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City Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2017 Page 5 of 14 Councilmember Keany asked Vasbinder if the vans are stored indoors or out Vasbinder stated it is a combination of both, with the majority inside the facility Councilmember Keany asked what changes might be made to the north side facing Hwy 42, including possibly more landscaping He noted it is a very visible wall to Hwy 42 and additional screening would be better. Vasbinder stated they have added additional berming and enhanced the landscaping as well and lowered the building elevation to soften the impact on Hwy 42 traffic. There are glass and metal doors on these walls, it is not all concrete panels. The flat panels do have texture and vertical articulations The IDDSG does not have criteria for articulations. This is a smart looking building and will be a benefit to the CTC. Director Zuccaro confirmed this is zoned industrial with an enhanced architectural design requirement He stated there are properties in CTC that are industrial uses that are required to meet the commercial guidelines Council did zone this is as industnal but with a higher level of design. Councilmember Maloney asked how this proposal is above the IDDSG standards Vasbinder stated this proposal bnngs in different materials for a specialized building for a specific tenant. They are working to satisfy both the City and FedEx. They have brought in materials for the building including metal, form liners, and clerestory windows on all sides There are vertical articulations on all elevations and horizontal articulations on the east and west sides He believes this proposal has improved or enhanced the building above the industrial requirements Councilmember Maloney asked how the perspective from Hwy 42 will look Ritchie stated the building will be visible, but the landscaping meets the intent of the design guidelines. Both the Open Space and Parks and Public Landscaping Boards reviewed this plan and stated it is acceptable. Councilmember Leh asked if denser landscaping could be considered Ritchie stated once this is mature, the landscaping should be adequate although more could be added Public Comments Evelyn Logan, Lafayette resident who lives on the adjacent open space, stated her concerns of sound and light from the facility. The existing buildings already are bright. She hopes this facility would not have lights that shine outwards She is concerned about sound as well, particularly if there are nighttime hours She would like more landscaping along the east elevation to protect the homes to the east. Anita Teague, Lafayette resident, agreed with the previous speaker and stated she appreciates the Council considering the architecture and how it affects neighbors She is most concerned about light and sound