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Louisville City Council Meeting September 21, 2004 Page 6 of 11 Mayor Sisk asked about the phasing of the development. Mr. Rick stated the commercial component must be s01d before the church and school could be built. He explained the main thrust of the project is the church and the school. Father Timothy Gaines stressed the need for a new church and school. He explained the current church's seating capacity is 300, and the total number of parishioners is 2,000. He reviewed the history with parking issues with the neighbors and the schools' lack of playground facilities. He emphasized the church is very committed to move forward with the project. Council member Levihn voiced his preference for the entire project to go forward. In that respect, the infrastructure will be put in place first. Council member Van Pelt shared Mayor Sisk's concern over the phasing issue. City Attorney Light reviewed Section 1.5 of the Development Agreement, which contains a provision restricting development in Zone III before the development of Zone I. He noted the phasing plan is left to the time of subdivision. Planning Director Wood addressed Council member Van Pelt and Mayor Sisk's concerns relative to the phasing of the properties. He explained the properties are platted and it would be unfair to one property owner to hold them to a larger degree of responsibility that the others. In fairness to the applicant, there is some anticipation there will be some phasing. He stressed the importance of clarity in establishing responsibility. Mr. Rick stated the PUD is the logical place to discuss phasing of the development. He viewed the zoning as notification to the property owners that they may propose to develop their properties under the PUD process. Mayor Sisk requested an Applicant summary. Ms. Bishop, Director of Real Estate for the Archdiocese of Denver, summarized the applicant's presentation. She stated the Archdiocese and the St. Louis Parish cannot construct the church and school without the commercial component in place. With respect to the assisted living and skilled care facilities, she explained they would be considered an extension of the church ministry. Mayor Sisk closed the public hearing. Council member Keany requested the requirement of a Special Review Use for any building greater than 300,000 SF, and for nursing or skilled care facilities. City Attorney Light stated the two points are not a part of the ordinance. He requested a motion include approval of the general development plan and authorization for the Mayor to sign the PCZD agreement, which is the rezoning agreement. 6