Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 06 08

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o Explained that High Plains Environmental Center is a non-profit that was asked to look into how development could work with the land o Described case study from Loveland, CO — restoration of habitat, including re- establishing wetland; 3k acre master planned community that is certified "Wild" o Showed renderings of various entrances to the future community o Explained that the difference between this plan and Conoco Philips was that this developer wanted to open site up to community with open space and trails (versus private undeveloped land) o In first phase committed to doing all 6+ miles of trails o Campus Drive would also be done in phase 1, with a focus on keeping pedestrian and bikes removed from vehicles o Design has gone through a lot of iterations — BVSD, Boulder County, traffic study, etc. dictated how to move people through Campus Drive Board Questions Jessamine asked applicant to point out where Disk Drive is located, noting that several members of the public commented (via email) on adding additional open space north of Disk Drive. Susan asked why Campus Drive was placed in the proposed location. It was explained that an intergovernmental agreement between Louisville and the County requires Campus Drive to have a buffer between it and County properties and Paradise Lane area. Paradise Lane area includes rural residential parcels, mix of existing houses and houses that could be built. Charles and a public meeting participant pointed out that the proposed drive location goes along a railroad bed. David asked about cause of reduction in square footage. It was explained that this results from a reduced number of buildings (versus reduced building height). David asked about habitat considerations. It was explained that the Habitat Management Plan indicates that one prairie dog community would stay in conservation easement and some would be relocated to that area. The developer would follow Colorado's six -step process to do so. Helen asked for clarification of process — is this the final stage? Rob explained that once an owner has a GDP the next stage is subdivision plat, then once they have property platted and infrastructure is going in, each lot needs a planned unit development (site plan, architecture, layout). This process will require a public hearing before the planning commission before it goes to City Council. City Council will have a hearing to make a determination on proposal. Anticipated timeline: might go to planning commission in June or July. Rob showed table with different land dedication percentages (see last page of Packet Addendum #1). Helen asked how decisions were made about dedications in past. Rob indicated that it is complex and happened in late 1980's / early 1990's and is difficult to piece together; he has not reviewed minutes or record. Susan asked about density comparison to understand if we can ask for more public open space; Rob referred back to Chapter 16.16 Subdivision Design Standards.