City Council Study Session Summary 2007 03 13

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City Council Study Session Summary March 13, 2007 Page 2 of 3 David Hosansky spoke about the usage of the current arts center and their desire to enlarge the site. He noted their estimates for an expansion that would add 1000 square feet to the west of the building would cost approximately $350,000 - $500,000. Don Atwood spoke regarding the economic benefits of the arts in the metro area. He noted a new arts center could be a boost to Louisville's economy. The Cultural Council plans to create a subcommittee to generate private funding for the facility. Brown asked what the Cultural Council needed from the City for this project. Atwood stated they needed meeting space at the Recreation Center. Atwood added that he and Keith Williams had an understanding that project would only be allocated a very limited amount of City staff time. Muckle asked about the possibility of having a joint use agreement for a performing arts site at the renovated Louisville Middle School. Cultural Council member thought it could work if there was a specific agreement on how the time would be divided with the school. Phillips noted their interest in perhaps having a new arts facility in the Urban Renewal Area. Brown told her to contact the Revitalization Commission and discuss their thoughts with that group. Discussion of Trailer Storage Regulations and Public Process Wood gave a short report on where the current ordinance repeal is and what the next steps are. He also discussed how some of the neighboring communities address this issue. Wood noted that some of the criteria that are being considered for a new ordinance are: . Define the type of units that would be acceptable . Number of units . Required separation of parking from right-of-way . Requirement for screening of vehicle . Requirement that parking on residential lot be limited to the owner or tenant of the property . Requirement that vehicle have current registration and license plates . Restriction that vehicles over 32 feet not be on residential lots Wood noted staff was attempting to create clear criteria for Code Enforcement to interpret. Members of the public asked for clarification on what exactly and when the next steps would be: . April 12, Planning Commission continues hearing on repeal of existing ordinance . May 1, City Council has second reading on repeal of existing ordinance . Late May, public meeting to discuss proposed new ordinance