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Louisville City Council Meeting September 5, 2000 Page 28. building. He noted that the same subdivision obligations still apply and that a Development Agreement will be executed which restates the Subdividers obligations. Wood stated that the architecture proposed is unique for Louisville outside of the downtown core district. The design, as proposed by the applicant, is a modem interpretation of the City's mining heritage. The applicant proposes utilizing both concrete block and wood siding as primary building elements. The building incorporates design features that borrow from the conveyor systems of old mining shafts. Wood noted that the Planning Commission discussed the possibility that a few of the proposed architectural elements are thematic in nature and strongly discouraged by the CDDSG. He noted that the elevation has been modified to remove some of the stronger thematic elements, with respect to a large tower and pulley. The height of the tallest portion of the building is 35-feet, compared to Lehrer's 26-foot building height. He noted that the Planning Commission supported the wood siding. Wood stated that the signage is similar with the Lehrer's proposal. One building mounted sign is provided on the north elevation, mounted to the canopy. It would consist of individual pan channel letters, similar to the monument signs. The sign area is 33 square feet. Wood noted that these types of facilities can often be noisy, however, the City does not have a noise ordinance. Therefore, state statutes regulate noise in the City. Wood noted that Resolution No. 55, Series 2000, has five conditions of approval. Davidson called for Applicant presentation. Eric Hartkronft, Hartronft-Fauri Architects, 801 Main Street, Louisville, CO, stated that he is the architect for the project, representing Rachel Gerdty. He noted that this is Ms. Gerrity's first full service car wash venture. He introduced Bill Blair, who represents the manufacturer of the car wash equipment and who will answer any questions relative to the decibel ratings or water quality. He summarized the project and stated that he felt the architecture elements are appropriate to the area. Carrie DeGraw, 741 Orchard Drive, Louisville, CO, stated that she knows the applicant Rachel Gerrity. She stated her belief that the architecture is appropriate for the area, and noted that the proposed car wash project would be a water conservation measure for the City. She summarized by saying that the car wash would be a real asset to the City and urged the Council to approve the proposal. Mayer congratulated Hartkronft for his architectural design. He voiced his concern about the headlights of cars in the car wash spilling out onto South Boulder Road. Hartronft 28