City Council Agenda and Packet 2015 09 01

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City Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2015 Page 5 of 18 because of the subdivision of the property however the total of number of units would not change. Lot 2 would total 7,004 SF and Lot 1 would have 5,448 SF. The neighboring lots average approximately 6,848 SF. The new lots would be compatible with the neighborhood. There is no increase in allowed dwelling units. The request complies with the 2013 Comprehensive Plan for this area. Section 16.15.050 of the Louisville Municipal Code requires 50 foot frontage and a maximum length /width ratio of 2.5. Lot 1 would be 44 feet with a 2.84 ratio. The modifications are allowed for hardship and public good. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the minor subdivision request. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended approval of Resolution No. 57, Series 2015, with no conditions. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Andy Johnson, DAJ Design, 922 A Main Street, Louisville, CO stated they have worked with the Planning staff over the past few months. He felt the Planning staff did a great report and presentation. He pointed out the subdivision line was set at 5' south of the existing historic house currently on the property. The applicant wishes the house to remain and although landmarking is not off the table, it is not a part of the plan. He felt it is appropriate for the corner lot to be lower than 7,000 SF as this is one of the largest properties on the block. There was discussion in the two prior board meetings about diversity of lot sizes in Old Town. He noted a four lot property is extremely large for Old Town. If one home was built, it would be a departure from the urban fabric in the neighborhood and in Old Town. Karla Dakin, 1240 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, explained she has lived on the property since 1998 and raised her son there. She is a landscape architect and also has a home office on the property. By subdividing the property she could remain in the house and design and build her own garden. She asked Council to consider her proposal favorably. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Stolzmann asked staff about the floor ratio and the consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Although she was not opposed to subdividing the property, she did not understand how that could increase the floor ratio. She felt it would take away from the small town feel. Planner II Robinson explained it was a function of the Old Town Overlay District Standards. It has different allowable lot coverages and floor areas based on lot size. The ratios go up as the lots get smaller. 22