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City Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 2008 Page 8 of 14 Jennifer Wilson, 409 W. Spruce StrE;et, Louisville, CO voiced her support of the proposal. She stated Mr. Ramsey builds quality homes and recently completed construction of her home. She urged Council to approve the proposal. Amy Norton, 689 Ridge View Drive, Louisville, CO stated she and her husband have looked for a well built smaller home in Louisville for two years. She felt two smaller, modest homes are better suited to the area. She noted the rising energy prices should encourage building smaller homes. Tom Beck, 689 Ridge View Drive, Louisville, CO explained they have worked with Mr. Ramsey for two years to locate a property and build a modest, well built home in Old Town Louisville. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Muckle asked for the total FAR for both lots. Mr. Ramsey stated the FAR is 4,875 feet, with an allowable footprint of 3,750. Councilor Muckle asked for the estirated value of the proposed homes. Mr. Ramsey estimated the value of one home on the lot would range in the $1.3 to $1.4 million. For two homes on the property the value would be approximately $700,000 each. Councilor Muckle inquired about a tree that was removed. Mr. Ramsey stated the tree was questionable. Councilor Muckle felt this proposal :should go back to the Planning Commission. He supported smaller homes as opK>osed to one large home. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella did not support large mansions in Louisville. She felt the two smaller homes would be more in character with Old Town Louisville. She was reluctant to dictate to property owners. Councilor Sackett questioned whether adding more homes on the lot is more beneficial to the City. He addressed the statement the builder is a good quality citizen and noted he would base his decision on the project and not the builder. Councilor Yarnell inquired what the neighbors want in the area and whether they prefer to have one large home or two smaller homes. Mayor Sisk commented two smaller homes on the property might be a better fit for the neighborhood. He agreed this might be returned to the Planning Commission with direction. He voiced his preference for two smaller homes opposed to one large home. He asked the applicant if he was willing to consider a smaller footprint, (1,800 SF) for each home on the property. Mr. Ramsey stated there has been an interest e~:pressed for smaller homes.