Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 07 13

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crosswalk; 7) provides multi -use paths for separated bicycle and pedestrian access; 8) provides buffered on -street bike lanes; and 9) provides integrated, sustainable native landscape design. 13. Applicant by letter dated June 8, 2022 (included in the OSAB June 8, 2022 Board Package at page 404) modified its proposal as follows: A. Added approximately 18 acres of open space dedication (was previously 66 acres) totaling 84 acres; B. A new commitment of 47.4 acres of open space/conservation easement for the lands just north of the Louisville/Boulder County property line; and C. Committed to extend and additional "leg" of the trail from the eastern underpass north along the Goodhue ditch. OSAB Hearing Process 14. On May 11, 2022, OSAB conducted its first hearing on Applicant's preliminary and final subdivision plat for the 389-acre Redtail Ridge property. Members present included: Chair, David Blakenship, Charles Danforth, Jessamine Fitzpatrick, Susan McEachern, and Helen Moshak. Members absent included: Laura Scott Denton, Peter Gowen, and Thomas Neville. 15. Louisville Planning Director, Rob Zaccaro summarized the proposal, development history and staff analysis. Jay Hardy, Senior Vice President, Brue Baukol Capital Partners presented on behalf of Applicant. Approximately eleven citizens addressed the application at the hearing, in addition to approximately 28 persons who submitted written comments that were incorporated into the board's pre -meeting hearing package. While there was public support for the application, a preponderance of public comments was in opposition to the application. Much of the opposition focused on a desire for the city to require a larger public lands dedication. 16. OSAB decided to continue the matter for further fact finding and discussion. OSAB requested a formal, publicly noticed tour of the Property. That request was denied based on advice from the city's legal counsel. 17. On June 8, 2022, OSAB considered the application a second time. Members present incuded: Chair, David Blakenship, Charles Danforth, and Helen Moshak appearing remotely; with Peter Gowen and Susan McEachern appearing in person. Members absent included: Laura Scott Denton, Jessamine Fitzpatrick, and Thomas Neville. 18. The Applicant was asked if it objected to the form of the meeting or whether it objected to members participating at this meeting who did not participate at the May 11, 2022 meeting. The Applicant waived any objection. 19. Rob Zaccaro presented on behalf of staff. Geoff Baukol and Jay Hardy presented on behalf of Applicant. Presenters provided additional material and answered OSAB questions. Eleven members of the public offered comments. The OSAB meeting package for this meeting provided extensive additional background documentation and responded to OSAB questions raised at its May 11, 2022 meeting. 12