RESOLUTION NO. _______, SERIES 2018
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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOUISVILLE METRO PLANNING COMMISSION, THROUGH ITS STAFF WITH PLANNING & DESIGN SERVICES, TO INITIATE THE ZONING AND FORM DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENT PROCESS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE SOUTHEAST METRO REGIONAL CENTER PLANNING STUDY.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMEMBERS ROBIN ENGEL AND STUART BENSON
WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government ("Metro Council") adopted the Southeast Metro Regional Center Planning Study and appended its Executive Summary to Cornerstone 2020 - the Comprehensive Plan - on August 14, 2012, pursuant to the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Code of Ordinances ("LMCO") Chapter 161, entitled "Neighborhood Plans;"
WHEREAS, the Metro Council understands that LMCO Chapter 161, "Neighborhood Plans," contains provisions guiding the amendment and review of adopted neighborhood plans, and wishes to implement that process in response to certain recommendations stated in the Southeast Metro Regional Center Planning Study;
WHEREAS, the Metro Council understands that the Executive Summary of the Southeast Metro Regional Center Planning Study sets forth various recommendations that, together, suggest an area-wide rezoning for a number of properties located within a specified area of Fern Creek as depicted on a map, attached hereto as Exhibit A, in addressing issues of traffic congestion, development impacts, and community character, and in anticipation of future growth, a proactive response is needed to guide this area toward becoming a vibrant activity center for residents, employees, and
visitors. It was recognized that a Regional Center Form District designation for a part of the study area would do much to achieve the desired future development character;
WHEREAS, the Metro Council, through the Planning Commission and its supporting staff, wishes to address said land use recommendations of the Executive Summary of the Sout...
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