Planning Commission Minutes 2013 07 11

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2013 Page 7 of 10 Lipton reviewed the concerns identified in the letter from Historic Preservation Commission regarding the three structures over 50 years old located within the project site. He requested additional information from the applicant. McClure reviewed the property locations and stated they are working closely with the current owners of the Baker property to possibly relocate the structure. Russ stated the staff report provided additional information regarding the structures. Lipton continued with a discussion of the price points for the project. McClure stated the apartment rental in Development Area #3 will be comparable to the downtown area - $18-22 per SF, while the condos are most likely to come in about $300,000. Lipton asked if the development had a parking plan. McClure stated Area #1 has a higher number of parking because of the garages for each unit. Areas #2 and 3 will have assigned parking and possibly a shared parking agreement. He reminded the Commission of the additional 100 parking spaces on Cannon Street. O’Connell asked if there would signage at the north end of Front Street, along Griffith Street to prohibit public use of that private street. McClure stated the public would be permitted to us the street even though it is privately owned and maintained. NOTE: Lipton declared at five (5) minute break at 8:22 PM Lipton called the meeting back to order at 8:30 PM. Public Comment: Linda Haley, 324 Tyler Ave, stated she is representing the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). She stated that 3 of 4 structures are at least 50 years old and should have an assessment completed to determine if they are eligible for preservation. The properties are located next to the area known as Little Italy. She stated there should be some way to integrate the history and character of the properties into the Revitalization Area. Moline asked if an assessment is above and beyond the current requirements for those properties. McCartney stated the assessment of the properties is a typical step for all demolition requests. He reviewed the review process as conducted by the HPC. Ronda Grassi, 916 Main Street stated she remembers the earlier planning concepts for the Hwy 42 area and she believes the DELO plan covers all of the hopes for this area. She stated she would not like for the HPC process to hold up the development because of the 4 structures. She stated that Louisville is the #1 community to live in because of the people who appreciate our community and take pride in what they build. These developers have demonstrated that through the Takoda and Steel Ranch South projects. She stated the existing downtown needs more foot traffic and this project provides this foot traffic. Nancy Welch, 920 Main Street, stated she is looking forward to the additional retail/commercial competition that will be created with the development of this project.