MUNI-LOUISVILLE COUNTYlocal legislationPublic Hearing

Zoning Permit Request for Healthcare Office at 1203 Larue Avenue

Original title: Request: Conditional Use Permit to allow a licensed health care provider office in a residential (R-5) zoning district with Waivers Project Name: Healthcare Provider Location: 1203 Larue Avenue Applicant: The Bettys, LLC & The Zen Den, LLC Representative: The Bettys, LLC & The Zen Den, LLC Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 21 - Betsy Ruhe Case Manager: Kaitlin Dever, AICP, Planner II

June 1, 2026

zoning land use healthcare permitting

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The Frame

What this does

This request determines whether a commercial healthcare business can legally operate in a residential neighborhood, potentially setting a precedent for land use in Council District 21.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of 1203 Larue Avenue neighborhood

The character and traffic patterns of the residential area may change if a commercial healthcare office is permitted.

The Bettys, LLC & The Zen Den, LLC

The applicants require this permit to legally operate their healthcare business at the specified location.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 1, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The owners of 1203 Larue Avenue are seeking a Conditional Use Permit to operate a licensed healthcare provider office within a residential (R-5) zoning district. The request includes additional to standard zoning requirements and is currently scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

Key Facts

The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a healthcare office in an R-5 residential zone.
The project is located at 1203 Larue Avenue.
The request includes a petition for zoning waivers.
The case is assigned to Council District 21, represented by Betsy Ruhe.
The application is currently in the 'Public Hearing' status.
The case is being reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
The file number for this application is 26-CUP-0061.
The application was introduced on May 27, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Conditional Use Permit?

It is a permit that allows a property owner to use land in a way that is not typically permitted by the current zoning, provided they meet specific conditions set by the local government.

What does R-5 zoning mean?

R-5 is a residential zoning classification that typically limits land use to residential housing; this request seeks to allow a commercial healthcare office in that area.

How can I participate in the public hearing?

The document indicates the status is 'Public Hearing,' but you would need to contact the Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment or the case manager, Kaitlin Dever, for specific meeting dates and participation instructions.

Why It Matters

This request determines whether a commercial healthcare business can legally operate in a residential neighborhood, potentially setting a precedent for land use in Council District 21.

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Connected Entities

personKaitlin Dever“Case manager and Planner II for the project.”Map →

organizationThe Zen Den, LLC“Applicant and representative for the permit request.”Map →

organizationLouisville Metro“The jurisdiction overseeing the zoning request.”Map →

organizationThe Bettys, LLC“Applicant and representative for the permit request.”Map →

location1203 Larue Avenue“The site of the proposed healthcare office.”Map →

personBetsy Ruhe“Council member for District 21.”Map →

Sources

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