Planning Commission Minutes 2005 10 13

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes OCTOBER 13, 2005 Page 5 of 8 Commission Questions of Staff: Deborski inquired if any soil contaminations studies been done on the property? Johnstone stated that he is not aware of any soil contamination studies having been done for the property. Such a study would not typically be required for this type of redevelopment application. The Chief Building Office may require a soils report for structural building construction issues. Deborski discussed his personal experience related to the property and suggested to the applicant that this would be a good opportunity to address some of the potential problems: drainage, sanitary sewer backups, and the storage and cleanup of old mine refuge. Applicant Presentation: Ed Connolly, 1209 Grant Ave., stated that Johnstone gave a complete report of the request and that his intentions are to keep the character of Old Town Louisville with the new homes to be built on the lots. Commission Questions of Applicant: Deborski inquired about the location of the garages, and the height of homes to be built. Connolly stated they will have access from the alley per the requirement of the Old Town Overlay Zoning and to the 27 foot height limit as well as the other setback requirements. Dalton asked about the square footage that is planned for the homes. Connolly stated that each home and garage will be approximately 2700 SF. Sheets asked several questions about potential environment contamination issues and how the applicant would address any of those issues. Loo questioned whether this was a concern to be addressed by the Planning Commission. Lipton stated that those environmental concerns should be addressed by the Building Safety Division during the permitting process. He also suggested that the Commission could bring forth two motions: one to approve the application and a second to investigate the concerns discussed. Members of the Public: None. Commission Questions of Staff and Applicant: None. Public Hearing Closed / Commission Comments: Sheets stated that she supports the application and is glad to hear that the intent is to keep the character of the Old Town area. Pritchard, Dalton, Loo, and Lipton all stated that they support the application. Pritchard moved and Dalton seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 21, Series 2005, a resolution approving a minor subdivision replat for a two-lot single-family residential subdivision. Roll Call Vote: