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City Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 4 of 18 The Interpretive Park includes the following: 2,348 SF Interpretive Park; bench and interpretive sign; landscape area and public art. The developer will maintain the Park for two years. Fiscal Impact: The project should have negligible fiscal impact on the City because it is currently served by right -of -way and utilities. The developer will pay for water taps, sewer taps, the construction of a sidewalk, interpretive park (includes maintenance for first two years) and a private alley, which will be maintained by a Home Owners Association. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 9, 2014. The Commission agreed this project was the right density for this location. They believed the waivers were justified through the dedication of public land. They questioned the request to remove the accessory structures from the overall lot coverage and floor area calculations, but realized the size of the development was more appropriate than a multi - family complex. The Planning Commission voted 6 -0 to recommend the City Council approve the application, with staffs recommended conditions. Referrals: • Boulder Valley School District (BVSD): 2 students to LES, 1 student to LMS, 1 student to Monarch • Louisville Fire Protection District (LFPD): 20' wide access • Historic Preservation Commission (HPC): Likes marker, archaeological monitoring, appreciates alley access, does not agree with waivers • Horticulture and Forestry Board (HFAB): Does not believe area is large enough for park • Parks Department: Believes park is pilot project for future similar sites Staff recommendation conditions for Resolution No. 68, Series 2014. 1. The applicant shall continue to work with Historical Commission to ensure the information shown on the interpretive sign is sufficient for interpretive purposes. 2. If City Council approves the floor area waiver, staff recommends the deed restriction be expanded to prohibit any second floor construction on detached accessory structures, including garages. 3. The applicant shall include a note on the PUD, which states "Hutchinson Corner LLC shall pay for an archeological survey and excavation monitoring of the Acme Mine Shaft." COUNCIL QUESTIONS Council member Lipton addressed the land dedication and the recommendation to use the 2013 appraisal. He felt it was unusual to base land dedication on a 2013 appraisal instead of the 2014 sale value. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained staff's recommendation is for the 2013 appraisal of $224,000.