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City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 Page 6 of 13 Mayor Muckle disclosed the subject property is directly behind his property and would likely affect him more economically than a larger group of people. He recused himself from the discussion and the vote and left the meeting room. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation. Principal Planner McCartney addressed the modification to Resolution No. 9 Series 2016, which modifies the language in the second paragraph as follows: WHEREAS, the City Staff has reviewed the information submitted and found it to comply with applicable provisions of Louisville Municipal Code Titles 16 and 17. He explained Resolution No. 9, Series 2015 approves a replat to subdivide a single 20,569 SF lot into two separate lots in the Residential Low (RL) Zone District, located at 1104 Garfield Avenue, Lot 102, Parkwood Minor Subdivision. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Garfield and Short and is zoned Residential Low (RL). The lot is 20,569 SF and contains a 1,763 SF house; a 450 SF attached garage; a 362 SF deck and a 566 SF patio for a total of 3,131 SF. All the structures would be retained on Lot 102A and would be 11,035 SF. The structures cover 28% of the lot (30% is permitted). The minimum lot area in RL is 7,000 SF with 30% lot coverage. Lot 102A would be 11,035 SF and allows 3,301 SF of coverage. Lot 102B would be 9,534 SF and allows 2,860 SF of coverage. The neighborhood average is 8,600 SF. New lots would be compatible with the neighborhood subdivision. The subdivision would create an additional dwelling unit. The request complies with the 2013 Comprehensive Plan for this area. There are no requests for waivers. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the minor subdivision request. The Staff recommended the City Council approve Resolution No. 9, Series 2016. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Council member Maloney requested clarification the lots within the area averaged 8,600 SF lots. Principal Planner McCartney confirmed the staff performed an analysis around the property and in larger neighborhoods to determine the compatibility. APPLICANT PRESENTATION The applicants: Joni Fournier, 1727 Mapleton Avenue, Apt D, Boulder, CO and Eliot Marshall, 1019 Topaz Street, Superior, CO. Ms. Fournier felt the Principal Planner did a good job of outlining the request. She stressed a new dwelling unit will be created and will be built according to the City's design and zoning standards. COUNCIL COMMENT