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Louisville City Council Meeting July 5, 2000 Page 12 would be overturning the zoning and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Quiat stressed that his client does not oppose to a school, only the location. Peter Blackford, 177 Boulder View Lane, Boulder, CO, stated that he and his wife Jean are owners of the vacant lot at 1776 Boxelder, directly behind the proposed site of the Peak to Peak School. Blackford explained that they purchased this property with the intention of putting a building on the site that would provide them retirement income. He stated that they were flabbergasted to receive notice of a public hearing to consider locating an elementary school in the former SPF building, and could not imagine anyone seriously considering locating a school in a light industrial park. He stressed to invite an elementary school into a light industrial park defies logic and reason. He voiced his concern for the safety and well being of the children, possible restriction on businesses already established nearby, and the impact on the desirability of CTC for future businesses. He stated that he has consulted with a bank for a construction loan and the lender's interest has diminished voicing the following concerns: 1) The impact of higher insurance rates during the construction phase. 2) The possibility that the lot would require fencing during construction. 3) The impact the school would have on the ability to find tenants for the building. 4) Higher insurance cost for the building owners and tenants. Blackford stated that allowing Peak to Peak School to locate at 1812 Boxelder would violate the covenants of CTC and be unfair to established businesses and owners of neighboring lots. James Smittkamp, 4964 Volkgrie Drive, Boulder, CO, attorney representing the Mill Family, stated that his clients are opposed to the SRU application. He noted that his clients own the building located at 1722 Boxelder Street, which was recently occupied by the McData Corp. His clients have invested over 7 million dollars in the construction of their building and have been told that the property taxes will be $146,000 per year. He noted their concern on traffic congestion impacting businesses, and the lack of an evacuation plan. He voiced his concern that parents will arrive at the beginning and end of the school day adding congestion to the park. He stressed that his clients were not opposed to the school, however it is the wrong use in the area. Audrey Berne, 3434 47th Street, Boulder, CO, stated that she has been very involved in the CTC Industrial Park since 1992, and is a joint property owner of a building on Boxelder Street. She reviewed that zoning was developed to ensure land use and stated the reason for SRU's is to review compatibility of uses. She stressed that these are emotional issues and there are two sides, however, the most important issue is that the zoning is very specific. She expressed her concern that allowing the school will set a precedent. 12