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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 12, 2013 Page 8of 9 McCartney stated this issue was brought up at the last minute so staff has not had time to discuss these issues. Staff did know the owner was not going to be here tonight but our process allows a representative to speak on their behalf. Since the PUD is being open, staff believes more discussion can be had regarding the additional signs. Russ recommended a continuation for further discussion. Pritchard stated hewould recommend a continuation so additional research can be completed on this property and the previous signage issues. Tengler stated he is comfortable with a continuance. McNamara stated she has no problem with a continuance and stated the owner couldn’t be here due to health problems. She stated he would be here at the next meeting. Tengler asked if there is a possibility to look back through sign complaints for this area. Russ stated we can check to see what formal complains might exist. For the most part sign complaints are dealt with face to face unless we see a reoccurring issue. Tengler made a motion to continue this item. Moline seconded the motion. Motion was approved by voice vote. Long Range Planning Discussion Items–Residential Estate Zone district Russ stated there have been conflicts between the Residential Estate (RE) zone district standards and the built environment under this zone district. He gave a brief history of the growth of Louisville and how planned unit developments (PUD) came about. He stated the following: Some PUD’s were approved allowing smaller parcels than what is typically permitted through the RE zone district Because of this,most homes located within the RE zone district are currently considered non-conforming, thereby requiring a variance for any further development Each variance must go before the Board of Adjustment Staff recommends the RE zone district should follow the Residential Low (RL) zone district standards, which are more akin to the lot sizes found in most RE zonedistricts. Staff currently gives a break on the application costs if the variance is less than the 30% lot coverage, which is the lot coverage allowed in the RL zone district. If the lot coverage is greater than 30% then it is a full price. Staff would tackle this neighborhood by neighborhood. Moline stated he appreciated the strategy of tackling this neighborhood by neighborhood. Tengler asked what the pecking order was between different overlays. Russ said the PUD takes precedence.