Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2020 10 05

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SUBJECT: BRAD POTENTIAL DISCUSSION TOPICS DATE: APRIL 1, 2019 PAGE 3 OF 3 The City is underway on developing a Transportation Master Plan for Louisville. The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is like a blueprint that will guide planning, decision making, and project implementation for all modes of transportation in Louisville over the next 20 years and beyond. The plan will correlate with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Sustainability Plan, and provide recommendations to improve safety, increase accessibility, and provide more mobility options for the community. Discuss Downtown Retail challenges Successful traditional downtowns have many components to foster/promote/retain a vibrant retail environment. What is going well to encourage retail vibrancy and what efforts and/or changes could be pursued? Commercial Design Guidelines and Sign Code Update Planning Staff is working with consultants to update the city's commercial design guidelines and Sign Code. Staff will be bringing a draft to the BRaD committee for review and input in 2019. McCaslin Area Development Study City Council is expected to give direction regarding next steps through the McCaslin Area Development Study. Phillips 66 Property Discussion of the 400 acre Phillips 66 Property and its role in Louisville's future. What uses for the property would be helpful for growing Louisville businesses? Height Calculations Provide input on the rules related to calculating the height of buildings as it relates in the zoning code. Transit Oriented Development Have a discussion about Transit Oriented Development and the positives and negatives it may have in Louisville. What locations would be good candidates for a transit oriented development concept? RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the BRaD committee review the topic list to add/delete/modify topics and prioritize the discussions. Agenda Packet P. 14