Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 05 09

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 11, 2013 Page 4 of 9 Parking Spaces Staff recommends approval of the SRU for the operation of a private recreational facility in the Commercial Business (CB) zone district at 500 Front Street with the following one condition: 1) Prior to operating the jump rope recreational facility in the building at 500 Front Street, the applicant and the property owner will demonstrate they have permission from the property owner to the north (540 Front Street) to use that property to provide access to and from their parking areas. This agreement will demonstrate that access to the parking is provided concurrent with the requirements of the City of Louisville Public Works Department. Commission Questions of Staff: Russell discussed additional site improvements, specifically signage and the striping of the parking spaces. McMillan confirmed the signage would be required to meet the Downtown Sign Code requirements. Tengler asked questions regarding the loading dock use and if they had an agreement with the north property owner. McMillan stated he was not aware of an agreement. He stated that Aaron DeJong, Economic Development Director, would know if they had an agreement because the property to the north is the Grain Elevator. Pritchard discussed some concerns with the parking spaces numbered 17-20 on the site plan. He wondered if they are within the railroad right-of-way. McMillan stated they are not in the RR ROW. Russell discussed the possibility of making the parking spaces along the southwest corner of the building diagonal parking. He stated his concern is how to keep the cars from backing into the street. He also asked if there is on-street parking. McMillan reviewed the specific site area and confirmed the availability of on-street parking. Applicant Presentation: It was noted the applicant, Molly Metz, could not attend this evening but her sister, Peggy is present and available to answer questions. Commission Questions of Applicant: Pritchard requested a review of what the school/recreational program does. Following is a summary of the program: Class enrollment is approximately 200 o Range in size from 4 – 40 o Goal is to have 20+ per class Goal is to teach jump rope Provide a practice gym for the competitive teams Provide a site for performances and competitions Hours of operation: 9 – 5 with future evening classes Commission questions of applicant: Pritchard inquired about the anticipated attendance at the competitions.