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City Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 16 of 20 The Planning Commission reviewed this proposal on January 8, 2015 and by a vote of 7 -0, recommended the City Council approve the initial zoning. Staff recommended, based on state regulations and compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council approval of Resolution No. 9, Series 2015; Ordinances No. 1679, and No. 1680, Series 2015 on first reading and set a 2nd reading and public hearing for March 3, 2015. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Norrie Boyd, Boulder County Planning Director stated she wished the presentation would have come before the financial assistance request. She introduced the project team: The County Attorney; the Master Planner; the Affordable Housing Design Team and the Civil Engineer, PUBLIC COMMENT Rob Lathrop, 601 Johnson Street, Louisville, CO stated he owns the Davidson Highline subdivision, which is directly north of the Alkonis property. The subdivision is 250' wide and 750' long and was purchased in 1989. At the time there was talk about a loop road, which is now Hecla Drive, and potential for a connection behind his property at some point. He built and operated a rental center, which is now the Divine Canine Pet Hotel and currently operates the Louisville RV Storage facility, which is to the west. A year ago he became aware of an idea to extend Kaylix Drive to the north and south. This would cut his property in half. He advised the Council there has been conversations, but there is not any agreement. He stated it would present a lot of complications to both he and his tenants. He wanted to make the Council aware a north /south Kaylix connection has not been agreed upon by all the parties. PUBLIC COMMENT Council member Loo asked Planning and Building Safety Director if Mr. Lathrop's comments could be reflected on the document. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ confirmed Mr. Lathrop's comments have been reflected. He explained the Highway 42 Plan and the Lanterns Subdivision could potentially align but that is not the final design. He stated staff has gone to great lengths to accommodate Mr. Lathrop's concerns, but there is no agreement. Council member Stolzmann inquired if including this project in the Takoda GDP ties it to the Takoda Metro District. City Attorney Light responded no and explained they would have to go through a different process under a different statute. Council member Stolzmann agreed with staff's analysis that the property is eligible for annexation. She felt some of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan have not been met, such as the City's fiscal goals for the property, but felt the senior housing and affordable housing would be a public benefit. She did not believe this project meets the street network goal without Mr. Lathrop's property and felt a dead -end would present a problem. She noted the Planning Commission meeting minutes referred to a 35