Planning Commission Minutes 2006 04 20

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes APRIL 20 2006 Page 3 of 17 Jennifer Bales, 1520 Euclid Cr., Lafayette discussed concerns with density, lack of open space dedication and requested the Commission read the letter she had submitted for public record. Michael Dayton, 2392 Sandpiper Dr., Lafayette, discussed concerns with lack of open space along Paschal Dr., the value of homes along Paschal Dr., and the removal of mature Cottonwood Trees along the irrigation ditch when it is piped. He thanked Mr. Markel for the time he has taken to meet with the residents of Lafayette. Jorge Roccatagliata, 1680 Waneka Lake Tr., Lafayette, discussed density, style of proposed housing units that are very different from what is currently in the area, pocket parks appearing to be located on very busy streets and the plan not representing a sense of neighborhood because of the density and style. Ty Gee, 253 Hoover Cr., Louisville, discussed the Comprehensive Plan and its relationship to the proposed development and a concern with entitlements that have become part of the discussion. Jen Lowe, 749 Paschal Dr., Lafayette, referenced the handout that was distributed to the Commission prior to the meeting. She continued that the included pictures demonstrate the style of proposed housing units, and lot sizes. Lipton discussed his concern that no one, from Lafayette has addressed what the City of Lafayette is doing to help their residents concern of the lack of open space / buffer between the two communities. Lowe stated that there have been meetings that she had been unable to attend where it has been requested that Lafayette purchase open space. She was also aware of letters that had been sent to the Lafayette Planning Commission and City Council requesting there assistance and support to address their concerns. Kerry Lowe, 749 Paschal Dr., Lafayette, thanked Mr. Markel for the meeting he had with the Lafayette residents and it appears he is willing to work with the Lafayette residents to address their concerns. He expressed concern with the construction traffic that will be required to use Paschal Dr. and would like to have another access point available to eliminate that traffic on an already very busy street and intersection of Paschal and HWY 42 / 95th Street. Lori Jones, 269 McKinley Park Lane, Louisville, discussed traffic concerns. She stated that the revised plans appear to have addressed some of the concerns that have been expressed during previous meetings. Linda Lee, 2348 Dogwood Cr., Louisville, stated that she supports the project. She discussed current entitlements, diverse housing types, school attendance, the proposed cultural center and the need for traffic signals to be installed before build-out. Susan Morris, 939 West Maple Ct., Louisville, referenced the email she submitted for the pubic record and discussed the importance of reaching some type of agreement between the developer and the community that will be fair to both. She asked if the city can afford to financially support the proposed cultural center and encouraged the Commission to consider the population cap of the Comprehensive Plan. Bill Rumbley, 744 Paschal Dr., Lafayette, discussed the change in density along Paschal Dr. and the fact that it now allows for a better neighborhood transition. He continued with traffic concerns, the need for the two communities to work together to address the concerns, the need