Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 04 14

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Planning Commission Bolder Tutor SRU April 14, 2011 3.Group Tutoring – Between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Saturdays, tutoring in a group setting will be provided by 3-4 staff members for up to 16 students. STAFF ANALYSIS: Louisville Municipal Code § 17.40.100.A lists five criteria to be considered by the Planning Commission in reviewing a Special Review Use application, which follow. The Planning Commission is authorized to place conditions on their recommendation of approval, if they believe those are necessary to comply with all of the criteria. 1. That the proposed use/development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and of this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood; The Comprehensive Plan (Plan) encourages a vibrant mix of land use to meet the needs of the Louisville citizenry. Economic Development Principal ED-1 states “The City should retain and expand existing businesses and create an environment where new businesses can grow.” The proposed school will be located in an existing commercial complex that was designed to accommodate office uses adjacent to an assisted living facility. The residential neighborhood to the north is buffered from the commercial center activity by a trail corridor. The proposed use will not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood. Staff finds this criterion has been met. 2. That such use/development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; The proposed school will be located in an existing medical and office complex. The school will help lend economic stability to the area that is compatible with the existing medical, office, and business uses within the complex. Staff finds this criterion has been met. 3. That the use/development is adequate for the internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and convenience; There is no new development associated with the proposed use. The school will occupy a space within an existing building. There is currently sufficient public access, drainage facilities, and sewage and water facilities on the site. Staff finds this criterion has been met. 4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movement or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of signs and lighting devices as to prevent the occurrence of nuisances; landscaping and other similar features to prevent the littering or accumulation of trash, together with other factors deemed to affect public health, welfare, safety and convenience; 4