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City Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2006 Page 9 of 16 Planning Director Paul Wood reported the applicant Michael K. Schonbrun, owner and representative of the Residences at Balfour, is requesting approval of a final subdivision replat for Lots 4 and 5 of the Alvenus Subdivision, and a Final PUD development plan for the development of 76, age-restricted, senior independent living units. A total of 60 units would be allocated to a 107,875 square foot, three-story facility and 16 units to a 17,398 square foot, two-story independent living facility. The subject property includes two existing platted lots in the Alvenus Park Subdivision. The lots total approximately 2.78 acres and are located at the southeast corner of Hecla Drive and State Highway 42. Both lots are zoned PClD-C, as part of the Louisville Plaza General Development Plan. The purpose of the subdivision replat is to combine Lots 4 and 5 into one parcel. The development parcel is constrained by the presence of three major easements, one of which is being recommended for vacation. The buildings are situated on the lot based on the locations of the easements and utility right-of- way. Two driveway entrances are proposed: one in alignment with the drive access for the Lodge at Balfour, and the second located at the easterly side of the parcel. The easterly access has been modified as requested by the Fire District to provide a fire access turnaround and a 20' wide fire lane, which extends to the west providing access into the courtyard area. The Planning Commission requested the width of the sidewalk on Hecla Drive be widened from 5' to 6'. The applicant has widened the sidewalk on Hwy 42 to 6' and is requesting the Hecla sidewalk remain at 5'. Landscape coverage is proposed at 48 percent. Plant material requirements meet or exceed the requirements of the CDDSG. Mayor Sisk requested an Applicant presentation. Michael Schonbrun, 1331 Hecla Drive, Louisville, CO addressed the three Balfour senior communities located in the City of Louisville; Balfour Lodge; Cherry Wood Memory Care and the Lodge Cottage Independent living units. He explained the new facility is responsive to the market needs and those of the community. He stated based on the occupancy rates and the wait lists at these facilities, there is a need for one and two bedroom independent living units. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Muckle commented Balfour provides a progression of senior housing needs. Mr. Schonbrun confirmed there is a continuum of senior care; beginning with independent living and progressing to assisted living; memory care and skilled nursing.