Planning Commission Minutes 2006 05 25

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes MAY 25 2006 Page 2 of 9 . Applicant and Representative: North End Properties, LLC; Michael Markel . Owner: G.E.M. Holdings, LLC; White Hawk Ranch, LLC; and North End Properties . Case Manager: Paul Wood, Planning Director Public Notice Certification: Continued from numerous public hearings therefore a full new notice was not required. The agenda was posted on the City's web site and at City Hall, the Louisville Public Library, the Recreation Center and the Courts and Police Department Building on May 19, 2006. Conflict ofInterest and Disclosure: None heard. Lipton stated that a representative of the Louisville Housing Authority has asked to address the Commission prior to other discussion of the project. A conflict with another meeting is the reason for the request to speak early in the hearing. He requested that the representative come forward to address the Commission. Jay Keany, 1485 Wilson Place, Chair of the Louisville Housing Authority (LHA), thanked the Commission for allowing him to address the Commission at this time. He discussed the March 13, 2006 letter from the LHA as well as the affordable housing ordinance that is being drafted by the LHA. The ordinance would establish a percentage of housing in a new development that would need to be considered affordable. He requested that the Commission consider an affordable housing component for the North End development but not increase the density from what is currently being asked for through the application. Loo asked what percentage should be considered affordable. Keany stated that the draft ordinance did not have the percentage established. Wood stated that the May 25,2006 Staff Report references the letter from LHA and the possible inclusion of a 10% set aside for affordable homes in exchange for increased density on the site. Lipton reviewed the format for the evening: staff presentation, applicant presentation, Fiscal Analysis discussion, public comment, Commission discussion and action. Staff Report of Facts and Issues: Wood reviewed the following: . A summary of the request to amend a general development plan, preliminary subdivision plat and preliminary PUD for the North End Subdivision. . Property located in northeast Louisville. 73-acres with frontage on South Boulder Rd., HWY 42 and Paschal Dr. . Land Use Entitlements: ~ Referenced a summary chart on page #4 of the May 25,2006 Staff Report. ~ Discussed the Schempp General Development Plan, North Louisville General Development Plan and compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. . Residential lot size comparison that border between Louisville and Lafayette. . Identified a 10-acre site in Lafayette that abuts the North End property at the southeast corner. The south 5 acres, which is commercial, is plated and some development has occurred. The north 5 acres, which is residential, is currently unplatted. . Reviewed the land dedication, noting that approximately 25% of the total area is planned as land dedication.