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Louisville City Council Meeting September 5, 2000 Page 17. Stephen Spare, of Stephen Spam & Associates PC, 1731 15th Street, Boulder, CO, stated that he is the Principal Architect for the project. He noted that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the SF-LD zoning. He stated that the SF- LD is the appropriate zoning for this project and reviewed the surrounding neighborhood density. He stated that two neighborhood meetings have shown a clear majority of the neighborhood supports this zoning proposal. He referred to a petition where 31 different households, living in the immediate neighborhood, support the proposal. He stated that the criteria of the zoning should be based on sound principles and not on the amount of the property taxes paid to the City. In summary, he stated that the applicant believes that the zoning should be SF-LD and requested that the Council approve their request. Scott Scarbaugh, Scott Scarbaugh Realty, 1825 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO, stated he wished to clarify the term estate-sized lots. He stated that until recently an estate-sized lot was 12,000 square feet. He noted that rural residential lots are 20,000 square feet. He stated that the proposed zoning is compatible to estate-sized lots. PUBLIC COMMENT Edward K. Hine, Jr., 318 South Place, Louisville, CO, stated that he has lived in the area and paid property taxes for 25 years. He felt that the development would hurt the value of his home. He asked Council to deny the development request and acquire the land for a City Park or open space. Eric Hartkronft, 801 Main Street, Louisville, CO, stexed that he is a neighbor and supports the project. He felt that the density is comPatible with the neighborhood. He urged Council to approve the development. Jim Tienken, 404 W. Spruce Lane, Louisville, CO, concurred with Hartronft's statements and stated that he is also a neighbor and a strong supporter of the applicant. He noted that this project has opposition and one such opponent approached a Council Member and asked that the proposal be denied. He reported that this concerned many of the supporters, but he noted that the Louisville City Council has one of the strongest Ethics Ordinances in the state. He felt that the proposed project is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. He stated that neighbors were requested to give their input and they agree with the development. He also urged Council to approve the application. Jobelle Fischer, 701 West Spruce Street, Louisville, CO, stated that she is the applicant and asked the Council to support her petition for V2 acre lots. She stated that the project has been well thought out and felt its development would benefit the City of Louisville. 17