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Louisville City Council Meeting <br />July 3, 2001 <br />Page 14 <br /> <br />Howard voiced concern that the underlying request was to add a small addition, and an <br />amended PUD has come forward. He stated his disagreement with the amended PUD to <br />accommodate a small addition. <br /> <br />Edwards stated that once unincorporated land surrounding the area and there was not a <br />sense of future developments. He concurred with the comments of Council members who <br />did not want to grant permission to build 6,000 SF homes that would change the character <br />of the neighborhood. <br /> <br />Levihn voiced concern and stated that there should be constraints that prohibit additional <br />floors. Edwards stated that there are constraints in place that prohibit blocking the solar <br />passage. <br /> <br />Levihn asked City Attorney Light if an amendment could be added that would prohibit <br />additional height. Light stated that the Council has the authority to do so. He stated that it <br />could be remanded back to the Planning Commission for their input. He explained that <br />on a height issue, an additional restriction would require a change to the Resolution, and <br />in the language on the PUD document. <br /> <br />Davidson asked the current lot coverage of the home in question. Wood stated that the <br />house is 2,300 square feet. <br /> <br />Davidson suggested granting a percent of lot coverage that would permit his addition. <br /> <br />City Administrator Simmons asked the applicant how much square feet or lot coverage <br />would be required for the addition, including the existing residence. <br /> <br />Edward estimated 2,500 square feet, including the addition. Simmons stated that a cap <br />could be put on the square footage on all stories. <br /> <br />Mayer stated that the request is to increase a 2,300 SF footprint to a 2,500 SF footprint, <br />and 3,000 for the combined. He stated that would serve the applicant's request and <br />maintain the character of the neighborhood. Mayer stated that it is important to remember <br />the PUD sets the zoning for the neighborhood and the character. He voiced his opinion <br />that it would be fair for everyone in the neighborhood if the limitations were less <br />restrictive. Mayer asked that the matter be continued for Staff review. <br /> <br />Keany asked Edwards about the original footprint of the home. Edwards stated the <br />original footprint of the home is 2,300 square feet. <br /> <br />Keany concurred with Councilman Mayer and suggested another way would be to limit <br />expansion to 25% of the home. <br /> <br />14 <br /> <br /> <br />