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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 7 of 14 Cindy Bodell, resident, questioned whether the development met the criteria for rezoning as set out in the LMC. She noted that the first point of the code says that the land to be rezoned was originally zoned in error, and she was not sure whether this was the case for the development. She also asked the Commissioners to give consideration to the City's fiscal analysis, which showed a net negative fiscal balance from the redevelopment. Sherry Sommer, resident, asked the Planning Commission to reject the application. She said the application failed to address or clarify the concerns of local residents, and that the development would not be in the public interest because of the traffic it would create. She also said that the Planning Department had not completed a traffic study. The area on Griffith was already congested with school traffic, and would be unable to support the maximum allowable density under the zoning code. She was also concerned by the lack of additional green space, and that the development may worsen walkability to local businesses. She also raised concerns about the proposed all rental model for the development, claiming that new residents would not be attached to the City as non - property owners, and that there would not be enough affordable units. Josh Cooperman, resident, strongly supported the rezoning. He said that it is an ideal spot for redevelopment, and for more housing in Louisville. He added that future residents would be able to patronize and support businesses on South Boulder Road, Main Street, and Louisville more broadly, particularly with strong walking and biking access. He also noted that a higher density development would be more sustainable, would have lower infrastructure costs per unit for the City, and would provide much needed affordable housing. Mike Kranzdorf, nonresident, his family owns Pine Street Plaza on Highway 42, and supported the rezoning. He said that the area would be better served by more residential development rather than commercial development, as demonstrated by the lots that remained undeveloped on the site. He also noted that there was strong neighborhood support for the rezoning, much more so than there was for the previous proposal. Further Commissioner Questions of Applicant: Floyd responded to the public comments by first noting the letters and emails of support from the neighboring property owners. He added that they intend on continuing their public engagement and outreach efforts. Brauneis asked about traffic. Floyd said rezoning to residential use will reduce traffic. He said that the addition of an outlet from Cannon Street to Highway 42 would help to address the current concerns around the intersection of Cannon Street and Griffith Street. One of the goals of the development was to increase walkability, which would also help address concerns around traffic City of Louisville Community Development 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4592 www.LouisvilleCO.gov