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728 Main Street; specifically, that he agree to participate in a parking district or provide parking at 2 spaces per 1,000 sf. Erik Hartronft, 801 Main Street, Louisville, stated that Arlin Lehman has worked very hard with the City during this process to keep abreast of the changing environment and ordinances. He stated that in order to include amenities such as public plazas, benches, landscaping, and outdoor eating areas, etc. and to also have the project economically viable, the square footage within the third-story is necessary. He explained that the project does not meet the Commercial Development Design Standards & Guidelines in many respects and cited the lack of stormwater detention ponds and open space as examples. He was then available to answer any questions. Davidson called for public comments. Nancy Love, 841 Front Street, Louisville, explained that she is present to discuss this building only because she believes that any decisions Council makes tonight will also affect her project. She encouraged Council to be fair based upon the City Attorney's comments at the last meeting for what could reasonably be expected by an applicant when submitting their application. She did not agree that the Commercial Development Design Standards & Guidelines should apply to downtown Louisville. Howard was excused (8:30 p.m.). Davidson called for Council questions and comments. Sisk asked Lehman how many parking spaces for the building at 908 Main Street would be lost once this project is built. Lehman explained that he is only one owner in a partnership that owns the building at 908 Main Street. He explained that he is leasing the area behind 901-909 Front Street to the occupants of 908 Main Street for parking during construction. The construction ended too late in the fall to sod the area so the lease was continued through April 1999. The occupants leasing this area understand that if the project at 901-909 Front Street is not approved, the parking area will be landscaped. Sisk stated that the information that was disseminated at the recent Saturday workshop indicated that there were at least 32 parking spaces being provided for 908 Main Street. He asked Lehman if this was true. Lehman replied, yes. He explained that there are 28 spaces behind 901-909 Front Street plus an additional four more spaces down the alley. Sisk replied that if the project at 901-909 Front Street were approved, that would result in a loss of 28 parking spaces for 908 Main Street. 14