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City Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 2008 Page 13 of 18 Mr. Mundelein addressed the Planning Commission's disapproval of the project as follows: The Density of the Protect -The property is zoned for 15 units. The Planning Department recommended 17 units and in response the density was reduced to 18 dwelling units. The purpose of this development is to create a functional neighborhood that helps transition the City from high density commercial to medium density residential. The 2005 City of Louisville Comprehensive Plan suggests that medium density residential allow for up to 14.9 units per acre. The proposal consists of 1.2 acres and therefore calculates out to 18 units. He disagreed with the Planning Commission's concern it would set an undesirable precedent by allowing a higher density on this property. He felt the transition area has more in common with the adjacent commercial zoning than it does to average residential neighborhood. The Width of the Alley -The proposal includes expanding the alley to 20'. The original proposal contained access from the development directly to County Road through an existing curb cut in addition to the alley access. However because the City has an existing policy of requiring all residential access to be through the alley the County Road access was removed. The Fire Marshall has reviewed this development plan and found the proposed 20' alley width is sufficient for emergency access. The Waiver Request for Roof Pitch -The design goal was to have steeper roof pitches as viewed from the street but flat areas that are hidden from view. He requested a reduction in the required percentage, of steep roof pitches not the elimination of pitches themselves. The City's Cost for the Development -The project is an infill property and will not require the addition or extension of water, sewer, police, fire, roads, or schools. He presented a fiscal impact statement, which summarized the net cost to the City would be reduced by approximately $977 annually. One time revenues including use tax, building permits, impact fees, and plan check fees would offset these expenditures for approximately 21 years. The new development would reduce the cost of these properties by $7,258 per year for about 21 years. Additionally, more than 60% of building materials will be purchased locally. He noted one of the benefits to the City is the elimination of the blighted trailer park. Land Dedication Fee -The subject property became a part of the City in 1912, conveyed private water main improvements and right-of-way over to the City in 1914. The property has beers a tax paying and contributing parcel since 1912. Setback waiver request of 35': Reduces the setback from 25' to 10' along the rear lot line in order to accommodate the side line for building number two.