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City Council Meeting Minutes July 1,2014 Page 11 of 31 • Phase 2: Technical plat: Right -of -ways vacation, public access easements, plat transition to existing neighborhoods, Public Art, public space, Community Garden and drainage. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Council member Keany asked if the onsite /offsite detention affects the density. Mr. McClure stated it does not affect density. Council member Stolzmann inquired whether the proposed right -of -way vacation will be in Phase 1. Mr. McClure explained Phase 1 is specific to just N. Front Street. The relocation of utilities, dedication of public parks, and the vacation of E, Lafayette right -of- way is proposed for the Phase 2 submittal. Mayor Muckle asked if the applicant is proposing to submit the second phase soon. Mr. McClure responded yes. Mayor Muckle stressed the public places are important to the City. He addressed the mixed -use design guide, which stipulates the intent is to create a development having a variety of architectural features and rooflines. He commented this project has repetitive modern features and rooflines. He was interested in seeing less repetitive design in the roofline. Mr. McClure stated they would be willing to entertain Council's suggestions. Mayor Muckle addressed the project's public art including the signage and the recognition of the Rod and Gun Club. He inquired whether they support the public art plan as a condition of approval. Mr. McClure stated the Rod and Gun Club area is ideal for public art and felt the art master plan condition of approval was appropriate. Steve Erickson, Principal Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, 712 Main Street, Louisville, CO addressed the proposed architecture and rooflines. He explained the end -cap design is to vary the architectural look and feel. It was their desire for their communities to have a good appeal from a streetscape standpoint. He was open to making a more varied look. The slides are representation of what they hope to achieve, however they are still in the final design efforts with KGA Architects. Council member Moss also voiced her concern over the look of the townhomes as it transitions into Little Italy. PUBLIC COMMENT Alex Bradley, 1385 Caledonia Circle, Louisville, CO voiced her disappointment with the $500,000 price point per unit, which she felt was unattainable for Louisville residents. She was also disappointed with the land dedication and stated she would not feel comfortable using any of the mews. She voiced her concern over the fiscal impact for the DELO development, where there are differing numbers. She addressed the height