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Norton Commons applicant seeks subdivision of 7-acre tract into 14 lots; fire access and utility checks required
Summary
Traditional Town LLC returned to the TRC asking to subdivide a previously approved 7‑acre Norton Commons parcel into 14 lots. County and fire officials requested plat corrections, notes limiting on-street parking, verification of hydrant water availability, turning-radius changes for fire trucks, and confirmation of stormwater and sewer capacity.
Traditional Town LLC asked the Oldham County Technical Review Committee on July 15 to approve a modification to Norton Commons Hamlet 3 that would subdivide an undeveloped 7-acre parcel into 14 lots (adding 13 lots to a single existing lot).
"We're adding 13 lots to it for 14 total," said Mike Swansberg, who identified himself as representing Traditional Town LLC and described a one-way loop with central green space for the new section.
Why it matters: The submission modifies a previously approved planned unit development and will require a revised PUD and corrections to the record plat before the Planning Commission reviews final approval.
Planner and agency requests
John Hatton, the case manager, asked the applicant to show right-of-way dimensions for budding streets, proposed building setback lines and distances from the street, and to correct adjoining property-owner information for multiple lots. Hatton advised the applicant to file a revised planned unit development with the Oldham County Planning Commission.
Utility and sewer comments
Hatton relayed that Louisville Water reported infrastructure near the development but emphasized that their letter does not constitute approval for service or a determination that water main extension would not be required; applicants must contact Louisville Water for connection details. MSD asked the applicant to submit a downstream facility capacity request to confirm sanitary sewer capacity.
Fire access, parking and construction sequencing
Gary Mueller of the Anchorage Middletown Fire Department asked that the plat include notes prohibiting on-street parking where pavement width is less than 22 feet, and stating that on-street parking is allowed on only one side when pavement is between 22 and 27 feet. He requested a note delaying combustible vertical construction until hydrant water reports are provided and raised specific concerns about turning radii and maneuvering a 75-foot fire truck in the proposed one-way loop and 17-foot pavement sections.
Engineering and addressing
County engineer Jim Sullivan asked the applicant to confirm that stormwater calculations reflect the additional impervious surface and to provide turning-radius details that meet master-plan standards. Matt Toler (GIS) said road naming is acceptable and that addresses will be assigned; he also noted potential irrigation or utility needs for the central island.
School capacity
Michael Williams with Oldham County Schools said the development would be served by Goshen Elementary and North Oldham High and estimated "34 per year" based on ordinance calculations, noting he will confirm updated student projections in a couple of weeks.
Next steps
Staff will provide written comments; the applicant must correct the plat, provide the requested hydrologic/turning-radii details and utility confirmations, and then pursue a revised PUD and subsequent Planning Commission review. No TRC action or vote was taken at the meeting.
