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City Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 6 of 14 located on both east and west sides of Highway 42. A portion is currently located in unincorporated Boulder County, though those properties are surrounded by the City of Louisville, giving them enclave status. Of the 165 acres, 95 are designated as land supply for residential development; 42 for commercial (office and retail) and 27 are designated for open space and parks. Opportunity Area #1 creates land supply for new neighborhoods, commercial areas and recreational amenities, with trail connectivity. Residential density transitions from lower density to higher density from north to south. Medium to high density residential areas are located closer to the commercial and transportation services, which are located along the South Boulder Road corridor. Current densities in Opportunity Area #1 established under the North Louisville General Development Plan and the Schempp General Development Plan total approximately 636 residential units, the greater percentage of them being multi- family. Those densities are established on the General Development Plan for North Louisville, and, where applicable, annexation and/or GDP agreements. The Framework Map allocates 752 residential units. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Keany asked if the unincorporated areas are non-annexed enclaves. Planning Director Wood stated the plan contemplates the incorporated areas of the City. Mayor Sisk inquired as to status of the property north of Louisville. Planning Director Wood stated the Staff is working with the City of Lafayette on Intergovernmental Agreement for those northern properties. Council member Van Pelt stated the properties within Opportunity Area #1 have entitlements, which should be respected. She suggested focusing on a buffer between the City and the high-density developments proposed by the City of Lafayette on the northern border. She supported more commercial and less housing. Council member Brown preferred an overall population and not a specific number per Opportunity Area. Council member Keany stated there are commercial development opportunities and suggested buffering the residential area. Mayor Sisk emphasized the Comprehensive Plan Update is an advisory document. He agreed Opportunity Area #1 has regional commercial opportunities and the Framework Plan should be flexible. He reported on a meeting with Mayor Berry of Lafayette, who is agreeable to entering into intergovernmental agreement on the northern properties.