City Council Agenda and Packet 1999 01 05

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emergency ordinance provision is included in the draft as a proposed second reading amendment gib It was not passed on first reading as an emergency ordinance. Simmons requested that Light explain the emergency clause. Light explained that the emergency clause would mean that the ordinance would take effect tonight, if passed by Council with a three fourths vote. It would mean that the ordinance is not subject to referendum, however, it is, always subject to repeal by another initiated ordinance. It essentially shortens the effective date by thirty days. Howard agreed with the earlier suggestion that the parking impact fee be collected upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy. He questioned whether the effect of the ordinance would be to push employee parking to the perimeter of downtown, or whether a business owner would be required to pay a parking fee and allow their employee to park closer. Wood replied that proximity of parking spaces to employers would be a function on how those areas would be signed and limited under the parking permit system. at Sisk stated that if he did vote to pass this ordinance tonight, he would request that the emergency portion be stricken. He stated that he believes it is important the Council work with the business community on this. He asked Erik Hartronft why he feels this ordinance would stop the small developers and whether he would characterize himself and Mr. Delacava as small developers. Hartronft replied that he would consider himself a small developer but not Mr. Delacava. He stated that in section four of Chapter 17.20.025, paragraph `A'. reads: "At the time of the erection of any new structure and at the time of enlargement of any existing structure, within Downtown Louisville. off street parking spaces shall be provided at a ratio of one parking space per 500 square feet of floor area of such new or expanded structure." He questioned why it did not read `'or addition to the structure." He understands this to mean the entire building. Sisk questioned whether changing that statement would allay his concerns. He agreed with Mayer that the City is only addressing this issue because no one else is willing to do so. Hartronft replied that there have been several creative suggestions proposed for parking, however, they cannot be accomplished .by the private sector alone. One of the suggestions is to reorient the parking on a public right -of -way. Sisk replied that the suggestion involved the Burlington Northern right -of -way and he questioned whether it would be available for that purpose. Hartronft replied that it is a simple, cheaper, short-term suggestion as opposed to the $10.000 long -term proposal. 12.