Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2025 02 13 - Canceled

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes January 8, 2025 Page 4 of 5 some interest in the site, particularly following the announcement that King Soopers will be opening on McCaslin. Councilmember Kern commented that she has heard of some issues between the owners of buildings on McCaslin and the current or potential tenants. She noted that she would like Louisville to facilitate some of the challenges in the area. Manager Zarate responded that Economic Vitality does facilitate pretty heavily, but there are often issues that Economic Vitality cannot resolve. Councilmember Kern asked about the residential project south of Gravity Brewing. Director Zuccaro responded that they are currently in the building permit process and permits are close to being issued. Councilmember Kern noted that she often hears questions or frustration from members of the public around projects that were approved by Council but have not made any noticeable progress. Councilmember Fahey stated she has heard that some restaurant owners feel that the City prevents them from adding outdoor seating, when in reality it is often the property owner that will not support outdoor seating. Manager Zarate responded that staff has been working on educating business owners around land use processes and clarified that some outdoor seating requests would require a PUD Amendment. Mayor Leh asked whether Director Zuccaro could give an update on the PUD application for the former Lowe's at 1171 W Dillon Road. Director Zuccaro confirmed that staff has received an application for King Soopers and it is currently under review. He anticipated that it will go through the public hearing approval process in the first quarter of 2025. He added that he expects the applicant will pull a building permit concurrently so that they can begin construction as soon as the PUD is approved. Councilmember Kern asked whether the PUD application includes a gas station or whether the applicant has pursued purchasing the existing gas station near the site. Director Zuccaro confirmed that the current application includes a gas station and recommended that the EVC hold any additional questions for the public hearing due to the quasi-judicial nature of the application. Mayor Leh asked whether there were any additional items that the EVC would like to discuss during its February meeting. Councilmember Kern asked whether there should be a discussion on a potential Main Street closure. Mayor Leh responded that he would like to hear direction from the full City Council prior to the EVC discussing it. Councilmember Kern acknowledged that Council received a request from the Downtown Business Association and asked if Council could have a discussion/direction on the Main Street closure prior to the February EVC meeting. Acting City Manager Fox added that a member of Council could bring up the item during Council Items for Future Discussion. Agenda Packet P. 6