Planning Commission Minutes 2006 09 14

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 Page 6 of 15 Applicant Presentation and Commission Questions of Applicant: Michael Markel, 5723 Arapahoe Av., Boulder, CO thanked Wood for the review of the Preliminary Site Plan requirements and how those had been met within the Final application. He continued with the following additional discussion points: . During his review of the previous meeting tapes it was clear direction from the Commission that the timing was not right for the inclusion of an Art Center. . A mineral rights concern has come to his attention within the past 24 hours. The issue is on the former Schempp Property and not on the Anderson Property. . He discussed the 25% public use dedication. . He reviewed the architecture / design guidelines used in planning the development as follows: y Review of the Louisville Market Type y Request from the public for this type of market y Single Family with Front Load Garage. The use of rear yards, court yards and landscaping. Building Separation, the use of fencing and landscaping and front porches. y Single Family with Alley Load Garage. Discussed front and rear yard landscaping. y Row Houses y Multi-family y Commercial y Open Space: fencing, play area / fields and pocket parks . He stated that Markel uses the Build Green program that is Energy Star Rated. Which means the following: 2x6 exterior wall construction, maximum insulation in ceiling (R- 31) and walls (R-21) and low water usage landscape? . The conditions of approval are workable with the exception of condition #12. He discussed the width of the trail as it borders the commercial area and how it is not possible to get the full 30' when all the other design elements (road, parking, etc) are factored into the design. Deborski asked what type of fencing is planned to be used along the trail. Markel stated it is an open 3-rail fence design. Deborski stated that he would like to see the timeline for the completion of the entire trail system and would specifically like to have the trails completed as part of Phase I. Sheets asked if Markel was willing to put into writing the building of the trails. Markel stated he could put that in writing. Lipton stated that the trail building could be included as one of the completion items in the Letter of Credit. Members of the Public: Jim Williams, 1616 17th St., #572, Denver, CO representing Magnolia Mineral and Trust confirmed that the company and Markel are negotiating some of the outstanding issues regarding the mineral rights. He stated he would leave a copy of the "Surface Use Agreement" for the City to revi ew.