
Townhome Development at Bardstown Road
3,600 square foot multifamily building with 3 dwelling units (townhomes), approximately 1,200 sq ft each. Extension of existing townhome complex. Three lots originally platted but undeveloped due to LGA easement and treatment plant access.
Church Price Way Building Addition
1,920 square foot addition to existing religious institution building for additional sanctuary space. Stucco facade matching existing structure.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Multiple short-term rental CUPs approved across Louisville neighborhoods including Highlands, Old Louisville, and Lake Dreamland, indicating continued investor interest in STR market.
Housing Demand
Townhome development at 6943 Bardstown Road near Fern Creek described as 'very highly sought after area' for 1,200 sq ft units, suggesting strong demand for mid-size residential units.
Sentiment
Neighborhood opposition to short-term rentals appears minimal with most CUP applicants reporting supportive or neutral neighbor responses at required meetings.
Infrastructure
Stream buffer regulations implemented after original townhome project approval created development constraints, requiring variance for previously-platted lots at Bardstown Road site.