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City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 12 of 25 There are approximately 1,000 walkers in Steel Ranch who are looking forward to walking to the Foundry. He felt this will be a beautiful entry way into the City and voiced his support for the project. Dave Ireland, 2358 Park Lane, Louisville, CO stated he is an enthusiastic supporter of the Foundry project. Sherry Sommers, 910 Palisade Court, Louisville, CO stated her understanding this project is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and has the support of the neighbors. She inquired about the role of the small area plan in this development. She noted last spring the City Council stated there would not be more rezoning and urbanization in this area until the impact of the development could be analyzed. She also addressed the project's height and stated her understanding the maximum height for most residential units is two stories. He noted these units will be 2 -3 stories. She stated a lot of people worked hard on the small area plan and the plan should be considered. Sandy Stewart, 649 August Drive, Louisville, CO voiced his support for the project. Alex Bradley, 1385 Caledonia Circle, Louisville, CO inquired why all the units are not age- restrictive. She wanted confirmation all the age- restricted units will be universal in design. She voiced her concern over the Foundry commercial component and noted the square footage was too small. She voiced her concern over the school enrollment at Louisville Elementary. She reported on meeting a local resident, who sends her children to school in Broomfield, because LES is too large. She stressed the BVSD referrals are old and out dated and should be redone. She requested all the age - restricted units be universal in design and for an explanation on why all 32 units cannot be age- restricted to solve the school issue. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Stolzmann was also interested in knowing why all the units could not be age restricted, the issue of the small area planning and how they are impactful. Mr. McClure stated there is a need for condo units for adults who are not 55 and do not wish to do yardwork anymore. Condos are a product type, which can provide such for those individuals. Interim Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained the small area plan was not applicable to this application as the plan has not been adopted. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton stated he struggled with balancing the enthusiasm for condos against some significant policy issues related to density, infill and the request for commercial property owners to stimulate their project, by including residential components, not included in the original zoning. He voiced his concern for other commercial property owners who may request equity on how they are treated. He