Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2022 11 10

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ANALYSIS: General Development Plan Amendment The GDP Amendment is subject to Chapter 17.72 - Planned Community Zone District (PCZD) of the Louisville Municipal Code. Per Sec. 17.72.060.A, any amendments to a GDP are subject to the same process and requirements as the initial approval. The purpose of the planned community zone district in Section 17.72.010 includes the following statements that apply to this application: • The purpose of the PCZD is to encourage, preserve and improve the health, safety and general welfare of the people of the city by encouraging the use of contemporary land planning principles and coordinated community design. • The PCZD is created in recognition of the economic and cultural advantages that will accrue to the residents of an integrated, planned community development of sufficient size to provide related areas for various housing types, retail, service activities, recreation, schools and public facilities, and other uses of land. Section 17.72.030 includes the following applicability statement: • The PCZD may be applied only to such land as the city shall determine to be suitable for such a development. Staff finds the application meets the purpose and applicability statements in Chapter 17.72 of the Louisville Municipal Code, and finds that the GDP Amendment encourages coordinated community design by allowing a mixed use (commercial/residential) buffer zone between a major arterial of South Boulder Road and the residential uses in the North End neighborhood. Additionally, the amendment continues to provide a variety of multifamily housing configurations and retail/office space. The GDP Amendment provides additional economic opportunity for this area in an integrated and coordinated manner. Final Plat and Easement Vacations Section 16.12.075 of the LMC establishes the following standards for consideration of final plats by Planning Commission and City Council: 1. Whether the plat conforms to all of the requirements of this title; • Staff finds the final plat for North End, Block 11, Second Replat of North End Parcel 1, Outlot H and K Replat, conforms in all respects to the requirements of Title 16 of the Louisville Municipal Code. 2. Whether approval of the plat will be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, applicable zoning requirements, and other applicable federal, state and city laws; • Staff finds this application allows for development that is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The plat supports an urban pattern that is more compact and walkable through the creation of easements for alleyways and North End Block 11 — GDP Amendment, PUD Amendment, and Final Plat Page 17 of 30 PC — November 10, 2022