Development Review Committee - 2026-01-28
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Meeting Summary
The Development Review Committee unanimously approved all six cases on the agenda, including a record plat amendment at 5929 Timber Ridge Drive in Prospect to create an outlot for Chase Bank, a second extension for a multifamily development on Bardstown Road, a waiver for an oversized accessory structure at 11002 Cedar Creek Road, a new Davis Jewelry Center at 2517 Terra Crossing Boulevard, and a Chipotle restaurant outlot at 9905 Dixie Highway in the Meijer parking lot.
Key Decisions (5)
Record Plat Amendment at 5929 Timber Ridge Drive, Prospect
Approved record plat amendment to create two tracts from one at 5929 Timber Ridge Drive in Prospect, Kentucky. Creates an outlot in the Kroger parking lot for the existing Chase Bank location. Property is in C-1 and C-2 zoning districts in the village center form district. Originally Lot 1 in Prospect Village subdivision (plat book 46, page 74).
Extension of Expiration for Multifamily Development on Bardstown Road
Approved second extension of expiration for case 25-Extension-0027, a multifamily development off Bardstown Road. Original change in zoning and detailed plan approved 11/29/2021. First extension approved for 02/03/2026. New expiration date will be 02/03/2028. Property owner Stan Sims had contract with LDG Development that fell through due to interest rate increases from 3% to 6% and infrastructure costs.
Waiver for Oversized Accessory Structure at 11002 Cedar Creek Road
Approved waiver 25-Waiver-0184 to allow an accessory structure to exceed the building footprint of the primary structure at 11002 Cedar Creek Road. Existing metal building is approximately 1,500 square feet while primary structure is 1,300 square feet. Structure is 30x50 feet used for garage and general storage. Property zoned R-4 single family in neighborhood form district.
Davis Jewelry Center DDP at 2517 Terra Crossing Boulevard
Approved waiver and detailed district development plan 25-DDP-0083 for a two-story 19,500 square foot retail and office building for Davis Jewelry Center at 2517 Terra Crossing Boulevard. Site is approximately 2.07 acres zoned C-2 commercial and PEC planned employment center. Developer is Jefferson Development Group. Waiver approved to not provide clear windows and doors for 50% of wall surfaces on northern and western facades due to jewelry store security requirements. 60 parking spaces proposed.
Chipotle Outlot Development at 9905 Dixie Highway
Approved revised detailed district development plan 25-DDP-0086 for a 2,385 square foot Chipotle restaurant with mobile pickup lane at 9905 Dixie Highway in the Meijer parking lot. Site zoned C-1 commercial in suburban marketplace form district. Meijer will maintain ownership and enter long-term lease with Chipotle. 24 parking spaces plus 2 handicapped spaces proposed. Binding element 5c amended to reflect lot line creation rather than consolidation.
Development Activity (4)
Chase Bank Outlot - Prospect Village
Outlot creation in Kroger parking lot for existing Chase Bank, approved on 2023 DDP
Multifamily Development - Bardstown Road
Apartment building development, full construction drawings completed, project stalled due to interest rate increases from 3% to 6% and infrastructure costs
Davis Jewelry Center
Two-story 19,500 square foot retail and office building on 2.07 acres, 60 parking spaces, first detailed plan for property rezoned in 2007
Chipotle Restaurant
2,385 square foot restaurant with Chipotlane mobile pickup window, 24 parking spaces plus 2 handicapped, long-term lease arrangement with Meijer
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Jefferson Development Group has acted as master developer of over 200 acres in the Terra Crossing/Old Henry Road area, indicating sustained commercial development momentum in eastern Louisville.
Housing Demand
Multifamily development on Bardstown Road stalled when interest rates rose from 3% to 6%, demonstrating sensitivity of apartment projects to financing costs in the Louisville market.
Commercial Demand
Committee noted the Dixie Highway corridor is underserved by restaurants, suggesting retail food service opportunities in south-central Louisville.
Infrastructure
Large parking lots at older retail developments like Meijer on Dixie Highway present infill opportunities for outlot development under current zoning codes.