Planning Commission Minutes 2007 08 09

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes AUGUST 9, 2007 Page 3 of 7 . The southern elevation will offer a high glazing wall that will add an element of variation to the brick (CMU) fa<;ade. . An adequate area for the trash and recycling enclosure has been planned. . Building setbacks, parking and vehicular circulation are in compliance with the CDDSG. Bicycle parking is located at each end of the building. . Two access points: one on Century Place and one on Century Drive, will serve the site. . Good pedestrian access has been planned throughout the site, which includes access to the commercial development to the east side of the property. . Landscaping meets the required 25% of the lot area. . The lighting plan provides adequate pole lighting in the parking lots and architecturally designed downcast lighting for the building facades. Staff recommends approval of the final PUD development Plan with the following conditions: 1) Prior to submittal to City Council, the applicant shall provide updated drainage, grading and utility plans that satisfy the comments established by the Public Works Department in a comment memo dated July 19,2007. 2) Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, Execute and Record a Covenant Agreement that consolidates Lots 5 through 6 into one property. Commission Questions of Staff: Lipton inquired about a signage package. McCartney stated he should ask the applicant. Sheets requested clarification of the site location. Applicant Presentation and Questions of Applicant: Jeff Sheets, Koelbel and Company, 5291 East Yale Ave., Denver introduced Scott Yates and Jim Kelley stating they would address some of the questions asked by the Commission. Kelley stated the Monument and Tenant Signs are addressed on page A2.0 of the plan set. He also reviewed the color site plan, material color board and color renderings which included a discussion of the architectural style for the building. 1. Sheets discussed the single story product and the ability to lease the space quicker with one tenant then multiple tenants in a multi-story building. There is approximately 80 acres left to develop and he is looking for a diverse product. He also took the opportunity to thank the City Staff for the help they have provided and how pleasant they have been to work with. Lipton asked what type of tenant he is looking for the building. 1. Sheets stated the building is designed as a flex building and no specific tenant has been identified, however, he has had recent contact with a possible tenant. He confirmed there would not be retail in the building. Lipton asked 1. Sheets what his vision for the area is. 1. Sheets stated that with the 80 acres left to develop he would most likely consider a couple more buildings of 2-3 floors and will re-evaluate how the single story product works for the site. He would also like to consider some type of "Senior / Empty Nester" housing product within Centennial Valley.