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Bellemeade commission to oppose zoning change that could allow large daycare on Whippsmill Road
Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Bellemeade City Commission agreed to pursue opposition to a proposed zoning change at 8210 and 8212 Whippsmill near Shelbyville Road that commissioners say could allow construction of a large daycare; commissioners will gather resident contact information and pursue a meeting with developers to suggest alternatives.
The Bellemeade City Commission on April 14 discussed proposed zoning changes at 8210 and 8212 Whippsmill, near Shelbyville Road, and moved to oppose the specific rezoning that commissioners say would permit construction of a large daycare center.
City Attorney Stephen Porter reported on a March 12 planning commission meeting where planners appeared open to zoning changes at the two addresses and said there had been significant public opposition. Commissioners present, including Burt Deutsch and Cindy Oppel, expressed concern about increased traffic and neighborhood impact if a large daycare were built at those sites.
Commissioner Deutsch said he had attended the March meeting and spoke in opposition; he offered to meet with Matt Rickets of NTS and Brian Lavin of UofL to suggest alternative locations. Commissioner Oppel requested staff compile the best addresses and email contacts so residents can send letters of opposition.
Porter advised the commission to limit an official position to opposing the specific zoning change at Whippsmill and Old Whippsmill that would allow a large daycare, rather than a broader challenge to other zoning items. The commission agreed that pursuing narrowly targeted opposition and stakeholder talks offered the clearest next steps.
No formal vote or ordinance was recorded in the minutes; the item will proceed as outreach and coordination with affected residents and the petitioner. Commissioner Deutsch will arrange the proposed meeting with the developers and planners and staff will collect contact information for resident letters.
