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Louisville City Council Meeting September 4, 2001 Page 10 Keany asked Public Works Director Phare for an estimate of the cost to construct an 8- foot wide concrete path. He noted that Councilman Mayer estimated approximately $25.00 a linear foot. Phare stated that given the steep grade in this application, Councilman Mayer's estimation might be low. He estimated $30.00 - $35.00 per linear foot. Keany asked if an alternative path is available, is the trail required to be ADA accessible. Phare stated that the question would have to be asked of the ADA Advisory Group. Keany asked if soft surfaced trails have to be ADA. Phare stated that any City trail must meet the ADA standards and pointed out that a soft-surfaced trail, on a steep slope, would be more difficult to maintain. Mayer stated that ADA requirements apply whether the trail surface is hard or soft. He stated that usually a 1 in 12-rise maximum is allowed. He noted that this is where problems arise on a City maintained trail, because the City must follow those standards. He stated that depending on the length of the trail, a 1 in 12-rise must be relieved every 100 feet. Sisk suggested that Council consider that the trail would be made available by dedication, that the applicant would contribute funds to the construction of the trail, and that the City will construct the trail, if it can be built. Planning Director Wood addressed a previously asked question about the SF limitation. He stated that at 15% of the acre, the maximum SF would be 5,500 SF on the floor plan. City Attorney Light reviewed the procedural requirements. He stated that a motion is required authorizing the Mayor Pro-Tem to sign the Annexation Agreement. Any changes to the Annexation Agreement should be contained in the motion. MOTION: Sisk moved that Council approve the Annexation and Development Agreement, with the following exceptions: 16E, whereby the trail dedication language would indicate that the owner shall contribute the sum of $8,500.00 toward a trail to be built by the City. Said trail connection will be from the southwest comer of the property to the Dillon Road traffic signal, if deemed feasible by the City of Louisville. The Owner shall dedicate and convey fee title to the trail corridor to the City of Louisville at no expense. A new 16H indicating that the owner agrees to dedicate to the City of Louisville a conservation easement whereby one home, which shall not exceed a total square footage, including garage, of 6,000 SF, shall be built on subject property. Said conservation easement shall be a condition precedent and shall mn with the land, seconded by Mayer. Keany questioned whether there was a limitation on the footprint size on condition 16E. 10