Planning Commission Minutes 2015 04 09

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 9, 2015 Page 6 of 27 She is one of the owners of the ranch on Murphy Hill. I have written something to speak tonight because a lot of times when I speak in this room, I get emotional. As coal miners worked underground in Louisville, there were farmers working above ground. Many times, the same individuals working the mines in the wintertime were the farmers and people helping out the farmers in the summertime. As a member of one of the farm families, I want to express my appreciation, first to Randy and Eric for taking on the project of restoring the elevator, one of the few symbols of farming in this community, and it is not a small task. Also, thank you to the Historical Commission and to you as well for recognizing the importance of educating the community in providing a place for those who have been here for generations and newcomers to connect with our history. My father, Klubert, and his brother, Dutch, purchased the scales located at the elevators so farmers could continue to weigh their grains before taking them to Denver or Greeley after the Elevator closed. We have donated them to the restoration project knowing it is an integral part of the restoration. We also want to donate the small granary that has been at the ranch since our family moved there in 1957. Pete Murphy purchased the land containing the ranch as well as the land the elevator now sits on in 1905. He began to ranch and milk cows immediately upon purchase at our ranch, and built the granary. It is small and has all the requirements of storing grain. There is a window at the peak on the side, ventilation holes to allow for fresh air to keep the grains from spoiling, and there is ventilation underneath which is a very interesting process. There is tongue -and -groove wood inside to prevent the grain from seeping through the walls. It has sat at the same location since we believe around 1910. It is leaning badly, barely missed being destroyed by the flood, but stands proud as a symbol as those who worked so hard to feed us. It is with pride that we donate this to the community that my family has lived in, as of last year, for six generations. I look forward to it being restored and telling the story my family told me and my children for generations about the joy and hardship of farming here. Sherry Sommer, 910 S. Palisade Court, Louisville, CO I appreciate this plan and this is first time I have heard about it. It looks like it has a lot of integrity. I appreciate what Eric said about the traffic calming. I don't know if this is your purview or City Council's, but I think it will be really important, especially when they fix the County bridge that comes from a busy area, to make sure people don't shoot through since children are there. I don't know if the hours of operation for outdoor dining are customary or if that's the law in Louisville. I don't live in downtown but I feel for the people who do. You go out to dinner until around 8 or 9 o'clock, and after that, people go out to drink. When they drink, they get loud. There have been problems with this for people living downtown. It should be addressed regarding the hours that people are allowed to go out, and infringe on people's personal time at home. Debby Fahey, 1118 W Enclave Circle, Louisville CO I would like to reiterate all of the praise that has been given, first to Randy and Eric. I think they have done a wonderful job. This is a really significant structure for the history of Louisville. As Chris Wecker pointed out, it is the only real visual reminder that we have of the agricultural history of the town. We have a lot of mining history that is documented. This is the first thing has been done agriculturally. I would also like to thank Chris and her family for donating the scales and the little grain shed. Summary and request by Staff and Applicant: Russell wants clarification on underground and overhead utilities, and the streetlights. Robinson says the condition from Public Works relating to the overhead utility lines was that overhead utility lines within and adjacent to the site and new developments are required to underground dry utility lines. Specific requirements concerning undergrounding will be included in the subdivision agreement. He recognizes there could be some confusion about that condition and whether they are required to underground utilities off site or the ones on -site. Staff