City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2015 02 24

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LSAB Proposed Neighborhood Community Garden Project Summary Proposed a neighborhood community garden for citizens - the first of several small, neighborhood gardens throughout Louisville. Two proposed sites: 1) NW and NE corners of the intersection of Garfield and Griffith streets; 2) former "church property" adjacent to Cottonwood park. Benefits • Provides a garden for citizens - those without garden land (multi family homes, small yards, yards unsuitable for gardening). • Provides a desired community benefit with no day -to -day responsibility of the City. • Conforms to intent of the PROST Master Plan to provide garden for citizens' • Adheres to goals of the final Comprehensive Plan to provide a sense of community2 • Reduces the cost of food transportation by locally sourcing food • Beautifies unused, vacant land Organization • LSAB assists with submittal of City permits /documents and initial fund raising • Garden operated by citizens' 501(C)(3) • Management Committee: Administrator, Membership, Treasurer, Secretary, Maintenance • Plot fees generate operating funds - payments for water usage • Annual written contract holds gardeners accountable: fees, water, maintenance, rules • Funding through grants, donations • Use agreement with City and 501(C)(3) Design • In ground plots - a few raised beds for physically challenged access • Minimal pathway /surface treatments - ADA accessible • Small (3'X5') tool shed - eliminates driving to site to transport tools • Fencing • Louisville Boy Scouts designing tool shed and raised garden beds for physically challenged Comparison of Sites Status Garfield and Griffith SRU submitted, Wetlands Permit in development Church Property No activity to date Location Considerations Near Lydia Morgan, low income housing Gateway site Surrounding Land Use Backs to 5 residences, adjacent to ball park Adjacent to park Currently Zoned Residential Residential Requires SRU Yes Yes Requires Wetlands Permit Yes No Floodplain Issues Yes No Water Tap Required Yes No Land Clearing Requirements Grasses, few shrubs Minimal Parking Issues None, gardeners walking, bike None, gardeners walk, bike Funding Required - $25,000 $4,000 1 Louisville Parks and Recreation Master Plan Summary - Final Results, February 2012, Objective 2.2 ( "Ensure that changing trends and needs are addressed...e.g. community gardens "); 2.9 d (establish a process for evaluating surplus properties... "some of the smaller properties throughout the city could be good places for local community gardens. ") City of Louisville Final Comprehensive Plan, May 7, 2013, The Vision Statement and Core Community Values, Core Community Values 18