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Louisville City Council Meeting July 5, 2000 Page 21 Wood noted that the property is in the 100-year flood plain, however the applicant has submitted a letter of map revision (LOMR) request to FEMA. If approved, the property would be taken out of the floodplain. If not approved, the applicant would be required to request approval of a floodplain development permit from the Board of Adjustment. Wood noted that one of the two options will need to be completed in order for a building permit to be issued, and has been noted as a requirement on the PUD plans. Wood reviewed the lighting proposal. Wall-mounted light fixtures are proposed on the west and east facing building elevations. The west facing fixtures are 50-watt metal halide fixtures. Planning Commission approval requires the wattage be limited to 40- watt incandescent or the equivalent. The applicant has proposed 50-watt metal halide fixtures for the four lights on the street side of the building. Staff is concerned that the proposed fixtures are not consistent with the DDH recommendations regarding lighting. Staff recommends the lighting be changed and the intensity of the fixtures reduced. The wattage of the wall-mounted fixtures on the east side of the building needs to be specified as 100-watt, high-pressure sodium to comply with the Planning Commission's recommendation. Wood addressed the proposed signage. He noted one wall sign is proposed on the west building elevation. The sign is 20 square feet, the maximum size allowed per the DDH. The letters are illuminated with internal neon. The faces are opaque giving a halo illumination effect. Wood noted that the Planning Commission found the sign acceptable. Wood stated that the Planning Commission recommendation received unanimous approval with seven conditions. With minor clarifications, all conditions have been met with the revised submittal. Two minor outstanding conditions remain. 1) The east elevation light fixtures shall be limited to 100-watt high-pressure sodium fixtures and the type of lighting on the west elevation be modified to fully comply with the recommendations of the DDH. 2) The applicant provide additional information detailing the type of rooftop mechanical screening on the existing building. Davidson called for Applicant presentation. Garrett McCarthy, owner of the Old Louisville'Inn, 740 Front Street, stated that he has been in business for six years and has increased his business five-fold. He stated that he is very active in the community, a member of the Downtown Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Business Improvement District. He stated that the first renovation six years ago received an award for restoration. The primary reason for the remodel is to meet the ADA requirements for the restrooms. Other reasons include making the business more efficient and reducing liability. He noted that currently the 21