Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 06 08

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David asked if it was possible to do site visits. Rob said it is possible but challenging because of quasi-judicial and open government requirements. Site visits would need to be a fact-finding meeting process. Charles asked about parking square footage. Rob said that will be determined at PUD stage. Rob indicated there is a maximum in design standards to dictate character of the area. Public Comments David described public comment process, including timing of comments. David also summarized emails submitted and provided to OSAB in advance of the meeting, which would be included in an amended packet. o Tom Lepa, 846 St. Andrews Lane: Been in Louisville since 2007. Thank you to the volunteers on Board. Conoco Philips — 222 private open space acres. Asked developer what they envision for private open space development. o Sherry Sommer, 910 S. Palisade Court: Noted that building square footage has gone down and the plat we are considering is the same as the Niwatny Ridge plat. In the current proposal, structures are not clustered, building is proposed on greenfields, would result in destruction of habitat. 2.56M square footage does not include concrete parking, etc. Noted that this is an important opportunity for OSAB to advocate for more open space dedication; 40% open space. Also noted the property was in OSAB's top 5 priorities. During referendum process Sherry spoke with 100+ people and approximately 90 to 100 wanted more open space. o Mike Schantz, 623 W. Hickory Court: Was on OSAB for 9 years. Quoted minutes from February 10 2021 OSAB meeting in which OSAB noted that paying market prices for prime commercial property at this location and the cost of reclaiming such land would be an unbearable burden. Believes it would be irresponsible to pretend much of the site is suitable for open space. You can literally see rubble on site. Mike has walked site a number of times. He doesn't think open space would be a responsible use of funds for the City. Mike is a proponent of this plan; he knows the developer has carved out the highest quality space for public land dedication. Thinks they have also done a nice job with the trails. He suggests considering an off leash area in the park dedication portion of property to take pressure off DOLA. Noted that the plan is currently at nearly 2.5x required land dedication. o Cindy Biddell; 662 W Willow Street: Noted that most of what is north of Disk Drive is undisturbed. Recommended that OSAB does not approve this version; 66.06 acres is not enough for parcel of this size. This is an important buffer property to neighboring Broomfield. Not enough if compared to Louisville's other two largest developments — 46% and 35% in two other projects. Demand for open space has only increased. It is important to follow the lead of voters to recommend that 40-50% of parcel be set aside; open space is a subset of public land dedication. Noted that Mayor Stolzman and Councilmember Brown recommended everything north of Disk Drive be open space.