Planning Commission Minutes 2006 04 20

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes APRIL 20 2006 Page 7 of 17 Sheets requested that a map be created to demonstrate the amount of green that will be in the development. Sheets discussed the proposed Cultural Arts Center and inquired if there was some type of formal agreement being developed. Markel stated that discussions had been on going with an attorney regarding the Center. Sheets expressed concern with the number of parking spaces available at the art center. Markel reported that 35 parking spaces were planned for the art center area. The seating capacity of the center is planned to be approximately 105 people. There would need to be discussions with the commercial property owners regarding a shared parking agreement. Sheets continued with a discussion of the type of housing stock and what would be possible for affordable housing units. Markel stated that he has been in contact with Habitat for Humanity but number of units had not been discussed. Sheets inquired about a price range of the affordable housing by the type of density. Markel reported the following: . Condo / Loft style housing = $250,000. . Townhomes = $300,000 . Single-family = $325,00 to as high as $750,000 Pritchard asked what the City's standard is for street width to allow parking on both sides of the street and where will people park that will be using the open space. Phare stated that the north/south collector street is approximately 42 feet which is on the low end but is an acceptable street width. The local streets are approximately 36 feet and those would be tight. Deborski asked if there was a dedicated bike path. Phare stated that the bikes would share lanes with cars. He continued to explain that dedicated bike paths are only done for major streets such as Pine. Deborski asked how the street widths compared to other parts of town. Phare replied that Harper Lake Dr. is 28 feet and Dahlia Dr. is 46 feet. Pritchard asked if parking is allowed on both sides of the street and if the fire department have enough width for access. Phare stated that the fire department has reviewed the plans. Dalton discussed the student population report from Boulder Valley School District and inquired if this development would provide enough students to maintain the schools that Louisville currently has so schools are not closed. Wood explained that Louisville has a 30% open enrollment rate. The Indian Peaks area kids currently attend school in Louisville but that will change when the school district modifies the attendance areas.