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Ad Hoc Committee on Landmarks

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Ad Hoc Committee on Landmarks met to discuss updates to the city's Landmarks Ordinance, which affects how historic buildings and districts are regulated. After initial tabling, the committee reviewed and informally agreed to minor language modifications to the ordinance. The proposed changes relate to notification timelines and procedural details for landmark designations.

Key Decisions

  • Landmarks Ordinance Amendment Untabled and Discussed
  • Notification Timeline Amendment Informally Agreed
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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. Committee Member Dorsey arrived at 4:57 p.m.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. 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: untabled Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Hollander, that this Ordinance be untabled. The motion carried without objection. The following spoke to the item: - Chair Person Coan - John Carroll, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Dave Marchal, Develop Louisville - Cynthia Elmore, Develop Louisville - Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office The Committee discussed Sections 32.260(A) through 32.260(H) but did not make any formal motions to amend this Ordinance. However, the Committee informally agreed to the following amendments to Attachment A: - In Section (D) on Page 12, replace 'No later than 30 days before the hearing date' with 'At least 30 days prior to the hearing' - In Section (E) on Page 13, add 'within 90 days' after the word 'District'

  5. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Coan adjourned the meeting at 5:29 p.m.

  6. 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.
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  8. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  9. Support Staff

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

  10. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council President David James (D-6)

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