Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2016 06 23

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Floor Area Lots greater than 7,000 SF 2,799 SF or 35%, whichever is greater 1,540 SF existing 3,019 SF permitted Lots between 6,000 SF and 6,999 SF 2,699 SF or 40%, whichever is greater 0 SF existing 2,699 SF permitted ANAYLSIS: The subdivision of property is regulated by Title 16 of the Louisville Municipal Code. Staff reviewed the application against the criteria established in Sections 16.16.010 (General design and construction standards) and 16.16.060 (Lots). Section 16.16.010 This section of the code applies seven general design criteria regarding the compatibility and functionality of the site. Staff believes the first criterion "Subdivision design must conform to the purposes of this title and be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan" is applicable to this minor subdivision request and the other criteria are not applicable considering the property is in a neighborhood with established streets and blocks and where no public right-of-way or easements are involved. The 2013 Comprehensive Plan identifies this area of town as "Urban Neighborhood," which is consistent with the City zoning code (Section 17.12.010) definition of the Residential Low Density — "The residential low density R -L district is comprised of typical urban density single-family residential areas." Staff believes the Comprehensive Plan identifies three applicable Core Values for Planning Commission consideration: Our Livable Small Town Feel ... where the City's size, scale, and land use mixture and government's high-quality customer service encourage personal and commercial interactions. A Sense of Community ... where residents, property owners, business owners, and visitors feel a connection to Louisville and to each other, and where the and accessible government contribute to a citizenry that is actively involved in the decision- making process to meet their individual and collective needs. City's character, physical form Safe Neighborhoods ... where the City ensures our policies and actions maintain safe, thriving and livable neighborhoods so residents of all ages experience a strong sense of community and personal security. Staff believes the scale of development is a good indicator of compatibility with the above core values. Staff surveyed the average lot sizes of properties in the Johnson's First Addition. Staff found the lots range from 5,311 SF to 15,000 SF and the average lot size is 10,960 SF. The applicant is requesting lot sizes of 8,625 SF and 6,375 SF. While smaller than the average for Johnson's First Addition, they would not be the 4