Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 05 14

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2008 Page 11 of 13 2) The HWY 42 Revitalization Study resulted in the adoption of the HWY 42 Framework Plan in 2003. The focus of the Framework Plan was to construct a `Preferred Land Use Plan' which would be a guide to subsequent development in the study area. The proposed rezoning request I consistent with a series of Planning Goals and Polices in the 2005 Citywide Comprehensive Plan. 3) It is the position of staff that the proposed zoning of MU-R is fully consistent with the provision of Chapter 17.14 (Mixed Use Zone District) which was recently incorporated in to the LMC. 4) Staff does not find that this criterion is applicable. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 08, Series 2008 which is a request of rezoning to MU-R based on the findings that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as well as the provisions of the Mixed U 'esidential Zone District. Commission Questions: Tengler and Wood discussed Criteria #1 for clarification. Applicant Presentation: Kent Bagley, 90 Madison St., Suite 300, Denver, CO representing the applicant Aggregate Industries introduced Matt Hall from Aggregate Matt Hall, Parker, CO provided a brief history of the property ownership. He discussed the desire of Aggregate to make the property a best of use of real estate for the company. Aggregate has been talking with RTD regarding potential uses of the site based on the Revitalization tudy Area. Bagley continued with the following discussion points: . The subject property represents approximately 20% of the Revitalization Area. . The proposed commuter rail is an important component of the rezoning and the discussions that the company has been having with RTD regarding the future uses for the property. • Aggregate Industry is not a developer but the will work with a yet undetermined developer for the site development. Bagley summarized what Aggregate views as the benefits for the City of Louisville, Aggregate Industries and RTD Members of the Public: None heard. Commission Questions: Sheets asked if a developer had been selected. Bagley stated one had not been selected but a few have expressed interest. Lipton inquired if it is necessary to have an environmental study done on the property. Hill stated a Phase I had already been completed. Staff and Applicant Summary and Recommendation: None heard. Public Hearing Closed Commission Comments: All Commissioners that were present indicated they had no comments.