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File #: R-162-20    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/24/2020 In control: Planning and Zoning Committee
On agenda: 2/11/2021 Final action: 2/11/2021
Title: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE AMENITIES AN APARTMENT COMPLEX IS REQUIRED TO CONSTRUCT FOR ITS RESIDENT CHILDREN.
Sponsors: James Peden (R-23), Keisha Dorsey (D-3)
Attachments: 1. R-162-20 V.1 121020 Amenities Apartment Complex to Construct for Resident Children.pdf, 2. RES 010 2021.pdf

RESOLUTION No. _______----_________, Series 2021

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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE AMENITIES AN APARTMENT COMPLEX IS REQUIRED TO CONSTRUCT FOR ITS RESIDENT CHILDREN.

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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBERS PEDEN AND DORSEY

 

WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (the “Council”) has taken notice of a deficiency of amenities for children who live in apartment complexes; and

WHEREAS, children who live in apartment complexes deserves the same access to safe, enjoyable, outdoor physical activity as those who grow up in other types of housing; and 

WHEREAS, the drive aisles and parking lots of apartment complexes are less well suited to childhood play than the driveways of detached housing; and

WHEREAS, many apartment developments have ample land on which ball fields, jungle gyms, and other outdoor amenities could be constructed; and

WHEREAS, it may be appropriate to provide an allowance for more vertical apartment development in order to make room for amenities for children; and

WHEREAS, any requirement for an apartment complex to incorporate amenities for children should be proportional to the number of units in the development; and

WHEREAS, there are multiple potential options to address this apparent shortage.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:

 

SECTION I:                     The Planning Commission shall undertake a review of the current Land Development Code and adopt amendments thereto to update it with regards to amenities for children in apartment developments.

SECTION II: This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.

 

 

 

_______________________________ Sonya Harward Metro Council Clerk

_____________________________ David James President of the Council

 

 

 _______________________________ Greg Fischer Mayor

 _____________________________ Approval Date

 

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

 

Michael J. O’Connell

Jefferson County Attorney

 

 

BY:  ____________________________

 

R-162-20 Review LDC Regarding Apartment Amenities for Children