Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 07 13

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Charles: Agrees with Peter. We keep moving the goalposts, and we're getting a good deal. Helen: We and the citizens would like to consider further the possibility of moving Campus Drive further south. Susan: Can the 47 acres be developed? Geoff: Per the IGA (which expires in 2029) they could build 6 homes and the rest of the land would have to be placed in a conservation easement. Peter: Not comfortable asking for more open space than the applicant is willing to give. We have no legal right to demand more. They have use by right. He cannot support a request for more land dedication. The PUD process is the time to ask for more open space in exchange for enhanced building height. Rob: PUD process is the only opportunity to adjust building height. OSAB could be brought in at that time since the development would be contiguous to open space. We could put that condition into our recommendation. David: summarized possible recommendations in preparation for a final vote, including pursuing legal commitment by developer to dedicate 47.4 acres north of Campus Drive as open space, an additional underpass at Rockcress Drive, OSAB involvement in PUD review, and ensure underpass design meets city standards. Noted that there doesn't currently seem to be clear support for asking for more open space with a tradeoff of clustering and higher building heights, so that can be considered in a future OSAB review of the PUD. Motion Language: OSAB recommends approval of the revised proposed final plat contingent on: 1. A legal commitment by the developer to rehabilitate and dedicate the 47.4 acres in Boulder County (paradise lane properties) for jointly managed Louisville and Boulder County Open Space. 2. The developers follow the current city standards for underpasses consistent with the McCaslin Underpass and Harper Lake. 3. OSAB participation in the PUD review process. 4. The developers and city continue to work on creating safe trails and the possible addition of a 3rd underpass. Helen made a motion to approve as submitted and amended with conditions. Peter seconded. Vote: Passed unanimously by Peter, Helen, Charles, David, and Susan.