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City Council Meeting Minutes February 7, 2023 Page 6 of 11 Councilmember Most stated that when she thinks of affordable housing she thinks about location to services, schools, transportation, etc. She would like more data on the fiscal impact to the other units in the development if the fee in lieu was not granted. Jason Markel said they might have to explore creative ways to lower rents or subsidized units in the commercial spaces. Affordable units in the residential section would compound that and he is confident that they are not going to high rents for the commercial properties. Councilmember Hamlington asked why the single-family and duplex types were removed from the plan. Mr. Markel said there was an island of single family homes and it didn't seem to fit being next to commercial and other multi -family. It makes much more sense to go with higher density. Public Comments: Mark Cathcart, Louisville, stated the HOA and neighbors do want this built as the vacant lot is an eyesore. He is concerned that once replatted the applicant could then sell the properties and never build. Jeff Gaillard, Louisville, said that the previous statement is echoed by the community. This project needs to be built and he's worried that they are going to get some more residential units and foundations with weeds forever. Councilmember Hoefner wanted clarification from the applicant regarding phasing. Mr. Markel answered that the next phase of residential can't be started without phase two commercial being under construction. It's possible to be finishing up the first commercial building and residential phase, but another residential building permit could not be pulled without putting a foundation in the ground for the next commercial building. Councilmember Dickinson stated he likes the lighting and landscaping plans and is happy to see the EV parking. He likes the concurrency plan of building commercial with residential and thanked staff for a balanced approach of being flexible but holding the developer to building all the structures. He stated the height waivers are minimal, not an additional story. He is happy to see the fee for affordable housing that the City can use towards more affordable housing in a way that makes sense. He stated this appears to be a good product that he can support. Councilmember Most asked if Council approved subdividing was there anything that would prevent the applicant from selling it off. Mr. Markel stated they could sell it but that is not their intent. Councilmember Most stated she is concerned that there will be a request at a later date to not complete the commercial area. She asked what sizes of commercial they are envisioning on this site. Mr. Markel stated the commercial buildings would be designed to be flexible so they could take many different sizes of businesses. They are also talking about co -working spaces.