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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 22, 2022 Page 6 of 17 of research and development uses that the applicant has described as envisioned for the campus. Research/office and corporate uses and facilities for the research, development, manufacturing, fabrication, processing, or assembly of scientific or technical products, or other products. Any proposed use consistent with this language could be allowed if approved through the PUD process. Request for detailed information on the Sustainability Commitments The applicant has provided a list of sustainability commitments that are proposed as an exhibit to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (see Attachment No. 17). The commitments include installation of photovoltaic solar with all new development, excluding the potential hospital development, building all office and retail buildings as "all -electric," building all buildings to a LEED Certified standard, implementing a habitat management plan, and using water wise landscaping. Request for information on any new information related to improvements at the NW Parkway/US 36 interchange. The Traffic Analysis Memo and Traffic and Mobility Study provided with the August 11, 2022 packet note that the Northwest Parkway/US 36 Interchange will reach a Level of Service (LOS) of F in 2040 based on background traffic alone, and with background traffic and traffic from the proposed development, the interchange would have an LOS of F sooner and need capacity expansion in the 2027-2028 timeframe. The interchange is within the jurisdiction of CDOT and the City and County of Broomfield and staff is not aware of any current or future plans for expansion of the interchange at this time. Staff defers to the applicant for any additional information or detail on future plans for the interchange. Request for updates on right of way acquisition needs for the construction of off -site road expansion requirements. There are requirements to acquire right of way from Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), NW Parkway, and North Metro Fire Rescue Authority in order to complete required transportation improvements and road capacity expansions for Campus Drive, NW Parkway, and 96th Street. The applicant has provided a resolution of support from BVSD (Attachment No. 18) and a letter of support from North Metro Fire Rescue (Attachment No. 19). NW Parkway has not provided a letter of support and has submitted a letter stating that they are requesting additional information for their board to consider (Attachment No. 20). Staff's recommended conditions of approval include a requirement that all required rights of way be acquired prior to recordation of the final subdivision plat. Request for information or analysis of economic impact of the proposed development in relation to traffic, housing, and vacant properties.