Planning Commission Minutes 2008 04 10

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2008 Page 4 of 13 Wood stated that staff, the applicant and the applicant's representative had had discussions about keeping the fagade. Applicant Presentation: Erik Harntroft, 817 Lincoln Ave., Louisville, CO stated he represents the applicant, Ronda Grassi, and is affiliated with DT J Designs in Boulder. He stated the applicant had three goals for the project: 1) maintain the current business that has operated in the building since 1987; 2) expand the building to add retail to downtown and 3) incorporate 'green' features. He confirmed that discussions had occurred regarding the historic value of the building. Harntroft continued with a discussion of the sprinkling of the building and FAR. He stated the building is not large enough to require sprinkling and the applicant is willing to look into at time of permitting. The questions and comments regarding the FAR for downtown is valid. He agrees now is a good time to re-evaluate especially with the HWY 42 revitalization area and the FasTrack development. The applicant and neighboring property owner, Arlin Lehman, are willing to prepare an agreement that would go with each property regarding the shared dumpster. Ronda Grassi, property owner, reviewed her ownership history of the building. She has been the owner since June 1997. She is requesting the expansion to provide retail expansion for the downtown. She also stated it is her opinion that the history of the building is the interior and not the exterior. Members of the Public: Barb Hesson, 526 Lafarge, Louisville, CO read a letter from Jean Morgan that could not attend the meeting, into public record. Anne Hughes, 1405 Garfield, Louisville, CO discussed the following: interior features, exterior features, 2nd story setback, future sprinkling of the building, and the possible 'green' projects for the site. Barb Hesson, 526 Lafarge Ave, Louisville, CO speaking for herself at this time, expressed concerns for the desire to not keep the fagade and windows which are so characteristic of the property. She also discussed that the 2nd floor setback should be required and the need to better address the parking in downtown. Janet Russell, owner of Creative Framing, located in 916 Main St., Louisville, CO discussed why the windows should be changed, the need for business expansion in the downtown Louisville. Michael Menaker, 1827 Chokecherry, stated he feels that Ronda Grassi has already done several things that are good for Louisville, especially for the downtown area. He requested the Commission approve the project so she can move forward. Applicant Presentation and Commission Questions: Sheets expressed concerns with the FAR for downtown and her understanding the Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines for the Core and Transition areas of downtown. She stated she had no specific questions. Tengler inquired which neighbor would have the shared trash area and what Grassi planned to do with the interior.