Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2023 08 18

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes July 31, 2023 Page 4 of 7 Public Comment from Mike Kranzdorf: Mr. Kranzdorf wondered whether there needed to be language not binding the applicant to the proposal. He also asked whether an applicant could go through the process more than once. His final question was around vested rights. Director Zuccaro responded that there would be no vesting of rights with this review, that is only done by zoning. Public Comment from Eric Lund: Mr. Lund stated that the Louisville Chamber of Commerce supports the idea and is in favor of adopting a Concept Plan. Public Comment from Lexi Adler: Ms. Adler voiced her support for the Concept Plan and noted that it would likely save time and money, while also building goodwill with the business community. She also wondered whether there could be some confusion from businesses in interpreting the feedback from Council. Ms. Adler concluded her comments by echoing Mr. Harald's comments about possibly involving the Planning Commission in a pre -application process. Councilmember Most responded that this could be a good first step in changing the current land use process, with additional changes to come further down the line. Chair Leh agreed that this is an important first step in the overhaul of Planning processes. He continued that he has heard feedback in support of this change from staff, the business community, and residents. Mayor Pro Tern Fahey thanked Director Zuccaro for making the review process easier and more accessible. She noted that this seems like a necessary change to bring the review process up to date and that she is in support of the proposal. Councilmember Most agreed that she hopes this process will help reduce risk to everyone in the community. Chair Leh commented that instead of being similar to other communities, he feels that staff's proposed Concept Plan process is better than other communities. He wondered whether allowing applicants to go through the process more than once would be a drain on staff. He mentioned that a Pre - Application process would be an interesting thought, but noted that it is not included in this proposal. Director Zuccaro confirmed that the Pre -Application process is not included in the proposed ordinance, and clarified that staff currently does have a Pre - Application process available to applicants. He added that the Pre -Application process is not included in the code since it is only at the staff level. He concluded that the addition of a Concept Plan might help answer some questions that get asked during Pre -Applications. Agenda Packet P. 5