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City Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 2008 Page 12 of 14 grandfather clause and suggested the City look at the safety issues and not the aesthetic issues. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Sackett noted he lives in an area that already has restrictions. He felt the ordinance could be modified. HE; agreed one size fits all is not a good law. He suggested a grandfather clause or using the Board of Adjustment. He requested the Council postpone the passing of the ordinance to review property rights provisions. Councilor Yarnell supported using the Board of Adjustment, but not a grandfather clause. She supported a method of evaluating a process. Councilor Muckle and Mayor Pro Tem Marsella concurred with Councilor Yarnell's comments. Mayor Pro Tenn Marsella supported the Board of Adjustment's review, and a 5-foot setback. She was concerned with the 24-hour loading and unloading clause and the encroachment to the sidewalk. Councilor Clabots concurred with Councilor Sackett's comments that one size law does not fit all, especially in Old Town. Mayor Sisk noted many communities have similar ordinances. He stated there was a public process. He noted the side yard setbacks in Old Town could be exceptions to the ordinance. He supported the Board of Adjustment variance. Planning Director Wood addressed t;he Board of Adjustment's administration process and suggested eliminating the 5-foot setbacks on all residential side lots. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella stated her concern eliminating the 5-foot setbacks would permit large high profile vehicles within the side yards. Councilor Sackett noted the Board o~f Adjustment process should also include a public hearing, posting and notice to the neighbors. PUBLIC COMMENTS Howard Pollack, 834 Lincoln AvenuE:, Louisville, CO stated the Council has not addressed construction trailers on City streets. Randy Luallin, 301 East Street, Louisville, CO stated this is not a safety issue. He stated the ordinance is far too complicated. He was opposed to the ordinance. Mr. Karpel, 928 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO was not in favor of removing the 5-foot setbacks.