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Louisville City Council Meeting December 17, 2002 Page 9 Sisk stated he supports the inline skating rink and wants to make sure that the proper procedures are followed. He asked Planning Director Paul Wood to address how the Planning Department reviewed the Inline skating rink process. Wood stated it was his determination it would not be a public process. He based his determination on the use, the impacts and whether a PUD would be required. He noted the inline skating rink is an accessory use of the recreation center and on public property. He considered this to be a relocation of the existing inline skating rink. He voiced his belief it would not change the character of the area or create visual impacts. He stated he checked with the Chief Building Official as to whether a building permit would be required and as the inline skating rink is not a structure, it would not require a building permit. The only aspect of the project requiring a building permit would be electrical. He based his decision on the use, the impacts, and the fact there was not a structure that require a permit. Sisk asked if a private citizen could construct an inline skate rink on their property, if the zoning was similar to the Via Appia site. Wood stated that would be identified as a private recreational use and would require a special review use. Wood explained the expectation is that the parking for the use is provided for. Levihn asked that the onsite lighting be compliant to the standards. Sisk suggested the neighbors be invited to discuss the lighting of the inline skating rink. He stated the lighting and landscaping should be consistent with what a private citizen would be asked to do. Simmons stated the Director of Recreation/Senior Services has kept him informed on all stages of the projects. His recommendations included estimates given by other potential contractors, (five estimates were obtained). Additional, a list was submitted for justification why there should be a sole source contractor. Van Pelt voiced her concern over approving a contract prior to the determination of a sole source contractor. Brown reported on the recent meetings held by the Transit Alliance and DRCOG. He stated that the Transit Alliance met on Friday and discussed fast tract proposal on the next November ballot. He reported that DRCOG would host a series of half day courses on four issues, among them, water and transportation funding. He stated there is a meeting with the transportation commission on Wednesday, December 18th to discuss equity-funding issues. 9