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City Council Meeting Minutes April 17, 2007 Page 7 of 10 Planning Area #2, located between the proposed north/south collector road and the BNSF railroad tracks, is 2:2.95 acres in area. The land use in this planning area would be primarily residemtial as well as those permitted uses under the PCZD-Residential zoning cat1egory. The GDP provides for a total of 50 residential units, which would yield a density of 2.18 dwellings per acre. The Comprehensive Plan allocated between the two unincorporated enclaves, 60 units to the Hamm Property (Takoda) and 22 units to the Alkonis Property. The majority of the Alkonis Property is designated as commercial office and retail. The request for 60 units on th,e proposed Takoda GDP is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Area #1 of the Takoda General Development Plan reflects the proposed land uses as a mix of residential and commercial. There is a density transfer note of the General Development Plan, which will be brought forward at the second reading of the ordinance. Economic & Planning Systems provided a summary of a fiscal analysis for the 32.4 acre parcel based on the! estimated number of residential units and estimated commercial square footage shown on the proposed Takoda GDP. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on February 8 and forwarded a recommendation of support for the proposal. Mayor Sisk stated the PowerPoint presentation would be incorporated into the record and requested an Appllicant presentation. Mr. Rick Brew, RMCS, LLC, introduced Josh Bertes, of Economic & Planning Systems and Jason Margraf, 'from J3 Engineering Consultants. He addressed the questions raised at the last meeting regarding egress and ingress to the property. He explained they propose a three-quarter turn at Summit Drive, and a signal light at Paschal and Hi!~hway 42. He addressed the concern the properties located in the closE~ vicinity of the railroad tracks would be impacted. He explained in addition to thle railway easement, they propose a 100 foot buffer for public use, and are considering berms along the easement. PUBLIC COMMENT John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO voiced his concern over the zoning of the enclave properties. He addressed the commercial component identified as commercial/retail/office and noted if this is changed or modification on the proposal, there is a fixled level of expenses. He felt some of the cost should be shifted. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Muckle aske!d what was allocated for the east side of the