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Louisville City Council Meeting March 20, 2001 Page 5 the west side of the homestead that will service three homes. The private drive would be maintained by a joint access agreement. He noted that the two access concept is a result of maximizing the public open space. Spare stated that that they have worked with engineers on the alignment of the private drive in relationship to the bike path. Spare stated that the Fischers will dedicate 39% of the land for Open Space, approximately 3 acres, to the City of Louisville without cost. He noted that does not include areas for detention, which would be 4% of the site. He stated that they have increased the north buffer along the property line to 30' wide, allowing the existing ditch and its large trees to remain, thus preserving the rural character at that location. Sparn introduced Mr. Charles Keim, the engineer for the project, who would address any technical questions. He ensured Council that the applicant has gone to extraordinary levels of detail with the City's Planning and Public Works Staff to establish the quality and viability of the concept. He requested that Council approve the Fischer Annexation Agreement. Howard opened the public heating and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor or against Ordinance No. 1345, Series 2000. PUBLIC COMMENT Donna Wicker, 315 Walnut Lane, Louisville, CO, stated that she supported the Fischer Annexation Agreement. She stated her belief that the 24% dedication of open space, without cost, in addition to the required 15% is a generous gift. She supported the Annexation Agreement condition for amendment in the PUD process. She encouraged Council to approve the Fischer Annexation Agreement. Ted Hine, 318 South Place, Louisville, CO, reviewed an email that he had directed to each of the City Council members. He stated that Council approval of the Fischer Annexation Agreement will ultimately result in a referendum and a special election held in the summer or fall. He offered several suggestions to the Annexation Agreement and the Diagram. He stated that the development will severely obscure his right of sight and put second story windows directly and closely in his view. Hine introduced an alternate sketch that would substantially reduce the impact, without changing the overall design philosophy. He stated that one of the provisions in the Annexation Agreement must be slightly modified. He requested that the phrase "the majority of open space shall be located on the west side of property" be changed to "located on the north end or west side of property". Fred Banta, 370 W. Spruce Lane, Louisville, CO, stated that in review of the Fischer Annexation process, people have looked at the issues from different perspectives. Some from a personal standpoint as property owners, and others in a larger context as it relates to the City. He stated that the proposal as presented truly represents the consensus of the