Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2012 01 12

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RMCS, LLC 950 Spruce Street, Suite 2A Louisville CO, 80027 Diversity of Housing: The 2006 Louisville Comprehensive Plan calls for a mix of residential housing types in this area of Louisville (Opportunity Area 1) from a low residential density of less than 6 units per acre in the north transitioning to a higher density of 30 units per acre as the residences get closer to downtown in the southern part of the development. The Comprehensive Plan has been the guide for the planning of the Takoda /Steel Ranch development. and we have Nvorked closely with Planning Commission, City Council, and City staff for over 5 years to turn the vision of the Comprehensive Plan into a reality. The residential areas of the first phases of the Takoda /Steel Ranch development emphasize two distinct styles of single family detached homes...a larger front - loaded home for those who need the extra space to raise a family, and a more compact low maintenance patio home plan appealing to the needs of "empty nesters" who want a home where they can Iivc comfortably for years to come. Both of these housing products have been very well received both by current Louisville residents who want to stay in Louisville and be able to enjoy the convenience, comfort and efficiencies of a new - construction home. and by new residents who want to make Louisville their new hometown. We continue to follow the guidance of the Conip Plan with the addition at Steel Ranch South of a higher density townhonle /duplex neighborhood which transitions into the apartment community. Multi - model Connection: Takoda and Steel Ranch South have been planned with an emphasis on a system of street and trail corridors that will allow residents connectivity within the neighborhood, and to the rest of Louisville. The Steel Street multi -model corridor will be the final Zink in this plan. The Steel Street right of way will connect at its northern terminus to the half mile of park and open space trails that have just been completed in the first phases of Takoda. Steel Street will feature designated 5 foot wide concrete bike paths on each side of the street to efficiently move cyclists between the Takoda/Steel Ranch development and the downtown area of Louisville, The Steel Street right of way will also include a 6 foot wide detached sidewalk to comfortably accommodate pedestrian travel. We appreciate the time and effort that City staff, Planning Commission, and City Council have taken to work with us over the last 5 years. to make Takoda/Steel Ranch a great addition to the City of Louisville, and we thank you for this opportunity to present the last phase of this new neighborhood. Rick Brew RMCS. LLC 950 Spruce Street Louisville, Co 80027