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C. Call up proceedings by the city council. Within 30 days after the date of a commission hearing denying an alteration certificate or an application for an exemption, the city council may by motion call up the denial for city council review. The city council shall hold a public hearing on the application within 45 days after the date of the city council motion calling up the application. Notice of the time, date, place, and subject matter of the hearing shall be given per Table 1 in Section 15.36.240. Section 4. Sections 15.36.200.A through E and G of the Louisville Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows (words added are underlined; words deleted are stricken thfeugh): Sec. 15.36.200. Criteria for demolition or relocation of non - landmarked buildings. A. Purpose. The purpose of the review of permit applications for demolition, moving, and removal of buildings that are over 50 years old constructed in or before 1955 is to prevent the loss of buildings that may have historical or architectural significance. The purpose of this chapter is also to provide the time necessary to initiate designation as an individual landmark or to consider alternatives for the building. The purpose of a pre - filing conference is to allow the owner an opportunity to discuss with the commission any historic significance of a site or building prior to commencing with a project. In particular, the commission may give input on what the commission determines to be the historic elements or features and significant facades of a site. B. Pre - filing conference. Any owner of a building which was constructed in or before 1955 is over 50 years and who intends to pursue any building or development activity that may require a permit under this chapter may request a pre - filing conference with the commission to discuss the historic nature, status and features of the property. Such conference shall occur at a regular meeting of the commission and is intended to provide an opportunity for information exchange and dialogue between the commission and the owner concerning the historic nature, status and features of the property and the city's program, goals and objectives relating to historic preservation. Public comment shall be allowed as part of such conference. No action shall be taken by the commission as part of this conference, nor shall the commission, owner or any interested party be bound by any discussion or comments during the conference. The conference shall not be a part of or in lieu of any demolition review required by this chapter. Ordinance No. 1709, Series 2015 Page 3 of 7