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Louisville City Council Meeting September 4, 2001 Page 5 Mayer commented that in the future, Council should be notified in advance of changes in procedures. Sisk called for Application presentation. John Mehaffy, Martin & Mehaffy, LLC, 1125 Foxhill Drive, Longmont, CO, attorney representing the applicant, reviewed the history of the property. He stated that the subject property is 1.156 acres and the City recognized the possibility of future development of the Maurer parcel when considering the Coal Creek Subdivision. He stated that the City required Coal Creek Ranch subdivision to dedicate an access easement through St. Andrews Lane, as alternative access to Dillon Road. He stated that the City further planned for development of the Maurer property by requiring the Coal Creek Ranch Subdivision provide water and sewer lines stubs to the property. However, the grade on St. Andrews Lane was dropped substantially, making the previously dedicated easement unusable. He stated that the applicants worked closely with the City Staff of Engineers to identify alternative alignment for access. The Maurers explored development of their property with the City, using the same density as the Coal Creek Ranch subdivision. He stated that the City was not receptive to the development of four lots. The Maurers explored development of two lots, and later decided to seek annexation with the City to develop a single lot. Mehaffy reviewed Section 16, Special Provisions of the Annexation Agreement: A. Grant of Access Easement for a Private Drive to Connect to St. Andrews Lane. B. Xcel Energy License Agreement - Authorizing Vehicles to cross the natural gas line. C. Driveway Landscaping to Screen Private Drive from St. Andrews Lane. D. Driveway Crossing Requirements, Signage, Access and Speed Bumps. E. Trail Design and Dedication - submittal of Trail Design. F. Dillon Road Access -Abandonment of Historical Access. G. Architectural and Massing Guidelines - Disclosure of Type of Construction Mehaffy presented four letters from adjacent homeowners who support the annexation and zoning. Sisk asked Mr. Mehaffy if he wished the letters entered into the record. Mehaffy stated that he would. PUBLIC COMMENT Scott Johns, 813 St. Andrews Lane, Louisville, CO voiced concern over the driveway easement, which crosses a bike path, and stated that the City should be compensated for the easement. He asked that the applicant provide a trail to Dillon Road. He suggested' that if the applicant withdraws his application, the City explore obtaining the property for open space. 5