City Council Agenda and Packet 1999 01 19

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not including the basement. It is intended that 1,375 sf on the main level would be used for retail and /or restaurant. The second story would be used for professional office and the basement would be used for storage only. Architecturally, the addition would receive a new false front on the east elevation with a maximum height of twenty -six feet. Principal building material would be painted lap siding and trim. A roof top mechanical. unit is shown to be screened and at a height of twenty -two feet. A small wall mounted sign is proposed above each building entry from Walnut and Front Street. A monument project sign is proposed at the corner, which would also require a variance from a ten -foot setback requirement. The applicant has submitted two site plan options (A B). Option A reflects the addition to the west of the existing building, whereas Option B reflects the addition to the east between Front Street and the existing building front. Option A requires a rear setback variance of twenty -feet, but would retain the four parking spaces on site. The applicant is requesting Option A, as it preserves on -site parking and more of an open feeling at the cornerwith the addition of approximately 300 sf of landscaping. Also, Option A would leave open a future alternative, if needed, for additional right -of -way dedication. Davidson called for the applicant's presentation. Erik Hartronft, 801 Main Street, Louisville, Colorado, introduced building owners David and Nancy Love. David Love, 841 Front Street, Louisville, Colorado, provided a brief history of the business. Nancy Love, 841 Front Street, Louisville, Colorado, expressed commitment to the community of Louisville and whichever option Council decides is most compatible for downtown. She explained that the expansion depends upon completion of the Lake Park Drainage Way A project and thanked Council for removing many downtown properties from the floodplain with that project.. Hartronft provided a brief overview of the project and the two proposed options. He requested Council direction on the project and was available to answer any questions. Davidson called for Council comments and questions. Mayer expressed support for Option A and suggested that the neighbors be surveyed for any objections they might have to the project. He questioned the safety for pedestrians due to the four existing parking spaces which require backing out over the sidewalk. Levihn expressed support for Option A and agreed with Mayer regarding the parking spaces. He complimented Hartronft on the building design. 14