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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes OCTOBER 9, 2008 Page 8 of 11 1) The Subdivider to fully comply with a public use dedication as set forth in Section 16.16.060 of the Louisville Municipal Code. 2) The PUD shall be modified to reduce the number of proposed dwelling units from a total of 12 units to 11 units on Lot 4. 3) The subdivision plat shall be revised to reflect the alley right-of-way dedication by outlot. The conveyance of the right-of-way shall establish a minimum alley width of 20' for the full length of the property backing up to the alley. 4) In accordance with the provisions of the Floodplain Development Permit, the lowest habitable floor elevation shall be certified at an elevation of 5,332. Elevation certificates shall be submitted for each dwelling unit prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 5) The applicant shall coordinate with the City Forester to establish a minimum setback around the existing Silver Maple Tree and incorporate that requirement on the final PUD landscape plan. Commission Questions: Lipton inquired about the reduction of one unit and why it does not meet the underlying zoning requirement. Wood stated the concern was for the layout and function of the site Lipton discussed that with other proposals when an applicant has requested additional density then the applicant has provided other dedications above and beyond what has been required. Wood agreed that other developments have provided additional Public Land Use dedications for the extra density. When staff looks at the compliance of the PUD and zoning requirements then the density in itself is not a "no go" for a recommendation by staff. Lipton asked what other developments in town provide alley access as the primary access to the residence. Wood stated the Old Town Overlay District requires the use of the alley for access to a garage but not as the primary access to the residence. Lipton briefly discussed the alley access for the Pine Street Park subdivision on the north/south alley is public access and the east/west alley is private access. Paul stated the alley does create some concerns for emergency access, and the limit of accessibility to the public for in and out of the site. Lipton asked if the City has any concerns with the maintenance of the alley that provides major access to the site. Also, will the alley be built to City standards - width, asphalt, etc? Wood stated that would need to be addressed by the Public Works department. Applicant Presentation: Garret Mundelein, 555 County Road, Louisville, CO. discussed a conversation he had had with Craig Duffin regarding the construction standards for an alley and