Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 04 16

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Parking: The restaurant achieves parking as part of a unified shopping center. The Village Square Planned Unit Development (PUD), which was approved in 1978, established the center into 4 phased tracts. Beef O'Brady's restaurant is located in Tract II, which provides 207 parking spaces for approximately 33,200 square feet, for a parking ratio of 1 parking space for every 160 square feet. The proposed improvements do not create additional building area and therefore do not generate an additional parking requirement. No parking spaces will be removed for the creation of this outdoor dining space. Fencing: The applicant is requesting to install a 3 foot high wrought iron fence, and gate, along the patio dining area. The fence will outline the patio area, being placed in between the existing columns, and attaching at each side of the building. Placement of this fence will require approval of a building permit by the City of Louisville. The Local Licensing Authority (LLA) will review the application on April 27, 2009 in anticipation of BOA approval. Landscaping: The creation of the outdoor patio will not result in the removal of any existing landscaping, however there isn't any additional landscaping being proposed in the creation of the outdoor patio either. The applicant will use some existing planter boxes as landscaping treatments within the patio areas. Lighting: The applicant is not proposing to provide any additional lighting for the patio dining area. The applicant believes the existing lighting, which is inset lighting located under the existing cover, is sufficient for the proposed outdoor eating area. SPECIAL REVIEW USE CRITERIA: Louisville Municipal Code § 17.40.100.A lists five criteria to be considered by the Planning Commission in reviewing a Special Review Use application, which follow. The Planning Commission is authorized to place conditions on their recommendation of approval, if they believe those are necessary to comply with all of the criteria. 1. That the proposed use/development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and of this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood; The Comprehensive Plan (Plan) encourages a vibrant mix of land use to meet the needs of the Louisville citizenry. Economic Development goals and objectives encourage the creation of retail uses that capture the sales tax potential in the City of Louisville. Staff has not identified any components of the application that we believe would be contrary to this criterion. 2. That such use/development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; 2