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Mayer suggested that the term 'open space' be changed to 'green space.' He questioned the use of Pinyon pines due to their slow growth rate. He asked Wood whether he felt the new proposal meets the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines. Wood replied that the current proposal meets or exceeds the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines in several areas; however, it does not meet the architectural treatment standard. Mayer expressed concern that the proposal does not meet the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines and questioned why Council is reviewing final plans that have not been reviewed by the Planning Commission. He explained that, in respect for the Planning Commission, he would prefer that they have the opportunity to review the plans first. Sisk asked Maddox if the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines were shared with him before he presented the proposal to the Planning Commission. Maddox replied that in July and August, the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines were presented to him in draft form. He explained that they received a final copy on November 12, 1999. Sisk expressed concern that the building that was presented to the Planning Commission did not meet section 4.3 of the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines. He questioned why there was reluctance by Airborne Express to make some changes in response to the Planning Commission concerns. Maddox replied that major companies quite often have color schemes that they like to use. He explained that he was unable to make the changes to the east/west elevation, the signs and the color scheme without approval from Airborne Express. He informed Airborne Express that the color scheme must be changed and that it was very clear that the Planning Commission did not like the racing stripe. The articulation of section 4.3 of the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines was discussed early in the presentation. He stated that Wood and Johnstone advised him to make the requested changes to the project. Sisk stated that he believes that Airborne Express is an appropriate use for the CTC, however, he expressed concern that the project doesn't meet the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines. He agreed with Mayer that the project should go back to Planning Commission to allow the Commissioners an opportunity to review the changes that have been made to the project. Lathrop agreed that the process has been circumvented, however, he felt that the objective has been met. He expressed concern that although the building being presented is different from the one presented to Planning Commission, it still does not meet the Industrial Development Design Standards & Guidelines. He asked Wood for clarification that the building does not meet the standards. 13