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City Council Meeting Minutes December 6, 2016 Page 4 of 15 the large medians. A one -lane Centennial Parkway would serve the area well now and at build out. Mr. Sheets stated the types of buildings encouraged in the Small Area Plan don't lend themselves to getting the types of tenants (tech companies) we are hoping to get. He added Koelbel is willing to pay for the difference between regular paving and the addition of these amenities and the reconfiguration. Mayor Muckle asked if we are likely to see this area build out in 20 years. Mr. Sheets stated no, the current layout doesn't promote the types of uses people want and what developers are currently looking to build. Koelbel would like to develop office uses in the area, but there are parcels on the north side adjacent to existing residential that would be great for residential development and other parcels that might be good for a corporate campus of some kind as well as other office uses. Mr. Sheets added he would like the City to update the design guidelines in the area to address heights and setbacks. Mayor Muckle asked if the lane reduction would still serve the area at build out. Chris Hopkins, traffic engineer, Kimley Horn, stated their analysis of the lane reduction shows it still offers plenty of capacity for projected traffic volumes at build out. Public Comment Chris Haglin, 1068 Eagle Court, stated he has reservations about the Plan, specifically the lack of transit oriented development adjacent to the Bus Rapid Transit along US 36. The area needs first and final mile solutions and pedestrian access. A second issue is housing. If the City is going to have housing anywhere in town it should be next to the Bus Rapid Transit. This creates fewer vehicle trips and a greater use of the bus system. It also won't impact schools greatly as it will be designed for singles and couples, not families. Without including these items the only thing this Plan generates is traffic. Council needs to look at the long term value of housing at the Transit -Oriented Development/Bus Rapid Transit areas. Sid Vinall, 544 Leader Circle, stated this has been a long process and it will be positive. The McCaslin Boulevard area is the major retail area for the City and we hope this plan will bring more businesses. The increased population growth and traffic is not going away but Louisville has been able to control growth better than some of our neighbors and keep our small town character. He supports the Plan as presented. Audrey Debarros, 839 West Mulberry Street, stated she would like to see a vibrant, mixed use, pedestrian -friendly area but it is clear the community is not ready for multi- modal efforts and creativity in design. Land use decisions are being overrun by the fiscal model. The fiscal model is important but should not be the only consideration. She