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City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2010 Page 7 of 13 minimum lot coverage of 55 therefore this note would provide more consistency. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Chad Kipfer, representing Markel Homes, 5723 Arapahoe Avenue, #2B, Boulder, CO stated the reason for their request to amend the North End was to meet the demand for single family homes. He noted one of the Staff recommendations was to limit the residential units in the commercial area (12 units). He explained it would limit a vertical mixed -use concept. He asked Council for flexibility on the vertical mixed -use component in Planning Area #1. City Attorney Light requested the following documents entered into the record of the Public Hearing by a City Council motion: All application materials submitted by the applicant in connection with the Subdivision, the PUD Amendment and GDP Amendment applications; all City Council packet material; the public hearing notices and proofs of publication and notice for the hearing; all written referral and public comments received regarding the applications; the City's subdivision and zoning ordinances set forth in titles 16 and 17 of the Louisville Municipal Code; and the 2005 Citywide Comprehensive Plan and a copy of the PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved to accept all the documents outlined by the City Attorney into the record of the hearing, seconded by Councilor Dalton. All were in favor. Motion carried. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Muckle asked why the higher lot coverage is being requested in this area. Principal Planner McCartney explained the 70% lot coverage would allow for consistency throughout the development and provide similar model types. Councilor Muckle asked for the maximum floor area coverage allowed in the Old Town Overlay District. Principal Planner McCartney stated it varies based on lot size. Councilor Muckle inquired about the phasing of Planning Area #1 and suggested the phasing for commercial be before or concurrent with the residential development. Michael Markel, Markel Homes, 5723 Arapahoe Avenue, #2B, Boulder, CO explained they are trying to maintain the consistency on the lot size. He noted the market is for small single family homes and the amendment would allow the developer some flexibility. He asked for some flexibility to plan for the commercial area. They would like to put some residential into the commercial area and noted they are considering some vertical mixed -use.