City Council Study Session Summary 2013 09 10

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City Council Study Session Summary September 10,2013 Page 2 of 3 They assisted Staff on general planning initiatives and have worked very well with Staff. There has been a vigorous exchange of views which has been healthy. Planning Commission appreciates community involvement in their meetings. The 2014 priorities are: • Continue to provide support and feedback to Staff • Continue efficiently reviewing requests • Support progress on Comp Plan implementation small area/neighborhood plans • Continue to refine the City's fiscal model • Provide recommendation and analysis to Staff • Meet with other Boards and Commissions to exchange views Planning Director Troy Russ reviewed the 2014 Work Plan items. Planning Commissioner Brauneis added the Planning Commission would like to see a Dark Sky Ordinance advanced to City Council this next year. The mayor concurred. Council Member Loo asked if the City had imperial data yet regarding the impact of Food Trucks. Russ and City Manager Fleming said the City is still waiting for sales tax data. Russ reported the wayfinding initiative has been put on hold. Planning will coordinate with City Manager's Office on the McCaslin Small Area Plan Update/Discussion —Methods for Creating Historic Districts Planning Director Russ initiated a discussion regarding creating historic districts. Currently there are no designated historic districts in the City. The Louisville Municipal Code defines specific criteria for creating a historic district: • Architectural • Social • Geographic/environmental • Archaeology There was discussion regarding this as a tool rather than the landmark process. Additionally a number of Councilors discussed the issue of individual property rights and the desire to pursue voluntary/incentive programs to facilitate historic preservation rather than a mandatory process.