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Louisville City Council Meeting March 4, 2003 Page 8 Brown stated Council must determine the future of the steering committee and proceed with the amendment to the comp plan. Sisk noted the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1989 and had numerous changes since its adoption. He agreed an amendment to the Comp Plan would affect the entire City of Louisville and urged Council to decide on what direction the City should take. He stated the Council should determine what the benefits are to the City, and at what costs. He suggested Council schedule a special meeting devoted entirely to the South Sub-Area Plan. He stated Council must decide whether Staff will be given direction to amend the comp plan. He suggested a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and public involvement. Keany agreed with the comments voiced by Council members Brown and Sisk. He stated there should be in-depth discussion on the goals and policy set. As to whether there should be residential development or not, he stated it would depend on the benefit to the citizens. With regard to the impact of residential growth, he stated it would depend on whether it is single-family homes or multifamily units and noted there are other issues to be considered, such as transportation. He stated Council would have to make tough policy decisions. Brown noted the current zoning of STK is industrial and there was discussion relative to the types of uses that could go on the property. One suggestion was warehousing, which would create significant traffic and noise and may not be the best use for the property. He suggested Council look at compromise and benefits to the entire City. He voiced his support of a special meeting to discuss the South Sub-Area. Levihn noted the issues are also frustrating for all the stakeholders and the committee members. He stated the financial plan has met with consensus among the committee members. He stressed with all the land use changes in the area and in nearby Broomfield, the Comprehensive Plan is outdated. He emphasized it is important for the Council and the Planning Commission to meet at a special meeting and discuss the issues. MOTION: Davidson moved that Council hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Sisk. All in favor. Leary offered suggestions for Council to consider at the March 12, 2003 meeting. 1) Residential units be examined as follows: cost of residential units; sales tax benefits, and the associated service costs. 2) Leakage from industrial property uses would require monitoring. 3) Breakdown between residential and non-residential should also include office, industrial, and retail, as each service has a different cost for City services. He asked if Council is talking about amending the Comp Plan or reacting to a request to amend the Comp Plan. He noted any amendment to the Comprehensive Plan would significantly impact the City.