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City Council Meeting Minutes March 20, 2018 Page 8 of 19 support his point of view. He felt the rear elevation view was deceptive since the measurement doesn't account for the full elevation change from Main to the alley. If there has to be a three story building, he thought a midcentury style with hip roof and dormitory windows would be more appropriate for Main Street. Rick Kron, 746 W. Fir Court, noted the Louisville Downtown Business Association supports this application. There is a need for more retail and business space downtown. The third floor is set well back. 32 parking spaces on site is good and as a resident, he felt this would add to the vibrancy and contribute to the downtown scene. Downtowns evolve over time and this will be a good addition. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge Avenue noted the sales tax revenue in downtown has increased even more than other areas in town in the past 15 years. Downtown doesn't need additional sales tax revenue. He addressed the fiscal model and felt it would take 45 years to pay off the deficit if it was done the right way. He addressed the Framework plan and felt this project doesn't fit the downtown area. Barbara Butterworth, 501 South Street and part owner of the building downtown next to Boulder Creek Builders, stated as owner of the Book Cellar Boulder Creek has been a good neighbor and noted they came to the neighbors before presenting to the city. She noted the parking lot in back of her building is rarely full and expressed her support for the project. She reported the employees of Boulder Creek do shop downtown. Steve Rolapp, 821 LaFarge, a recent resident of Louisville was very surprised there had been no other announcement of this project. He was concerned about the parking as he experiences lack of parking in front of his own home. Caleb Dickinson, 721 Grant Avenue, resident and downtown business owner as well as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. He noted the history of Louisville is made every day. As a resident and business owner, he didn't think having a local business owner want to stay in town and build a new building destroyed the small town feel. Renzo Verbeck, 936 Parkview Street, was strongly in favor of this project and felt it will foster economic development. He liked the look and felt it met the guidelines. The owner is local, already downtown, and shows the commitment. Architect did a good job with the concept. Building is new but has a nice cadence. The project celebrates the history by not having the new be a knock off. He felt the parking requirement would be met. Matt Berry, 740 Garfield, noted his family is downtown a lot. He spoke in favor of the project. It takes into account the place it is in. Employees will patronize during the day and residents will have the opportunity to support the downtown in the evening. He was dismayed at the flier that landed on his doorstep showing a straight elevation perspective. He felt there should be trust in the planning department and the process. 35