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City Council Meeting Minutes July 5, 2005 Page 7 of 13 that Council remember the draft plan includes all the public comments from the Planning Commission's public hearings. Eva Kosinski, 1301 Jackson Court, Louisville, CO noted that Mr. Marsella works for RTD and has a vested interest in transit oriented developments. She stated if the language of the Comprehensive Plan is to be of a regulatory nature, the Plan should be a ballot question for the voter's to decide. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Sisk summarized the public comment on Areas #4 #5 #6 and 7. He explained the fiscal portion of the plan will be discussed on July 12. The Comprehensive Plan will also be discussed at the regular meeting on July 19. Council member Keany asked if there was discussion on changing the land use in Area #2. Planning Director Wood stated the Newbold's requested a land use change on the intersection of South Boulder Road and Main Street. He noted it would be a use by Special Review. Council member Van Pelt requested that Mr. Leary summarize his financial analysis for Council before the July 12 Special Meeting. Mr. Leary stated he would be out of town for the July 12 Special meeting, but would work with Staff to have his analysis presented to Council. Council member Brown asked Planning Director Wood about Area #7, with respect to housing units, and how that provided new housing options. Planning Director Wood stated Area #7 reflects transition to adjacent County lands. Council member Brown asked if Louisville currently has regional retail. Planning Director Wood responded no. Mayor Sisk asked Mr. Hansen how many homes he proposes for the east side of McCaslin. Mr. Hansen proposes 42-58 housing units on 11.4 acres. Mayor Sisk asked if Mr. Hansen is suggesting that the homes on those lots would be for empty nesters, and for what the homes would sell for. Mr. Hansen confirmed the homes are proposed for empty nesters and would start in the $400,000 range. Mayor Sisk asked if there are opportunities for transit. Hansen responded yes. Mayor Sisk asked Tom Davidson to clarify his statement with respect to the Industrial zoning for adult oriented purposes. He voiced his understanding that adult oriented businesses could only be located on the CTC property.