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City Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 2008 Page 15 of 18 James Ray, 100 West Spruce Street, Louisville, CO stated Mr. Mundelein is a very willing and flexible builder. He supported the project. Thomas Ramsey, 1100 Grant Avenue, Louisville, CO supported the proposal and the flat roof concept, which permits mechanical units on rooftops. He stated the patio homes will not have a large yard area and the density is consistent with a downtown urban area. He Hated the Fire Marshall approved a 20' alley. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilor Muckle asked Planning Director Wood if the Planning Commission did not support the curb cut on Front Street. Planning Director Wood confirmed the Planning Commission did not support the curb cut on Front Street. He explained the Old Town Overlay provides alley accessibility, which is a standing requirement that attempts to eliminate front driveways. He noted this was the first time the Old Town Overlay requirement was applied to amulti-residential development with this density. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella asked if the Planning Commission has seen the new configuration of the proposal. Mr. Mundelein stated he explained it, but the Planning Commission did not have those materials in their packet materials. Councilor Yarnell asked Planning Director Wood, if the new configuration would be acceptable with respect to density and setback. Planning Director Wood stated the Planning Division must communicate to the Planning Commission and Council the extent of relief. He noted the extent of the relief does not equate to a bad design, however the entire design, the footprint, the setbacks and street presentation must be evaluated. Councilor Yarnell noted the Planning Commission's concern over the sizes of the garages and guest parking. She asked if those concerns have been addressed. Mr. Mundelein stated the concern relative to the garages concerned building three, which has been eliminated from the plan. He noted guests will park along Elm Street and County Road.. Councilor Yarnell requested further discussion on the land dedication. Mayor Sisk agreed Mr. Mundelein is a fine green builder, but did not support more than 15 units. He did not feel the proposal was ready and was concerned over the alley access. He suggested the proposal be remanded to the Planning Commission for further review. He supported the recommendation of the Planning Commission.