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Downtown Development Review Overlay District

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 · 8:30 AM AM · Online Via Webex

TL;DR

The Downtown Development Review Overlay committee approved the demolition of the LMPD Headquarters at 7th and Jefferson Streets. The approval comes with several conditions aimed at preserving historical context and ensuring the site remains attractive and functional during the transition period. The project will involve removing the current building and the adjacent pedway.

Key Decisions

  • LMPD Headquarters Demolition Permit Approved
  • Historic Documentation of Existing Building Required
  • Site Preservation and Protection Mandated
  • Future Site Activation Plan Developer must report back in 6 months
  • Streetscape and Sidewalk Restoration Required
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Untitled item
  2. Call To Order
  3. New Business
  4. 1. Request: Request for a DDRO Overlay Permit for demolition of the LMPD Headquarters located at the corner of S. 7th and W. Jefferson Streets and pedway crossing Jefferson Street. Project Name: LMPD Headquarters Demolition Location: 225 S. 7th St. and 611 W. Jefferson St. Owner: Louisville Metro Government Applicant: Dennis Arthur representing LMG Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 4 - Jecorey Arthur Case Manager: David Marchal, Urban Design Administrator
    Planning Case
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Ackerman, seconded by Committee Member Jones, that Case Number 22-OVERLAY-0016 be APPROVED, SUBJECT to the following Conditions of Approval: 1. The applicant shall either document the existing building with a Historic Resources form provided by staff or update the current study to include any information required by the form that was excluded in the draft presented to the Committee (as determined by staff). 2. The historic firehouse building immediately to the east of the site, as well as any other neighboring buildings, shall be protected at all times from possible damage during the demolition of the LMPD HQ. 3. The Hall of Justice building across Jefferson shall be patched to match the existing building and enclosed where the pedway will be removed. 4. The applicant shall continue to explore possible activation of the site and appropriate amenities including benches, landscaping, public art, lighting, etc for the period of time until resale of the property. The applicant shall report back to the committee in 6 months with an update on this effort and any proposed new elements. 5. The sidewalks and streetscape immediately adjacent to the site shall be restored in finished look and utility for full pedestrian access and use. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. Adjournment