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City Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 10 of 15 1. The Louisville Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines shall remain the applicable development standards for Lot 1, Block 3, Business Center at CTC. Planning Commission recommended approval with the following condition: 1. Principal structures on Lot 1, Block 3, Business Center at CTC shall be set back at least 100 feet from the north property line. Mayor Muckle called for Council questions and hearing none called for an applicant presentation. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Jim Vasbinder, with Etkin Johnson, 1312 Larimer St., Denver, CO passed out site plans to Council. Mr. Vasbinder noted this parcel was part of the Louisville Business Center when the northern portion was re -platted. Buffers were created around this property with increased rights of way and conservation easements. He noted Etkin Johnson would like the zoning to be PCZD-I and the Industrial guidelines apply. An industrial building could then be built similar to the one to the south. There has been demand shown for this type of building. The commercial guidelines do not lend themselves to a building of this size. Etkin Johnson would agree to the Planning Commission condition. Council member Keany wanted to see landscaping along Highway 42. Mr. Vasbinder expressed willingness to comply. Council member Loo considers this a gateway and was not sure a huge industrial building at that corner was ideal. Mr. Vasbinder noted it would be a large building and suggested the additional landscaping, berm and additional set back could help to make the building more attractive. Etkin Johnson could also put in a sign on the corner of Highway 42 to create a gateway. Council member Keany suggested adding color and interest to the building. Mr. Vasbinder noted the history of Etkin Johnson buildings generating money for the City. The vacant property does not benefit either Etkin Johnson or the City. Their buildings are fully leased. The design impact and feel of this building could be increased. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton asked staff if there were still Planning principles to provide services to the workers in CTC. He noted there have been requests to change zoning due to the market and it would be hard to convert an industrial building to a retail use in the future. Planner Robinson noted there could be special review uses to provide some of those services. Council member Loo asked how the City ensures the developer does the things suggested during this meeting.