Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2024 09 12

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Planning Commission Staff Report September 12, 2024 The building and building elements are predominantly rectangular in form. C9. Use a flat roof line as the dominant roof form. 1) Historically, commercial roof forms were flat, sloped or gabled, but each had a false front that gave the appearance of a flat roof as seen from the street. 2) False fronts and parapets should be considered for new buildings with gabled roof forms. 3) Parapets on side facades should step down towards the rear of the building. The dominate roof form is flat, though gable designs are included. Waiver Criteria The applicant has requested two waivers to support the redevelopment of the site. The first waiver seeks relief from the 20-foot rear setback requirement along the north side property line. The existing building is setback 2.5 feet on the north side, and the applicant plans to extend the building by 8.3 feet while retaining the existing setback. The second waiver requests relief from the 10-foot side interior setback on the west side of the site. The existing setback is 4.3 feet, and the applicant intends to extend the building by 28 feet while retaining the current setback. Staff find that the side interior and rear setbacks applicable to the C-C zoning district are limiting for this corner property in Downtown Louisville. Existing and historic development patterns in the core area of downtown include conditions with minimal side and rear setbacks, which support the traditional development context present. The requested waivers will allow for the adaptive reuse of the existing building while retaining a large portion of the site as functional and activated open space. Adjacent property impacts are anticipated to be limited as the applicant is continuing an existing condition on site. Staff recommend approval of the waivers as requested. 9