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Louisville City Council Meeting August 1, 2000 Page 8. Planning Director Paul Wood reviewed that the subject property is a vacant lot in the northwest comer of the Park at CTC subdivision. To the west of the property, along South Taylor Avenue are the developed lots in CTC First Filing and to the north are lots in the Business Center at CTC. Wood reported that the PUD application is subject to the requirements established by the overall Park at CTC Final PUD and subdivision plat. The development is also subject to the City's Industrial Development Design Standards and Guidelines (IDDSG), and complies with those requirements. Wood reviewed the site plan, which is based in part on its limited street frontage. The limited street visibility of the building reduces the impact of the warehouse/distribution functions of the facility. Track loading and service activities are fully screened from street view by the building. All IDDSG site-planning standards have been met, including setbacks, sidewalks, pedestrian amenities, etc. Wood reviewed the subdivision replat for a minor subdivision that shifts the location of the common property line between Lots 2 and 3. He noted there would be an additional utility easement dedicated for a new public water line. The development is shown in two phases and relates to both the building size and associated site improvements. Phase I is for a 37,00 square foot building and parking lot at a ratio of 3.2:1000. Phase II increases the building size to a total of 78,000 square feet, with a parking ratio of 2.3:1000. With respect to grading and drainage, Wood stated that the stormwater detention is located in a large lawn area on the south side of the property. The design of a retaining wall running along the west property line meets the IDDSG requirements regarding maximum height and slopes. The wall has been shifted to ensure it will not encroach upon the City's utility easement that runs along the west property line. Wood reviewed the landscaping, architecture, lighting and signage. The landscaping complies with the IDDSC; coverage will be 30 percent in Phase II, which is above the City's minimum of 25 percent. The architecture of the building proposes to be constructed of site cast concrete panels. Portions of the building visible from the street will have some sections treated with synthetic stucco and the design would reflect the traditional southwestern style of their existing facility in Eldorado Springs. Wood stated that Staff had no problems with the lighting or signage on this proposal. Wood reviewed that the Planning Commission approved the application by a vote of 5-0 at their June 22, 2000 meeting, with nine conditions. Two minor remaining conditions; 1) It shall be noted on the PUD cover sheet that by approving this application, the previously approved final PUD and related entitlements for the American Variseal project are repealed and revoked. 2) The grading and retaining wall issues on the west property line are resolved.