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City Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2017 Page 5 of 15 Staff recommends approval with one condition. Prior to City execution and recording, the final legal descriptions shall be submitted for review and approval by City staff and added to the GDP amendment and PCZD agreement. Applicant Presentation Jim Candy, co -pastor of Ascent Church, stated they want to keep their church in Louisville and add benefit to Louisville. It is central to who they are as a church community. The Church has grown greatly over the past four years and many who attend live in town. The church wants to be an asset not a liability to the community. It is important to the church not to disturb residents or cause traffic issues. They want to develop this site and hope to spur further development in the area. David Andrews, 1114 West 7th Avenue, Denver, noted this property is not contiguous to residential, is consistent in use to the GDP, and would not change effects of light, traffic or noise. He realizes they will still have to go through a full process. Public Comments Tony Gamby, 1851 Gallagher Lane, has lived here about 3.5 years. He loves the community and variety that makes the area great. The community has a great balance and this church is here with open doors to benefit the community. This is a way to bring balance and health and resources to the community as a whole. Sara Estrada stated her family moved to Louisville to be closer to Ascent and the community. The church is welcoming to everyone and supports many young families in Louisville. The church is fostering a strong sense of community in Louisville with close to 1000 attendees each Sunday. Councilmember Stolzmann stated the amendments meet the requirements of the original review process and the amendments do not affect the gross density or the character of the overall plan so she supports the ordinance. Councilmember Maloney supports the application, but noted he struggles with the fiscal model. The project meets the intent of the zoning. Mayor Muckle agreed the fiscal analysis is flawed, but not enough to stop this application. The criteria are all met as staff noted and he supported the application. Public Comments — None. Mayor Muckle closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton also supported the application and moved to approve Ordinance No. 1748, Series 2017, Councilmember Maloney seconded. 21