Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 10 11

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ANALYSIS: Compliance with LMC Sec. 17.40.010 — Special Review Uses Section 17.40.010 of the Louisville Municipal Code lists five criteria for SRUs that must be satisfied in order to approve a SRU. Analysis of each criterion is below: 1. That the proposed use/development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and of this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood; The proposed use is consistent in all respects with the Comprehensive Plan and the LMC. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as the Fireside Neighborhood, and includes the following applicable principle for all residential neighborhoods: Principle NH-4: The character and identity of existing residential neighborhoods should be maintained while allowing for evolution and development. Staff finds that the proposal for the columbarium design meets this principle by incorporating the use within new exterior walls abutting the existing structure that match the existing architectural design so that the use is not apparent from the street and maintains the existing character of the neighborhood, and allows for the evolution of the uses at the church. Staff finds the proposal meets this criterion. 2. That such use/development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; Staff finds the use will not impact economic stability and is compatible with the character of the surrounding established areas. The architectural design is compatible with the existing church and does not impact character of the surrounding areas. The use is contained with the exterior walls and is not apparent from the street or adjacent properties. Staff finds the proposal meets this criterion. 3. That the use/development is adequate for internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and convenience; The use will not affect the efficiency or functionality of the site or surrounding area. There are no anticipated impacts related to public access, safety, utilities and other such factors directly related to public health and convenience. Staff finds the proposal meets this criterion. 4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movement or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of Christ the Servant SRU Page 6 of 7 PC — October 11, 2018