Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2012 03 22

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2012 Page 6 of 12 O’Connell asked Fox to identify the anticipated access points for the new development. Fox stated the development will use the existing access points. O’Connell asked if they anticipate any additional backup on Centennial. Fox stated no. NOTE: 7:55 PM. Lipton declared a five (5) minute break. NOTE: 8:03 PM. Lipton called the meeting back to order. Public Comment: Lipton opened the meeting for public comment. He requested the audience keep their comments to three (3) minutes. Charles Donnelly, 2366 Senator Circle, stated his concerns include: lower property values; cost to the community; job situation; 50-70 apartments are currently available in Louisville and the increased number of voters who do not pay property tax to the city. Devona Sayler, 2253 Crown Circle, stated her concerns with: the traffic analysis, especially regarding the parking on Centennial; the possibility of more apartments in the existing shopping center and the lowering of property values. John Nahodyl, 2333 Dogwood Circle, stated: the architectural design should reflect the neighborhood; a Boulder type structure does not fit in this area; the long term affect on the tax base; loss of parking on adjacent properties and they should be required to design to the City Codes without requesting any variances. Darlene Nahodyl, 2333 Dogwood Circle, stated there are three (3) accesses to the existing neighborhood. Each home has approximately 2.7 cars per household. The proposed project is not compatible, does not have economic prosperity, the mass height and aesthetics is out of place and should not be compared to a grocery use. She stated she had a petition signed by 424 individuals in opposition of the project. Valerie Hackman, 2282 Crown Circle, stated the Safeway store has not been closed long enough to know what else could go in the site. Perhaps dividing the space would make it a more viable strip mall. She stated she opposes the development as presented. Steve Kovalski, 2593 Franklin Ave, stated his opposition to the project. He asked if the project is approved what keeps the remaining commercial uses from leaving. Rich Channel, 1611 Circle Dr., a resident of Louisville for 77 years discussed why the development is not a good idea and why the developers are bad. Drusilla Tiehen, 2224 Crown Cir., stated she does oppose the mixed use if it is truly mixed use. She asked the following questions: has the City considered other uses; can the developer create something smaller to fit the area; does the City have enough services to serve this project and maintain our current level of services; will the apartments be affordable for the young people the project is planned for. She encouraged the Commissioners and City to look at more options for the site.