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Montgomery stated that at the two neighborhood meetings held there had been two major concerns expressed: The loss of the open space and the traffic problems that might be generated and the wildlife that uses the open space. He explained that by clustering the development in an area on the west side of the project they would preserve as large an open space as possible on the east side of the project. Their vision of the large open space area would be to create a habitat that would be more beneficial to bird populations by planting native thickets of plum, Juniper, Sumac and various berries. He went on to review the project. Davidson called for public comments. Wayne A. Varra, 224 Main Street, Louisville, Colorado, felt this development would destroy the character and integrity of southeast Louisville. The traffic generated would cause many problems and . . Inconvemences. Denise Ehrmann, 221 Front Street, Louisville, Colorado, stated that her children are the fourth generation to live in her home and she was opposed to the annexation and development of this property as it would have adverse effects on her neighborhood. She explained that the continuation of Main Street into a temporary cul-de-sac would mean that Archie Damelia would have a road on three sides of his home, less than 35' from his house. Another neighbor would open his front gate and step right onto the street. Traffic would increase. She felt this area would make a beautiful park as there are none in this area. She spoke of all the wildlife that utilize the property. She pointed out that these units are 22' tall and felt they are two-story units. She asked Council to deny their request for annexation and development. Christine Wecker, 115 West Cherry Street, Louisville, Colorado, representing Klubert Warembourg who owns land south of the proposed development, stated that they were concerned about the 100 year flood plain. This past spring, due to high water, her brother had watched carp swim next to the two steps into the entrance to his home which is directly south of this development. She also pointed out that the development would chase the wildlife away. She was also concerned about the narrowing of the streets. Phil Gigliotti, 225 County Road, Louisville, Colorado, stated that he moved here from Detroit about three years ago to get away from big city sprawl and he did not want to see a good thing ruined. Ed Helmstead, 1000 Rex Street, Louisville, Colorado, agreed with the previous speakers. He stated that he liked the architecture, but he did not like the project. Laura Page, 920 Rex Street, Louisville, Colorado, stated that the annexation was premature. She felt the City needed to resolve the transportation issues that exist right now, particularly the 96th/Hwy. 42 connection. She felt the City was intent on extending Main Street through to Bella Vista. She also wanted the floodplain reevaluated. Steve Mace, 925 Rex Street, Louisville, Colorado, agreed with the previous speakers. 3