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development or tearing down existing buildings to provide parking downtown. He did not feel that would be fair. He stated that the impact of the floor area ratios proposed cannot be accommodated at the present time. He felt that, although a moratorium is an undesirable choice, it would be better than trying to put things into place before they have been fully evaluated. Howard stated that with the current timeline in place for processing PUDs, he felt Council had sufficient time to consider the options. Levihn stated that he would prefer applying the CDDSG to downtown development versus a moratorium, as both would have the same results. Mayer suggested establishing development guidelines for downtown as soon as possible so that applicants are aware of the standards before they begin the PUD process. Davidson agreed with Mayer. He stated that Council now needs to decide how to accomplish that goal. Sisk moved that Council have the first reading of the downtown building height limit, Ordinance No. 1286, series 1998, at tonight's meeting, seconded by Levihn. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 4-3 vote, with Mayer, Lathrop and Howard voting against. Sam Light, City Attorney, read by title only, Ordinance No. 1286, Series 1998, An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Louisville Municipal Code, Including the Louisville Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines, to Set a Maximum Building Height of Twenty-Seven Feet Within the Old Town Commercial Community (C-C) Zone District. Sisk moved that Council set Ordinance No. 1286, Series 1998, An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Louisville Municipal Code, Including the Louisville Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines, to Set a Maximum Building Height of Twenty-Seven Feet Within the Old Town Commercial Community (C-C) Zone District out for publication and set the public hearing for October 6, 1998, seconded by Keany. All in favor. Howard moved that Council discuss a parking plan, floor area ratios, impact fees, and a possible traffic study at the September 29, 1998, Council worksession, seconded by Levihn. All in favor. Keany requested that the downtown property and business owners invite Council to their parking discussion meetings. Davidson agreed.