Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 08 11

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 9, 2011 Page 4 of 11 McCartney stated the structures approved through the Temporary Use permit are temporary but the structures approved through the SRU will be considered permanent. Lipton asked how long of a lease the applicant has with the City for the subject property. McCartney stated the applicant would need to answer the question. Brauneis asked if other projects had required a Flood Plain Development permit. McCartney stated the Empire Self Storage was required to complete a Flood Plain Development permit, as well as the Parbois Place Subdivision. Brauneis asked if the roofing material would include some type of clear or colored plastic material to allow natural light into the booth. McCartney requested the applicant address the question during his presentation. Pritchard asked if the upholstery business is still located in the rear (west side) of the building and if so, how does this affect the parking requirements for the site. McCartney stated the upholstery business is still operating on the west side of the building. The parking calculations were completed and the required number of spaces is available on the west side at the alley. Lipton asked if there should be a vegetation height limitation added to the list of conditions. He also asked about the availability of restrooms. McCartney stated the Louisville Municipal Code restricts vegetation height in the vision clearance therefore a condition is not required. He also stated the applicant should answer the question regarding the availability of restrooms. Applicant Presentation: Karim Amirfatte, 7150 South Boulder Road, stated he is a local farmer and produces organic agricultural products. His goal for the market is to provide the best quality product to the market and to also provide things not found elsewhere in Louisville. He presented a sample board and pictures of the property. Loo moved and Pritchard seconded a motion to enter the items into the public record. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Amirfatte continued by stating he would also like to have the site serve as an educational source to the community. Commission questions of Applicant: Lipton asked if there is a restroom available to the public. Amirfatte stated there is a restroom in the main building on site and it is available to the public during business hours. Brauneis asked what type of flooring would be used in the proposed structures. Amirfatte stated they would be wood. He continued by saying the goal is to be able to assemble and/or disassemble a building in one-hour.