Stop Drastic Rezoning at 3042 Hikes Lane

07/15/2021

Planning Commission Update

Katherine Atty
Louisville, KY, United States
JUL 15, 2021 —
As most of you probably know, Metro Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the zoning change for 3042 Hikes Lane (formerly St. Barnabas). A few things to note:
1) Metro Council still needs to vote on the change, so we are still in the fight!
2) Metro Planning and Zoning ARE NOT elected officials, they are appointed by the Mayor, so they DO NOT represent the electorate.

The next step for all of us to take is to email the Council Clerk our comments about this zoning change. This is a link to the contact form (DO NOT CHOOSE A DISTRICT—we want these comments to go to all council members):
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/contact-metro-council-clerks-office
Please reference the Planning and Zoning case # 20-ZONE-0090 in your email. Thanks again for your support!
Here’s a link to share
https://www.change.org/p/ldg-development-stop-drastic-rezoning-of-3042-hikes-lane-in-hikes-point

Stop DRASTIC Rezoning of 3042 Hikes Lane. Save Hikes Point!

05/03/2021

IMPORTANT:
LDG is submitting a plan to change the zoning to R7, with 3 story buildings housing 276 units. LD&T meetings are not eligible for evening hearings.
No formal action on the request is taken. No in-person location is provided for LD&T, except that they open their conference room downtown for those that wish to make the trip downtown.

The Planning Commission hearing on the case is likely to be scheduled in early June - June 7th.
Our petition for an in person meeting for the Planning Commission cannot be honored due to COVID restrictions. That meeting will likely be online with an option to attend in person at the JEFFERSONIAN, 10617 Taylorsville Rd., for all without reliable internet access. The members of the Planning Commission will attend online and will not be at the Jeffersonian.

It is important that residents attend and speak at the June meeting. The next meeting after June will be the two Metro Council meetings. Residents may not speak at those Metro Council meetings, but may attend wearing shirts, hats, and small posters with their opposition messaging.

03/09/2021

Good news! LDG is going to propose a changed plan. What are neighbors’ thoughts?

-R7 instead of R8A
-276 units instead of 507 units
-3 stories instead of 4 story structure
-no parking garage
-4 buildings instead of 1 large structure

01/06/2021

Hi Neighbors,
There seems to be a stalling on the part of the Planning and Zoning Commission on this issue. We’re not sure but it’s possible they’re hoping we will lose momentum on emails to Joel Dock, as well as interest by you, in order to push their plans through while we look the other way.

As a reminder, we are NOT trying to prevent affordable housing, we are trying to prevent the unrealistic rezoning of such high density on such a small lot. The affordable housing LDG is building in J-Town is nearly 200 less units on more than double(!) the acreage.

We’ve knocked on many doors for petition signatures and appreciate so much everyone’s input and support BUT we still need your help!

Please, please, please once more, send opposition emails to:

[email protected]

about Case # 20-ZONE-0090.

Thanks again for all your support!

12/19/2020

Why is LDG requesting 500 on 9.5 acres in Hikes Point but only 312 units on 28 acres in J-Town?

New affordable housing community with 312 units under construction near Jeffersontown
Katrina Helmer
Published 4:26 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- LDG Development has broken ground on its newest affordable housing community near Jeffersontown on Taylorsville Road.

The $40 million project has been named Donerail Run. Crews are preparing the 28-acre site for utilities, and there are still a few old buildings on the lot to demolish and clear out. Eventually, the location will have 13 apartment buildings with 312 units.

New affordable housing community with 312 units under construction near Jeffersontown

'There is a major shortage of affordable housing options for working families,' said Ramona Vasta, the development manager. 'So this particular development will target families earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income, which is $61,000 for a family of four. What that translates to is our teachers, essential workers, first responders.'

There will be one, two, and three bedroom floor plans. The prices depend on income but will range between $600 and $1,350 per month.

LDG Development has many different affordable housing projects across the country and in the Louisville area. Vasta said what makes the Donerail property unique is the large lot and extra space for more amenities like a pool, fitness center, dog park, playground, business center, and picnic area.

It is estimated that there is a rental property shortage in Louisville of 35,000 units. So Vasta said it is critical to have more affordable options, especially this year.

'With the pandemic, it's just piled on. And there's a lot of strain on families right now financially. So no matter your income, your social status, race -- you deserve a safe, quality place to call home. And so that's what we're doing here,' Vasta said.

The first apartments should be available to rent in late November or early December 2021.

The name of the apartment complex is in honor of the 1913 Kentucky Derby winner Donerail. Fitting for the apartment complex's proximity to JTown, the Derby winner was ridden by Jeffersontown jockey Roscoe Goose.

Copyright 2020 by WDRB Media.

11/05/2020

In addition to the opposition with emails, letters, change(dot)org petition, and Facebook info gathering, we are adding another layer of opposition.

*Please send a letter to petition for a public meeting. (We hope showing a large # of people opposed in person and remotely at this Public Meeting, will keep this Rezoning from moving forward.) In order to have a public meeting we must petition with signatures.*

Send to:
Planning and Design Services
Attn: Joel Dock
case # 20-ZONE-0090
444 S. 5th Street
Louisville, Ky. 40202

The letter must say:
“I hereby petition the Planning Commission to hold A Public Hearing at 6 PM or later at convenient location for Case 20-ZONE 0090, a Rezoning to R8A to allow a 507 unit apartment development, 4 story building with 4 story parking garage, at 3042 Hikes Lane, Louisville, Ky. 40220.”

Print your name, Signature, address and zip code.
Send all names and signatures in your household on that same petition page.

Change.org is the world’s largest petition platform, using technology to empower more than 200 million users to create the change they want to see.

10/29/2020

Hi, neighbors! Thanks to a generous, anonymous donor, we recently had 100 yard signs printed—hopefully, you have seen them in Hikes Point. As of today, we have distributed them all! While this is GREAT news, it also creates a new problem—we need more signs! If you have received or would like to receive a sign and are able to contribute to a new order, please message the page and I’ll give you info on how and where to donate. Unfortunately, we can’t use the Facebook *donate* button because we’re not a registered nonprofit. Thanks in advance!

Send a message to learn more

10/29/2020

We’re just under 2,000 signatures! Remember to SIGN and SHARE if you haven’t already.

Stop DRASTIC Rezoning of 3042 Hikes Lane. Save Hikes Point!

10/15/2020

Under 200 signatures to go before we hit 1,500! Sign and SHARE!

Stop DRASTIC Rezoning of 3042 Hikes Lane. Save Hikes Point!

10/13/2020

Just a few of the thoughtful comments on our petition! Don’t forget to SIGN and SHARE: http://chng.it/bDrGq6Gm

10/11/2020

This QR code goes directly to the petition. If you have a friend who is interesting in signing and they have a smart phone, they can just open their camera app and hover over this code and the link will open directly!

10/11/2020

LDG has filed their application for rezoning change to R8A, against the advice of MSD. It is more important than ever to send emails/letters to Metro Planning and all the Metro Council members to show we, people who have a vested interest in this community, do not think this zoning change is appropriate.

•We have a new case number since LDG is applied. Henceforth, please use Case #20-ZONE-0090 in all future correspondence.

•Contact with individual letters from all in your home, friends and neighbors. Include photos (especially if you live in an adjacent property and have specific concerns!), articles, info of all sorts.

•Send your letters of opposition to:
Metro Planning:
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Metro Council members:
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WHAT WE OPPOSE:
•Drastic Rezoning from Current R-4 (single family).

•LDG is interested in a zoning change to R-8A (allows 58 units per acre, MOST extreme density allowed in Louisville) = more profit for developer, but not the best for our community.

•Consider a lesser zone change;
R-5 (12 units per acre) approx. 114 units on 9.5 acres
R-6 (17.42 units per acre) approx. 165 units on 9.5 acres
R-7 (34.8 units per acre) approx. 330 units on 9.5 acres

•Also, the 4 story structure with 4 story parking garage is not consistent with he neighborhood. Please consider a 2-story structure.

An online petition is live: http://chng.it/bDrGq6Gm I think this is an easily shareable way to get more people involved with preventing this zoning change. Thanks for all your hard work, neighbors! We need all the help we can get!

Stop DRASTIC Rezoning of 3042 Hikes Lane. Save Hikes Point!