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Louisville City Council Meeting February 6, 2001 Page 11. Wood stated that Staff, CDOT and the Applicant have reviewed this plan. He noted that they attempted to address the issue by minimizing the amount of square footage that would generate traffic. He anticipated that a three-quarter turning movement will create limitations on northbound traffic. He stated that this drive is not ideal but CDOT and Staff have evaluated this issue and believe that it can be workable. Mayer again voiced his concern that this will create illegal U-Tums. Mayer asked if a time limit had been placed on the easement surfaced with recycled asphalt. He stressed that in some cases temporary measures have become permanent. Wood stated that there is a note on the PUD, which requires that prior to the development of Phase II or Lot 3, that the secondary access must be evaluated in relationship to the development proposal. He stated that there is not a time limit when Phase II must come forward. He noted Phase II will determinate whether this is a cul-de-sac or an extension of the public right-of-way to a secondary circulation system to the north. Mayer asked if there were no other secondary access to this developed area, would Phase II be unlikely to come forward. Hartronft stated that if it appears further annexation will not occur in this area and a loop road will not be built, this easement would become a cul- de-sac. Mayer voiced his concern that there is no internal planning for the entire northern area. He stated that, given the housing imbalance in Boulder County, he would prefer the residential be added back in. He stated he preferred the original plan, which had very low density. Keany asked for an explanation of the external illuminated wall signs. Hartronft stated that they would be a painted or raised letter sign illuminated by lights reflecting back on the sign. Keany asked if the existing house and garage would be modified. Hartronft stated that the existing house and garage roofline would be modified to match the proposed buildings. Keany asked if the open space provided for a trail connection. Hartronft stated that the open space dedication would not line up to the trails near the railroad. Keany stated that he liked the project, the architecture of the buildings and the dedicated open space. Davidson suggested that the Planning Department evaluate the northern area and determine appropriate uses so that a plan for development can be reviewed. 11