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Louisville Metro Approves Rezoning of 11100 Garden Trace Drive for Multifamily Development

  • When: 2025/03/04
  • Address: 11100 Garden Trace Drive, Louisville, KY
  • City: Louisville
  • State: KY
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Residential Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Workforce Housing
  • Size: 36.68 acres, 82 units

Louisville Metro Council approved the rezoning of 11100 Garden Trace Drive from R-4 Single Family Residential to R-7 Multifamily Residential to allow for an 82-unit multifamily development. This project is an expansion of an already approved multifamily development, providing additional connectivity and housing opportunities. The development will include a mix of apartments and townhomes, as well as shared amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, and dog park. The project also incorporates pedestrian infrastructure improvements, extending sidewalks to better integrate with the surrounding neighborhood. The rezoning aligns with Louisville’s Plan 2040 goals by increasing housing diversity and accessibility.

Why it Matters

This rezoning supports Louisville’s efforts to expand housing options, particularly workforce housing, in a growing area near commercial centers and employment hubs. The development also improves connectivity by extending Garden Trace Drive and integrating with existing residential areas.

Source

Applicant - Highgates Development


Engineering - Mindel Scott & Associates, Inc.


Ownership - G Trace LP


Developer - Highgates Development


City Representative - Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC


Allowed Uses: The rezoning allows for the construction of an 82-unit multifamily residential development, including apartments and townhomes. The project will provide connectivity to an existing multifamily development and amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, and dog park.

Density: Increased from R-4 (Single Family Residential) to R-7 (Multifamily Residential), allowing for higher density development.

Minimum Lot Size: As per R-7 zoning regulations in Louisville Metro Land Development Code

Maximum Building Height: Three-story apartment buildings and two-story townhome buildings are permitted.

Lot Coverage: As per the Louisville Metro Land Development Code for R-7 zoning

Previous Zoning: R-4 (Single Family Residential)