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Planning Commission sets July hearing for Preston Flats rezoning amid neighborhood traffic concerns
Summary
The Louisville Metro Planning Commission set a July 25 public hearing for a request to rezone an undeveloped parcel at Preston Highway from single‑family R5 to multifamily R6 (24 Zone 19). Neighbors and nearby business owners said narrow Clay Avenue and a restricted Subway drive‑through sightline create safety risks; staff will provide additional site photos at the hearing.
The Louisville Metro Planning Commission on June 20 voted to set a July 25 public hearing for a rezoning request known as Preston Flats, a proposal to change a currently undeveloped parcel from R5 single‑family to R6 multifamily zoning with a detailed district development plan, a rear‑yard setback variance and a buffer waiver.
Staff presented the application and recommended setting the hearing date so the commission could consider the developer’s revised plan, which proposes three buildings containing 28 multifamily units. Dante Saint Germain, Office of Planning staff, said the parcel is partially in a neighborhood form district and…
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