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City Council Meeting Minutes February 7, 2012 Page 11 of 16 Councilor Loo noted the proposed street widths are narrower than the City's street standards and Fire Departments prefer wider streets. Planning Director Russ stated the Louisville Department reviewed the plan and is comfortable with the street widths. Councilor Loo inquired whether the multi-family will have fire sprinkler systems. Planning Director Russ was confident they would have sprinkler systems, but would defer to the City's Chief Building Official on the issue. Mayor Muckle requested a fiscal analysis of all of Steel Ranch, north and south, from the original GDP. He supported the noise mitigation measures and the quiet zones. Councilor Jasiak inquired whether the commercial component will be addressed in the future. Planning Director Russ stated the commercial component is the newly acquired Della/Cava parcel. The previously proposed commercial was along Highway 42 on Paschal and Hecla Drive, which was not easily accessible. Councilor Loo inquired about the Planning Commission's split vote and their concerns. Planning Director Russ stated their concern centered on the trail and not the project. The split vote was a result of the Steel Street cross-section. Some Commissioners preferred a trail between the road and the railway, which would go all the way to South Boulder Road. Councilor Jasiak asked whether this trail would be wide enough to accommodate a bicycle with a trailer. Planning Director Russ stated the trail is proposed to be 6 foot wide, which is ample enough for bikers with trailers. He noted bikers could use the trail or the street. Mayor Muckle reported on citizen inquiries relative to the phasing plan and when the development would be complete. Mr. Brew stated the North Steel Ranch development will be built out in18 months. The development to the south, especially the apartment complexes, will begin construction this summer and be completed within 18 months. MOTION: Councilor Dalton moved to approve Resolution No. 11, Series 2012, seconded by Councilor Yarnell. All were in favor. Absent: Councilor Keany. RESOLUTION NO. 12, SERIES 2012—A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE, AND TRAILS COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Parks and Recreation Project Manager Kron outlined the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Comprehensive Master Plan. July, 2010, the City was awarded a Great Outdoors Colorado Local Parks and Outdoor Planning Grant Application to fund 70% of the consulting fees to develop the plan. September 2010, the City hired