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Louisville City Council Meeting July 15, 2003 Page 4 of 11 Design Standards and Guidelines. After public meetings were conducted, the Planning Commission drafted code language. The primary intent of the changes proposed is to conserve water used for landscaping, while maintaining a high quality and visually appealing landscape. He outlined the changes as follows: Land Management will conduct landscape inspections; updated recommended plant material lists, limitation of spray head irrigation, reduction of tree requirements; discouragement of earthen berms; requirement to incorporate some xeriscape concept; elimination of fescue grasses in lieu of bluegrass; and decreased minimum size for deciduous shade and ornamental trees. He noted the Planning Commission forwards a unanimous recommendation of approval, without conditions. Davidson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against Ordinance No. 1422, Series 2003. Michael Frontczak, 643 Fairfield Lane, Louisville, CO, representing the Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board, spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 1422, Series 2003. He noted Land Management's City Forester has agreed to make inspections on commercial landscaping proposals, which will provide the expertise in assessing the appropriate mix and balance for future landscaping. COUNCIL COMMENTS Davidson thanked the Horticulture and Forestry Board for their work on the revisions of the guidelines. He called for public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. City Attorney Sam Light noted the version in the packet is the second reading version. MOTION: Brown moved that Council approve Ordinance No. 1422, Series 2003, seconded by Keany. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 20, SERIES 2003 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BOULDER COUNTY COUNTYWIDE COORDINATED COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (SUPER IGA) -public hearing - (advertised Daily Camera July 10 & 13, 2003) Davidson called for Staff presentation Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reported that over the past years most of the municipalities in Boulder County have entered into intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), which jointly define the comprehensive development plans of their neighbors and the County unincorporated land surrounding them. She stated the IGAs were jointly adopted by the various municipalities and the County to cooperatively plan for and regulate land uses to 1) minimize the negative impacts of development on surrounding communities and areas, 2) protect the environment, 3) ensure the preservation of the rural character of unincorporated Boulder County, 4) maintain the separation and unique 4