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City Council Meeting Minutes February 4, 2014 Page 18 of 28 did not feel 24 duplex homes would create a problem. She stated this is a quality builder and a great project. She supported the project. Mayor Pro Tern Dalton supported the 24-unit development. He did not feel there was a better use for the property. He stated the enrollments in the school district change. Council member Keany stated the issue is not with the schools, but the amendment to the general development plan. He felt there was a presumption by the developer and builder the City Council would simply approve this request. He stated satellite maps show the land has already been graded in expectation. He understood the neighbors' position of not wanting commercial development in their backyard, but noted commercial was part of the general development plan. He stated there may be an opportunity for commercial development and this residential development, if approved, would preclude any commercial use and he may be inclined to deny the request. Steve Erickson, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, stated they never represented an expectation for this particular parcel to be for residential development. They did not enter into contract with the land owner until they were well along with the Steel Ranch single detached patio homes. With regards to the satellite photos, the north two parcels were used for construction staging and a construction trailer, which was later cleared off pursuant to their contract with the land owner. He stated the satellite photos may have looked like grading, but there was never any expectation of developing there. PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Larson, 2189 Park Lane, Louisville, CO addressed age restriction and noted the 68 patio home community maintains a list of homeowners, with contact information, and they have parties once a month. He stressed there is a real sense of community. With respect to walkability, he lives less than one mile from Old Town and frequently walks downtown. Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Street, Louisville, CO stated the reason the commercial has not been developed on this property is because it is not suitable. He felt the single-family development in this location is more beneficial. He urged Council to support the project. Michael Perkins, 229 Vulcan Street, Louisville, CO stated there is no harm in waiting to see if the commercial site will develop. Once the houses are put in, no commercial will be allowed. Justin McClure stated the grading was completed with the initial development of Steel Ranch. He stated if the property was viable for office, office would be put in. In terms of waiting for commercial, he did not see it happening. He felt the benefits of the project outweigh any negatives.