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-. [}Jflj@fA&T? P AGE TWO SUBJECT: Resolution No.1, Series 2007, a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan for 1775 Cherry Street, Lots 9 - 14, Block 5, Colorado Technology Center Filing No.1 DATE: January 2,2007 Landscape Plan: IDDSG landscape requirements, in particular, minimum material quantities have been met or excel~ded. The summary table, on Sheet 10, indicates full compliance with landscape coverage requirements. Per the IDDSG, each lot has a minimum landscape coverage requirement of 25 percent, which can include some pedestrian hardscape areas. ParkinJ!: The parking provided on the PUD varies by use, but meets the minimum parking ratio of2.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet. Therefore the parking indicated on the site plan complies with the parking requirements required in the IDDSG. Per the parking regulations in the IDDSG, the minimum on-site parking needed for a ratio of2.0:l,000 square feet is 260 spaces. SiJ!naJ!e: According to the applicant's narrative (see attached), the applicant is requesting a waiver to the allotted wall sign and monument sign regulations established in the IDDSG and the Sign Code. The waive:r request is to permit three (3) 5' X 8' (40 square foot each) monument signs and six (6) 2' X 20' (40 square foot) wall signs for a total of240 square feet. Due to the length of the proposed structure, the existing signage allowance is quite small in comparison and there is the potential for a varied number of tenants. Therefore, a sign waiver to allow for more wall signage is acceptable. For wall signage, the code states "surface mounted signs shall not exceed 1:5 square feet of surface area each, nor exceed 80 square feet total per building." According to the attached architectural elevations, the proposed signage does not seem to be over stated nor over-bearing on the proposed structure. Therefore, the proposed size increase is not considered a substantial detriment to the building nor the surrounding area. However, Staff recommends a condition that states "Wall signs may only be 40 square feet, one sign not to exceed 40 square feet, regardless if the building has one or six tenants. At no time shall any tenant be permitted more than 40 square feet of signage." Architecture: Building design and materials are in compliance with the standards of the IDDSG. Even though the building is quite large in length, the building architecture and footprint are articulated to sufficiently comply with the IDDSG. The applicant has provided a color scheme, parapet variations, reveals, pop- outs and entry features to break up the extended length and to provide a certain degree of pedestrian scale to the proposed building. The overall height of the building is approximately 32', to the top of the highest parapet. Because the building is located along Cherry Street, and does not have any other frontage, the Public Zone of the building only affects the depth of the building from Cherry Street, halfway back through the property. The applicant has taken precautions to ensure the public zone of this building is pleasant to the eye. Staff believes this structure is in compliance with the standards established in the IDDSG. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 14,2006 and by a vote of 6:0 forwarded a