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Louisville City Council Meeting January 20, 2004 Page 7 of 11 Mayor Sisk asked for the number of acres dedicated for the "town center." Williams stated the parcel is approximately 80 acres, and noted Coal Creek runs through the property. He stated the maximum acreage for commercial development would be approximately 34 acres. Mayor Sisk stated his understanding the housing units would be multi-family, such as condominiums. He asked City Attorney Light what was required for the Town of Superior to go forward. City Attorney Light stated the Council could not take any action at this time. He explained public notice must be given prior to amending the document. He stated his understanding the agreement would have no single-family residential units. Mayor Sisk asked if the "town center" would be on the 34-acres. Williams responded yes. Council member Keany voiced his concern to the amendment, with respect to retail sales tax. Williams stated it is not Superior's intention to minimize the retail development, but to allow a mixed-use and address some affordable, low income housing issues. Council member Keany voiced his concern with the addition of multi-family units. Williams stated it is Superior's intent to maximize a 34-acre parcel with a mixed-use. Council member Marsella asked Williams to define affordable housing, and affordable to whom. Williams stated the Town of Superior and developers have discussed affordable housing with avenues for credits and for other types of income. He noted the Town would ask for different type of homes, in different categories. Council discussion: Mayor Sisk suggested City Attorney Sam Light and Town Attorney Kathleen Haddock review and write the amendment. Mayor Pro Tem Keany asked about a timeframe. City Attorney Light stated the hearing would have to be advertised and could not be conducted until the second meeting in February. Mayor Sisk suggested the Council address this issue again after the public hearing has been advertised, and asked it be continued to the February 17th regular meeting. There was Council consensus. PROPOSAL FOR CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mayor Sisk reported on recent issues, which have prompted discussions relative to the South Sub-Area. He referred to the StorageTek request and the Louisville Citizen's Initiative Comprehensive Plan on the South Sub Area, which will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in February. He explained the comp plan was last updated in 1998. He proposed the City of Louisville initiate a review and update of its City-wide Comprehensive Plan. He requested the City Council authorize the Staff to prepare a plan of action for implementing an update, with a proposed time frame for consideration at the February 3, 2004 meeting. The Staff should also present a proposed budget, including use of outside resources to facilitate discussions and assist with the plan. COUNCIL COMMENTS 7