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Louisville City Council Meeting September 21, 2004 Page 5 of 11 Planning Director Wood responded Zone 1 contains 72,000 SF for the church and school and Zone 2 contains 306,500 SF for the entire commercial area. Council member Keany asked for clarification on a single-user Special Review Use process for appropriate use. Planning Director Wood stated the intent is to ensure that a large box construction is not erected in 2A that would exceed 30,000 SF. Brian Rick, Brian Rick & Assoc., Inc., representing all three property owners, stated the intent was to avoid a building that would exceed 30,000 SF however, it would be appropriate to clarify the terminology. Council member Keany asked if there were ratios within the use groups for restaurants. Planning Director Wood was not aware of any PUD restrictions regulating restaurants by total square footage. He discussed the Century Office Park where all restaurants were required to be Special Review Use because of the parking requirement. He noted there is a requirement for all restaurant uses to be processed as Special Review Use. Council member Van Pelt asked if a residential component was ever contemplated. Wood stated there were no plans for residential development within this proposal. Council member Van Pelt asked if this proposal fits into the new Comprehensive Development Plan. Planning Director Wood stated there are options for this area in the new Comprehensive Plan however; the preferred plan has not been decided. Van Pelt asked if the church and school could be built within the current zoning. Wood responded yes. Council member Brown stressed the importance of the trail connection within the plan. Planning Director Wood stated with the advent of the Northwest Parkway, there are opportunities to connect to the Coal Creek Trail system. Council member Marsella asked if the rectory or the senior assisted living housing qualify as residential and therefore, be in violation of the moratorium on residential. Wood stated those uses would not be considered residential. City Attorney Light concurred. Mayor Sisk voiced his concern over proposed assisted living or skilled nursing facilities in Zone II or III, and suggested they be deleted from the proposal. He asked Mr. Rick for clarification on a 65' height limit. Mr. Rick stated an earlier version reflected a 65' height limit for the church, however that has amended to 35'. He commented on the assisted living and skilled nursing component of the plan and stated it was included because of their belief it is a compatible use with the church services. He suggested it be addressed as a Special Review Use.