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right-of-way. They did not want a release of the reverter for the property east of Parcel H. They wanted it to remain as open space. George Smith, 1721 Monaco Parkway, Denver, Colorado, architect/planner representing HSG Properties, reviewed the site plans. Davidson wanted any retail in this project to be specified. He did not want "fast-food" restaurants, convenience stores, gas stations, etc. He preferred a sit-down restaurant with proper screening. Davidson called for Council comments or questions. Howard agreed with Davidson's comments. He was concerned about the proposed traffic flow and he wanted adequate traffic studies done to determine the impact on McCaslin and Dillon Road. He wanted to see a drainage plan. He wanted to see how the retail would fit in with the hotel/offices. He wanted up-scale retail. He asked about the Fifth Amendment to the Interchange Agreement. He also wanted plenty of foliage on the highway off-ramp on Hwy. 36. Smith stated that they were thinking of small scale retail, which is "specialty" oriented, free standing. Shonkwiler stated that the Fifth Amendment to the Interchange Agreement was presently before the Highway Commission for approval. This would convert on a square foot for square foot basis an additional 190,000 s.f. of commercial to be constructed as retail. Howard wanted a view of what McCaslin would look like. Levihn wanted the Gateway Standards in place when this is returned to Council and a drawing of how the foliage would look. Shonkwiler suggested that, since the State Highway Department does not irrigate their right-of-way, the dry-land landscaping be integrated into this, so it is not hard-edged. Mayer asked about any traffic signals needed. Phare felt that, with the overall growth in the region superimposed with the approved development plan that Homart currently has, it will probably require signals at Dillion and Dahlia. Mayer wanted Parcel H to follow the Gateway Design Guidelines or the Homart Design Guidelines. He did not want a "strip" development appearance. Keany was concerned with the views from Hwy. 36 and wanted the Gateway Guidelines. He wanted to make sure that the right-in/right-out on McCaslin was not a problem with the proximity to Dillon Road or HWY. 36, as being too close. He stated that the number of floors in the hotel/office complex would be of concern to him, as would the exterior appearance of the building. He questioned the 9