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Louisville City Council Meeting December 2, 2003 Page 15 of 22 Mayor Davidson asked Planning Director Wood to address the Citizen's Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Wood stated the Citizen's Comprehensive Plan Amendment was presented as a separate application with the understanding that it would be processed as a separate item. He stated there was not any anticipation it would be incorporated as additional modifications. Mayor Davidson asked Public Works Director Tom Phare to address how this development would affect the Raw Water Master Plan. Phare stated non-residential development has a higher demand factor per acre than does residential. Mayor Davidson asked Finance Director Laus if residential units would impact the Community Investment Fee. Laus stated the impact would have to be reviewed on an annual basis for adjustments. There was considerable discussion relative to transportat, ion impact and issues addressed in the proposed comp plan amendment. Wood noted the transportation and transit connectivity were issues considered by the Planning Commission, because of the impacts on any new developments in the area. There was also discussion relative to Broomfield's proposed commercial/retail and residential development located east of the STK property. Commercial/Retail sales tax in the proposed STK parcel was also discussed. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Sisk voiced his belief the Planning Commission has received unfair criticism. He thanked the Planning Commission for their review of the comprehensive plan and voiced his appreciation of StorageTek Corporation' for its corporate citizenship. He stated his concern centered on the redrafting of the comprehensive plan and the residential usage. He felt the residential component was not a compatible use and favored senior communities, with senior housing, assisted living with congruent services ideally located close to Avista Hospital. He voiced his concern on the transit connectivity and financial issues. He stressed the importance of working closely with STK to develop a plan that would allow commercial retail and open space. He stated he could not support the comp plan amendment as forwarded by the Planning Commission. He voiced his confidence this could be accomplished through the public process. Council member Brown concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Sisk's comments and thanked all the participants in the process. He voiced his dismay with the accusations that Louisville is competing for development with surrounding communities. He stated questions relative to the development must be answered. He reviewed the process for the South Sub-Area over the past few years. He stated Louisville would have to share the burden of the cost of development in surrounding communities. He stated StorageTek has been a good corporation citizen. He stated the goal is to achieve what is best for the City of Louisville. He voiced his belief the comp plan provides a framework for development in the South Sub-area. He agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Sisk that a development in the Senior community is desirable. He stated the issues must be addressed and he favored 15