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Why it matters: The property historically hosted the Cherry House business; the applicant says the requested zoning would allow conditional uses similar to those formerly carried out there (storage, light assembly, receiving and shipping). Neighbors said changing the zoning without a known tenant or development plan risks allowing more intensive industrial or commercial uses that could affect stormwater runoff to Crystal Lake, traffic on Zalesmith Road and noise.

Gregory said the requested C‑4 zoning would enable uses more closely aligned with the Cherry House’s prior furniture-warehousing and shipping operations. He outlined the property’s zoning history: initial C‑1 zoning for 1 acre in 1969, expansions in 1979 and 1984 that eventually established the current 20.61 acres of C‑1. He said the Cherry House ceased primary operations roughly a year earlier and that, under the county’s zoning rules, the nonconforming use could lapse if inactive for the year period.

Senior planner Anna Barge said many earlier TRC comments had been addressed and that her current staff comments were limited to updated property addresses and pavement/right‑of‑way width notations. La Grange Fire submitted no comments; Kentucky Utilities reported facilities at the location but noted that load data for any new service will be required later. KYTC had no added comments since the last meeting. LaGrange Utilities confirmed sewer availability by easement if the developer decides to use it.

County stormwater staff (Jim Silliman) said the TRC and county would likely require binding elements if the zoning change is approved to ensure that any future tenant’s impacts (traffic, stormwater, sanitary) are evaluated and addressed at the time a specific development or change is proposed. Silliman told the applicant and staff that without a change in impervious surface there may be no additional stormwater permitting; however, changes such as additional rooftops or new uses would trigger further review.

Neighbors raised several technical concerns. Nelson Lehi, a resident near Crystal Lake, asked why the county should change zoning when no specific new use has been presented and expressed concern that C‑4 allows small factories, machine shops and warehouses. He asked, “Why do we need to change the zoning if nothing’s going to be changed there?” Other neighbors asked how stormwater would be handled and whether access or truck traffic could be routed through adjacent R‑2 parcels.

Engineering and the applicant’s representatives said an existing sanitary‑sewer easement was granted by the property owners years ago and that the site could access public sewer if needed; Vincent Engineering pointed out the location of a nearby manhole that could serve the site. The White House family (property owners) and their counsel said they would consider binding elements limiting ingress/egress through the adjacent R‑2 parcel; staff said such elements can be drafted and recorded and would run with the land if the parties agree.

The applicant said the current request narrows a previously proposed Industrial Park District (IPD) application; the IPD had drawn stronger public concern because it would allow a broader range of industrial uses. The applicant told the committee the current C‑4 request is intended to preserve the property’s ability to host uses similar to the Cherry House while avoiding the broader allowances of an IPD.

Next steps: TRC will forward the application and staff comments to the Planning Commission and adjoining property owners will be notified. If the Planning Commission recommends approval, the matter will proceed to the legislative body. A zoning-change sign will be posted on the property to notify passersby of the pending map amendment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oldham County Technical Review Board March 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Attorney Mike Gregory asked Oldham County to amend zoning from C‑1 to C‑4 for the 20.61‑acre Chateau Cerise property at 2419 South Highway 53; TRC closed technical review and will forward the application to the Planning Commission.","taxTitle","Oldham County, Kentucky","taxId",72448,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630189,"Oldham County reviews Summit Creek apartment plan; agencies flag traffic, sewer and stormwater concerns",2369,347000,2716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2697646-416c8b9e8ea647a36c54d1d94dd05c91&start=347&end=2716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2697646-416c8b9e8ea647a36c54d1d94dd05c91/thumbnail_347000.jpg","/articles/6630189/Oldham-County/Kentucky/Oldham-County-reviews-Summit-Creek-apartment-plan-agencies-flag-traffic-sewer-and-stormwater-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630189-feea159666b9642d39b72fd2ba63fca4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145157&Signature=PHT6Ykv883nAyQA4FVgOd-VM9ME4rIp--iO2lBL7S2vvD5k03vcf~fMoDOQ4OkSq3tJ7NZPy-eiadiSuHHa77UAwveGTfSuUh6C8cyov1uzRpZ8JWjhjpCfIwB4yFVi6ryOS06tD8FJTH8Ibd~bZPwa9BUFh0AUaeFdVoDsP1YF9JkS4SLLlCldb-Ohp0lf1F9ph6PvpwB0~UNnrIpHb7~d1NDCvtXag8ek7YjAElX~rQgjEAmZc7Idy6t4CiY9GocjxnmPszWStmywvq-kpOxIld8H95zgmbpPqQVHI8HtWDtA-ywvPrino-iVbbyIF-~~vx~YiVK1nbzZ9WIv-1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oldham County Technical Review Committee on March 19, 2025 reviewed TRC25-005, a site plan and development proposal for the Summit Creek apartment complex on Hounds Lane in Crestwood. The committee took no action and will forward the case to the Planning Commission for formal review.

Why it matters: The proposal covers a multi-county development with 96 units in total (40 of which the applicant said will be in Jefferson County). Multiple county and state agencies flagged infrastructure needs — chiefly a required left-turn lane on KY‑22, potential sewer lift/station capacity and stormwater permits — that proponents must address before approvals proceed.

Planning staff told the committee the applicant must provide detailed utility and site information, including locations and sizes of water mains, proposed fire hydrants, gas lines and other underground utilities; a landscape and lighting plan; and identification of trees and steep slopes. Planner John Hahn also read letters from outside agencies into the record.

Anchorage and Middletown Fire and EMS, in a written comment read by staff, reserved the right to participate in plan review for fire- and life-safety items and listed items of concern including the locations of fire-department connections, hose connections compatible with AMFEMS couplings, and approval of fire hydrant locations. The fire agency said a building over 50,000 square feet or four stories or higher would require testing to determine whether an emergency radio broadcast system is needed, citing applicable fire code and national fire protection standards.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet staff (Jason Richardson) told the applicant that KYTC expects the developer to widen KY‑22 and provide an eastbound left-turn lane at the Hounds Lane intersection; Oldham County staff and the county engineer agreed the intersection has sight-distance and alignment issues and that the county’s most recent Highway 22 corridor study identified it as a priority location for improvement. County engineering staff said their recent funding application was not approved, so the development will need to meet mitigation requirements identified in subsequent permits or agreements.

Jeff Brown of MSD (sanitary sewer) reported that sanitary-sewer capacity currently exists for the site, but several residents described past backups and alarms at a nearby lift station and urged careful review. Resident and Orchard Grass city council member Bob Dalton described a past pump failure that allowed sewage to back up into his garage and said the lift-station alarm still activates during heavy rain. Dalton told the committee, “If we put 196 more toilets into that same hole, we’re gonna have an issue.”

County stormwater staff (Jim Silliman) said the site disturbance exceeds one acre and will therefore require Kentucky Division of Water (KRD/RYR 10) permitting at construction plan review and a stormwater-quality management and erosion-control permit. He said the site appears to affect blue-line streams that could require U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Kentucky Division of Water review or permits and cautioned that in‑stream detention or basins near tree stands will trigger special conditions; a drainage easement and stormwater-management agreement must be recorded before erosion-control surety release.

School district representative Michael Williams said the development would serve Crestwood Elementary, South Oldham Middle and South Oldham High schools under the county’s multifamily allocation policy. He warned that only units located in Oldham County will be eligible for Oldham County Schools and said landlords must make that eligibility clear to renters: “...only the Oldham County units will be eligible to attend Oldham County Schools. So when you are renting them, you need to make that to your rentals abundantly clear because we will kick them out.”

Other technical items noted by staff included coordinating unit addresses with GIS Manager Matt Toler, providing a landscape/lighting plan prior to building permits, and clarifying whether roads and parking would be privately maintained (the applicant confirmed they will be private). Louisville Water Company noted existing nearby infrastructure but said service eligibility depends on retail service-area boundaries and formal new-service applications.

Public commenters raised recurring concerns about sewer reliability, traffic volumes and site buffering. Bob Dalton described repeated alarm activations at the nearby lift station and urged relocating sewer infrastructure farther uphill. Several neighbors asked about fencing and a 25‑foot landscape buffer shown on the plans; county staff said regulations require a perimeter landscape buffer where multifamily adjoins single-family and that developers could provide fencing or evergreens to screen adjacent yards, but trespassing onto private property would be a police enforcement matter.

Traffic and timing were a frequent point of public concern. County staff said required improvements would typically be completed in coordination with the development so mitigation is in place when the project opens, but residents urged that intersection improvements occur before construction given existing high traffic during shift-change hours at nearby employers.

The applicant team (Mike Swansburne, attorney; Kathy Linaris, engineer; and developer representatives John Waze and Heather Keeling) said they have begun coordination with KYTC and county staff and will continue addressing the agencies’ comments as the project advances. The committee closed the TRC review and instructed staff to forward materials to the Planning Commission; adjoining property owners will receive notice of the next hearing.

Next steps: The developer must submit revised plans addressing the utility, fire-safety, stormwater and traffic comments; required permits (including state stormwater and any federal wetland permits) must be obtained as part of construction-plan review; and the Planning Commission will consider the project at a future public hearing.","The Oldham County Technical Review Committee on March 19, 2025 reviewed TRC25-005, a proposal for the 96-unit Summit Creek apartment complex on Hounds Lane in Crestwood; no decision was made and the case was referred to the Planning Commission.","actionData","errors"]

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