Planning Commission Minutes 2012 05 24

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 24, 2012 Page 2 of 6 Public Notice Certification: Published in the Daily Camera on April 22, 2012. Posted in City Hall, Public Library, Recreation Center and the Courts and Police Building on April 20, 2012. Continued from the May 10, 2012 meeting. Conflict of Interest: None heard. Staff Report of Facts and Issues: Russ discussed/reviewed the following: Purpose of a Comp Plan – The Comp Plan is a public policy tool intended to  integrate and align governing regulations, infrastructure, and services with community values, needs and civic priorities, through a manageable 20-year window. Aspiration Document illustrating a community-based vision.  Sets the policy framework (goals & objectives) for functioning of the  vision. Outlines implementation goals and ongoing monitoring of the vision:  Land Development Regulations  Transportation Decisions  Infrastructure Needs  Capital Investments  Prioritization of Community Services  Regional coordination and ongoing decision-making  Vision Statement  Align Principles and Policies  How to use the plan – the vision statement should provide a concise  summary of what the City of Louisville is today and wished to achieve in the future. The ingredients of a Vision Statement should include: Positive present tense language  Qualities that provide a feeling for the City’s uniqueness  Inclusiveness of the City diverse population and their aspirations  A focus on people and quality of life  A stated time period  Public Outreach  20 stakeholder meetings and community meetings were held.  A community workshop had approximately 50 participants  www.EnvisionLouisvilleCo.com  To date: 128 participants, 74 ideas and 124 comments.  Russ discussed the Draft Vision Statement, as well as the fourteen core values. He requested discussion/direction from the Planning Commissioners. Public Comment: Andy Johnson, 920 Lincoln, stated he is a member of LSAB. He complemented staff of the latest revisions. He continued with a recommendation of changes to Sustainable Practices. (Suggestions were incorporated and a draft of the modifications are included as part of these minutes. See below.)