Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 10 09

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HUTCHINSON STREET 5 NEW 5 SMN 63 BEE 54 PES 69 PES 39 ELA 7 SMN 49 BFE 35 SMN 38 ELA 62 PES 52 BFE Planning Commission Staff Report October 9, 2014 PR PERT' .I C 5 NEW • 22 SMN• 55 BFE 24 ELA - SMN 22 PES `17. ELA 33 BFE 35 PES 47 ELA 29. SM1:•-1 ........ . Sheet L1.1 shows the details of the park layout and amenities proposed to be placed in the interpretive park. The focus of the interpretive park will be the actual mine cap, which will be grout filled and capped after all of the ground structural measures have been completed. An 8' public art structure (shown on the PUD as "Overhead Structure) will be placed on the cap designed to emulate the structural timbers typically found in a mine shaft. A semi - circular sidewalk is proposed to allow the visitor to walk underneath the public art structure and within the landscaped interpretive park. A bench will be located on the street side of the cap and overhead structure. An interpretive sign is being designed for this site, giving background information on the Acme Mine, as well as historical photo(s). There is a concept image provided in the PUD. The concept design has been reviewed and endorsed by the Parks and Recreation Department, however the language for the sign is being vetted by the Historical Commission at their November 2014 meeting. Staff recommends a condition stating the applicant shall continue to work with the Historical Commission to ensure the information shown on the interpretive sign is sufficient for interpretive purposes. The City of Louisville currently does not have an advisory board designated to review park design. The proposed design was forwarded to the Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board (HFAB) on September 4th to review the proposed landscape design and street trees. The board had the following comments: "After reviewing the Hutchinson Corner Landscape Development Plan (corner of Hutchinson and Roosevelt), the Members of the Horticulture and Forestry Board 14