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building elevations. The entry sign on the east elevation is 356 s.f Landscaping would not exceed 20% of the site plan. The applicant requested cash-in-lieu of land dedication, which would be 12% of the 10.36 acres. Davidson called for the applicant's presentation. Frank Coda, Regional Manager for Greenberg Farrow Architects, Irvine, California, stated that Home Depot is a home improvement retail center, No. 1 in the industry. They will employ 200 people, 75 - 80 per shift. Davidson stated that Louisville having a Home Depot would mean about a 20% increase in the General Revenue Fund. Davidson called for Council comments and questions. Mayer wanted to eliminate the nine parking spaces adjacent to the highway and install additional landscaping there. He wanted a two or more semi-landscaped islands in the parking lot. Keany was concerned about the size of the building adjacent to the highway. He wanted to screen or move the loading doors from the end by the highway. He was concerned about adequate landscaping, over lighting, and architectural relief to break up the large expanse of the building. Lathrop agreed with Mayer concerning the elimination of some parking spaces and increased landscaping. Howard was concerned with screening and light spillage. Levihn wanted the trucks screened from the freeway. Sisk wanted screening trees on the right-of-way between Hwy. 36 and the building. He wanted the architecture broken up. He did not want cash-in-lieu of property. Davidson preferred, instead of cash-in-lieu of, improved landscaping of the Hwy. 36 right-of-way in this general location. Mayer suggested the City owned open space adjoining this property also be considered for landscaping. He wanted staffto review Ft. Collins Big Box Guidelines in terms of this project. Levihn wanted staffto look into the Fire Department's response to the dead-end on the property. Howard wanted staffto look into which fire department would service this site.