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Louisville City Council Meeting September 5, 2000 Page 20. Mayer reviewed the history of the developments of the surrounding neighborhoods and respective zonings as presented by Planning Director Wood. He noted that McStain, in return for higher density lots, compensated the City with open space, therefore, he did not feel it was a fair comparison. He reviewed that Spruce Lane and Treehaven annexations were zoned as rural residential, which is no longer permitted. He noted that in response to observations made about the zoning, a whole new range of zoning regulations was established. He stated he did not support the zoning category of SF-LD. Levihn asked Mr. Hine how many people have actually opposed the project. Hine stated about 12 people have voiced their opposition. Levihn stated that he has walked through the property and agrees with Hine that there are some nice views. He stated that the City will probably not purchase the Fischer property for open space and eventually development will occur there. Levihn stated that he likes and supports the project. Sisk stated that he favors the project and asked Mr. Spare how large the homes would be. Sparn stated that that has not yet been determined. Sisk voiced his concern that the neighbors would lose their views and asked the developers to work with those neighbors. He stated that he would be disappointed if the homes are not similar in size to those in the surrounding neighborhood. Sparn stated that would be dealt with at the platting stage. Sisk stated that he would like to see the issue of ownership of the small strip of property on the southern boundaries cleared up. Sisk stated that he agreed with the SF-LD zoning. Davidson asked about the affordabitity of the homes and asked Sparn for the projected selling price. Sparn stated that the V2 acre lots would be considerably less than the 1 acre lots. With respect to the affordability of the homes, Spare stated that the term was relative. Davidson asked about a clause in the annexation petition, which exempted the Fischer property from paying taxes until next January. Scarbaugh stated the clause was a part of the standard form received from the City. Davidson asked why the Resolution states that the annexation is desirable and necessary. Scarbaugh stated that was part of the City of Louisville's form. Davidson asked about the consistency of the neighborhood, and asked if the applicant would consider, Under Resolution No. 51, an additional condition that limits the square footage to 2,400. Sparn stated that they would not be in favor of being limited to building 2,400 square foot homes. He noted that in conversations with the neighbors, the square footage of the homes was never discussed. Davidson asked Planning Director Wood the maximum square footage that could be built under the SF-LD zoning. Wood stated that the SF-LD zoning requires a minimum lot area of 21,780 SF or ½ acre and provides for a 20% lot coverage maximum. 20