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City Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 2016: Page 11 of 12 development of a church on this specific parcel. The proposed IGA amendment attempts to control the development potential in a manner consistent with the intent and purposes of the original IGA. The application to Boulder County received in March of 2015, included a site plan for development of a 5,000 square foot structure and associated parking on the parcel. r The new language regarding this use states that if Boulder County finds that a proposed church at 9557 Paradise Lane meets the applicable criteria in the Boulder County Land Use Code, it may approve construction of a church, subject to the following conditions: 1. The building shall be located on the southwest corner of the parcel, 2. The building shall be oriented with its narrowest elevation facing east to preserve views through the parcel, 3. The building and site plan shall incorporate design and landscape features furthering rural and agricultural character while preserving views through the parcel, 4. The building(s) on the parcel shall not exceed 10,000 square feet in the aggregate, which is the current limit under the Code for this type of use on the parcel, while the Plan remains in effect, and 5. Upon approval of a church on this parcel, whether unincorporated or annexed, the parcel will no longer be eligible for density of 1 unit per 4.5 acres. That is, if the church is developed the parcel would no longer be eligible for residential development. Boulder County approved the IGA amendment on February 18, 2016 and a copy of the Board of Commissioners' packet was included in the packet. City staffhrecommends approval of the proposed IGA amendment as it would allow the requested use as an alternative use in a manner consistent with the Boulder County land use code and additional IGA provisions intended to mitigate the impacts of such use upon the objectives of the Plan including the rural and agricultural character of the surrounding area. The proposed amendment also specifies that upon approval of a church, the current low density residential allowed on the site of 1 unit per 4.5 acres will no longer apply, thus reducing the future development potential. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Council member Loo wondered if Council would be consulted on the design. City Manager Fleming noted since the site plan will be forwarded as a referral, there would be consultation with Louisville. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and hearing none asked for Council comment. Mayor Muckle noted the discussion with the County called out limitations on potential development on the parcel that was originally allowed by the IGA.