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City Council Meeting Minutes November 21, 2006 Page 9 of 17 Donald Tadenburg, 1561 Kennedy Avenue, Louisville, CO questioned whether the sewer system would accommodate an additional 25 homes. He noted the traffic survey was completed in the summer under optimum conditions. Cindy Bedell, 662 W. Willow Street, Louisville, CO voiced her opposition to the proposed McStain development. Her concern centered on the increase in density. She stated her understanding the property owners could develop the property under the current zoning. She urged Council to deny McStain's appeal. Ty Gee, 253 Hoover Street, Louisville, CO explained the property was once the Clynke farm and then later annexed into the City. He noted there was a lot of thought put into the zoning for the property. He stated the City should not enter into contracts with developers to change zoning on properties. He addressed the comprehensive plan, and the need for affordable housing in the City. He noted every developer coming before the Planning Commission or Council asks for more than what the zoning will allow. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO addressed the fiscal analysis prepared by the developer. He suggested a few adjustments be made to Table 6 of the analysis relative to retail sales tax, a model plan, and motor vehicle use tax. He asked Council to determine whether this development is a benefit to the City. He noted Council must make decisions on good information. Eva Kosinski, 1301 Jackson Court, Louisville, CO questioned the deadlock vote on the Planning Commission, and suggested another member be added to the Commission so the City Council is not burdened with such appeals. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Clabots requested a member of the Leland Consulting Group respond to Mr. Leary's concerns relative to the fiscal analysis. Bill Cunningham, Leland Consulting Group, explained the assumption made for the fiscal analysis. With respect to the motor vehicle use tax, Boulder County projects 1.8 motor vehicles per single-family unit, at an average value of $20,000 per vehicle. On an annual basis, 20% of the vehicles may be replaced. The annual use tax estimate is $5,400. Council member Clabots inquired as to the consumer retail sales tax projections. Mr. Cunningham explained one method to project retail sales tax revenue would be to analyze the historic per-capita sales. Another method would be to base the price of the unit, and analyze consumer price categories. The percentage of consumer income is approximately :35% of the household income. The City's Finance Department projected the average household pays approximately $515.00 per capita on sales tax. HE! noted they were conservative on the sales tax projections for the McStain Development.