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City Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 9 of 14 There was Council discussion relative to the regional opportunities in Opportunity Area #3 and at the corner of 104th and Dillon Road. Mayor Sisk requested public comment on Opportunity Area #3. There were no comments. Opportunity Area #4 Opportunity Area #4 is a sub area of the City containing vital community facilities that provides principal service relationships to Louisville and the region. The sub area will also be characterized by redevelopment and the introduction of new land uses. Consideration should be given to the following principles and policies in the integration of uses, which maintain service standards, a community identity, and a positive fiscal impact on Louisville. Policy statements reflect that destination venues and non-residential land uses should be a priority for the area, and that such uses would be an appropriate gateway to Louisville. Residential is also addressed and would be consistent with redevelopment to the extent the form and density is consistent with a high degree of walkability and multi-modal connectivity. The Framework Plan reflects 22 acres for residential for a total of 175 medium density units. Non-residential acreages reflect a total of 268 acres for commercial retail and commercial office. There is also a total of 100 acres allocated to open space and parks. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Brown commented there are cultural venue opportunities in Area #4. Planning Director Wood stated the Planning Commission concurred destination venues would be desirable and appropriate in Opportunity Area #4. Council member Brown suggested the Framework Plan should be flexible enough to look at developments that have destination opportunities, if such a proposal comes forward. Council member Van Pelt agreed and stressed the importance of flexibility in Opportunity Area #4. She voiced her preference for regional retail opportunities. Nell Scholler, a Storage Technology representative, stressed the importance of economic viability for the development of the Storage Technology property. She explained if a developer comes forward and does not believe a retail development is viable, and the property is limited to only one use, they may not proceed. She voiced her belief developers are interested in the Storage Technology property for residential development. Frost Yarnell, 1109 Hillside Lane, Louisville, CO requested that Area #5 and #6 be discussed separately.