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City Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 2015 Page 12 of 26 in the RL Zone District as a Special Review Use (SRU). This is a land use application. The intent of the community garden is to: • Provide an additional community garden for Louisville citizens, particularly those without access to garden land (residents in multifamily homes, those with small yards, shaded yards or yards unsuitable for gardening). • Provide citizens at Lydia Morgan senior housing an opportunity to garden. • Address a recreational / sustainability trend strongly desired by Louisville residents. Goals: • Adhere to the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan. • Conform to the intent of the PROST. • Foster a sense of belonging. • Provide a strong social network. • Promote healthy food and a healthy lifestyle. • Reduce the cost of food transportation by locally sourcing food. • Enhance sustainable practices. Development Standards: 1. The Community Garden shall be available to Louisville residents only. 2. The Community Garden would be allowed up to 45 garden plots. The design of the community garden may vary from shown. 3. Garden types and sizes shall be permitted in any form or dimension within the designated plotting areas. 4. Raised garden plots can be designed with 12" to 24" raised walls. 5. Garden plots shall remain at least 10 -feet from all property lines. 6. The community garden will be operated by a Garden Association. 7. Compost and trash will be handled by the Garden Association. 8. Gardeners will be responsible for maintenance and upkeep. 9. Each garden plot will be accessed by 5' natural walkways, while each garden bed will be accessed by 4' natural trails. 10. Vehicles will park along Garfield Avenue and Griffith Street. 11.The City shall increase the visibility of the Lincoln and Griffith intersection to raise awareness to the presence of cross traffic and pedestrians. 12.Tools and supplies will be stored in up to two 8'X10' storage sheds. 13.Three bike racks are to be located near garden entrance at NW intersection of Griffith Street and Lincoln Avenue. 14. Pets are not permitted in the community garden area. 15.The Community Garden will be open from dawn to dusk 7 days a week. 16. No artificial lighting will be permitted. 17. No electronic amplified sound will be permitted. 18. Up to 3 special events will be permitted each year. Special Review Use Criteria: 5 Criteria. Staff found all 5 criteria were met.