Planning Commission Minutes 2006 03 09

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes MARCH 9, 2006 Page 5 of 16 111. Authorization for three story construction would require compliance with the policies of the Framework Plan and design standards of the Design Handbook. IV. This recommendation would provide clear ceiling heights up to 18' with 2' for structural and mechanical above that on the mail level. Second and third floors would have up to 9' ceiling heights with the necessary space for structural and mechanical between floors. B. The maximum building height of 35' be required for that area in the downtown district described as the transition area as defined in the Design Handbook for Downtown Louisville. 1. This recommendation provides adequate ceiling heights for two-story construction. 11. The design standards for this area require building setbacks and roof forms which are more consistent with residential design. 111. Typical building heights are one or two story structures. . Commission discussion and direction from the January meeting focused on the following: 1) Revisions to Resolution No. 28, Series 2005 to include the Core and Transition height restrictions to 45' and 35' respectively. The revision also includes the additional provision that, based on other applicable criteria and the unique characteristics of the particular site, a lower maximum building height may be required as part of a subdivision or development plan approval for such site. 2) Two other items that are specifically related to the Framework Plan and will require additional public notice are: a) The desire to reconsider that a 3rd floor be reduced in scale to the floors on the building footprint b) The desire to remove the Library square footage from the FAR in the 'Core' area of Downtown. . Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 28, Series 2005 and is requesting further direction from the Commission regarding the 3rd floor scale reduction and the FAR SF for the 'Core' area of downtown. Commission Questions of Staff: Hartman inquired if the new height requirements would include the parapet. Wood stated that the original Ordinance does state that it includes the parapet therefore the new ordinance should do the same. Deborski discussed for clarification two buildings (801 Main and 908 Main) regarding their heights. Lipton inquired about the 3rd floor reduction in scale. Wood clarified that a change in the 3rd floor reduction would require an amendment to the Framework Plan documents. He further explained that the scale reduction is a design criterion for a PUD and that an applicant could request relief. He asked for further discussion and direction from the Commission regarding this issue.