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Louisville City Council Meeting September 21, 2004 Page 4 of 11 Mayor Sisk requested an applicant presentation. Linda L. Bishop, Director of Real Estate for the Archdiocese of Denver, 1300 S. Steele Street, Denver, CO, explained the St. Louis Parish, a member of the Archdiocese of Denver, and two neighbors, Adrian Games, and Richard and Mary Johnson are requesting approval of the rezoning of the 53 acres located at intersection of 96th Street and Dillon Road. Each of the owners has collectively spent a substantial amount of energy, time and money in the process. They have worked with the City and followed their direction. She noted at this point the parties remain dedicated to the continuation of this process developing the 53 acres to a noteworthy entry into the City, and providing good to the community and a good foundation for years to come. She identified the following people in attendance: Peter Stewart will represent Adrian Games; Richard and Mary Johnson, Ray Caranci, Chairperson for the St. Louis Parish Building Committee, and Father Timothy Gaines. Peter Stewart, 1132 Jefferson Avenue, Louisville, CO, representing the Games family, reviewed the history of their property, which was purchased in 1987 with the intent to develop a commercial land use. A proposal for tennis courts, athletic facility, and a club house was received favorably by the City Council. The Planning Commission found the proposal to be consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan and the Special Review Use criteria. However, at that time there were infrastructure issues. The Games Family worked with their neighbors to create a more comprehensive plan and solved many of the issues. Richard Johnson, 1318 S. 96th Street, Louisville, CO stated when he purchased the property 13 years ago; it was a piece of country property with very little traffic. He noted all the changes to the properties and the surrounding area. He noted the annexation agreement outlined the property owners' right to request rezoning. He emphasized the proposal represents a quality project that will be an asset to Louisville. Ray Caranci, 9680 Robert Avenue, Lafayette, CO, St. Louis Parish Building Committee Chairperson, reviewed the history of the church property and the planning process. He requested Council approval of the rezoning. Father Timothy Gaines, 361 Truman Court, Louisville, Pastor of the St. Louis Parish, stated he represents the 2,000 parishioners of the St. Louis Church. He emphasized the current church is too small for the community. He stressed that money to build the new church and school will come from the commercial development on the site. Frank Sinkule, 172 S. Raintree Lane, Louisville, CO, voiced his support of the St. Louis proposal and the rezoning. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Keany asked for the square footage for each zone.