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City Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 2015 Page 11 of 26 Planner II Robinson addressed Ms. Sommers and Council member Stolzmann's comments and agreed with those options. He noted the natural grade option places the burden on the property owner to calculate the grade. Determining grade on larger properties could create more problems. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ outlined other safeguards on a plan review to protect a neighboring property. A drainage certificate is required on all redevelopment to eliminate any stormwater drainage onto another property. They also require drainage easements between property lines. A requirement at final is an elevation certificate showing how the drainage is to work. Council Discussion: Mayor Muckle supported staff's recommendation although he was interested in a "Whereas" provision for a natural grade. Council member Lipton did not agree with natural grade and supported the finished grade approved through a PUD. Council member Loo felt the definition was well clarified in the staff report. She supported the staff's recommendation. Mayor Muckle call for public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council member Lipton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1702, Series 2015, seconded by Council member Loo. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7 -0. RESOLUTION No. 70, SERIES 2015 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL REVIEW USE (SRU) TO ALLOW FOR AN AGRICULTURAL LAND USE IN THE RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) ZONE DISTRICT IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY GARDEN WITH 45 PLOTS AND TWO 80 SF TOOL SHEDS ON THE NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST CORNERS OF GRIFFITH STREET AND LINCOLN AVENUE, WITHIN LAWRENCE ENRIETTO PARK Council member Keany disclosed he is Council liaison for the Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board and has attended most of the meetings relative to the Community Garden. He felt he could be impartial, but if Council or any public members had any concems, he would recuse himself from the discussion and vote on this matter. There were no concems expressed. Council member Keany remained in the meeting room. Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ stated the Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board (LSAB) and the City of Louisville are proposing a multi - phased neighborhood based community garden for up to 45 plots be developed for Louisville resident use. The project is proposed for the NW and NE corners of the intersection of Garfield Street and Lincoln Avenue, within Lawrence Enrietto Park. The property is located in the City's Residential Low Density (RL) Zone District. A community garden is considered an agricultural land use. Section 17.12.030 allows for agricultural as a principle land use