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Louisville City Council Meeting July 3, 2001 Page 12 Edwards have chosen to pursue a request for a PUD amendment for the 22 single-family lots to which the 2,000 square lot/building coverage limitation applies. Wood stated that the Edwards have surveyed their neighbors and have received written support for the request from all property owners/residents directly affected by the change. Wood reviewed the policy issue of the requested amendment and recommended caution in amending portions of approved PUDs. He noted that a PUD is a master planned development concept where variations to the standard zoning code requirements may be made in individual sections. To the extent that if the parts are amended in a significant manner, the intent of the overall master plan concept could be lost. He noted that neither the Staff nor the Planning Commission found in this instance that the requested change would alter the essential character of the overall PUD. The applicant has requested that the City Council consider a refund of the application fees paid for the PUD amendment process. Wood stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the request at their June 12th, 2001 meeting and recommended approval with one condition. Davidson called for Applicant presentation. lan Edwards, 615 West Street, Louisville, CO, stated that they have spoken to the homeowners in the single-family and town homes and received written confirmation that they will not oppose the PUD amendment and in fact, support the amendment. He stated that since the lot sizes vary they want to be less restrictive but want to maintain the character of the neighborhood. He stated that they love the area, and wish to add a small addition to their home. He requested relief from the $775.00 fee. Mayer asked if the house is single or two story home. Edwards stated that his home is a berm house so that the first floor is sunken. Mayer voiced concern over allowing 10,000 SF lots to build within 30 percent of the lot area. He stated that would allow a 6,000 SF home, which would be by far, the largest homes in Louisville and would change the character in the neighborhood. He stated that to allow two story homes, and if bermed, two and one-half stories would dramatically change the character of the neighborhood. He stated his belief that it should be more restrictive and all the structures should conform to the neighborhood. He suggested that small reasonable expansions to homes would be appropriate. Edward agreed with the Councilman Mayer's comments and stated that they would like to add 15 feet to their kitchen. Sisk asked Mr. Edwards the justification for requesting a refund of the $775.00 fee. Edwards stated that a City planner suggested that, because he was a single homeowner and not a developer he may be justified in requesting a refund. 12