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Louisville City Council Meeting May 20, 2003 Page 6 of 11 Brown referred to the drainage plan, which appears to cut across the parking lot. He asked if that provided some limitation for future facilities. Hartronft stated a varied concrete pipe is proposed to create flexibility for future developments in the area. Sisk voiced Council's appreciation for the Downing, Thorpe and James's architectural service and reported the Planning Commission members were pleased with the plans. He noted his concern over the mid-street crossing for safety reasons. He asked Hartronft to comment on the sidewalk issue, which would not be constructed until 2005. Hartronft concurred with Staff that it would be prudent to wait on the sidewalks. Sisk addressed condition #4, dedicating the drive exclusively to the police department, and stated that condition would tie the City' s hands in terms of future development. Hartronft stated it would be reviewed when the balance of the site is developed. Davidson asked Wood for the reason for condition #4. Wood stated the Commission's concern centered on additional traffic from other users of the property would aggravate congestion. He noted the overall concept plan was not discussed. Davidson addressed condition #5 and asked if the Planning Commission was aware of plans for an underpass on Via Appia. Wood responded the Planning Commission was not aware of plans for an underpass. Davidson complemented the architects for the design of the building. He also voiced concern over people crossing at a busy intersection. Brown stated it is prudent for Council to leave the options open on the property. He stating his understanding of the sidewalk issue relative to condition #3, which delays the construction and asked if July 1, 2005 was a sufficient time delay. Boyd stated the time frame has not been established and that is why the condition has been modified to remove the date. Brown stressed the need to focus on traffic at the intersection. He voiced his support of the plan with changes in the conditions. Keany addressed the pedestrian access and stressed that people will cut across by the police parking lot to access the police and court facility. Hartronft stated there is a grade change with a connection that would bring people to the facility. Simmons explained the overall concept plan has a right-in/right-out at McCaslin Boulevard and noted a soft- surface trail has been contemplated. Van Pelt addressed the sidewalk issue along McCaslin, at a cost of $20,000, and asked why the installation would be delayed. She shared the Planning Commission's concern over the planting of the trees. Boyd stated the sidewalk is proposed in conjunction with the concrete replacement project, when all the sidewalks would be installed at once.