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in west Louisville. He felt it was too dense and in the wrong location. He did not see any Master Plan on the wall in McStain's sales office. Donald Colacino, 515 Catalpa Court, Louisville, Colorado, did not want the increased traffic in the area, over-burdening of public resources (Recreation Center), and the change in the character of the neighborhood. He had not seen the Master Plan, as they had purchased a previously owned home. Bradford Lewis, 744 Owl Drive, Louisville, Colorado, did not feel McStain had proven sufficient cause for Special Review Use and requested that Council deny that. He did not approve of the Via Appia access through public land. He had not visited McStain's office to see the Master Plan. He had not signed a disclosure statement. Dianne Shanks, 920 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, Colorado, representing the Louisville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, stated that on March 15, 1994, at the monthly meeting of the Housing Authority the Commissioners unanimously agreed to offer their support to the McStain multi-family housing community at Via Appia and Pine Street. They took this position because a survey of housing needs conducted last year by the Housing Authority asking employers about some of their chief concerns. The results were that 46% of their employees considered housing affordability and availability a top concern; 54% of the new employees moving to the area found housing much more affordable in areas surrounding Louisville. They felt a diversity of housing opportunities was critical to a balanced community and to provide first-time buyers reasonable options. They felt the location was ideal at the intersections of two arterial streets, on the RTD line, next door to the Recreation and Senior Center, within walking distance to downtown and other city amenities. Louisville has a limited supply of housing, which is a problem. Lower density means loss of affordable housing. She urged Council to support this planned development. Annelise Weiner, 795 West Pinyon Way, Louisville, Colorado, stated that they did not buy a McStain home, but had previously been in their sales office and did not recall seeing the Master Plan. She requested that Council enforce the R-E zoning on this property and reject the Special Review Use for high density. Paul J. Carter, 761 Owl Court, Louisville, Colorado, speaking for himself and three others in the audience, asked Council to enforce the R-E zoning, accept the Planning Commission's recommendation, and not grant the Special Use permit. He agreed with previous speakers concerning lower density, increased traffic, noise, lighting and evening activity, changing the character of the neighborhood, and increased demand on city services. He did not believe there would be fewer school age children living there. He did not feel this was needed for the diversity of the neighborhood, since there is the South Boulder Road townhome development, and the McCaslin Boulevard concentration development. He stated that Council is faced with different conditions than what existed in the 1985 agreements. He stated that although he had visited a McStain sales office frequently and had purchased a McStain home, he had never seen this design before and he did not remember signing a disclosure form, but would check his paper work. 9