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walkway. Staff would recommend shifting the walkway to the south slightly to allow for the planting of two additional evergreen trees to screen the walkway from the loading area. The exterior walls of the building are proposed to have an EFIS (synthetic stucco) finish. Overall building height will be 30' to the top of the entry atrium. The east elevation is characterized by large, continuous areas of glazing. The glazing will be tinted green. Planning Commission recommended final approval with the following two conditions: 1. That the PUD shall be amended to indicate that the pedestrian crossing consist of colored, scored concrete or be painted to alert drivers using the loading dock area to the presence of the pedestrian crossing. 2. That the landscape plan shall be amended to substitute a variety of trees from the CDDSG recommended plant list for the Lanceleaf Cottonwood, such that maintenance needs are reduced and better fall color is provided. The applicant revised the application and has met both conditions. A recommendation of approval is forwarded for consideration with the following condition - that the PUD shall be revised to reflect two additional evergreen trees between the outdoor walkway connecting Building 9 with the outdoor dining area to screen that walkway from the cafeteria loading area. Davidson called for the applicant's presentation. Tom Wuertz, RNL Design, 1515 Arapahoe, Suite 3-700, Denver, Colorado, explained that the project before Council tonight is part of the 'great business great places' program. This is a program to improve the quality of space at StorageTek. He provided a brief review of the project, including color samples. Davidson called for Council comments and questions. Mayer expressed approval of the project. He asked Wuertz whether StorageTek felt the parking would be adequate for this facility. Wuertz replied, yes. He explained that StorageTek did a parking survey and compared the results with the plans showing how the buildings would be used. Keany commended the applicant on the building. He believes that StorageTek is a good corporate citizen. However, he expressed concern that there are a number of construction projects occurring at StorageTek without building permits. He encouraged staff to survey the StorageTek complex to make sure that all construction projects underway are under permit and, if not, to stop work. Sisk asked Wood for the caliper of the additional evergreen trees staff is requesting. 11