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City Council Meeting Minutes July 28, 2015 Page 4 of 28 Principal Planner McCartney explained the McCaslin Market Place request is for a General Development Plan Amendment and a Final PUD for a new 12,772 SF single story retail /restaurant at 994 W. Dillon Road in Centennial Valley. General Development Plan Amendment: Part of the Centennial Valley GDP was approved in 1979. The GDP currently limits retail to 515,000 SF. The proposed development increases the retail by 7,032 SF. A GDP amendment must comply with the Comprehensive Plan. The 2013 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as "Urban Center ". Staff finds the amendment complies with the Goals of the GDP and the Comprehensive Plan. Final PUD: The Site Plan retains most of the hardscape, landscaping and access points. There is also a drive thru component proposed at the north side of the building. Parking: The applicant is proposing a mix of uses including a restaurant. The CDDSG requires a parking ratio of 15 spaces per 1,000 SF. If the entire 12,772 SF building is a restaurant, it would require 190 spaces. The applicant's traffic engineer has stated the national average for restaurant parking is 6.37 spaces per 1,000 SF. At this ratio, they only need 81 spaces and they have provided for 91. The staff accepts this modification. Architecture: The 26'6" overall height and the 38' endcap towers complies with the CDDSG. Materials: Sandstone base, stone veneer main body, steel trellis and stucco header. The glazing is on the pedestrian elements and the clerestory of the tower. The roofline is articulated and the facade provides visual interest. The architecture complies with the CDDSG. Landscaping: Most of the landscaping is retained. The applicant is requesting to remove 18 existing mature trees along property boundary to improve visibility. 18 trees will be added. The City Forester requests the balance in site view and maintaining tree rows. Staff recommended the applicant continue to work with the City Forester on the landscape plan. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended approval of the Final PUD, GDP and GDP Agreement amendments for McCaslin Marketplace with the following condition: 1. With regard to trees to be removed and trees to remain, the applicant shall work with the City Forester to find balance between site visibility and maintaining tree rows along major corridors in the City. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Muckle inquired if restaurant parking requirements throughout the City would be revisited or is this parking location simply unique. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained this would be an update to the commercial standards. This is intent of the small area plans. The South Boulder Road and McCaslin Small Area Plans govern 34