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City Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Page 8 of 15 Mayor Muckle inquired about the five-lane option. Planning Director Russ stated the 5-lane option would begin at the curb line and would have no green spaces. Mayor Muckle asked Planning Director Russ to address Mr. Poppitz's suggestion to move the roadway further to the east. Planning Director Russ explained the roadway cannot be moved in just one area. Right-of-way access for realigning the entire roadway would impact the Mayhoffer property, the Louisville Glass Company, City property, Xcel property and the Lafayette Sports Complex. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked for the approximate percentage of owner occupied homes in the Miner's field and Little Italy. Planning Director Russ estimated approximately 40% renter occupied for both the Miner's field neighborhood and Little Italy. Mayor Muckle inquired whether Christopher Village and Steel Ranch are supportive of the Kaylix Avenue proposal. Planning Director Russ confirmed they are supportive. Mayor Muckle noted the Miner's field neighborhood had been promised by previous Council's that their property would not be impacted. He looked favorably on all the roadway and connection improvements except for the Tofte driveway issue. Council member Jasiak addressed the Tofte driveway and erring on the side of safety. She noted the challenges with the alley access to those properties and asked if there were some measures the City could take to make it easier. Planning Director Russ stated staff is recommending improving the paving, lighting and snow removal in the alleyways. Council member Jasiak encouraged Mr. Tofte to continue to work with the City. She thanked Jean Morgan for being so proactive and gathering comments from the neighbors. She asked Planning Director Russ to address the zoning limitations on the properties on Pine Street. Planning Director Russ explained they are rezoned for mixed-use residential. If the property were to be expanded or damaged 50% by fire, they could no longer be a residential unit. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked for justification of the Lee Street connection. Planning Director Russ explained the Lee Street connection primarily provides alternative routing options to Miner's Field and within the Revitalization District directly north of South Street. The secondary reason is to allow neighbors to get in and out of the neighborhood after the closure of Spruce Street. Council member Loo asked if the Lee Street extension is not approved, would the project be jeopardized. Planning Director Russ responded no and explained the principal is connectivity, which CDOT supports. The plan gives the residents a choice on whether to use Highway 42 or local roads.