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City Council Meeting Minutes March 16, 2010 Page 11 of 13 the roadway extension. To construct the roadway in the proposed location, the NW parkway IGA must first be amended.Both the IGA amendment, annexation, and platting of portions of the Paradise Lane parcels will require additional public hearing processes and are not a part of this application. Preliminary Subdivision Plat: ConocoPhillips is platted as one 390 acre site. Original StorageTek property was annexed in 1978, but never platted. The Spicer Annexation was never platted and the 1981 Spicer Annexation Agreement released the Annexor from public use land dedication requirements. All internal roadways are privately owned and maintained. The Louisville Fire Protection District and the Louisville Police Department are reviewing those roadways to ensure they adequately serve their needs for access. Internal roadways are dedicated as emergency easements. ConocoPhillips must provide a public land dedication of 12% for 309 acres for a total of 37 acres through land or cash in lieu. Land use distribution includes a cluster of nine planning areas. ConocoPhillips plans to restore the Prairie Grass surrounding the development. Four planning areas have heights of 65 feet or more. Height Waiver: 65 feet and 95 feet vs. 35 feet, as permitted in design standards (50 feet max. with PUD). Broomfield Commercial Center (to the east) has a maximum height limit of 120 feet. Avista has a maximum height limit of 77 feet. Topography can lessen visual impact from US36 and adjacent properties. Planning Areas have been established for height zones – currently shown with 400 foot minimum setback. Traffic Demand Management: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the implementation of strategies and programs that result in the more efficient use of transportation resources. TDM techniques include: Bus transit, commuter rail, carpooling and bikes. The Rock Creek Trail will extend under US 36 to connect with the campus trail system. ConocoPhillips proposes a North/South Bikeway Connections. Natural Resource Assessment: The application is in compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulatory guidelines regarding the assessments of habitat for the protection of specific species of flora and fauna. The proposal ensures the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is not violated as the project continues. Louisville Documents: 2009 Comprehensive Plan; Louisville Municipal Code (LMC); Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines (CDDSG) and the Fiscal Model. Principal Planner McCartney stated the City Staff will present their recommendations on Ordinance 1569, Series 2010, the PCZD-C Zoning and the General Development Plan as the process proceeds. PUBLIC COMMENTS Shelley Angell, representing the Louisville Chamber of Commerce, 901 Main Street, îè