Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 11 09

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Cityof Louisville COLORADO • SINCE 1878 Johnson said that the applicant had conducted extensive consultation with neighbors and stakeholders. The main concerns raised regarded the impact of new housing on businesses on the northern side of the site. He also addressed the City's housing needs assessment, and noted that it was difficult to find sites for new development in Louisville. He also said that it was difficult to incorporate the 12% affordable housing requirement into a development this small. Paul Norquist, nonresident, from Design Practice, addressed the waivers that were requested by the applicant, and why they were necessary. He also showed the proposed designs and sizes of the residential units. Bobby Steer, nonresident, from GSC Capital, addressed the letter the applicant sent to the Commission regarding the proposed City Ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). He noted that the garages of the townhomes could be converted into ADUs should the ordinance be approved. Commissioner Questions of Applicant: Baskett asked about the size of the backyards for both unit types. Norquist said that depth ranges from around 12ft to 24ft. Zuccaro added that staff could do the calculations. Baskett asked how the applicant envisioned residents using the spaces between the townhomes and garages. Norquist said that it would be up to the residents, but it could be used as a garden, sitting area, or vegetable patch, for example. Baskett added that she appreciated the north to south orientation of the open space, and she thought that the configuration would be very usable. Norquist noted that the orientation was based on the efficiency of the chosen layout. Hassan shared the backyard measurements with the Commissioners. Choi asked about the outreach process the applicant used, and how this outreach changed their plans. He was particularly interested in their outreach to the Fire Department. Johnson said that the drive aisles were enlarged by aft after discussion with the Fire Marshall, so that the turning radii of the fire trucks could be accommodated. Choi asked whether the conversation with the Fire Department also covered the layout of the individual units. Johnson said that the discussion was primarily around access. Choi also asked about the positioning of the fire hydrants. Johnson said their positioning was advised by the Fire Department. Osterman asked whether the street would be two-way. Norquist said the width would be similar to a wide alley or parking lot. As such it would be two-way, but with limited space. Moline asked what demographic the applicant intended to market the development to. Steer said they intended to market it to local residents. Howe questioned whether the applicant intended to use the fee -in -lieu option for affordable housing. Norquist said that including "like kind" affordable units would not be viable. Howe asked about the importance of the modification waivers to the project, and whether reducing the density would make the waivers unnecessary. Johnson said that less density