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City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2012 Page 6 of 16 1. The applicant failed to demonstrate that the scale and density of the proposal would be compatible with the nearby single family residential neighborhoods. 2. The requested variances do not meet the criteria for variances in Section 17.28.110 of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC). 3. The proposed PUDiis not compatible with surrounding designs and neighborhoods. The height and density of the project does not reflect that found in the single and multi-family neighborhood surrounding the proposed PUD. Staff recommended remanding back to Planning Commission to review the changes to the application including the density and building heights. The original submittal to the City included 195 residential units and 10,000 SF of commercial development. The applicant reduced the residential program by 15 units to 180 units during the Planning Commission hearing. The applicant then revised the proposal further and presented that revised proposal to the City Council. Thus, the current proposal under consideration by the City Council includes 9,500 SF of commercial development, 160 apartment units, and 240 structured parking spaces. This program does not substantially change the proposed Preliminary Plat and PUD reviewed by the Planning Commission and, consequently, maintains eligibility for review by City Council. Section 17.28.170 of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) gives the City Council four options following completion of its public hearing on the proposal: 1) Approve the application; 2) Approve the application with conditions; 3) Deny the application; or 4) Remand the application to the Planning Commission. Planner II McMillan explained if the City Council chooses to remand the proposal to the Planning Commission, a public hearing will be scheduled appropriately. If City Council chooses to deny or approve the project, staff requested City Council direct staff to prepare a draft resolution of denial or approval for Council consideration at a subsequent meeting continue the public hearing to that future meeting date. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Muckle called for Council comments. Council Member Keany asked Mr. Loftus for his preference regarding an up or down vote, versus remanding to Planning Commission. Mr. Loftus replied if the project truly did not match the neighborhood, then say no, but if Council felt enough changes had been made as a result of listening to the community, he would want to go back and work with the Planning Commission to work out the project. Council member Loo asked if the developer was willing to make more changes. Mr. Loftus stated they had done an analysis he would like to present He compared the