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Louisville City Council Meeting November 8, 2000 Page 8. surrounding City property was RR or RE. The area density has decreased from the initial annexation in the area and over time there has been a consistent tendency to go with lower density zonings. The lots in the area had compatible open space dedications. The lots in the Saratoga area had off-site land dedications to compensate for the smaller lot sizes. The surrounding zoning in the area was no longer operative and house sizes have increased. In terms of the petitioners support and opposition, Mayer stated that he had questions about under what conditions the petitions were signed. He stated that a referendum on the original proposal is likely and that it the City did not put it forth, the opponents would. Mayer stated that the City policies and ordinances should be reviewed to harmonize with one another and make them more consistent. He noted that the new proposal is a useful start and a step in the right direction. Mayer emphasized and concurred with Councilman Howard that Council cannot negotiate the PUD in private, and therefore, could not go forward with the PUD process. However, he noted the issues to be addressed should be house size, retention/detention, open space park by natural dedication, and neighborhood input. Mayer stated that although the City reserves the right to finalize the use of the land, neighborhood input is very important. Mayer noted that in terms of the 1995 priorities for open space, many of the Council's priorities have since changed. He stated that one of the 1995 open space priorities was the land along 96th Street, which is now in Broomfield. He stated that he had questions as to whether PUD's could be done concurrent with annexation and zoning. Mayer stated that the issue of zoning is separate from the issue of acquiring the land for open space or a park. With respect to a local park, Mayer stated that a park in the area would be quite useful and that it has been his goal to have a park within one-half mile of neighborhood. He summarized that his initial comments with respect to zoning still apply. He stated that he would like to see further exploration of the project proposal, both with the City, the Applicant and the neighborhood. Mayer stated that he hoped to see the matter go forward and be resolved in a more amicable matter. Sisk stated that he was encouraged in the changes made to resolve several concerns. He asked if the developer is requesting Council to make a decision on the annexation this evening. Scarbaugh stated that he had researched several annexations from 1993 through current time. He noted that the process for enclaves has been annexation, zoning and then the