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City Council Meeting Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 5 of 12 Planning Director Russ stated this is a request by applicant, Jacques Blanchard, to amend the Rex Theater Planned Unit Development (PUD) to construct three windows on the northern façade of the existing building. Section 17.28.220 of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) requires that any changes to a completed PUD, which are not minor in nature, be made by the Planning Commission and City Council under the same procedures for final development plan approval. The applicant proposes to place three 48" X 48" windows on the north façade of the existing building. The main potential impact by the addition of windows on the northern façade is to the privacy of the neighbors to the west of the site. The application was heard by the Planning Commission on June 14, 2012. The commissioners discussed the privacy issues and ultimately voted 3-1 to recommend approval of the application. The Commissioners who voted to recommend approval of the application were sympathetic to the neighbors' concerns but felt the windows were a minimally intrusive addition in a neighborhood which backs to an alley adjacent to downtown. Director Russ stated there had been an amendment to the resolution which had been agreed upon but was not stated in the resolution in the original packet. Council was given copies prior to the meeting. The change states the windows would be allowed with one condition: Prior to recordation of the PUD amendment the applicant shall add a note to the document which states `If the property to the north of 817 Main Street is redeveloped with a structure that is located within five feet of the building at 817 main Street, the owner of the property will work with the Chief building official of the city of Louisville to make the necessary changes to bring the windows approved as a part of this PUD into compliance with current building and fire codes". APPLICANT PRESENTATION Applicant Jacques Blanchard, 855 West Dillon Road, Louisville, CO said he agreed if the lot next door has a building built on it closer than five feet, there would be no need for the windows and would have no problem putting the wall back. He stated he had withdrawn his request for a sign on this side of the building. The neighbor with line of sight concerns agreed to trees, provided by Mr. Blanchard, being planted in their yard. Council member Loo thanked the applicant for working with the neighbor. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Muckle asked for public comment and hearing none called for Council comment. COUNCIL COMMENT