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Howard: Sheffield: with basically walkout basements. It was determined later that these were not appropriate, or this wasn't the intent of the Council. This was 18 months ago. We're trying to rectify the problem. Are the homes currently built? One is framed and the other, the foundation is in. Pete Ricupero, 2243 Dogwood Circle, Louisville, Colorado, stated that they had signed a contract for the home. He explained that at that time it was understood by Ricupero that the "walkout" would be feasible, but the Engineering Department of the city, he thought, and/or Mr. Sheffield's crews would have to assess whether or not that was feasible. He stated that the communication back to him was that the lot would accommodate that. Subsequently, the permit was generated with that intent. He stated that they were not here 18 months ago, so he didn't understand what the problem was, whether the intent was to have a lower profile house, or simply that it has to appear as a two story structure off of the back, etc. He commented that everything else on that street appears to be the same. He did not understand what is being impaired with that structure. He felt impacted, saying that there will be impact to the family, both psychologically and financially. They are on "hold" and he wanted to impress on Council to allow them to get on with the construction. Michael J. Hill, 522 West Hackberry Street, Louisville, Colorado, stated that they purchased Lot 10 in April, 1993. As per the contract with Mr. Sheffield, they have sold their home on Hackberry and secured short term rental housing (apartment) in Thornton, which will be uncomfortable for a family. They hoped to get this resolved, perhaps, with the trees. When they purchased the home, they did not understand the issues that transpired with Council 18 months ago, with regard to ranches, "walkouts," etc. They purchased a home with a garden level basement in it, understanding that the grade of the land would not allow a "walkout." Later, they were called by Bev, who works for Mr. Sheffield, and instructed that the foreman had determined that the "walkout" would fit the grade. They agreed to pay the additional money for the "walkout" and foundation was poured. The house is now framed. He urged the Council to consider the impact on his family temporarily living in Thornton, commuting back to Louisville to go to school. He stated that the less time that they have to do that, the better off they will be. Davidson: Mr. Sheffield, as I remember, you were here at the meeting where we discussed those two lots not being a 13