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Louisville City Council Meeting August 7, 2001 Page 5 MOTION: Mayer moved that Council approve Resolution No. 38, Series 2001, seconded by Levihn. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. and Brown excused. Sisk RESOLUTION NO. 39, SERIES 2001 - SPECIAL REVIEW USE, RELOCATION OF HOUSE AT 1101 LAFARGE TO THE LOUISVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 1001 MAIN STREET Davidson called for Staff presentation. Principal Planner Ken Johnstone reported that the City, in conjunction with the Louisville Historical Commission, has applied for SRU approval that would authorize the relocation of additional historical structures to the property located at 1001 Main Street. He noted that it also includes modifications to the parking lot to accommodate the structures. The property was zoned RM, Residential Medium Density, which allows a mix of single and multi-family residential uses. Johnstone explained that various public and institutional uses are allowed if authorized through a Special Review Use (SRU) approval process. Johnstone stated that the property owner at 1101 LaFarge, would like to donate the existing structures on the property to the City, in order to construct a new home on the property. He noted that the home is typical of what was built at the turn of the century. Johnstone reviewed the site plan, which is subject to the yard and bulk requirements of the Old Town Overlay. The new building will be oriented toward South Street, with a minimum 15-foot setback, a rear setback to the alley of 25-feet, and a 10-foot separation between the primary structure. Lot coverage and FAR requirements from the Old Town Overlay are under the maximum allowed. Johnstone stated that to make room for the structures on the Historical Museum property, it is proposed to use a portion of the existing parking lot, which is a 20-space parking lot accessed from the alley to the north. The redesign proposes nine spaces accessed directly off the alley. He emphasized that the property is not subject to the Downtown Design Handbook, but has been included in previous inventories of available public parking spaces in the downtown commercial district. Based on information provided by the Historical Commission, indicating no increase in visitors anticipated with the additional structures, Staff believes that the nine spaces will be adequate for the slightly expanded museum facilities. Johnstone stated that Staff and the Planning Commission have found that the proposal complies with the list of five criteria of the Special Review Use. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application by a vote of 4-3, at their July 10, 2001 meeting with six recommended conditions, one of which was that the eleven lost parking spaces should be replaced elsewhere in the Downtown area. Johnstone noted that 5