City Council Agenda and Packet 2015 09 01

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City Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2015 Page 4 of 18 Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the application on July 20, 2015 and voted 6 -0 to recommend the City Council approve the grant application. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended approval of Resolution No. 56, Series 2015, approving a Historic Preservation Fund grant of $10,134 for 1145 Main Street. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Stolzmann commented this is the first time a new owner of a landmarked property has asked for a grant from the Historic Preservation Fund. She recommended the Council approve Resolution No. 56, Series 2015. She felt it would be consistent with the spirit and intent of the Historic Preservation program. Council member Keany thanked staff for a very detailed report in the City Council packet and a concise presentation. Mayor Muckle agreed with Council member Stolzmann, the new owner is planning on doing more work to preserve her historic property. MOTION: Council member Stolzmann moved to approve Resolution No. 56, Series 2015, seconded by Council member Keany. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6 -0. Absent: Council member Lipton. RESOLUTION No. 57, SERIES 2015 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REPLAT TO SUBDIVIDE A SINGLE 12,452 SF LOT INTO TWO SEPARATE LOTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) ZONE DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 1240 LAFARGE AVENUE, LOTS 21 -24, BLOCK 1 NICOLA DIGIACOMO ADDITION Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Planner II Robinson explained this is a request to subdivide a single lot into two separate lots in the Residential Medium (RM) Zone District, located on the southeast corner of LaFarge and Lafayette. It is a 12,452 SF lot composed of 4 25' X 125' lots. The existing lot contains a 950 SF house and two detached garages totaling 1,000 SF. The replat would retain all structures on Lot 2 and none on Lot 1. The request received the Board of Adjustment approval for lot width and lot area variance, however such approval is not a guarantee on the replat. The City Council must decide whether the request complies with the criteria in Title 16 of the Louisville Municipal Code. This 12,452 SF property under the Old Town zoning, would allow three units with coverage of about 3,736 SF coverage and 4,358 SF floor area. Under the proposal, Lot 2 would allow 2 units with a lot coverage of 2,450 SF and a total floor area of 2,800 SF. Lot 1 would allow coverage of just over 2,000 SF, 1 unit and approximately 2,400 SF of floor area. The total amount of development would go up in terms of square footage 21