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City Council Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 Page 5 of 12 At the last meeting Council asked for information on electrification codes and information about in surrounding communities. Staff provided policy information and comparative municipal information in the packet. He reviewed new State laws, noted Denver's new NetZero plan, and some other examples. Mayor Stolzmann asked if the open space parcels could be officially zoned as open space at the time of dedication. Director Zuccaro stated that could happen concurrently. Councilmember Brown asked what the acreage is north of Disk Drive. Director Zuccaro stated it is roughly 160 acres. Mayor Stolzmann stated she would like the ponds on the site preserved and would like to require a land dedication with all the ponds and not have buildings encroaching on the ponds. This would also enlarge the buffer with Paradise Lane as required in the Northwest Parkway IGA. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney asked if the areas around the pond could be dedicated as open space could the council allow higher buildings to the west in exchange. Director Zuccaro stated the current proposal would have the applicant preserving sections of Parcels B & C3 as private common open space with a deed restriction in return for taller buildings in Parcel C3 and with a similar agreement for what would be developed in Parcel A. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney asked what the building height change would be as proposed. Director Zuccaro stated the building heights were not specified in the proposal but are listed as from 3-5 stories. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney asked how private common open space would be maintained. Director Zuccaro stated the proposed amendment to the PCZD agreement outlines maintenance standards and states the areas would be maintained in an natural state and some limited improvements could be approved through a PUD process. Councilmember Lipton asked if there were any options for moving buildings within the parcels and keeping other areas as open space. Director Zuccaro stated that GDP lays out the intented of the uses on the property but exact building heights and locations are set at PUD. Mayor Stolzmann asked if it is within the discretion of the Council to determine where the open space should be on the property. Director Zuccaro stated that is within the judgement of the Council but they are reviewing a specific proposal as part of the application. Mayor Stolzmann asked if there is a requirement that Council accept some areas as private open space and some as City open space; can Council determine where open space is required and try to reach an agreement with the applicant.