Oldham County OKs 72-unit supportive housing project at Apple Patch

The Oldham County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a development plan on Aug. 26 for Choice Landing Apartments, a three‑story, 72‑unit building intended to provide independent living with support services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The commission voted 13‑0 to approve docket PZ‑25‑019.

The project is sited at 7519 Apple Patch Court in Crestwood on a 4.5‑acre parcel in the R‑4 Residential District and proposes a single 84,333‑square‑foot building with a walkout basement and 72 one‑bedroom units. "The purpose of this site will be for individuals with intellectual disabilities to live independently while having support services available," senior planner Anna Barge told the commission.

The commission's approval is limited to the plan presented at the Aug. 26 public hearing. Staff noted the approval carries standard binding elements: no changes may be made without review by the Planning Commission and the County Engineer's Office, and the plan must comply with applicable federal, state and county ordinances and with easement restrictions at the time of construction plan approval.

County engineering staff flagged stormwater and drainage as review items for construction‑plan submittal. County engineer Mike Silliman told commissioners the project will disturb more than one acre and therefore must obtain a KY R10 permit from the Kentucky Division of Water and a county stormwater quality/erosion control permit. He said review will include an analysis of the existing detention basin serving the area to ensure current volume and water‑quality standards are met.

Traffic also was discussed. Silliman and staff referenced earlier traffic studies for the larger Apple Patch/Brownsboro Woods area. Because the posted speed limit on KY‑329 near the site has been reduced to 35 mph, staff said an updated study concluded a left‑turn lane at the project entrance is not required. The county is coordinating broader traffic work on KY‑329 with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Pillar is the applicant on the development plan; Andrew Hawes of the Housing Partnership represented the project and said Pillar will locate office space for staff on site and provide common areas for residents. Mike Hill of Land Design and Development presented the site plan and architectural renderings, describing a low driving rate among the tenant population and a parking layout sized for the expected low number of resident drivers and staff.

A nearby resident, Judy Krask of 7415 Highway 329, spoke in opposition on traffic‑safety grounds. Krask described frequent run‑offs and heavy truck traffic on KY‑329 and urged greater enforcement and roadway improvements near her property.

The motion to approve PZ‑25‑019 was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Marsh. A roll call vote recorded 13 yes, 0 no. The record includes staff materials and the applicant's amended plan showing a single primary entrance on Apple Patch Way and a secondary access for maintenance/trash only.

Commission minutes note PZ‑25‑016 (Bowman Consulting, 1913 South Highway 53) was removed from the docket because a required traffic study was not yet available; that item is expected to return at a later date.

The commission moved on after the vote to the next docket item.