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The applicant has revised the plans to address most of the staff recommendations to the Planning Commission. Staff forwards a resolution recommending conditional approval of the Plat and the PUD. The applicant has made some architectural changes to endeavor to address the concerns raised by the Planning Commission. While staff supports the changes that have been made as architectural improvements, it is uncertain whether those changes would adequately address the concerns that the Planning Commission raised during their discussions. Davidson called for the applicant presentation. Bob Maddox, CMC, explained that he is building this facility for Airborne Express. He agreed that there were issues with the Planning Commission, most of which were concerns about the paint scheme. He gave a brief review on the changes that have been made to the plans in response to Planning Commission concerns. He explained that they have worked closely with Ken Johnstone and Paul Wood to ensure that the building meets the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines. He stated that the overhead doors are necessary for Airborne Express vans to deliver to the building and explained that there would be very little traffic in and out of the building on a daily basis. Davidson called for Planning Commissioner Boulet's presentation. Bill Boulet, 427 Orchard Way, Louisville, asked to clarify the Planning Commission's concerns about the building. He explained that the project was voted down 6-0 due to the project's architectural problems, basically that it did not meet the standards that the City is looking for in the CTC. He stated that the changes that have been made are changes that were requested by the Planning Commission but the Planning Commission was told the changes would not be made. He explained that if he had been presented with the amended proposal, he would have voted for it. He agreed that the proposal doesn't meet some architectural standards, however, it exceeds the standards in other areas. He asked to address some comments contained in a letter from Mr. Maddox in which Commissioner Lipton Was misquoted. He stated that after reviewing the videotape of the Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Lipton did not make the statement that 'five years ago the Commission had stated that distribution warehouse facilities should not be allowed in this industrial park.' Secondly, Boulet explained that Commissioner Lipton clarified for the applicant that he felt that the Airborne Express facility was an appropriate use and it was the architecture that stood in the way of him voting for the project. He offered to answer any questions. Davidson called for Council comments and questions. Mayer asked Wood to clarify which proposal was the most current proposal. Wood replied that the single page proposal is what the Planning Commission reviewed on November 18. 12