Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 11 09

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Cityof Louisville COLORADO • SINCE 1878 would drastically change the project. He noted that the existing RM zoning district meant that most of old town was non -conforming, and was incompatible with the current market. The modifications would be necessary to build anything near this dense. He also noted that Clementine had similar waivers approved for its development. Howe said that he appreciated that the scope of the project required the waivers. Moline asked whether the applicant considered a rezoning. Johnson said that they initially looked at mixed use residential with some commercial space, like a coffee shop. He also noted that rezoning would create additional uncertainty, which the ownership felt would create too much risk. Krantz asked whether there was consideration given to providing more open space or an underpass to downtown with the increased density of the project. Johnson noted that the proposal was within the allowable density under the zoning code. He asked whether Krantz's question was regarding the consolidation of buildings rather than density. Krantz said yes. Johnson noted the space required for easements and the road meant that more consolidation or green space was not possible. Norquist added that they wanted to have a variety of housing types on the site, which precluded greater consolidation. Moline asked whether Parks and Open Space reviewed the open space dedication fee - in -lieu. Zuccaro said that they approved it. Choi asked whether there would be sufficient parking spaces for the potential ADUs. Johnson said yes, as each ADU would only require one space. Brauneis asked about whether the stairs would be compatible with aging in place. Johnson said that the site was naturally very flat, but drainage patterns meant that there needed to be a step up to each entrance to prevent flooding and pooling. Brauneis asked whether the dwellings would be able to support solar panels. Johnson said that the orientation of the homes was such that they could easily have them installed, but that this would be up to the individual owners. Krantz asked whether there had been consultation with the residents of the existing homes on the site. Johnson said that they had attempted to engage with them, but had received very little in response. He also noted that they had not received any response from the Clementine HOA. Moline moved that Addendum 1 be entered into the record, Osterman seconded. Motion was adopted by voice vote. Public Comment: Josh Cooperman, resident, thought that this was a great spot for redevelopment due to its proximity to downtown. He appreciated the presentation and the Commissioner's discussion on zoning. He would have liked to have seen affordable housing in the development, but he understood why it was not possible. He noted Commissioner Howe's question on the fencing material, and questioned whether this could pose a wildfire risk with the neighboring open space. He urged the applicant to reconsider the material used. Applicant Response.