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Louisville City Council Meeting July 3, 2001 Page 9 Davidson commented that the County may provide a building permit, but will not supply the water. He voiced his belief that this particular lot might be a difficult to build on due to the steep grade. Davidson asked the applicant for closing remarks. Mehaffy reviewed the City map and stressed that the trail crosses St. Andrews and continues along St. Andrews. He stated that it is not an urban trail, nor is it in a secluded wooded area and that the safety issue concerns on this trail are not warranted. He stated that in terms of the steep grade of the lot, that it will be graded when developed. He stated that the City required that the Coal Creek subdivision provide an easement to the area and the applicant is asking the City for an easement. MOTION: Davidson moved that Council direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution with a finding that the Maurer Annexation does not comply with the statutory requirements for annexation, seconded by Sisk. Mayer asked about the disposition of the resolution and two ordinances. Davidson stated that if the Resolution is denied, the two ordinances are moot. City Attorney Light presented Council with other options. He asked that until the next meeting, the public hearing be reopened and continue the annexation and zoning hearing. He stated that the Planning Commission has not forwarded a recommendation to Council on the zoning. Howard stated that he would prefer getting all the information before making a decision. He concurred with the comments of Councilman Keany and his suggestion to continue this matter until a site inspection can be made. He stated his preference for waiting for the Planning Commission recommendation. Sisk asked Planning Director Wood for clarification that the original easement on the property did not cross a trail. Wood stated that it did not cross a trail. Sisk asked Wood for confirmation that there is no conflict with the trail and getting to the property. Wood confirmed Councilman Sisk's statement. Wood stated that Outlot I was deeded to the Home Owners Association and is not a City owned outlot. Sisk asked Wood for confirmation that the applicant is asking the City to move the easement on to a City trail. Wood confirmed Sisk's statement. Sisk stated that the original easement is still available to the applicant and can be used. Wood stated that the applicant has not released any interest in the original easement. He noted that there is a limited amount of cover over the high-pressure pipeline that would 9