The Oldham County Board of Adjustments convened on September 18, 2025, to discuss a significant application for a conditional use permit and two variances concerning a property located at 5950 Old LaGrange Road in Crestwood. The meeting was led by Anna Barge, senior planner, who presented the details of the proposal.

The applicant seeks approval for a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that is wheelchair accessible, measuring 684 square feet. This request includes a maximum square footage variance, as the Oldham County Zoning Ordinance permits ADUs to occupy only 25% of the primary structure's square footage. The primary residence is 1,453 square feet, allowing for a maximum of 363.25 square feet for the ADU. The applicant is therefore requesting a variance of 320.75 square feet.

Additionally, the applicant requires a location variance because the proposed ADU will be situated between the primary residence and Old LaGrange Road, which is against the zoning regulations that prohibit such placement. Despite this, the proposed structure will maintain the required setbacks from the property lines.

Barge emphasized that the property is zoned R2 Residential and spans just under two acres, with no prior site history. The agenda for the meeting was made public on August 29, with notifications sent to adjoining property owners on September 2 and a notice published in the Oldham Era on September 11.

The board reviewed the layout of the property, noting the shared driveway access and the proposed location of the ADU, which includes features such as covered parking, an enclosed porch, a bedroom, a living area, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Barge confirmed that the proposal meets all other zoning regulations for the R2 district, aside from the requested variances.

In summary, the board is considering three motions: one for the conditional use permit for the ADU, one for the maximum square footage variance, and one for the location variance. Each motion is contingent upon the approval of the specific plan discussed during the public hearing. The board's decision on these motions will determine the future of the proposed accessory dwelling unit at the Crestwood location.