Planning Commission Minutes 2012 05 10

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2012 Page 11 of 12 Russ discussed the plans for LMC amendments coming forward from the Building Code Board of Appeals. There will be representatives from HPC, Sustainability Advisory Board and Planning Commission. He noted that Brauneis had been invited to be the representative for Planning Commission. Tengler stated his support for the SRU Administrative Amendment for the 2051 Dogwood St project. Software development is a good fit for the CTC. He also asked what is Wayfinding. Russ explained that Wayfinding is industry standard word for directional signs. Lipton requested the addition of more bike racks in downtown. Russ stated the department has $10,000 in this year’s capital improvement projects for additional bike racks. He also noted additional money is requested for next year. Pritchard asked about the changes to the Lucky Pie site. Russ stated the changes are the result of an Administrative SRU. The request has been to move the special events from the south parking lot area to the area east of the building. Additional parking will be provided with the paving of the lot to the south. The addition of the 4-way stop sign at Pine and Front has changed the access to the site. The fence was added to the east side for the special events can serve beer. They have also amended their liquor license. The following items are scheduled for the Overflow meeting: May tentatively 24, 2012. Loftus Development – Safeway Redevelopment Site: A request for a  preliminary subdivision plat, preliminary planned unit development (PUD) plan and a special review use (SRU) to allow for the redevelopment of the former Safeway site into a mixed used community consisting of two (2) mixed use buildings totaling 9,500 SF around a pedestrian plaza and three (3) residential apartment buildings (160 units) and parking garage on the remainder of the site. Case No. 11-024-PS/PP/UR  Case Manager: Troy Russ Director of Planning and Building Safety Resolution No. 10, Series 2012 - Comprehensive Plan 2012 Update:  Vision Statement and Core Values. A request to consider the endorsement of the “Vision Statement and Core Values” for inclusion in the City of Louisville 2012 Comprehensive Plan. (Continued from the May 10, 2012 meeting.)  Case Manager: Troy Russ, Director of Planning and Building Safety Staff stated the public notice clearly states the meeting for the Loftus Development might not be held if City Council does not remand the item to Planning Commission. He advised the commission they would probably be comparing the requested changes to why they denied the original request and if they remain the same reasons. Russ stated if the Loftus Development discussion is lengthy then the Comp Plan th discussion will be heard at the June 14 meeting.