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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 13, 2015 Page 2 of 22 Public Notice Certification: There was an issue with posting. Staff posted the sign on July 24, 2015 with the wrong date. The sign said Thursday, August 15, 2015. It was brought to Staff's attention on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 and Staff changed the signs on August 5. It was published in the newspaper with the correct date and sent to surrounding property owners with the correct date. Staff asks Planning Commission (PC) if they feel there has been appropriate posting notification. Moline asks from Staff's prospective, does Staff have a recommendation. Staff spoke with the City Attorney regarding this and he feels it has been appropriately posted and notified. The City Attorney says it is up to the PC. Russell says he is fine to proceed. The PC feels there has been adequate notice. Published in the Boulder Daily Camera on July 26, 2015. Posted in City Hall, Public Library, Recreation Center, and the Courts and Police Building on July 24, 2015. Mailed to surrounding property owners on July 24, 2015. Staff Report of Facts and Issues: McCartney presented from Power Point. Staff is working with Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board (LSAB). The intent of the community garden is to: • Provide an additional community garden for Louisville citizens. • Provide citizens at Lydia Morgan senior housing an opportunity to garden. • Address a recreational/sustainability trend strongly desired by Louisville residents. The goals of the project are to: • Adhere to the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan. • Conform to the intent of the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST). • Foster a sense of belonging. • Provide a strong social network. • Promote healthy food and a healthy lifestyle. • Reduce the cost of food transportation by locally sourcing food. • Enhance sustainable practices. The development standards are: • Up to 45 plots, types and sizes to vary. • Raised garden plots for handicap access. • Located 10' from property line. • Operated by a Garden Association. • Gardeners responsible for maintenance and upkeep. • Parking along streets. Bike racks on NW corner, • 8'x10' storage sheds on both sides to store tools and some basic materials. • No pets allowed • Open dawn to dusk 7 days a week • No artificial lighting • Up to 3 special events per year Special Review Use Criteria • Five Criteria: 1. Consistent with Comp Plan 2. Lend Economic Stability, compatible with character of surrounding areas 3. Use is adequate for internal efficiency 4. External effects are controlled. 5. Adequate amount of proper pedestrian and vehicular circulation. • Staff feels all Five Criteria are met. It is located next to two improved roads with parking. There is appropriate room for pedestrians to walk as well as bike to site. Within the site,