City Council Agenda and Packet 2012 12 04

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City Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2012 Page 14 of 15 Council member Keany inquired if the size of the residential units could be two or three bedroom. He noted public comment referenced underground parking for commercial and above ground parking for residential, thus not requiring waivers. Planning Director Russ stated there would still be the same foot print for the residential buildings. City Attorney Light stated in the parking mixed -use development, the gross land area over a residential site is determined by the City and not the applicant. Council member Keany was concerned that the diagonal parking spaces off Centennial Drive could potentially cause accidents. He suggested the striping of the roadway might be misinterpreted as belonging to the Walgreens and other retail stores. Council member Loo clarified the Council is being asked to approve 25,500 SF retail building and not the Alfalfa's Grocery Store. Council member Jasiak voiced her concern over the density of the property, but felt the proposal has been vastly improved. She felt the waivers were warranted because the design components are an amenity to the City. She stated bringing vitality to the area and the site enhancements warrant the waivers. Council member Yarnell stated her preference to use the more conservative numbers. She also felt the waivers were warranted. Bill Fox, Fox Tuttle, Boulder, CO addressed Council member Keany's concern relative to the diagonal parking. He stated the parking contributes to a slow and safe environment. Council member Keany was also concerned over the diagonal parking along Centennial Drive. Mayor Muckle addressed the report on the signalization of Centennial and Main Street. Mr. Fox stated there could be some signal timing made today to eliminate the traffic backup on Centennial. Mayor Muckle asked for the dimensions of the parking spaces in the proposal. Planner Robinson stated the dimensions of the parking spaces are 9 feet wide. Mayor Muckle observed the City Council reviews developments on a case -by -case basis. He stated the economic proposal is much better than the last proposal. The fiscal analysis in the long run is better than in the short run. Although the Council is not approving the Alfalfa's Grocery Store, it will enhance and revitalize the area. PUBLIC COMMENTS Deborah Fahey, 1118 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO asked if the entrance to the retail area ( Walgreens) could be shifted to enter directly into the retail area. Council 26