City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2004 10 26

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development to the east preserve view corridors towards the mountains. Several individuals favored a medium density neighborhood that could introduce need- ed housing products for the eastern half. Other individual's suggested that the eastern area be conv- erted into a passive park. Group 3 6 For Area 1 (Northeast Louisville), this group discouraged a large civic use located beyond the downtown area. New housing could be patio homes oriented toward seniors, affordable housing, housing oriented to transit users, and /or multi - generational housing. High density residential should be considered adjacent to the railroad. This area should be well- connected with trails along the railroad, to downtown, and across Highway 42 to connect to Hecla Lake and Waneka Lake with pedestrian underpasses across major arterials. The gateways should be unique to Louisville. S. Boulder Road could function more as a gateway if open space were preserved to the north to compliment existing open space to the south, although Highway 42 is a more predominant gateway. Some individuals suggested a park with sports fields along S. Boulder Road, while others recommended mixed use with boutique retail, so as to not compete with existing retailers. The possibility of a joint LaFayette - Louisville regional park was also discussed. Area 3 (Colorado Technology Center) concerns centered on the introduction of new retail commercial uses at strategic intersections near the Colorado Technology Center. Some encouraged retail in order to generate sales tax, while others did not want new retail to compete with downtown. Some were concerned that new retail would not be supported by the market and that employees would continue to shop at regional centers. If retail were to occur, is should be targeted only at employers rather than 24/7 services. They felt that the CTC was a good location for Tight industrial, although there was debate over whether additional office should be encouraged according to market demand. Trail connectivity, transit, and pedestrian connectivity both within and around CTC was strongly encouraged.