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Louisville City Council Meeting June 1, 2004 Page 4 of 12 Mayor Sisk requested an Applicant presentation. Scott J. Pedersen, Pedersen Development Co., 411 Camino Bosque, BoUlder, CO, distributed his written responses to Draft Resolution No. 22, Series 2004, which denied a Special Review Use and Amended Final PUD Development Plan for the Centennial Pavilion Lots. He outlined his responses to the resolution as follows: · The Planning Commission voted in favor of the proposal. · The comprehensive plan contemplated some mix of land uses in various areas of the City. · The proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan housing objectives to provide a variety of housing for all people. He noted 10% of the units would be set aside to meet the affordable housing needs. · The infrastructure is currently in place to support the proposed residential use. · Nearby communities have experienced economic viability of residential-retail projects. · There is no certainty as to when the office market will rebound, however there is a demand for residential lofts. · The proposal is compatible with the surrounding established areas. · The proposed height of the buildings is approximately the same as the approved height for the office building. · The landscaped area would increase by almost half an acre and the asphalt parking would decrease from 40% to 13%. In summary, Pederson reported receiving a positive response from the public, who believed a mixed-use project would work well at this site. He requested the Council reconsider approving the Special Review Use Application and the PUD Amendment for Centennial Lofts. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. Lanier Horton and Maureen Nelson, owners of Flowers with Flair, 316 S. McCaslin Boulevard, in the Centennial Shopping Center, voiced their support of the Centennial Lofts proposal. They expressed their belief the project will bring in more foot traffic to the Centennial Shopping Center and help local businesses. Horton stated a mixed-use development is the way of the future. Tom Mayor, 580 Wildrose Way, Louisville, CO, questioned putting a residential area within a business, and asked where the residents would access schools and parks. He did not believe economic benefits should drive the development, and asked why this concept has not been used in other office parks within the City. He urged Council to proceed with caution. Maureen Horton, Flowers with Flair, 316 S. McCaslin Boulevard, Louisville, CO, stated the City is established as a small community. She asked why a small-town atmosphere, where the public can walk to shopping and work is not being preserved. 4