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Louisville City Council Meeting September 5, 2000 Page 18. Karen Mulholland, 1870 Plaza Drive, Louisville, CO, stated that the Fischer family has roots in Louisville and has been very successful in ali their business ventures. She felt the zoning is appropriate to the surrounding neighborhood. She stated that she strongly supported the proposed Fischer project. Risa Heywood, 347 Spruce Lane, Louisville, CO, stated that she is among a number of neighbors who have signed a petition in favor of the proposed development. She felt that the proposed development is compatible with the surrounding areas. As to the suggestion of making the Fischer property open space, Heywood stated it would only benefit a few adjacent homeowners and she would rather see the City purchase large pieces of open space land that would benefit more people. She asked Council to approve the proposal. Fred Banta, 370 W. Spruce Lane, Louisville, CO, stated that he lives directly across from the Fischer property and wholeheartedly supports the Fischer proposal. Anne Glatfelter, 320 West Street, Louisville, CO, stated that she lives across'from Jobelle Fischer. She stated her belief that family land is sacred and should be developed according to the family's wishes. She noted that JoBelle has been very courteous to neighbors, concerned about the neighborhood and conducted meetings to gain neighborhood input. She stated that she did not think the traffic generated by the development would be significant. She did not feel the property is suited for open space. She stated that she fully supported the Fischer family in their project. Susan Szollosi, 326 W. Spruce Lane, Louisville, CO, stated that she and her husband believe that the Fischer plan is appropriate with the surrounding areas. She stated that they have spoken to many neighbors who support the project. Tave Fruge', 383 Spruce Lane, Louisville, CO stated that he was relieved that the proposed development fits so well within the neighborhood. He stated that the neighborhood would be serviced with roads. He stated that he supports the development and urged to Council to approve it. Davidson closed the public hearing. Davidson asked City Attorney Light to clarify Council's authority with respect to an Enclave. Light stated that if the property is an Enclave, the general rules of annexation do not obligate the City to annex the property. The annexation can be denied for any reason or no reason at all. Light noted that there is an exception for Enclaves, completely surrounded for at least three years, that provides the property owner the right to submit an annexation petition. If that petition is not acted on within one year, the property owner has a right to request an injunction to require that the property be annexed. Light noted 18