Planning Commission Minutes 2010 02 11

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 11, 2010 Page 9 of 15 building height also helps in the energy efficiency of a building. The proposed design of the building requires an individual floor height of 20’. The extra height is based on the additional ceiling height for a lab environment, special supports for the equipment, HVAC and the Leeds standards. The 95’ height would allow for approximately four (4) floors plus the roof mechanical equipment. Russell inquired about the footprint for Building A. Manning stated it is approximately 502,000 SF Russell asked at which Phase the parking would occur. Wilhelms stated it would be in Phase I. NOTE: Lipton acknowledged the arrival of Sheets at 8:00 PM. Russell continued with numerous questions regarding the Traffic Impact Study. David Hattan, Project Manager, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, stated they had used the DRCOG model for the regional traffic study. Other factors considered were: the discontinued Lynx route, tele-communiting, and the congestion associated with Monarch and ConocoPhillips. Russell asked for a clarification of the mineral rights and the letter received. Lipton stated it would be a question for the City Attorney to clarify. Loo asked if solar panels and wind turbines were planned to be used. Wilhelms stated wind turbines would not be used in the research projects. However, the solar application will be used. A consultant is currently running some energy models to determine what can be used as solar. Loo continued with questions regarding fire protection. Manning introduced Charles Hooper, fire protection specialist for ConocoPhillips. Hooper discussed the use of emergency response teams, the sprinkling of the buildings and the desire to have a working relationship with the Louisville Fire Protection District. O’Connell asked for more information about Phase III of the project. Manning explained it is part of the long range plan and will continue the research and development aspect with office space to support the R&D. O’Connell asked if the campus is planned to be private and secure. Manning stated the campus will be private with security gates at each entry point. The campus will also incorporate some type of protection barriers. th Pritchard asked if a ramp at HWY 36 and 88 Street was being considered. Manning stated it is not planned. Sheets stated she had read all the materials and had been able to watch approximately 30 minutes of the discussion.