Planning Commission Minutes 2015 04 09

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 9, 2015 Page 17 of 27 which will be a continuation of the current meeting. Russ states that all interested parties who have submitted their emails will be contacted. ➢ Small Area Plan — McCaslin (Measures of Success) Staff Report of Facts and Issues: Scott Robinson presented from Power Point: • Study area extends from US 36 to Via Appia, properties adjacent to McCaslin on the east and all Centennial Valley on the west. • Purpose is to define the desired land uses for the corridor, establish preferred physical character with design guidelines, and outline public infrastructure priorities. • Process included five phases. o Phase 1 — Desire: Set goals o Phase 2 — Discovery: Corridor analysis o Phase 3 — Design: Develop alternatives o Phase 4 — Discussion: Select preferred alternative o Phase 5 — Documentation: Codify results • Phase 1 — Desire o Opportunities/Constraints analysis o Project measures of success • Community Input o ULI (Urban Land Institute) Technical Advisory Panel. Interviewed stakeholders in the corridor, property owners and developers, business owners, and residents in and near the corridor. Results and their analysis as form of input. o www.EnvisionLouisvilleCO.com. Questions submitted with responses. o Public kick-off meeting in February with good attendance. • ULI TAP results o Make retail more attractive o Provide better connections for cars and pedestrians o Capitalize on nearby transportation investments on US 36, new interchange, new lanes, and new bus service o Create corridor identity o Outdated regulations • EnvisionLouisvilleCO website, general comments o Better sense of place o Civic gathering area and parks o Better design of buildings, signs, and public art o Land use mix should create activity and meet City fiscal goals o Better connections to and through the corridor o Connection to heritage is lacking • Kick-off Meeting in February 2015 o Dot exercise ■ Green dots for likes -vacant parcels, open space, specific businesses ■ Red dots for dislikes — Sam's Club, McCaslin itself and intersections. ■ Blue dots for immediate change — Sam's Club o Small group discussions — how it is used, like to use it, felt core community values defined in the Comp Plan are applied ■ Desire for better connectivity ■ More public amenities ■ Area lacking distinctive Louisville character ■ Not well integrated into the rest of the City ■ Ensure economic vibrancy and sustainability • Opportunities/Constraints