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Paul Wood, Planning Director, stated that this was to authorize the applicant to construct a two-story expansion on the west side of the existing church. The expansion would provide offices, classrooms, storage space and handicap accessible bathrooms. Prior to review by the Planning Commission, the applicant received variance approval from the Board of Adjustment on June 18, 1997, for setback and area variances as required under Old Town Zoning Overlay. Specifically, the Board authorized both a rear and street side yard setback variance as well as building coverage and floor area ratio variances. August 12, the Planning Commission approved the Special Review Use with eight conditions. The applicant agreed with the requirements of the conditions, but due to staff's desire to bring them forward at this time they were not able to reproduce the mylars yet. The applicant will provide landscaping on the mylars. Staffwould not object if the applicant requested that condition No. 2 be eliminated as the ordinances do provide that this is an undivided lot and may not be divided. Sisk called for the applicant's presentation. Kirk Schweitzer, 224 North Hoover, Louisville, Colorado, member of church Board of Trustees, stated that the addition would provide an ADA compliant access into the building, an entry and a reception area on the main floor, an office for the pastor, increased area for their food bank, create a production room for copy equipment and office equipment and supplies, and two fully accessible restrooms. The second floor would have three small classrooms for Sunday School, youth groups, small meetings and a small office. Underneath there will be a full unfinished basement for future use. The basement will house the furnace, water heater, etc. The church had been built in the 1880's. They requested that condition No. 2 be removed from the resolution, but they were in agreement with the other seven conditions. Sisk called for Council questions and comments. Lathrop asked if the new part would require any demolition. Schweitzer stated that there would be some. Sisk felt this project would have such a positive effect for Old Downtown. Keany moved that Council approve Resolution No. 38, Series 1997, a Special Review Use for Louisville United Methodist Church, with the deletion of condition No. 2, seconded Lathrop. Levihn offered a friendly amendment that they meet the other outstanding conditions before any permits will be issued. Keany and seconder Lathrop accepted that. All in favor with Davidson and Howard being absent. (Mayor Davidson now present at Council meeting.) 4