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Light replied that there are euphemisms for larger-scale developments that are easier to apply for a longer vesting period. He cited Centennial Valley and Avista Hospital as examples of large-scale developments that were placed in a PCZ district and have a development agreement that deals with vesting of rights. He explained that some amendments were made to a PUD ordinance placing a time cap on PUD approvals and requiring that building permits be issued in three years. He stated that this time cap would have to be reviewed as the plans go through the process. He explained that, potentially, if all the building permits are not out in three years there is a question of whether the approval expires. However, if the entire project fits under one PUD, potentially, you could construct it so that if it is built on schedule and it is all subject to the same PUD and the applicant adheres to the schedule, the applicant would have a vesting argument based on the assumption that they are continuing to build out in compliance with the fully approved PUD plan. Remin stated that the vesting issue is of concern to the Arch Diocese and to the Parish. He explained that one of the very urgent issues for the Church is that they must make a decision about purchasing this property in the next thirty days. He stated that, having made that decision, they would have put down a large amount of money that is nonrefundable. He requested some clear direction from the Council regarding the appropriateness of this level of development on this site in this location. He explained that they are not trying to skirt the debate regarding materials, colors, etc., however, they want to be clear about the size of the building. He expressed willingness to work with the City to establish a timeline that would work for both parties. Mayer expressed concern that a fifteen-year project would push the boundaries for planned development in an area. He explained that development is usually completed in a foreseeable time scale in order to evaluate how it fits in with other development in the area. Remin replied that it may be less than fifteen years, but the Parish cannot raise the funds to build this facility in three to four years. Mayer stated that the predicted peak traffic use of 1,322 daily trips would be equivalent to the traffic generated from 132 houses. He wanted the surrounding agricultural properties to be aware of the effect that this development would have on them. Remin asked whether Mayer was questioning the site location and, if so, where in Louisville could a church of this size be located. Mayer explained that his concern is that the traffic generated from the church would be equivalent to the traffic generated by a large development. Remin stated that they did not want the church to be located in a predominately commercial development and he did not believe that it could be located in a residential area. 16