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City Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 2015 Page 17 of 34 on the main level and an interpretive historic sight to allow people to see the workings of the mill. With respect to the two conditions, they are okay with the restriction on hours of outdoor use. They have concems about the re- platting of this lot and the undergrounding of utility lines and noted Qwest and Comcast have not been asked to underground their utilities and noted these costs have not been figured into the pro - forma. With respect to the street lights matching Old Town, they feel they are compliant with the Old Town standard for street lights. He noted the existing street lights at Parbois Place were allowed to remain after its redevelopment. He requested the second condition be struck from the approval. He thanked Council for their foresight in saving this property and providing them an opportunity to buy the property. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Stolzmann asked the applicant if the Louisville Fire Protection District's concems were resolved. Mr. Hartronft responded yes. Council member Stolzmann inquired whether the applicant had discussions with the Urban Renewal Authority about their interest in replacing the lights in this area. Mr. Hartronft explained they had discussions with Economic Development Director DeJong and at a Louisville Revitalization Commission (LRC) Meeting relative to replacing the lights to the downtown standards. The applicants have concerns about traffic calming and pedestrian friendly measures. They believe it would be beneficial to expand the pedestrian bulbouts to make it clear this area is a part of downtown. He felt this would be a great City project. Council member Stolzmann inquired about the commercial building signage. Mr. Hartronft explained there are two or three different types of signs, which will match the downtown sign standards. One requested exemption is the stair tower for the building. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Chokecherry Drive, Louisville, CO explained this has been a long term goal and dream of many residents. He thanked Erik Hartkronft and Randy Caranci for this project. He was sympathetic to the applicant for relief on undergrounding and lighting requirements. As a member of the LRC he stated they have not seen a request for funding. He urged Council to grant the applicant's request for relief from the Public Works condition. Sherry Sommer, 910 S. Palisade Ct., Louisville, CO voiced her appreciation for the discussion on the noise issue. She stressed the importance of businesses to be considerate of the residents.