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City Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2013 Page 7 of 22 City Attorney Light read Ordinance Nos. 1633 and 1634, Series 2013. He noted the property rezoning must be noticed (posted) fifteen days prior to the public hearing. As the property was not posted, the rezoning ordinance will return to the Planning Commission. He explained the public may speak on any of the documents. Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo inquired how far would the rezoning be pushed back. Planning Director Russ stated there are requirements for a 15 -day publication, posting and mailing for rezoning. This will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on their first meeting in August and returned to the City Council at the second meeting in August. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked if this would present a practical delay for the developer. Planning Director Russ responded no and explained there is a sense of confidence from the developer from a plat and PUD perspective controlled by the zoning. They cannot move forward until the zoning is established. This is a preliminary PUD and nothing will move forward until after the final PUD is approved. He did not believe there was an impact to the overall project. Planning Director Russ claimed responsibility for not posting the property and explained the posting requirements are complicated. For example a PUD, SRU or a Plat does not require posting, however a rezoning does require posting. The Planning Division will meet next week at a study session to discuss making all posting processes consistent. STAFF PRESENTATION Planner I Robinson presented the facts and issues of the proposal. This is a request for a Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD and a modification of the Louisville Municipal Code. The request is for the redevelopment of a property at the southwest corner of South Boulder Road and Highway 42, just north of Little Italy and east of the railroad tracks. The property includes parts the Louisville Cyclery building, the former 7 -11 building, and the Tim's Trains building. It does not contain Union Jack Liquor, Fordyce Auto or the carwash. It does include all the vacant land between South Boulder Road and Little Italy. The request is for 34,335 square feet of commercial space, replacing 13,440 square feet of existing commercial space for a net increase of 20,895 square feet. The request includes 51 residential units: 34 as duplexes and 17 as townhomes. The property is located within the Highway 42 Revitalization Area and requires rezoning to be compliant with Chapter 17.14 of the Louisville Municipal Code. The applicant is requesting modifications to the adopted Land Use Plan to allow for a more functional layout. The proposal moves some of the commercial area from along South Boulder Road to along Highway 42, providing better visibility and access. The applicant is also requesting a