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City Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2013 Page 10 of 22 • Decreased minimum lot coverage for Building D in the MU -CC district • Increased maximum setbacks for Building D in the MU -CC district • Decreased minimum height and story requirements in both MU -R and MU -CC districts Staff has determined the waivers are appropriate under LMC Section 17.14.090 to allow for an effective development given the location and surrounding land uses. The applicant is also requesting and staff is recommending two changes to Chapter 17.14 of the LMC: • Adjustments to the "Exhibit A" Land Use Plan to allow for a more connected street network and better sited land uses • Removal of the prohibition on duplexes in the MU -R district north of Little Italy only The Planning Commission suggested the eight foot path be continued all the way along South Boulder Road. Staff has incorporated this suggestion into the recommended conditions of approval. Besides these issues, Planning Commission generally expressed strong support for the project. Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plan and Preliminary Planned Unit Development with the following conditions: 1. Widen the multi -use path along South Boulder Road to eight feet. 2. The maintenance of the southernmost alley will be determined before final approval of the plat and PUD. 3. Access on the west end of the southernmost alley will be acquired before final approval of the plat and PUD. 4. The applicant will provide radii and turning templates at all street corners to show accessibility by fire trucks and other large vehicles. 5. The applicant shall rezone the property in compliance with Exhibit A of the LMC Chapter 17.14 at or before the approval of final PUD. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Gary Brothers, 1737 Lois Court, Lafayette, CO explained they met with staff after the Planning Commission approval to work on the concerns expressed. They looked at specific items, such as the bike path along South Boulder Road to make it more contiguous to the existing 8 -foot path. They felt it might be appropriate to have a more developed park -like community garden approach through the residential area and will work on the concept. They conducted a study session where they discussed the drive thru and were able to make recommendation on moving the unit toward Highway 42. He was available to respond to Council questions. PUBLIC COMMENT