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Howard= I've visited the site on numerous occasions, the latest being last week. Sisk: Hedding: Davidson: I've visited the site, the latest being today. I've walked the sight. I've had contacts with constituents. The issue has been discussed. I can say that I can render an objective opinion based upon the evidence that will be presented. I visited the site yesterday evening and I have received correspondence, both pro and con. I feel like I can render an objective decision here. I visited the site on Saturday, and received correspondence today, sitting up here at the table. I have had no other contact, other than when I was running for Mayor and walking door to door in the area, talking to several people about it. I feel I can render a fair decision. . Davidson asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Jim Sheffield, Sheffield Homes, 6777 Wadsworth, Arvada, CO, introduced Tom Pitcher of Sheffield Homes, Swede Johnson of Chris, Bynum, & Johnson, and John Jorgensen of Hurst Engineers, who were there for reference land to be available for questions and any comments of a technical nature. He explained that Sheffield Homes came to Louisville 4 - 5 years ago, after being asked by the people at Coal Creek Ranch to come to Coal Creek Ranch and build some homes that would transition into Coal Creek Golf Course estate type homes, to back to Cherry Street and be across the street from those that back to the Golf Course. They have built homes in various Louisville locations and in the Superior Parade of Homes. He stated that they were drawn to this property for several reasons: it was already in the City; it was zoned for homes to be built; it was part of a subdivision that had already been built; the streets had been stubbed in, so as to continue into the next phase (Willow and Linden Streets); some of the sewer lines were in place, one being oversized to handle this; open space, drainage, land dedication had been provided for with the earlier annexation agreement; it was an infield piece surrounded by residential housing on all sides, which would also minimize the effect on City services. However, they knew there would be concerns and the impact on the nearby residents would be great. The property had 12