Planning Commission Minutes 2007 05 10

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes MAY 10, 2007 Page 6 of 9 . As properties are purchases and remodeled, there seems to be a trend towards scraping the lot to allow for a larger house that maximizes the development standards. Resulting in a threat to the architectural integrity of the area. . The Preservation Commission has responded with proposing incentives that would provide property owners more square footage and FAR in exchange for the retention of the street-facing fa<;ade of the homes. . Old Town Overlay District - recommended change is related to Section 17.12.050. Yard and bulk requirements. The minimum roof pitch for the predominant roofs on both principal and accessory structures shall be 6: 12. A "predominant roof' is one having a surface area that exceeds more than 80 percent (80%) of the total surface area of all roofs on the structure, as calculated by the Planning Department. . Chapter 17.12 of the Louisville Municipal Code is amended by the addition of a new Section 17.12.055 Preservation zoning incentives; Old Town overlay district. . The intent of the new section is to provide incentives for homeowners to retain the existing historical structure so that the integrity of the Old Town District is left intact. . The residential project for which a bonus is requested must meet a specific set of requirements. The regulations are standard regulations established in historic districts. Wood stated staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 12, Series 2007 without condition. Questions of Staff: Hartman inquired about the relationship of the roof slope to wind and hail damage. Wood explained the roofing material and not the slope is standard for code based on wind speed and snow load. Dalton discussed the wording regarding gable and pitch roof and the need for clarification of those terms. Deborski inquired about permitted building height. Wood stated the primary structure is 27' and an accessory structure is 20'. Applicant Presentation: Greg McMenamin, representing the Historic Preservation Commission, reviewed the purpose for the incentives. Loo asked if the residents had been notified of this code change. McMenamin stated that 600 public notices had been mailed to the property owners. Deborski asked if it was truly possible to build a Victorian Style home within the 27' height limit. McMenamin stated it was possible. Dalton inquired about the house sample pictures. Meredyth Muth, Facilities Coordinator and staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission stated the pictures were strictly examples of what could be developed on a lot of a given size using the incentive program. Members of the Public: None heard.