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City Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Page 10 of 15 Council member Yarnell asked for the number of properties or parcels it would take to initiate the Lee Avenue connection. Planning Director Russ explained the Highway 42 Revitalization Plan contains a land use map and a street network map, which any new development must follow. Staff recommended updating the zoning code, which applies to Pine Street. He noted this roadway is a critical piece to the redevelopment of Pine Street. City Attorney Light explained the document could be part of the comprehensive plan, or a street network plan so in the event a developer comes forward with a proposal there is an overall access plan to the community. He added if a document for development is contingent upon a specific event, it may complicate other events, such as the Highway 42 20-year saturation point. He suggested retaining flexibility in the plan. Council member Sackett noted Ms. Morgan asked Council to work with the neighbors. He supported a compromise and looking for common ground. Council member Loo inquired whether a continuance would affect a time sensitive deadline with CDOT. Planning Director Russ responded no. PUBLIC COMMENT Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO supported the safety measures proposed for Highway 42. She addressed the narrow width of Lee Avenue west of Miner's Field and the shallow parking and noted children will be impacted if Lee Avenue is open. She felt there should be a way to get emergency vehicles to Spruce Street or the alley. She suggested making the intersections from Short to Pine Streets, right- turns only to resolve the Lee Avenue issue. She asked if future Council's will be asked to determine the Lee Avenue connection as the need arises. She did not see the connection between closing Spruce Street and opening Lee Avenue. Council member Jasiak asked for clarification on the right-turn only intersections from Short to Pine Street. Ms. Morgan proposed an added lane on southbound Highway 42 to accommodate right turns only. John Damico, 2727 Madison Drive, Longmont, CO stressed the importance of maintaining the three minute rule as a measure of fairness to the public who wish to speak, and to allow them to plan their evening. He stated it is not all about extending Lee Avenue or closing Spruce Street, it is all about the plan. He supported the plan and the professionals who developed the plan. Joel Haze, 187 Harper Street, Louisville, CO stated he does not live in the Miner's Field area but supports the neighbors. He felt the extension of Lee Avenue would violate the promises made to the neighbors. Bob Tofte, 1417 Courtesy Road, Louisville, CO was supportive of the plan, but noted there is a great difference between access from a commercial site to the Highway and