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-., . to annex and zone the two parcels and if acceptable, adopt a motion to refer the request to the Planning Commission. Jim Manning, 3997 Promontory, Boulder, Co. John Knapp, representing Louisview Corporation Axel Bishop, representing Louisview Corporation Summary of the presentation: Before you is a request for annexation and zoning of two parcels of land located at the corner of McCaslin Blvd. and South Boulder Road. The project will encompass both parcels totaling approximately 29.4 acres. We are requesting CC zoning. Over the past five months, our representatives have been working with a group of concerned citizens to create a Development Plan for the two parcels. These neighbors' concerns have been addressed by the development design. Members of this group suggested, and we have concurred, that the two parcels be considered a single project rather than on an individual basis. This would better facilitate the overall design concept. During the process we have investigated alternatives ranging from Open Space to Residential to Mixed Residential/Commercial to Commercial. Although the final conclusion was not unanimous among members of the neighborhood committee, the majority of the participants decided that a Commercial development would be most desirable for both parcels. We have studied the Louisville's Comprehensive Plan and are in complete agreement with the City's intent and goals. The need to have a full range of retail establishments in the City of Louisville is both desirable and necessary. The City's planning concept of locating commercial/retail at major intersections will be met. Both McCaslin and South Boulder Road have been identified in the Comp Plan as being major arterials for the City. This helps concentrate activity around high traffic zones and insures accessibility while buffering residential development from noisy 3