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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 10, 2023 Page 2 of 14 Public Hearing Items - New Business A. 301 Spruce Minor Subdivision Louisville Heights Replat B — Consideration of Resolution 15, Series 2023, recommending conditional approval of a minor subdivision. Applicant: Susannah Pels and Peter Stewart Case Planner: Amelia Brackett Hogstad, Planner Brauneis opened the public hearing. All notice was met as required and there is no commissioner conflict of interest. Staff Presentation: Brackett Hogstad presented background about the application, describing that it is subject to Old Town Overlay Zoning District. The house on the lot was built in 1908; and the Historic Preservation Commission has recommended landmarking. The City Council will review the subdivision and landmark applications concurrently at their September 5 meeting. The proposal is to divide the parcel into two, with three modifications requested to allow a smaller lot size and lot width, and to allow a minimum lot area of 6,755 square feet (sf) for Lot 2 (where the zoning district standard is 7,000 sf). Staff finds that it conforms with all other requirements of LMC Title 16, other than the three modifications. Staff presented that the subdivision will maintain density and character of the neighborhood, as it is relatively in line with the lot sizes and widths surrounding. The existing historic home will be able to remain with the proposed subdivision. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended approval of the minor subdivision, with modifications as lined out in the staff report. Commissioner Questions of Staff. Howe asked if the applicants will be able to meet Old Town Overlay Zoning District side yard setbacks; Brackett Hogstad said yes. Krantz asked questions regarding lot coverage, and whether or not it will be challenging to meet the lot coverage requirements especially if they intend to keep the existing garage. Brackett Hogstad brought up the site map and alleviated code concerns related to lot coverage, also noting that the existing garage has been there for many years. She noted that once landmarked, the applicants would be subject to the regulations specific to landmarked lots. She suggested that the commission may want to ask the applicant about their plans with the existing garage on Lot 2. City of Louisville Community Development 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303. 335. 4592 www.LouisvilleCO.gov q