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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 1989 UPDATE AND SUMMARY - PUBLIC HEARING At its April 18th meeting, City Council continued the public hearing on the Louisville Comprehensive Plan until this evening. Mayor Fauson re-opened the public hearing and the City Clerk certified publication of the public hearing. Franklin stated that Planning Commission held one informal public meeting in February and then adopted the Comp Plan after a public hearing in April. This is the first major update since 1983. This is a policy plan in concept in that the various goals, objectives and policies are portrayed in the front of the document with statistical information in the rear of the document. The Plan is to give a basis for zoning review and provide the City with a long and short term blueprint upon which to consider capital improvements, development review and other related designs. Franklin stated that it is not cast in concrete. It is based upon conditions as are known today. It is a guideline and does advertise the City's interest and intent in development in the future. The Planning Commission directed that the southwest area near Marshall Lake be re- established as part of the City's planning area. Franklin explained that the document has been organized for ease of use and an executive summary of the plan is proposed, a draft of which is included. The summary will consist of color land use map with text on the reverse side. Council approval of the supplemental printing funds ($650) is requested to pay for the more widely distributed summary. Mayor Fauson asked for any public comments either in favor of or in opposition to the Louisville Comprehensive Plan. None. Mayor Fauson stated that Council had reviewed the Plan in depth several times during work sessions and Council is pleased with the product and thanked staff for their work. Mayor Fauson closed the public hearing and called for a motion. 3