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City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2024 Page 9 of 14 Councilmember Hamlington stated she would like to see what can be achievable as far as energy efficiency for the development. Would like to get as far as they can and still include the inclusionary housing. Councilmember Hoefner stated he is probably comfortable with the Special Review Use and the density waiver if the project shows up with the inclusionary housing and this level of community support. Mayor Pro Tern Dickinson stated this looks to be headed in the right direction on the affordable housing and the density. He would like to see the affordable housing actually build rather than paying the fee in lieu. He agrees it looks over parked. He wants the City to incentivize the net zero code if possible. Mayor Pro Tem Fahey agreed affordable housing and sustainability are high priorities for the City. She would support higher density in return for more affordable units. She also supports bicycle charging and would like to see green roofs considered. Mayor Leh agreed this location needs to be activated and the location of this housing is good to support downtown businesses. He supports the increased density and the affordable housing. RESOLUTION NO. 80, SERIES 2023 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REDTAIL RIDGE FILING NO. 1 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT — continued from 1215123 Members discussed whether or not to move forward given the late hour. Members decided to start the next item with the staff and applicant presentations and then continue the public comment and deliberation to February 20. Mayor Leh introduced the item and asked for disclosures. Councilmember Hoefner stated he would be recusing himself from this item due to a professional conflict of interest. He left the meeting. Mayor Leh opened the public hearing. He stated this matter is a quasi-judicial hearing meaning the application must be considered based on constitutional due process requirements that call for a fair hearing before a neutral decision maker as individual property rights are at stake. As such, City Council members must refrain from any "outside the hearing" contacts, including discussion via email, and the Council shall apply the legal criteria to the evidence presented in the public record and at the hearing before arriving at a decision. Community Development Director Zuccaro stated all public notice requirements were met. He noted they had questions as to why residents of Superior and Broomfield received notice. He stated the property is on the edge of Louisville and the required mailing radius included residents in neighboring jurisdictions.