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Louisville City Council Meeting February 20, 2001 Page 8 Spam stated that the second meeting was held on January 18, 2001 with approximately 30 people in attendance. The primary discussion of the second meeting centered on specific locations of the private drives as it intersects with West Spruce Street. A primary concern was how the drives would effect the surrounding neighbors. After the meeting, with the concerns voiced by those in attendance, Concept #13 was developed, which relocates the access drive to the west of the Fischer residence. He stated that they have worked on the project for ten months, attended eight public heatings and neighborhood meetings, and tried to address as many neighborhood concerns as possible. He noted that the Planning Commission supported SF-LD zoning, without special conditions. He noted that the key to Concept #13, are 8 homes with the homestead, and approximately 40% open space dedication. With respect to the zoning, Sparn stated his belief that the SF-LD zoning proposal is consistent with the Louisville Resolution No. 36, Series 1993, which states that Enclaves should be zoned to the least density zoning of the area at which it's located. He also noted that the SF-LD zoning is consistent with Louisville zoning ordinances. Sparn addressed the annexation agreement, stating that it represents ten months of work. He stated that the special provisions represent the hard work of the neighborhood. He outlined the provision: The SF-LD zoning, 8 lots, lot size averaging 18, 500 SF, access off West Walnut and a private access off of Spruce Lane, and the majority of the open space located on the west side of the property. Elements not included are height limits, coverage area, and character of homes. He stated for the record, that they would be agreeable to having the private drive on west side of the homestead. He stated that they have worked hard with the Staff and the neighborhood on the development of the property. He urged the Council to approve the zoning and annexation agreement. Wayne F. Forman, Brownstein Hyatt & Farber, P.C., 410 Seventeenth Street, Denver, CO, Attorney representing the applicant, addressed the annexation agreement. He stated that he has worked with the City's Counsel, Sam Light, to finalize this document. He stated that he read the initial draft and added substantial comments to it. The comments were based on the fact that the annexation agreement provided reflected a circumstance by which the City was annexing property at the borders of a voluntary annexation, and did not reflect the unique circumstances of annexing an Enclave. He stated that substantial changes were made and forwarded to the City's Counsel. He noted that negotiations ensued, and he believes that the Applicant and the City are near an agreement. Forman stated that he had a version of the annexation agreement that the applicant believes is reasonable. He noted that the main area of disagreement is in the special conditions. He stated that the applicant believes that the SF-LD zoning, without condition, is the appropriate zoning for the property. He stated that it is consistent with the neighborhood and with City Code and policies. He stressed that the desire for additional open space has brought forth the proposal of special conditions. The conditions bring a mutual agreement that would be attractive to the neighborhood and meets the needs of the developers.