Board tables short‑term rental application for Bohannon Lane property pending clearer residency documents

The Oldham County Board of Adjustments on March 20 voted to table consideration of an owner‑occupied short‑term rental permit for a property at 6620 Bohannon Lane in LaGrange (docket OC25011) to allow the applicant time to supply clearer proof of primary residency.

County staff described the request and noted the application included a utility verification and a bank document that staff considered insufficient to remove questions about whether the property is the owner's primary residence. Planner Ryan (staff) told the board the owner had supplied two documents but staff recommended clearer proof in the record.

Applicant representatives explained the owner is living at the Bohannon Lane address and that a change to the company's registration and other documents was in progress. Angela Zachman, appearing as power of attorney for owner David Zachman (who was flying at the time), said the owner intended to rent the property only when he was away and had local contacts who could respond to issues.

Board members expressed concern about the practical effect of approving an owner‑occupied STRP when the claimed owner would be frequently absent. The board discussed possible conditions (naming a local manager within 25 miles, monitoring systems, and manager contact information) but concluded the record lacked the clear documentation the ordinance requires to support an owner‑occupied designation.

The applicant asked to postpone action to assemble stronger evidence of primary residency. The board reopened the hearing to allow that request, then voted to table the application to the next meeting to permit submission of additional documentation.

Ending: The application is not denied; it is tabled pending additional documentation. The applicant and planning staff said they would return with clearer proof of primary residency and an identified local responsible manager if appropriate.