Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 02 12

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Planning Commission Staff Report February 12, 2015 Highway 42 Revitalization Area, Highway 42 Framework Plan and Mixed Use Development Design Standards and Guidelines (MUDDSG) The proposed DELO development provides the initial redevelopment of the "core" of the Highway 42 revitalization area and first use the City's mixed use development design standards and guidelines (MUDDSG) in Section 17.14 of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC). According to the approved preliminary and final PUD for phase 1, the DELO development would follow the intent of the MUDDSG by providing a pedestrian oriented mixed -use development of 190 residential units and 31,066 sf of commercial /office uses, constructed within an interconnected traditional street grid. The Highway 42 Revitalization Area, bounded by South Boulder Road (north), Highway 42 (east), BNSF Rail line (west) and Pine Street (south), was chosen by the Louisville City Council for redevelopment following the Regional Transportation District (RTD) commitment to provide a future rail station for the Northwest commuter rail line portion of the FasTracks initiative. The City of Louisville developed the Highway 42 Framework Plan in 2003 to define a vision for the area compatible with Downtown Louisville and oriented toward the future transit investment. The Framework Plan included a requirement to create an interconnected traditional street network and included a recommendation to signalize the intersection at Highway 42 and Short Street. South B uktlrt Rd. w.o n._: t RM r u-R :Gc Pa* RTD ToloComon In 2007, the City of Louisville created the Mixed Use Overlay District (Sec. 17.14 of the LMC) and the MUDDSG to provide the regulations necessary to guide and shape and character of future development in area. The MUDDSG were developed through public meetings facilitated by City staff. The ordinance was drafted by Clarion and Associates. These guidelines were Louisville's first attempt at regulating a walkable mixed -use development. The ideas and concepts included in the MUDDSG, including the Land Use Exhibit A (shown above), were aimed to create a pedestrian oriented and walkable environment with an architectural character compatible with Downtown Louisville. 4