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Small rezoning in Buckeye Lane would add one lot; neighbor raises drainage concern
Summary
A request to rezone a small strip inside an approved subdivision to create one additional lot and add open space drew routine plan corrections from staff; a neighbor asked whether the detention basin outflow would head toward their lot, and engineers said the conceptual flow is directed away.
John Talbot, representing the applicant, asked the Technical Review Committee on May 20, 2026 to approve a narrow rezoning adjustment inside an already‑approved subdivision that would convert a small portion of CO‑1 zoning to R‑1 for three lots on Buckeye Lane, allowing an extra lot and additional open space.
Talbot said the portion proposed for rezoning is small relative to the entire subdivision; the change would split two larger CO‑1 lots into three smaller lots. John Hahn, the county case manager for planning and zoning, told the applicant to update plans to show water mains, sanitary sewers, gas lines, fire hydrants, electric poles or proposed locations of those utilities, the location of drainage facilities, and site statistics such as building height, floor area and lot coverage. Hahn cited subdivision regulation section 7.3(e) on water‑main minimum standards and said applicants should note if an existing 3‑inch line remains.
Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) requested a downstream facilities capacity (DFC) form to confirm sanitary sewer capacity. Louisville Water noted infrastructure near the site but emphasized that notation does not constitute service approval or obviate extension requirements. North Oldham Fire said it had no issues with the proposal.
A neighbor, represented by Erin Langley, asked whether the detention basin’s outflow would drain toward the neighbor’s lot. Mike Hill of Land Design & Development said conceptually the outflow "isn’t headed toward your client's property" and that final engineered drawings will more precisely define size, direction and outfall. County Engineer Jim Silliman reiterated that the project must meet post‑construction stormwater standards for 2‑, 10‑ and 100‑year storms and that final outfall structures must be designed accordingly.
Staff also noted a clerical correction: Jim Silliman asked that the plan name be updated to read "Reserves at Paramount" rather than "Paramount Estates." No vote was taken; staff said applicants should submit the DFC form to MSD and revise plans per the checklist before the item proceeds to the Planning Commission.
