City Council Agenda and Packet 1997 08 05

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THE DAUGHENBAUGH ANNEXATION PROPERTY 1ST READING PUBLIC HEARING Griffiths read by title only Ordinance No. 1261, Series 1997, "An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Louisville Municipal Code, entitled "Zoning by rezoning and zoning as Planned Community Zone District, open space (P -OS) certain contiguous parcels of real property owned by the City of Louisville and known as Lot 4 of the Warembourg Subdivision and the Daughenbaugh Annexation Property." Paul Wood, Planning Director, stated that the notice requirements had been met to bring this ordinance before Council in a public hearing. He explained that acquiring property with funds from the open space tax requires that any use of the land be limited to the uses specified in the open space sales tax ordinance. The authorized uses include open space buffers, trails, wildlife habitats, wetland preservation and future parks. Those uses, open space buffer zones, trails, wildlife habitats, wetland preservation and future parks, are consistent with the PCZD -OS classification. On June 19 Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed zoning and rezoning and approved the request with two conditions. The use restrictions had been modified on the PCZD General Plan. Davidson opened the public hearing. Kurt Hofgard, 190 South Cleveland Avenue, Louisville, Colorado, who lives where the two properties come together, preferred open space to a planned park. Karen Olson, 468 West Sycamore Court, Louisville, Colorado, who lives on the north side of the Warembourg Property, was concerned about the definition of PCZD. She also preferred open space rather than a City park. There is already increased traffic (bikes, dogs, frisbees) on the property due to the newly completed bike path. She wanted the property to be wildlife habitat and wetlands preservation. There are endangered plant species on the property. She suggested a fence be put up on the south side of the new cement path with a sign saying the property is not designed as a park. Davidson called for anyone else wishing to speak on Ordinance No. 1261. NONE Davidson closed the public hearing and called for Council comments and questions. Lathrop explained that the land was purchased for all of the citizens of Louisville and not with an intent to do anything definitive at this point. Council wants the best and highest use of this property. He did anticipate more than a wildlife habitat. The advisory committee will bring Council a use plan. He felt it was appropriate zoning. Mayer wanted the residents of the neighborhood to be allowed to participate, by offering their input, on the advisory committee. 4