Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2019 04 01

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Business Retention and Development Committee Meeting Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 3 of 4 Commission asked staff to determine the interest, availability and cost to have a business economist (e.g., Richard Wobbekind) or economic development advocate as Keynote Speaker. Staff indicated that the City has funds available to apply toward a speaker honorarium / fee. Staff also would look at possible venues in addition to the Ascent Church / former Sam's Club venue. 3. McCaslin Development Study: Mr. DeJong reviewed with the Commission the McCaslin Parcel 0 Development Study and Recommendations. Mr. DeJong noted that the study identified three (3) alternatives for Parcel 0: (i) continued zoning / use as exclusively retail; (ii) modified zoning / redevelopment as mixed use including residential; and (iii) large scale redevelopment including assemblage of adjacent parcels. Mr. DeJong noted that City Council has directed staff to prepare a GDP amendment for review / consideration by the Parcel 0 land owners giving effect to alternative (ii) mixed use redevelopment. Any change to the existing Parcel 0 retail use and associated restrictions would require the unanimous approval of the Parcel 0 landowners. Commission discussion concerned need for the McCaslin / Parcel 0 area to accommodate mixed use including appropriate, transportation oriented residential development having more dense, urban characteristics. VII. COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATE. Councilperson Chris Leh encouraged the Commission, when setting its priorities and initiatives, to think / plan both short term and long term. For example: Long Term — think / assess regional issues as they may impact Louisville business and financial resources. Also, be aware and provide input into the next revision / update to the Louisville Comprehensive Plan. Council Person Susan Loo advised the Commission that it was important that Council hear input from the Louisville business community and BRaD regarding the McCaslin Study and the resulting evolution of the new GDP amendment. She encouraged Commission members to carefully read the McCaslin Study. VIII. RETENTION VISITS. Mr. DeJong provided a brief review of recent business retention visits to EPAC (a flexible packaging manufacturer) and the Safeway store on Cherry and McCaslin. IX. ED REPORT. Mr. DeJong referred Commission members to his Economic Development Update in the Commission packet. X. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS. None. XI. POTENTIAL DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING. The Committee identified the following topics for potential discussion at the next meeting to be held on April 1, 2019: