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LOUISVILLE 2 LANNING ,:CMMISSION STAFF REPORT JANUARY 9, 1090 i . („8: - - , . ._.TREE_ NAL 2EVELCFMENT PLAN APPLICANT: JONATHAN J. PROUTY LOCATION: 720, 725-736 FRONT .:.:..... ZONING: CC - COMMERCIAL APPLICANT'S REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a Final Development Plan for the purpose of commenc...g commercial redevelopment of his property. BACKGROUND: The 13,823 square foot parcel is currently occupied by 2 dilapidated wooden structures (726-736) and a 1 story concrete building (720). To the north of the subject property is the Old Louisville Inn with Spruce Street beyond. To the rear of the building (east) is an alley and the Colorado and Southern Railroad right of way. A vacant parcel to the south separates the property from a nonconforming residential duplex. To the west is Front Street which accommodates approximately 8 on street parking spaces along property frontage. The applicant intends to raze the existing wooden .structures and bui.d a new, multi unit commercial, 2 story 25 foot high strut tune. The existing concrete building (13 feet high) will be upgraded with a new roof, facade, windows and mechanical systems. Th.? redevelopment has been designed to promote a compatible architectural relationship with both surrounding structures and more recent redevelopments within the Louisville Business Dis- "':-.e applicant has indicated that he will provide street trees in planters on Front Street similar to what exists in front of the Fisher building on Spruce Street. In addition to on street parking three city parking lots in close proximity will provide :ff street larking. Trash service and a loading area will be l:cated in the rear of the building. STAFF COMMENTS/CCND:T:oNS: Staff comments and revisions have been addressed in the revised Fi:.al Development ?Ian dated January 5, 1990.