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Louisville City Council Meeting November 8, 2000 Page 6. Scarbaugh, would have a small park and would not bring in a large amount of traffic. Banta asked for assurances that, if the City purchases the property as open space, the neighbors be allowed to participate in the discussions of land management. He urged Council to approve the annexation. Rob Ellwood-Digel, 275 West Walnut Street, Louisville, CO complimented the Fischer's for their open-mindedness and their willingness to work with neighbors. He asked for clarification on the number of homes that would actually be built. He was not clear on whether it was 5 or 8 homes. He encouraged the City to make an attractive offer to the Fischer's for purchase of some of the property for open space. Davidson closed the public hearing. COUNCIL COMMENT Davidson referred to Resolution No. 36, 1993, which is the City's growth policy. He noted that paragraph 2 states that "residential annexation, except as required by state statute, shall be considered only if it will benefit the City and City services are available after allowing for services required by undeveloped land already within the City limits and if additional debt is not required by the City to serve this annexation." Davidson asked Public Works Director Tom Phare, after consideration for undeveloped land, whether the water and sewer plants are capable of servicing the property. Phare stated that the water plant is not capable of servicing the area however, the sewer facilities could possibly meet the needs required. Davidson asked Phare if the required expansion of the water plant would require additional debt for the City. Phare stated that in context with the five-year activities planned, expansion of the water plant would require debt. Davidson asked Phare if a retention pond would be required on the property as proposed for development. Phare stated that there would have to be some retention required on the project. Howard asked Mr. Scarbaugh to explain the new proposal. Scarbaugh stated that the plan was a result of the input from previous meetings and the exploration of open space acquisition. Howard asked if the proposal was the same as presented at the last meeting or whether it has changed. Scarbaugh stated that they are here tonight for approval of the annexation and zoning, however, they are proposing additional conditions to the annexation ordinance, which specify 8 dwelling units, decreasing the density by two. 6