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Judson stated that "it is a formulated growth management plan outlining guidelines for the future prosperity of Louisville. These guidelines ensure the quality of life Louisville residents expect. These guidelines also encourage commercial and residential development according to sensible planned and balanced policies. The initiative establishes a good plan for the future of Louisville." Referring to the referendum (the next Agenda Item), Judson stated that it repeals the zoning of the Biella/Menkick land, 113.48 acres located on the south and north side of U.S. 36 and the reason for doing this is that it ties directly into the initiative. Judson detailed sections 5-9 on the initiative and Karen Olson covered the first four sections. The buffer along U.S. 36 was voted on once in 1983, Judson stated, and it is proposed that a 1500' buffer shall be required on the north side of U.S. 36 and shall be rezoned agricultural. The remaining land on the north side shall be rezoned commercial. Judson stated that is proposed so as not to mar the southern entryway to Louisville. A 1500' buffer is recommended on the south side of U.S. 36, "but we do not require it." "We realize that this land is prime for commercial; therefore, we make the compromise." "For the 1500' buffer, we also further recommend that service expansion fees will be raised to purchase the 1500' buffer on the north side. One of the reasons why we feel that this should be done is that Mr. Biella should be paid a fair price for his land." Referencing the section regarding annexation south of U.S. 36, Judson stating this this is clear cut and doesn't need much explanation "with exception of the Biella/Menkick properties, no further annexation shall be acquired on the south side of 36. We feel that this part of the initiative will be an insurance policy that no further Land will be annexed on the south side of U.S. 36." The part dealing with the encouragement of a supermarket located on the northeast corner of Highway 42 and So. Boulder Rd., Judson stated that this land was open space and has been zoned commercial. "This is fine. We would encourage, however, that the original spirit and intent of this land be carried out. In other words, a supermarket or large retail store." Judson stated that this is preferred over strip commercial land in this area. Judson said that it is stated in the initiative that any zoning from agricultural land which is designated mostly open space to commercial land should be brought to the voters of the City of Louisville at regularly scheduled elections. "It would save money. Less sporadic elections will appear which are costly." "This will encourage proper planning guidelines for planned economic growth in the future for the City of Louisville." In Section 9, Judson read the portion where it outlines the timetable (three months) to implement the requirements stated to allow for flexi- bility and time to organize for major policy decisions. Judson summarized: "We sincerely recommend that Council adopt this growth management proposal. What it does is it outlines quality planning for Louisville's future. It maintains a compromise between residential and commercial development and open space. It gives future councils accurate 5