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Louisville City Council Meeting September 16, 2003 Page 7 of 11 The Planning Commission conducted public hearings on May 22, and July 17 of 2003, and unanimously recommended approval. He reviewed the Framework Plan's specific "goals and guiding principles", which were developed in 2002. Those goals were to strengthen and enhance the residential areas, and to compliment and enhance historic downtown Louisville. The 2003 Plans reflected the results of the traffic, economic, fiscal, market and civil engineering analyses. He summarized the current plans as follows: · Signalized intersection at Highway 42 has moved from South to Short Street. · Introduction of retail, and office space. · The internal street configuration modified to grid based on location of existing utilities, drainage master planning and other factors. · Transit station area. · South Street proposed as underpass. · Medium density multi-family residential on northern half of the Industrial Area. · Smaller park areas distributed throughout the development. · The South Boulder Road District is unchanged. · No changes to existing residential neighborhoods. Johnstone reviewed the next steps in the process would be the adoption as amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, which would be the basis for considering rezoning of the properties in the area and the design guidelines. Another essential component would be urban renewal, district formation to help fund public improvement and further coordination with CDOT to modify the Highway 42 Access Control Plan. He noted the Planning Commission has requested a joint study session to discuss those issues and receive direction from the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Deborski, 601 Pine Street, Louisville, CO, stated he is a fifth generation Louisville resident and his father and grandfather served on City Council and were instrumental in the City's growth. He addressed the family businesses in Louisville and noted his family has owned and operated a business along Highway 42 for thirty years and wish to continue to operate their business for another thirty years. He stated his objective is to assimilate with the plan as it moves forward and proceed with his retail operations at its present location. He voiced his appreciation to City Staff for listening to the concerns of the residents and retailers, but stated the plan falls short of giving assurances that current retailers will be able to continue doing business at their present locations. He voiced his concern over public dedication on Caledonia Street and stated to continue the street through his property would affect customer parking and vendor access. He also voiced concern over the possible threat of condemnation and asked for an amendment to the resolution to address those issues. COUNCIL COMMENT Davidson asked the City Attorney if the amendment requires public land dedication.