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City Council Meeting Minutes March 6, 2012 Page 8 of 12 COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Sackett stated as a member of the Coal Creek Homeowners Association in 2001, he reviewed the Lovrien's request to build their home and noted it was hotly debated. He felt the applicants should have gone before the Homeowners Association before coming to the City Council. He noted some neighbors oppose a second house on the property. Mr. Lovrien stated they are asking the Council in a preliminary process, and if the Council approves they will go before the Homeowners Association. He explained when the Coal Creek subdivision was built, the Maurer property owners felt slighted they were not included in the development and sold their property. Councilor Yarnell stated it was difficult for her to support overturning a prior Council's decision. She was open to hearing more on the proposal. Mayor Muckle stated the Open Space Advisory Board felt the property had value, but as an enclave, it did not have an open space potential. He noted there was concern over a proposed driveway crossing a trail. He noted the access to the property by way of St. Andrews Lane was advantageous to the owners and it was very clear to the Council at the time, the conservation easement was necessary. Councilor Keany stated as a member of the City Council in 2001, the discussion on this request was a very hotly contentious issue. He felt it would be very difficult for him to support their request due to the past issues. Councilor Jasiak appreciated the Lovrien's coming forward. She felt property owners should be allowed to have control over the land, but wanted to understand the history of the decision for the conservation easement. She was open to hearing their reasoning. Councilor Loo would also be open to hearing more on the proposal, but noted the conservation easement was put into place for a reason and there would have to be overwhelming evidence the conservation easement was no longer needed. Mayor Muckle hoped the Lovrien's had some indication of Council's thoughts of the matter. Mr. Lovrien stated in retrospect, they should have developed the property in the County. He stated they were given misdirection by former City officials. He voiced his appreciation for the Council's input. UPDATE — CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE AND SOCIALMENTUM FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (2012 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE) (WEB-BASED INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH) Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation