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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 23, 2022 Page 9 of 14 Brauneis mentions this would be the first project that addresses our requirements for affordable housing and doing so voluntarily. He finds that very compelling for a precedent for future projects. Howe says he would prefer to solve some of the problems at this level. He asks if anyone else would like to add a condition to have the pickleball land be dedicated to the city. Brauneis says we do not want that as a City -maintained facility. Ritchie says that part is not included in the application so staff would need to discuss with the Parks and Rec Department about what that would entail and what the impact would be. Brauneis says whether it is pickleball or another use, he will leave it up to the developer. He is comfortable just leaving it as is. Hoefner says he does not think that level of detail is necessary for the commission. Krantz says she is still concerned about the lack of green space. It would be nice to have more green space and does not think it needs to be owned by the City. She also brings up the viability of a large commercial space. Would it be possible to have separate lofts in order to reduce the density? Hoefner says the commercial was included because the City requires it. He shares her concern that it may not be utilized in the best way. He thinks it is possible to have the applicant ask for a waiver from the commercial space requirement. Krantz mentions the possibility of making the commercial space smaller so that it has lower rent and more feasibility for a renter. Brauneis mentions that the space is already pretty small at 1500 sq ft. If we were to come up with an alternative, we would be looking at having more density. He brings up the discussion again of if the commission is okay with having the additional 18 bedrooms. Hoefner moves to approve Resolution 9, Series 2022 with the proposed staff conditions, as well as a condition that the applicant presents to City Council a more robust traffic study that takes into account the commissioners' discussion. In addition, the commission requests that City Council take into consideration the existing traffic conditions when deliberating this proposal. Moline seconds the motion. Motion passes 3-2 by a roll call vote. Name Vote Steve Brauneis Yes Dietrich Hoefner Yes Keaton Howe No Jeff Moline Yes Tamar Krantz No Motion passed/failed: Passes B. Planned Unit Development: Consideration of a Planned Unit Development for a 15,597 sq ft industrial/flex building at 602 Taylor Avenue in the Colorado Technological Center. CONTINUED FROM JUNE 9, 2022 • Applicant: Ms. Deepika Avanti • Case Planner: Elizabeth Kay Marchetti, Senior Planner All notice was met as required and there is no commissioner conflict of interest. Staff Presentation: