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Louisville Special City Council Meeting February 19, 2002 Page 4 authorizing the City Manager to grant administrative extensions for PUD' s, with an appeal process through the City Council. He stated that one request has been received for an extension of the PUD at 841 Front Street. Eric Hartronft, Hartronft Fauri Architects, 801 Main Street, Louisville, CO, stated that the applicant, Nancy Love, along with other property owners, was affected by the parking fee improvement fee ordinance. He stated that with the recent fee adjustment, many of the downtown Final PUD's might come forward. He stated that Love is requesting an extension of a March 2, 2002 expiration date. Davidson explained that the reasoning for the timeline on the PUD's was that many were approved in the 1970' s. He stated that the parking improvement fee might have discouraged businesses to go forward with their Final PUD's. He suggested that rather than have applicants resubmit their proposals through the Planning Commission and Council for re-approval, a two-year extension could be granted. Davidson urged Council to support the administrative review on requested extensions. Mayer voiced his belief that it is still a good idea to have some timeline on PUD's. He stated that PUD's with unlimited timelines undermines the Council's ability to plan. He stated that he did not agree with a speculative plan, with no intention to build in a reasonable length of time. He concurred Mayor Davidson's suggestion and voiced support of the administrative two-year extension, which would provide a five-year period for the applicants. Sisk voiced support of the administrative review proposal and asked that Staff alert other applicants of the extension. He stated that the City should be proactive. Davidson stated that the Ordinance should address the extension to PUD's that have expired within the last six-months or one-year. Brown proposed two two-year extensions to provide the City the ability to check on the progress of the PUD's between extensions. Davidson suggested a three-year extension that would allow the applicant six years to complete the projects. Davidson directed the City Attorney to go forward with the ordinance. HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST Keany reported on the Louisville Housing Authority meeting, which he attended. He presented a letter from the LHA requesting financial support from the City to pay for architectural and engineering services for two projects. The proposed projects are 1) the design and permitting phase for the construction of 3 to 4 apartments on the property purchased at 520 South Boulder Road, and 2) to determine the feasibility of rehabilitating 4