Ad Hoc Committee on Landmarks

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Ad Hoc Committee on Landmarks met to discuss potential amendments to the city's Landmarks Ordinance, covering sections 32.250 to 32.263. After discussion with city officials and attorneys, the committee ultimately tabled the ordinance, potentially delaying changes to local landmark preservation rules.

Key Decisions

  • Landmarks Ordinance Amendment Tabled
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Coan called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Coan introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. General Discussion on Potential Amendments to the Landmarks Ordinance Related to O-006-19
    Discussion Item

    This item was discussed under Item #2.

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES ("LMCO") SECTIONS 32.250 TO 32.263 (THE LANDMARKS ORDINANCE). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Hollander, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to the item: - Chair Person Coan - Dave Marchal, Develop Louisville - John Carroll, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office The Committee discussed Sections 32.250 through 32.259 but did not make any formal motions to amend this Ordinance.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Coan adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.

  8. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  9. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  10. Support Staff

    John Carroll, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  11. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council President David James (D-6)

  12. O-006-19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES ("LMCO") SECTIONS 32.250 TO 32.263 (THE LANDMARKS ORDINANCE). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: tabled Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion to table carried by a voice vote.