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City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2013 Page 13 of 19 design and amenities incorporated in the development plan, and the needs of residents for usable or functional open space and buffer areas can be met." Considering the limited extent of the requested waiver, both in time (less than 150 days per year) and bulk (a 10' diameter tower instead of a full building), the design and amenities required to warrant the waiver are equally limited. Apart from the height variance, no other changes from the 2012 PUD are proposed. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 9, 2013 to consider the applicant's proposal, and forwards a recommendation of approval of the Final PUD. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 28, Series 2013 with one condition; 1. The mounting and testing of the generator atop of the tower shall be limited to eight (8) times, or no more than 150 days per year. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Chip Corboy, Vice - President of Finance, Boulder Wind Power, 1812 Boxelder Street, Louisville, CO, explained the company relocated their facility to Louisville last year and were encouraged by the welcoming incentives offered by the City. They currently have 50 employees at the Louisville facility. Their business is designing and testing prototype generators for wind turbines. The generators are not mass produced at the site. The tower is for testing the generator and there are no blades so the unit is very quiet. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Jasiak stated this is a wonderful addition to CTC. She felt the success of the company depends on testing the generator. She supported the variance. City Attorney Light requested a Council motion include the deletion of the words "by four feet" from the third "Whereas ". MOTION: Council member Jasiak moved to approve Resolution No. 28, Series 2013, as amended by the City Attorney, seconded by Council member Loo. All were in favor. RESOLUTION No. 29, SERIES 2013 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH CANAIMA OUTDOORS, INC. AND 385S PIERCE LLC FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO 385 SOUTH PIERCE IN THE COLORADO TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Economic Development Director DeJong explained City Council action is requested on a proposed Economic Development Business Assistance Package (BAP) for the relocation of Canaima Outdoors, Inc., (Gibbon Slacklines). The proposed assistance is