City Council Study Session Summary 2008 02 26

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City Council Study Session Summary February 26, 2008 Page 2 of 5 Plan was formulated that included seven sub-areas or opportunity areas along with a review in 2-years. Director Wood said that in 2006 Planning worked with the Louisville Housing Authority concerning Inclusionary Zoning (affordable housing), which was tabled at that time, but would be revisited this year as part of the City Manager's goals. Director Wood also stated that green built is also one of the City Manager's goals and Planning would be having a joint work session with the Resource Conservation Advisory Board and Building Code Board of Appeals in March concerning green built with the intent of bringing back recommendations to the City Council in April. Director Wood gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Citywide Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2008. The presentation gave a brief update on the seven opportunity areas, as well as the scope of work for land use, transportation, economic development, fiscal analysis, housing, parks and recreation, community character/urban design and public process. Director Wood stated that outside assistance would be needed for updating the demographics, as well as Planning would also need to meet with the Boards and Commissions and other stakeholders. Director Wood discussed the timeline with the draft to be presented in July and the final draft presented to City Council on August 15th. Director Wood anticipated the cost for outside professional services to be $15,000 to $20,000. Councilor Dalton advocated limiting the scope of change and to also take advantage of Highway 42 economic analysis and to wait and see what will transpire with the ConocoPhillips purchase. He thought that concentrating on opportunity areas 5 and 6 made sense. Councilor Muckle thanked Director Wood for the presentation. He thought that the City should work in concert with ConocoPhillips and take this opportunity to let ConocoPhillips know what Louisville is looking for and wants to maintain. He also said the use tax needed to be considered. Scott Russell, Planning Commissioner, asked if Louisville had certified buildings. He also suggested that in relation to the Citywide Comprehensive Review the City should look at the public process such as a different approach and community character. Mayor Sisk said last time they held workshops and this year they would incorporate questions on the citizen survey. Assistant City Manager Balser added that during the last Comprehensive Plan citizens had the opportunity to give input at City events. Chris Pritchard, Planning Commissioner, recalled that last time there was a booth at the Street Faire for the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella stated that last time there was great participation by citizens through the use of focus groups.