Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2010 06 16

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CWA 14 May 2010 Gavin McMillan Planner II and Board of Adjustment City of Louisville 749 Main Street Louisville, CO 80027 RE: 105 Roosevelt Avenue Variance Dear Gavin and the Board of Adjustment, We are working with our clients Creel Kerss and Pat Ehman-Kerss on crafting the architecture for their new retirement home and assisting in their variance request. As a Colorado Architect, resident of Louisville for 25 plus years and a Louisville Architectural Business for the past 8 years I believe I not only understand the unique character of Louisville, but have lived it. We hove designed this lot and new residence to meet and compliment the consistency of the existing neighborhood character. Upon review of the Louisville's Comprehensive Plan we have found the following statements that support this variance request: 1. Growing Old Town 2. A place with a vibrant downtown; 3. A place they could remain a part of as they age; 4. The Framework Plan - Transit Development Opportunity Area #2 5. Principle LU-2. The City should maintain a compact urban form to use land efficiently. 6- Policy W 2.2: The City should encourage higher density housing development near transit services and commercial centers to create activity nodes that add to the community's quality of life. 7- Policy LU-2,4: The City should review and revise development regulations as needed to promote a high quality of design, redevelopment, mixed -use development, multi -modal transportation opportunities and the protection of natural features. 8. Policy LU-2.5: The City should recognize both the fiscal and physical efficiencies in maintaining a compact urban form by encouraging new residential construction to locate adjacent to existing facilities and services. 9. Policy LU-3.1: Proposals for new development and/or redevelopment should be based on a consideration of the Framework Plan and the corresponding principles and policies. 10. Policy LU-3.2: Targeted redevelopment and infill should be encouraged so as to channel growth where it will be beneficial, contribute to the City's vision and improve access to jobs, housing and services. 11. Residential neighborhoods characterized by a mix of density from low to high density. 12. Residential density may include a mix of housing types and densities and limited commercial neighborhood services as part of a planned residential development. CW ASSOCIATES, PLLC ARCHITECTURE • PLANNING • DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 672 'west Pine Street • Louisville. Colorado • 50027 303-666-8941 • 303.665 3020 fox • chipcicwn-archifecI.c•om • www,cwo-archilecl.corn