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City Council Meeting Minutes March 19 2019 Page 6 of 16 require more This is a concern for the neighborhoods who bear the brunt of parking On behalf of Barb Hesson, 526 LaFarge Ave , this building does not belong on Main Street. Mayor Muckle asked if the green roof aspect in the drawings are included in the design Hartronft stated the green roofs are included to help meet water quality run off by slowing the run off and improving water quality coming off this site. It will also mitigate heat coming off the building Councilmember Maloney asked Mr Sinkey if there is any commitment from Boulder Creek for retail or restaurant without affecting the building financing Sinkey stated they would need to have a specific definition of what a retail is, are there certain uses allowed and others not. Even if defined, the financiers may not agree. Adding this complexity can mean some won't finance the building He asked would the preference be to have vacant retail if there are no users rather than full office space. Everyone would like retail and it will be designed for that but he cannot guarantee it as the use. Councilmember Keany asked if the building has sufficient parking Director Zuccaro stated the parking requirement for downtown redevelopment allows the first 999 square feet to be exempt and then requires 1 parking space per 500 square feet of development after that. This is different from other commercial districts because in those areas there are no streets to park on or public parking areas. Downtown is to be pedestrian friendly and the City supplements with on street and public parking lots. Councilmember Keany asked if the building is 22,000 square feet, why was it figured based on 12,000 sf Director Zuccaro stated non occupied areas are not included in the requirement. The detailed floor plan of the building showed 12,000 sf of occupied space. If at tenant finish it is different more parking could be required Councilmember Keany confirmed it is based on square footage in the downtown area Councilmember Keany asked if there is a use restriction on first floor uses on any other property downtown Director Zuccaro stated no Public Comments Brenna Berman, 112 Aline Street, stated her impression is that the third floor doesn't fit in She stated she doesn't understand why there is a need for office space here when there is other office space available in Louisville Donna House, 730 Bella Vista Drive, stated she is concerned changes will mean a Toss of character to Louisville The building didn't fit in to begin with so why make it bigger She thinks the north end is a box like structure She wants to maintain the character as it is. Councilmember Keany appreciated the changes made to the design He stated maintaining a vibrant, employee base in downtown is important to the businesses that are here. He appreciates the reduction in the size of the building He would like to see the first