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Louisville City Council Meeting February 15, 2005 Page 4 of 14 An exception from the Downtown Building Height Ordinance is requested. The height of the parapet ranges from 33'to 36', with 35' at the main building entry. The site light is provided through a series of pole-mounted lights in the parking lot as well as building and architectural lighting. Lighting poles in the parking area will be 175-watt metal halide fixture, a maximum height of 20', and will be a dark bronze in color. The Planning Commission has held a total of three public hearings on the project and on January 27,2005, approved a Final PUD Development Plan and a Special Review Use for the Library by a vote of 5-2, with five conditions. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd introduced Joe Poli, from Humphries Poli Architects, who would make a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed Library project, after which she would address the short-term parking plan. Joe Poli, Humphries Poli Architects, 1215 Elati Street, Denver, CO explained the building reflects traditional building patterns and use patterns of the downtown area. His presentation reviewed the conceptual design of all angles of the building's exterior through a virtual reality tour. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reported on the proposed short-term diagonal parking plan and on the construction schedule. The site work will begin in mid-March, the shoring in April; the overall excavation toward the end of May, which would take two-to- three months. Staff has met with the DBA Board and reviewed the plans. She recognized the Steering Committee for their work in the planning project. Library Director Anne Mojo reviewed the new Library's first and second floor interiors. The first floor is dedicated to book checkout and children's services. The second floor is dedicated to teen and adult library services. Joe Poli presented the color and material boards which represents the colors and types of brick, metal, concrete masonry and glass materials. Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and requested public comment. Arlin Lehman, 680 Johnson Street, Louisville, CO, President of the Downtown Business Association voiced his organization's excitement over the Library project. He noted their concern with the alley entry, the height variance and the parking issue. The DBA requests the City strongly enforce the parking, and if necessary, increase the fines. Erik Hartronft, 801 Main Street, Louisville, CO expressed the DBA's excitement with the new Library site. He voiced his disappointment that the City of Louisville has not provided more downtown parking. Council member VanPelt asked if there are future opportunities for more parking. Poli stated the building fits the site, without any provisions for expanding the parking. City Manager Simmons reported on discussions of parking expansion with the contractor. 4