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Louisville Special City Council Meeting February 12, 2002 Page 3 Mayer asked Phare for clarification on the projections for the following: The cost of a 450 SF parking space - $3,182 and a 355 SF space - $2,510. The land cost ($17.00 per SF), or $7, 650 for a 450 SF space and $6,035 for a 355 SF space. He stated that the figures appear to be reversed. Phare stated that he did not believe that the Public Works Department presented those parking figures. He explained that the Public Works was instructed to take the downtown plan and implement 115 net new parking spaces, per the design, and calculate the cost. He stated that the land cost was not based on the total land needed for space but the net land needed that was not City controlled. The costs of land and railroad right-of-way were also included in the calculations. The amount of square footage of land needed to net 115 new parking spaces was considerable less that 450 SF or 355 SF per space. He stated that is why the land component of 115 spaces is much lower. Mayer noted that the projection was for a higher square footage cost based on the level of amenities. Davidson stated that it is the goal of the citizens and the Council to support the retail and restaurants in Downtown Louisville and that it has been the City's policy to have a vibrant downtown. He stated that in his review of the downtown, there is a lot of daytime parking within the first two residential blocks. He estimated about 400 parking spaces, or 40 per block. Davidson stated that there are 200 parking spaces that are not being utilized during the business hours. He questioned whether there was a parking problem in the downtown area. Mayer questioned whether it is proper to use residential parking spaces along LaFarge Avenue without first surveying the neighbors. Davidson suggested that the residents along LaFarge Avenue be asked if parking in front of their homes presented a problem. Sisk stated that Council should plan in advance for parking in the downtown area. He stressed that the Library expansion would generate more traffic and parking problems. He noted that there is an opportunity to allow the downtown business community to expand and to create adequate parking for the downtown area. He voiced his belief that the residential neighborhood should not be required to accommodate all the parking for the downtown business. He stated that a survey should ask the questions fairly. Brown stated that the residential parking near the churches has created problems for residents who cannot find parking near their home. Brown noted that there are residents who do not work such as stay-at-home moms. Davidson argued that churches are a different matter, where in the downtown residential areas, there is an abundance of parking. 3