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City Council Meeting Minutes June 2, 2009 Page 9 of 17 Councilor Dalton stated his understanding the guidelines for historic preservation were optional for property owners. Planning Director Wood stated it is done on a discretionary basis because of the nature of how historic structures are defined. Councilor Dalton stated it is up to the property owner to come forward and the guidelines will provide a framework. He saw no problem with both Commissions and the Planning Staff reviewing the guidelines, but stated the current guidelines are sound. Mayor Sisk explained the Planning Commission is a quasi-judicial board and the Historic Preservation Commission is an advisory board. He suggested a few members of each commission could meet and discuss the guidelines, however at no time should the Planning Commission's main role of making recommendations to Council be altered. Michael Koertje, Vice-Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, explained the Historic Preservation Commission does not want to interfere with the Planning Commission, but would be happy to participate in the discussions. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION. BEEKEEPING. THE KEEPING OF DOMESTIC HONEY BEES Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Planning Director Wood reported at the May 12, 2009 City Council study session, information relative to beekeeping and the regulation of beekeeping was discussed. Council received public comment form several beekeeping advocates, whose goal is to permit beekeeping in the City of Louisville. The Departments of Public Safety and Planning have coordinated efforts in developing information on beekeeping. Currently the Louisville Municipal Code does not allow beekeeping within the City limits. Council requested Staff invite other community resources to provide further educational information. Several Front Range communities do allow beekeeping within residential zones. A survey was conducted, which compared zone districts, colonies/lot size, beehive setbacks, fence enclosure, and signage. Staff contacted Beth Conrey, President of the Northern Colorado Beekeepers Association (NCBA), to present a PowerPoint presentation outlining beekeeping. Beth Conrey, 1617 White Water Court, Berthoud, CO is the owner of BeeSquared Apiaries and the President of the Northern Colorado Beekeepers Association (NCBA). She presented an informational program entitled "Honey Bee 101" through a PowerPoint presentation. The program gave an overview of a honeybee colony, keeping honey bees in residential gardens and how communities benefit from honey bees.