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June 21, 1977 Minutes - page 4 ORDINANCE #557 & 558 CONTINUED Mayor Waschak opened the public hearing on Ordinances #557 and #558. Mr. Art Hausman spoke in favor of the annexation stating that it will add 330 sites to the City. Vivian Dhieux, Planning Commission member, stated to Council that Planning Commission has reviewed the petition and felt that it was a good plan with the comprehensive plan and meets all requirements. She noted that with this annexation it will help the City have access to annex the property where the City water plant is located. She also noted that in order to attract commercial and industrial business this annexation is beneficial as it will create a better residential base for the City. She stated that as a member of Planning Commission she was speaking in foavr of the annexation and felt it good for the City. AGAINST. Mrs. Lisa Joss of Louisville voiced her feelings opposing the proposed annexation stating that this will effect the water system for the City and possibly hinder the development of the CTC which she thought to be the City's top priority. Also, she felt that the annexation lo- cation will be an eye soar to the Mesa with the homes that will be built there; and felt it would be more of a suburb of Boulder with the location. She also felt that growth should be slowed this giving the City the opportunity to reevaluate their comprehensive plan. Jennifer Kissell supported Mrs. Joss's statement and added that she prefers the small town and would rather shop in Boulder then have more traffice brought in with commercial industry. Percy Conarroe asked about the green space stating that there should have been a better type of open space program. Mr. Drumm stated that in the subdivision regulations open space dedicated must be usable in terms of what the City plans to do with it.