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City Council Meeting Minutes December 6, 2016 Page 10 of 15 Justin McClure, of RMCS, presented the applicant information. He showed renderings of the proposed area, reviewed the design requests, and discussed some history of the development in the area. Mayor Muckle asked for public comments. Greg Sommers, 708 Brooklawn Drive, Boulder, representing Louisville Tire, Cummings Flooring, and the Gallowa Family, stated they have concerns that new residents to the west will not like the existing industrial uses and they will complain there is no visual barrier from the residential area. The owners are also concerned about the access and parking changes that will affect their land. The owners are concerned about the possibility of conflicts with new residents. They request a barrier between the new development and the existing business be a part of the approval of the DELO Lofts. Councilmember Maloney asked Mr. McClure what kind of barrier there is now. Mr. McClure stated it is a dilapidated fence that will be removed with development and replaced with a 30 -foot landscaped barrier. He said a fence is not a good choice. The twelve spaces will be used by property owners on both properties just as they are used today. The property has more parking than required and the residents shouldn't create a parking demand on those twelve spaces. Councilmember Stolzmann asked staff if the fence was discussed by the Planning Commission. Planner Dean stated that was not part of the discussion. City Attorney Light asked that the photo Councilmember Maloney was looking at be posted for all to see as a part of the evidentiary record. A Google Earth image was provided showing the existing fence and parking spaces. City Attorney Light noted there is a private access and parking easement in the area of the twelve spaces. That easement will continue with its current use even after this development is complete. City Attorney Light reiterated the language on the PUD that the conditional Plan is conceptual only and is subject to approval, disapproval, or modification through a separate PUD amendment process. He noted the inclusion of the condition sketch in no way limits the discretional authority of the City Council. Councilmember Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 71, Councilmember Loo seconded. Attorney Light noted an amended resolution was presented this evening without the condition. He suggested leaving the condition in the Resolution. Councilmember Maloney agreed and Councilmember Loo agreed. A vote was taken and all were favor.