Spring Hill Farm, Inc. 6000, 6004,6006 South Hwy 53 Minor Plat, Road Frontage Variance & Access Easement Waiver Request: Docket PZ-20-007-- Docket PZ-20-008- Application has been filed by Spring Hill Farm, Inc. for the approval of a Minor Subdivision Plat with Waiver (Joint Access Section 5.7(E)) and Road Frontage Variances on approximately 201.99 acres. The properties are located at the 6000 Block, 6004 and 6006 South Highway 53, Smithfield. The zoning is AG-1 Agricultural/Residential District and CO-1 Conservation/Residential District. Address: 6000, 6004, 6006 South Highway 53, Smithfield Tax Parcel: 57-00-00-2A Lot Size: 202 acres Existing Zoning: AG-1 Agricultural & CO-1 Conservation Oldham County June 23, 2020 Planning Commission Docket No. PZ-20-008
Current Zoning ´
Site History: • A consolidation plat was approved in October 2017 consolidating 30.222 acres with an existing farm tract (Stetten). • This is not considered a sell- off because it was consolidated with 30.22 acres an adjoining Z property. Oldham County June 23, 2020 Planning Commission Docket No. PZ-20-008
43.136 acres Site History: • A minor plat was applied for and approved in March 2020 creating a 43.136-acre tract with its own access to Highway 53 . Sell-off #1 30.22 acres Z Oldham County June 23, 2020 Planning Commission Docket No. PZ-20-008
43.136 acres Site History: • A consolidation plat was approved in May 2020 Z consolidating 18.545 acres with an existing tract which had a home located on it (6002 S Hwy 53). This tract uses the shared access 30.22 acres easement. Z Oldham County June 23, 2020 Planning Commission Docket No. PZ-20-008
Spring Hill Farm, Inc. 6000, 6004,6006 South Hwy 53 Minor Plat, Road Frontage Variance & Access Easement Waiver Notes: • The applicant is proposing to create two (2) additional tracts from one existing tract that contains approximately 202 acres on South Highway 53 which would be three (3) sell- offs within a five-year period. • According to the definition in Section 2.2 of the Subdivision Regulations, a Minor Subdivision is “a subdivision of land into not more than three lots within a five -year time period and not involving a new public street or private road.” • The definition of a Major Subdivision is “a subdivision of land into four or more lots or any subdivision involving a new public street or private road. Also, any division of land beyond three lots within a five-year time period from a parent tract or tract divided there from.” Oldham County June 23, 2020 Planning Commission Docket No. PZ-20-008
43.136 acres Sell-off #1
Spring Hill Farm, Inc. 6000, 6004,6006 South Hwy 53 Minor Plat, Road Frontage Variance & Access Easement Waiver Notes: • Per section 020-020 AG-1 Development Regulations, tracts less than 2.5 acres are required to have 150 feet of road frontage therefore the applicant is also requesting road frontage variances for the two proposed tracts. Oldham County June 23, 2020 Planning Commission Docket No. PZ-20-008
Spring Hill Farm, Inc. 6000, 6004,6006 South Hwy 53 Minor Plat, Road Frontage Variance & Access Easement Waiver Notes: • Per Section 5.7(E), no more than 3 parcels may take access from any single street encroachment not considered a frontage street or private roadway. • The applicant is requesting a waiver to allow the following tracts to use the existing access easement which is proposed to be increased to 60 feet for future waterline easement if needed: • a. Farm Tract: 197.0 acres-existing • b. Tract G: 18.545 acres (6002 S. Hwy 53)-existing • c. Tract D: 2.499 acres (6004 S. Hwy 53)-proposed • d. Tract E: 2.499 acres (6006 S. Hwy 53)-proposed • e. Tract 2D: 2.499 acres (6000 S. Hwy 53)-existing • All of the above tracts currently use the existing access easement. The homes being separated have been on the farm for many years and were used by employees or relatives which is a permitted use for working farms. Oldham County June 23, 2020 Planning Commission Docket No. PZ-20-008
3 6002 4 1 6006 Farm Tract
Farm Entrance
East View
South View-Hwy 53
North View- Hwy 53
Driveway Split-serves 6000 & 6002
6004 S. Hwy 53-Tract E
6006 S. Hwy 53-Tract E
Farm Tract
Spring Hill Farm, Inc. 6000, 6004,6006 South Hwy 53 Minor Plat, Road Frontage Variance & Access Easement Waiver Justification: • The applicant’s justification statement states the following: • The purpose of the division is to allow the owner to turn the rental properties into marketable lots. • There will be no outward change in the appearance and use of the property by allowing the additional division within the 5-year timeframe and use of the access easement. • By allowing the division it will allow the owner to move forward with estate planning and the anticipated use of the land will preserve the public safety and welfare and will not alter the character of the neighborhood.
Spring Hill Farm, Inc. 6000, 6004,6006 South Hwy 53 Minor Plat, Road Frontage Variance & Access Easement Waiver Summary The Applicant is requesting approval of following: • Road Frontage Variances for two proposed tracts • Waiver-Joint Access Section 5.7(E) • Minor Subdivision Plat (allow additional sell-off within 5 years)
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