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Louisville City Council Meeting October 2, 2001 Page 8 solely on the initiated ordinance ballot issue. If them is planning criteria or concerns that would legitimately require a continuance to gain additional information, that would be an appropriate action. Attorney Light stated that there is some case law to suggest that imposing a moratorium solely for the purpose of awaiting the potential exercising of immanent domain, would be inappropriate. Davidson called for Applicant presentation. Stephen Spare, 1731 15th Street, Boulder, CO 80302, greeted Council and requested approval of the Final PUD and Subdivision Plat for Fischer Farms. Sparn stated that the proposal fully complies with the Annexation Agreement approved by Council. He reported that among the items reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission were minimum lot areas of 18,000 SF, and the land dedication. He stated that Paul Wood detailed the specific requirements they have met on issues concerning grading, fencing, ditch access and maintenance, and setbacks. Sparn noted that the design elements of the proposed homes include wrap-around front porches and side entry garages. He stated that regarding building height, they are requesting relief from the maximum building height of 27' for a maximum of 31 '. The additional height is needed to incorporate a proportional pitch to the roof and remain consistent with the architecture of the homes. Spare added that the second story will be regulated to a maximum of 12% coverage, but will not exceed 75% coverage of the first floor level. Spare indicated on a diagram that only a small portion of the roof will be over the standard 27'. Sparn stated that as a friend of JoBelle Fischer's, he wished to applaud the motion of the Planning Commission in recommending that the 3.5-acres of land being donated by JoBelle Fischer be named Fischer Park. Sparn stated that he has worked with Mrs. Fischer for two years and applauds the tolerance and patience that she has shown through this process, her generosity to the community, and her generosity in donating 40% of her land for public use. Ted Hine, 318 South Place, Louisville, CO. speaking on behalf of CAPPOS, Citizens Advocating Preservation of Parks and Open Space, asked Council to delay approval of the PUD until after the November 6th election. He stated that, if the ballot issue fails, Council could approve the PUD immediately after the election and noted that should the issue pass, Council would be saving money by denying the PUD at this time. He continued that if Council approves this request, it is buying eight subdivided lots at a much higher price, and that this is not the first time Council has acted in a manner that would raise the potential price of the Fischer land. Hine stated that the City Clerk's office took eight days to approve the form of the petition while a 30-day clock was running. While within established legal bounds, Hine stated that his attorney had never seen this process take more than three days. Mr. Hine stated that City foot-dragging on the petition approval has already raised the potential price of the property. 8