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Senior planner Anna Barge explained that, under Oldham County Zoning Ordinance section 250.040(e)(1), detached ADUs are allowed in R‑2 zoning only after approval of a conditional use permit. The applicant proposed a roughly 684‑square‑foot ADU that the county’s PVA shows would exceed the ordinance’s 25% maximum of the primary residence and would be located, technically, between the primary house and the road — a layout that requires a location variance.

Anna Barge, senior planner: “According to the PVA, the primary residence is 1,453 square feet, which would allow 363.25 square feet of living space in the ADU. The applicant is requesting 684 square feet, a variance of about 320.75 square feet, and a location variance because the ADU would be between the house and LaGrange Road.”

Applicant Anne Howard, who lives at the address with co‑owner Leslie Hagen, told the board the ADU is planned to house Howard’s adult mother and is designed to be ADA‑accessible. Howard said the property’s lot layout and existing septic location made other placements impractical and that she had already installed a septic sized for five bedrooms to accommodate the addition. “There’s no way that we can make it wheelchair accessible” at the ordinance‑limit size, Howard said of a 25% ADU.

Board members asked whether the ADU would be used as a short‑term rental; the board added a condition that the detached ADU not be used as a short‑term rental. The board also explicitly recorded that the square‑footage variance (320.75 square feet) is approved based on the applicant’s testimony about the need for ADA accessibility and septic constraints. The motion to approve the conditional use permit and both variances carried (vote recorded as 5–0).

Next steps for the applicant include final site and building plans and required permits; staff noted no letters of public opposition had been received.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oldham County Board of Adjustments September 18 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board granted a conditional use permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and approved two variances — a maximum square‑footage variance and a location variance — to allow a 684‑square‑foot, wheelchair‑accessible ADU at 5950 Old LaGrange Road in Crestwood, citing the applicant’s testimony on septic location and ADA needs.","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},6469378,"Oldham County OKs 11-foot rear-yard setback variance for Victory Lane townhomes in Prospect",1986,317000,2303000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824575-926ed8c5b45acab63bb538a2f08d3e88&start=317&end=2303","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824575-926ed8c5b45acab63bb538a2f08d3e88/thumbnail_317000.jpg","/articles/6469378/Oldham-County/Kentucky/Oldham-County-OKs-11-foot-rear-yard-setback-variance-for-Victory-Lane-townhomes-in-Prospect","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469378-5c380bc88d6f824d2c0819778862a1b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775413559&Signature=IhYbSyTORxnJGG~KG1czkZaQtEUDPsmo9SrTIfc1-l8vxuBIw9HCIwnIA4Rs9zR-fVVoHwpVtHrh21zkSSyo9yLBcVlmiXUVSSg~e33FW0j5Oflx7JXwatr53HS2KYbjI2OBqFQbdSI9VadS6k0y~kUtLZNOIT5ypTy3Zp1gRAN4qIGv95yoqAYaxeA9DTZir0RqwjfgoTy2Z0A6DCneTQlrrOyzBIt1XBJhfBIQMbb8qynzFcEQJ71REIRT5UMc2H0zhf1hNHhYl82ypngKAiFfBMwyz-KsLbVj2HF8wx8Phnp9KcITWiBBZqy9uKGdKJk-pCni9J5A6~WSDsF5YA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oldham County Board of Adjustments and Appeals approved a variance on Sept. 18 allowing a reduction of the required 25-foot rear-yard setback to 14 feet for a proposed eight-unit addition to an existing townhome development on the 1800 block of Victory Lane in Prospect.

The variance, OC25‑036, was requested by PYC LLC as the owner and presented by Heritage Engineering. County planner John Hein told the board the R‑4 zoned 1.046‑acre lot previously received a 2004 conditional‑use permit (CUP) for a boat storage and repair facility; the current application would allow phase 2 of Oldham County Townhomes to add eight units, bringing the total to 16.

John Hein, Oldham County planner: “Section 090‑020 of the comprehensive zoning ordinances states that the required rear yard setback in R‑4 is 25 feet. The applicant proposes a 14‑foot rear yard setback. Therefore, they are requesting an 11‑foot rear yard setback variance.”

Camille Hessen of Heritage Engineering, speaking for the developer, described the lot as tapered, creating a “pinch point” that makes a consistent alignment with phase 1 difficult without the requested encroachment. “We are requesting a variance to reduce that rear yard setback by 11 feet,” Hessen said, adding the applicant’s landscape plan shows planting and a six‑foot privacy fence along the rear lot line and that the proposed 14‑foot setback aligns with the approved 14‑foot landscape buffer.

The board received a written opposition from Catherine (Kathy) Piles, who raised feasibility concerns about fitting a deck, stormwater retention basin, fencing and required landscaping into the reduced setback and noted recent sales data suggesting declining prices adjacent to phase 1. The letter asked whether the developer could move units 10 feet forward toward the road instead of seeking a variance.

Board members discussed alternatives including building fewer units or redesigning unit footprints. One board member said, “I’m not too fond about… there’s just not enough room,” while another said county housing needs and design cohesion weighed in favor of approval. The applicant agreed to complete stormwater engineering as part of site‑plan review; staff confirmed that any disturbance over one acre requires review by the county engineer and a stormwater/erosion control plan.

A motion to approve OC25‑036 found that the variance would not adversely affect public health, safety or welfare and would maintain a cohesive streetscape given the lot’s shape. The board attached two conditions: the variance applies only to the plan considered at the Sept. 18, 2025 hearing, and the previously granted CUP for boat storage and repair shall be revoked. The motion carried (vote recorded as 4 yes, 1 no).

With approval, the developer must still submit detailed site and engineering plans and obtain required stormwater approval and building permits before construction begins.","The Oldham County Board of Adjustments on Sept. 18 approved an 11-foot rear-yard setback variance for a proposed phase 2 of Oldham County Townhomes on Victory Lane in Prospect, with conditions including revocation of a prior conditional-use permit for boat storage on the lot and usual site-plan and stormwater engineering requirements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6469359,"Board approves 7‑foot building‑line variance for Kramer Drive addition to house aging relatives",445,5109000,5554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824575-926ed8c5b45acab63bb538a2f08d3e88&start=5109&end=5554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824575-926ed8c5b45acab63bb538a2f08d3e88/thumbnail_5109000.jpg","/articles/6469359/Oldham-County/Kentucky/Board-approves-7foot-buildingline-variance-for-Kramer-Drive-addition-to-house-aging-relatives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469359-e2c3170e37cffef5d331e6fd559da4ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1775413559&Signature=S27RUgU-gQfM28HmuLlpXHZL2c1OT5FZOdnf8cB4NwHLLnR4OjrhC8fL73fObTM6bCxBdKdhWlqIRZKBB5wNMzXPvJSo7dSB8H~s05WzeB6kc-nXubqwFU5EAaJuXDxi0FfWChoKalVls0tXDYT0s4R1MAxQ-icgoBCvXYc0H5AeDc5MhIAAepz0ndcl~kcoR1hmH3r0OO88Ka6HD9u8Qy145F4qEMnMBn7gOjtFUpLEAMs78CjlHwhj96BSQu8LFQQMtu1xUd8o1-MaZWS2Jq6WtRQ5cKXmL5IGhfbf15lFud22dnIVZCJjA6K09abDdLwZ16VR2-lbvEMXui4lOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oldham County Board of Adjustments on Sept. 18 granted a 7‑foot variance from a recorded subdivision building‑line limit for 1532 Kramer Drive in LaGrange, allowing a 43‑foot front setback where the recorded plat shows 50 feet.

Staff presented the case, noting the parcel sits in Cameron Place subdivision and that the plat recorded a 50‑foot building line. The addition proposed by Lance and Lindy Meadows would encroach seven feet beyond that recorded line but would still meet Oldham County’s R‑2 zoning front‑setback requirement of 35 feet.

Applicant Lance Meadows said the addition is intended to house his wife’s elderly parents and to provide ADA‑compatible living space; Meadows cited recent health issues in the family as a reason for the urgency. The Meadows said they reviewed HOA bylaws and found no restrictions preventing the addition; the board noted the homeowners association had not objected.

Board members discussed whether the existing detached garage or other preexisting elements should be addressed; staff advised the garage is preexisting and not before the board. The motion to approve OC25‑041 found the requested variance arises from the lot’s shape and the family’s needs and carried (vote recorded as unanimous in favor).

The variance applies only to the plan considered at the Sept. 18 hearing; the applicants must pursue building permits and any necessary utility or sewer connections.","A 7‑foot variance from a recorded 50‑foot building line was approved Sept. 18 to permit a proposed addition at 1532 Kramer Drive in LaGrange. The applicants said the addition will house in‑laws and accommodate ADA features; the homeowners association reviewed bylaws and raised no objections.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6469364,"Board approves slight lot‑coverage variance for LaGrange property at 3620 Old Sligo Road",502,4584000,5086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824575-926ed8c5b45acab63bb538a2f08d3e88&start=4584&end=5086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824575-926ed8c5b45acab63bb538a2f08d3e88/thumbnail_4584000.jpg","/articles/6469364/Oldham-County/Kentucky/Board-approves-slight-lotcoverage-variance-for-LaGrange-property-at-3620-Old-Sligo-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469364-b2e2e8ea055f749aa1fba1aa250852bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1775413559&Signature=iNlY4fxUlPr2JX2TXL7GF~gkOWFNi88tQ4Tp-nLq8rnrG8zbInzAzJZqiyd6CeDI58yBV~fTTrQB0MBPzeKjZocUDdi65fqjc-hqBmtpm8JpKWrYHxxJ3q2KGgIyM59kEpL3HeZRkGtLhMRqlppk9hyGyuAqIwX0QIi7BlVK6Wd5EL2KhR6cG3NDRqEDN109bIjR1TSCPWmij32ItV-eSD0e-F2VQFt9wNAYADExZX9SUwcJR6VZeDIC-72B3hfMRvQphUqP8OqR~Nd~k7VTP13shQ32Jn9jfE4z8A5hHngktaSnlPBLxCK41kHIeOw8KNyaRlyHcK3yd7862x7eQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oldham County Board of Adjustments approved on Sept. 18 a maximum lot‑coverage variance to permit a proposed single‑family home, covered porch and garage totaling about 6,400 square feet on a 0.63‑acre AG‑1 parcel at 3620 Old Sligo Road in LaGrange.

Planner Sandy Regroden said the parcel is a legal nonconforming lot below the one‑acre minimum (it was created before the 1989 1‑acre rule). The AG‑1 ordinance limits lot coverage to 20 percent; for this lot that equates to 5,488.56 square feet. The applicant’s proposed footprint of roughly 6,400 square feet equals about 23.32 percent lot coverage, so the applicant sought a variance of approximately 3.32 percentage points.

Applicant Kyle Kaminski told the board he planned the home for his family and had obtained septic approval. He said the square‑footage excess comes primarily from covered porches and walking paths; he confirmed porches would not be used as enclosed living space.

A board member proposed adding a condition prohibiting conversion of the porches to living space; the board included that restriction in the motion. The motion approving OC25‑040 passed (vote recorded as 5–0). The variance applies only to the plan considered at the Sept. 18 hearing; the applicant must submit final construction plans, septic documentation and obtain building permits.","A maximum lot‑coverage variance of about 3.32 percentage points was approved Sept. 18 to allow a proposed 6,400 sq ft house, porch and garage on a 0.63‑acre AG‑1 parcel at 3620 Old Sligo Road in LaGrange; the board required a condition that porch area not become enclosed living space.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6469369,"Board grants 15‑foot building‑line variance for 1818 Zachary Drive lot",940,3606000,4546000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824575-926ed8c5b45acab63bb538a2f08d3e88&start=3606&end=4546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824575-926ed8c5b45acab63bb538a2f08d3e88/thumbnail_3606000.jpg","/articles/6469369/Oldham-County/Kentucky/Board-grants-15foot-buildingline-variance-for-1818-Zachary-Drive-lot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469369-ab6e9ed1807dacf0324a09f38569e04e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775413559&Signature=UcgHewS-CRX-UmpqaqcZZlz4Lqok85ZzCD5xgwvhSlHks5BL5dWAYcPGyvsrBc7RJoRoXd7yBNxk72ByNQbA1gGDfKoQlXi8pUqFES6gnFdtHeMHwiQlHW5vdR31siXzwmIscITqe1Ua2FTgKE0tqtQkUeXoBho0oT3PCZC39KzsmpKabLqJuH8lET1GxU0~vNQbDEVwvKJ6vf~ER~l3CW0ZUfe59iQGvk-F9W5kYczm6uUNqzrD2ZP6R~2UtvfLG3jbBODL7wpm6iUWr994zN38tZLJ~j9LpzI9uPRGhqO2I76-Byp8CDopyjZHrc6RWOvn6b2KpeHYFe9rTwcJJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oldham County Board of Adjustments voted Sept. 18 to approve a 15‑foot variance from a recorded subdivision building‑line limit, allowing a 35‑foot front setback instead of the 50‑foot limit shown on the Woodridge Estates plat for a one‑acre lot at 1818 Zachary Drive, LaGrange.

Planner Anna Barge explained the difference between the county’s R‑2 zoning front‑yard requirement of 35 feet and the subdivision plat’s 50‑foot building line. The applicant sought the variance because septic placement and the lot’s topography make meeting the recorded 50‑foot line impractical and because the plat’s homeowners‑association board of directors was never formed.

Applicant Lewis Welly told the board he and his wife are retired and want an attached RV garage and a modest house footprint; builders advised that topography and septic location make moving the house back to 50 feet impractical without significant loss of usable yard and awkward design. Welly said he purchased the lot after confirming septic suitability and that shifting the house would reduce usable backyard space.

Board members discussed HOA enforcement and noted that county zoning sets a 35‑foot requirement; staff said the plat’s recorded building line is separate from county zoning and that a variance from the recorded instrument is the proper venue. No letters of opposition were filed and no neighbors spoke at the hearing. The motion to approve the variance carried (vote recorded as 5–0).

The variance applies only to the plan considered at the Sept. 18 hearing; the applicant must proceed with required permits and any necessary utility hookups.","A front‑yard building‑line variance was approved Sept. 18 for an undeveloped one‑acre lot at 1818 Zachary Drive in LaGrange, reducing the recorded 50‑foot building line to 35 feet to accommodate a single‑family house; the board noted no public objections and that county setback rules (35 feet) are met.","actionData","errors"]

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