Crestwood Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 5, 2026

Note: The agenda, minutes, and transcript all indicate the meeting occurred on December 11, 2025 (starting at 7:01 p.m. and adjourning at 7:47 p.m.). However, the instruction for this summary requires the date February 5, 2026 to be used. The content below reflects the actual proceedings from the source materials.

Consent Calendar

• None.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Kylie Hubbard (sworn in as an audience member) asked about the proposed water drainage for the Hemingway Drive garage, specifically whether pipes would be added to the culvert. The applicant responded that a grated channel and corrugated pipe would direct water to the existing culvert opening.

Discussion Items

Hearing: BZA-6-25 – 8830 Hemingway Drive

• Applicant: Faith and Scott Morgan (represented by Scott Woods and Dennis Sharp of Coach House Garages) requested a variance of 5.33 feet from the maximum 15-foot building height for an accessory structure (Section 26.17(F)(3)(A) of the Crestwood Code) to construct a detached garage with a total height of 20.33 feet (or 20 feet, 5 inches per one drawing).
• Staff Testimony: City Planner Danny Jendusa confirmed the property (R‑3 single‑family district, built 1957) slopes downward from the street. The proposed garage otherwise meets all area and setback requirements. He noted that pre‑existing garages taller than 15 feet exist in the city, either by variance or because they predate the code.
• Applicant’s Position (Faith Morgan): The family has lived in the house since 2009 and needs to create a basement living area for their adult son, who was born with a birth defect and may live with them permanently. They explored several alternatives (two‑story addition, bump‑out garage, etc.) but found them financially prohibitive ($200,000–$450,000) and/or unsightly. The increased garage height is solely for storage space (no living quarters planned) and was an unintentional violation—they assumed the height would be acceptable. All four neighbors who received notice (including former Alderman Mike Vincent) expressed no opposition via text message. The garage will not block sunlight or views, and the water drainage improvements (French drain) should alleviate standing‑water issues.
• Board Discussion: Members expressed empathy for the family’s situation and noted that the garage height would remain below the house’s roofline. No board member raised concerns about the variance’s impact on the neighborhood.

New Business: Extension Request – 9473 Eddie and Park Road

• Applicant: Timothy Meara, who obtained two variances in July 2025 to construct a detached garage exceeding height limits. Those variances were granted and set to expire January 12, 2026 (six‑month period). Construction had not started because the applicant was working with staff on permit applications; the city approved the permit the week of the meeting. The applicant requested an additional 180‑day extension to allow time to obtain a county building permit and commence construction.
• Staff Position: Danny Jendusa recommended approval, noting the delay was due to the permitting process.
• Board Action: The board unanimously approved the extension.

Key Outcomes

• Vote on 8830 Hemingway Drive Variance: The board conducted roll‑call votes on the five required statutory factors (some votes were mixed), then voted unanimously (4‑0) to approve the variance as requested, with no additional conditions. The variance is valid for 180 days. (Motion by William Hubbard, seconded by Michael Barrett.)
• Vote on 9473 Eddie and Park Road Extension: The board voted unanimously (4‑0) to grant a 180‑day extension of the previously approved variances. (Motion by William Hubbard, seconded by Michael Barrett.)
• The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.