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Planning Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />November 10, 2022 <br />Page 11 of 13 <br />Topping says he would like to see this developed as soon as possible. He <br />comments further on the proposal and what it could do for the area. <br />Jojo Follmar, 1712 Steel St, Apt 7302 <br />Follmar says she is in favor of more affordable housing and is disappointed with <br />the fee in lieu. She appreciates the sustainability goal and would like to push that <br />further if possible. <br />Sherry Sommer, 910 S Palisade Ct <br />Sommer says she does not think this should be rushed but bought out. The <br />issues with dust is no reason to rush an application. She advocates not to have <br />the change for townhomes. She would like to see more green space. She does <br />not like the fee in lieu and does not agree with the height waiver. <br />Kevin King, 1505 Hecla Way, #302 <br />King says the community did not get the most updated version of the plan that <br />was shown in the presentations. He comments on the speed when driving <br />through Hecla Way. He is concerned that the heights of these buildings could <br />cause problems for the upper units. <br />Marie Boric, 1505 Hecla Way, #202 <br />Boric comments on the speed on Hecla Way. She wants this application pushed <br />through as fast as possible. She proposes benches for this area. <br />Moline moves and Howe seconds a motion to add the material submitted by Tim <br />Merkel into the public record. Motion passes unanimously by voice vote. <br />Closinq Statement by Applicant: <br />Coutts addresses tree lawns and thinks that is completely doable and Markel is <br />comfortable adopting Tim Merkel's tree lawn standards. He mentions because of <br />these approved documents, we cannot just pour a foundation and change it from <br />commercial to a residential use. In regards to open space, open space just <br />means more that it is not a building. It does not have to mean more green space. <br />This follows the comprehensive plan for an urban environment. <br />Moline asks if he can talk more about the urban orientation. <br />Coutts shows the previous site plan image and share the comparison image for <br />the current proposal. <br />Moline asks if the front units on Hecla will be front -loaded. <br />Coutts says no those would be alley loaded. <br />Michael Markel, with Markel Homes, thanks staff for their time and attention as <br />well as his team. He describes his vision for this property and his pride on what <br />kind of development he wants to build in Louisville. They want to building <br />commercial and try to get the right owners in those spaces that is right for <br />Louisville. We are the only builder who build energy start condominiums along <br />the Front Range. We want to make sure that the buildings we build will be <br />13 <br />