Council approves multiple zoning changes and neighborhood appropriations; one appointment sent back to committee

Louisville Metro Council on Jan. 30 approved a slate of zoning ordinances, neighborhood appropriations and related items during the meeting’s legislative session while sending one appointment back to committee for additional review.

Key council actions taken: - Approved an appropriation of $4,000 from neighborhood development funds to the Local Community Design Center, Inc., for the Lucille Leggett Neighborhood Institute (item 23). The clerk recorded 25 yes votes on the final roll call and the ordinance was adopted. - Adopted the Rabbit Hole expansion rezoning (item 24) that changes zoning for an approximately 2.45-acre block to EZ1 to accommodate the distillery’s expanded event and retail space; the clerk recorded 24 yes votes and 1 present vote. - Approved a 6.77-acre rezoning at 7203 East Manslick Road for a 40-lot townhouse development (item 25); the ordinance passed with 25 yes votes. - Adopted zoning for Beulah Crossing (item 26) to enable a restaurant/commercial use; the clerk recorded…