City Council Study Session Summary 2012 03 13

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City Council Study Session Summary March 13, 2012 Page 4of 7 review the structural components of the house as well as what it would take to bring the exterior back to its original state. Councilmember Jasiak inquired as to how homeowners could participate in the historic survey of Jefferson Place Subdivision. The response was that there would be an opportunity for citizen input to respond to details on the home regarding exterior, dates of construction, architectural types. Councilmember Loo and Dalton were curious about the maps presented on historic downtown and could they be made available on the website. The response was that these maps are not 100% accurate, but council members felt they still provided good information. Councilmember Dalton suggested including a disclaimer with the map indicating they are not 100% accurate. Mayor Muckle suggested a plaque for landmarked homes to include the miner, suggested a website that would be interactive to allow the homeowner the opportunity to log-in and give added historic information, and to also have the locations be compatible with GIS. Councilmember Dalton said he still was having trouble viewing a 50 year old house as historic –was hoping a possible outcome of the survey would identify structures that are unique. Demolition Review: Planning DirectorRuss facilitated a discussion on the refinement of the demolition process and the five (5) key talking points which are: Changing the permit process from one that has timelines governed by the International Building Code (IBC) to an application process that has timelines specified by the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC); Establishing criteria the applicant is required to meet as a part of the demolition application; Outlining the time frame to which the approval of demolition application is valid; Eligibility of previously expired demolition permits, and Clarifying the definition of a “wall” to specifically include “windows and doors” in the definition. Director Russ asked City Council if they wanted to have further discussion with the HPC at a study session before coming to Council with the revised Ordinance. Council offeredsuggestions of ways to improve the revision to the ordinance/demo process, and some of those suggestions are below: Remove the six requirements of what needs to accompany a demo permit. Unhappy about all the stuff an applicant has to bring to apply.