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City Council Meeting Minutes November 28, 2023 Page 7 of 11 Director Zuccaro noted there are 10 houses on the property now that would need to be demolished for this project. The Historic Preservation Commission released demolition permits for all 10 homes. Councilmember Kern asked if the development would be subject to the net zero building code. Director Zuccaro stated it would be. Councilmember Kern expressed her concern for those residents currently living in these homes that are probably renters. Andy Johnson, DAJ Design, applicant presentation, reviewed the application. He stated the old zoning districts in Old Town don't match the new market demand for housing in this core district. This application asks for waivers to get a better product for this area rather than a large apartment building which would be allowed. He reviewed the site and its detention requirements as well as the community outreach they have done to date. He noted the City's housing plan shows the need for additional housing in town. He added that a project of this small size would have a hard time building the inclusionary housing on site and they would prefer to pay the fee in lieu. Paul Norquist, Design Practice, reviewed the architectural designs for the single-family homes and townhomes in the plan. Jessie Truman, owner, stated they are a small development group and hope to contribute to the community with this development. He stated of the 10 homes currently on the site four are uninhabited and six are rented out. He noted there is a chance for ADUs in the new community for affordable housing. He stated the fee in lieu of the affordable units is really the only option for a small development such as this. Mayor Pro Tern Dickinson asked why the 12% inclusionary units is not doable on this site. Truman stated for this project the costs and fees for building and the size of the site likely make the final costs too high to meet that 12% on site without losing money. Councilmember Hamlington stated it sounds like the fee in lieu can be used in the future to build affordable housing and this new project can revitalize this area now. Public Comments Josh Cooperman, Louisville, recommended the project use fire hardened materials as it is across from Open Space. He stated that revising zoning is needed on parcels like this to get the types of housing that we really want to see. Sherry Sommer, Louisville, stated this site would be good for affordable housing. She stated there are many waivers on this project and asked what the City gets in return for