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Oldham County approves 1.52‑foot rear-yard variance for Crestwood townhomes
Summary
At its May 15 meeting, the Oldham County Board of Adjustments and Appeals approved a 1.52‑foot rear-yard setback variance that clears the way for a six‑unit townhome project at 7011 West Highway 22 in Crestwood; agency comments require adjustments to maximize separation from Highway 22 and confirm sewer capacity.
The Oldham County Board of Adjustments and Appeals on May 15 approved a 1.52‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for a proposed six‑unit, two‑story townhome development at 7011 West Highway 22 in Crestwood, allowing a 23.48‑foot setback where the R‑4 residential district requires 25 feet.
County planner Sandy Regroden told the board the 0.43‑acre site is zoned R‑4 and that multi‑family dwellings are a permitted use in that district. Regroden said agency reviewers — including the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — provided comments asking that the structure be placed as far north as possible to maximize separation from Highway 22 and nearby Parkwoods Road, and that the applicant submit a downstream facility capacity request to verify sewer capacity.
Attorney Steven Houston, representing L and M Housing Development LLC, described the requested change as “a very, very tiny variance” and said the project fits the type of development the county should promote. Jonathan Martin, the applicant’s representative, told the board that MSD had granted capacity for the proposed apartments.
Board discussion was brief. Chair Larry Otterback said the question was “pretty cut and dry,” and a board member moved to approve the variance on the grounds that it would not adversely affect public health, safety or the character of the area and would permit proper integration into the local road network. The board voted to approve the application (docket OC 25 0 1 3).
The approval is conditioned on the application considered at the May 15 hearing; the applicant must follow Oldham County development regulations and address any required permits and agency inspections before occupancy. Agency comments noted by staff — particularly the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recommendation and the sewer capacity review — remain outstanding implementation items for the applicant to satisfy before final approvals are complete.
Case docket: OC 25 0 1 3.
