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City Council Meeting Minutes July 1,2014 Page 12 of 31 of the townhomes and felt it would not fit with the old time feel of Little Italy. She addressed student enrollment for Louisville Elementary School (LES) and stated they are nearing capacity of 627 students. She felt this development will bring LES over capacity and there is no plan from BVSD on how they will handle the enrollment next year. Kristin Martin, 1433 N. Franklin Court, Louisville, CO shared Ms. Bradley's concerns. She addressed the stark contrast of the overall modern look of the development and the authentic look of downtown. She agreed there should be some consideration for the rooflines and the look of the townhomes. She was also concerned over how this development would affect the enrollment at LES and asked Council to take it into consideration. Karl Becker, 899 Welch Court, Louisville, CO spoke as the Chairperson for the Louisville Revitalization Commission (LRC) and as a resident. He noted the developer has been very receptive of the public comments and very collaborative throughout the process. He felt the collaboration is authentic. The LRC is very supportive of the development. As a citizen, he likes Louisville because of its inclusiveness. He felt diversity happens naturally and change happens all the time. He preferred to work with someone who will work with the citizens. As a citizen, he supported the development. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Keany inquired whether the Planning Commission expressed any concern with this development or the architecture. He requested the Planning Commission minutes be included in the City Council packets when these development requests come forward. Planning and. Building Safety Director Russ stated there were no public comments. The Planning Commission talked about the density and the use of space, but in general they were very supportive of the project and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project. Council member Keany asked if the Planning Commission commented on the architecture. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ responded no. Council member Keany noted the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) expressed concern over the architecture on Griffith Street. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained they had concern over the mass and scale of the architecture on Griffith Street. They requested it be downsized on Griffith to the alley and then transitioned up from that point. Council member Keany referred to the packet and noted the HPC had concerns with the mass of the architecture and the materials. Although he was in favor of the project and felt it would be a positive addition to the community, he had concern with the architecture on Griffith Street.