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City Council Meeting Minutes November 15, 2022 Page 4 of 13 Planner Hassan stated the application proposes to demolish the existing structure and construct a new 2,824 square -foot automotive service station and convenience store building with eight pump fueling stations under a 4,842 square -foot canopy structure. This application would require an amendment to the existing PUD approved in 1997. She reviewed the history of the parcel and its previous uses. She reviewed the materials being proposed for use on the structure, the landscaping plans, the parking requirements, and EV charging requirements Staff finds the automotive service station is a permitted use in the Centennial Valley General Development Plan. The project meets the criteria in the CDDSG as well as the McCaslin Small Area plan. Staff recommends approval of the application. Applicant Presentation — Jeff Weeder, Galloway and Company, reviewed the site plan, traffic flow, EV ready spaces, and landscaping. He noted this is a permitted use in this location. Public Comments Josh Cooperman, Louisville, stated he believes the application does not meet the Code or the Comprehensive Plan. He believes it is not have an appropriate relationship with the surrounding area, adversely impacts the blocking pattern of the McCaslin corridor; and it produces greenhouse gases that will impact air quality of the area. He urged council to deny the application. Tess Weltzin, Lafayette, urged the Council to deny the application due to the climate crisis. She urged people to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Tilly Testa, Boulder, asked Council to deny the application and to move away from the use of fossil fuels. Molly Weber, Boulder, asked Council to deny the application due to the impacts on the environment. Emma Weber, Boulder, agreed with the earlier speakers and asked Council to deny the application in the face of the climate crisis. Cindy Bedell, Louisville, urged a no vote stating the store is too big and not in line with the character of town or the comprehensive plan. She stated the light and glare from the station would impact the area all night long. She asked council to wait for a more acceptable application for the location. Councilmember Brown asked if the EV charging stations would be available when first open. Planning Director Zuccaro stated two stations would be available at open and two