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City Council Meeting Minutes January 3, 2023 Page 5 of 8 Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated he likes the use of the topography as well as the design and sustainability elements of the building. He stated these waivers make sense based on the topography and other challenges of the site. He thinks the parking demand will be less in the future for flex buildings. Councilmember Leh appreciates the concerns of the neighbors and asked if the applicant has any response, in particular the parking count discrepancy and the foot print issue. Andy Johnson stated there was underground parking in the previous application that has been moved inside the building. He also stated that the proposed building is eight to ten feet shorter than the previous submission for the site. In terms of the parking, there are eight spaces inside the building. This is not semi -truck access, the largest vehicle will be a fire department vehicle. Fundamentally this is a different type of use with potentially lower vehicle traffic. This building is a 360 building, so there is no back or "ugly side" of the building. Councilmember Brown asked about the materials waiver and why painted metal and unfinished concrete are being waived for this project. Director Zuccaro stated that when the design standards were written they didn't want a stark concrete building. This project has architectural concrete and metal which is a higher level of construction. Councilmember Most stated she is concerned about the waiver for the area that cannot contain trees. She feels like the project should be moved back to allow trees to be planted in that area. When it comes to buffers and the relationship between different types of buildings, especially residences, there is a responsibility to uphold the standards. Councilmember Dickinson stated he doesn't want to see a parking lot that is never going to be used or filled. To the materials waiver, this is artistic metal and a standard above what is mentioned in the code. He noted the lack of tree coverage to the north, and believes that if the applicant were allowed to plant trees within the setback they would, but moving the building to the south to add additional area for trees would have created other issues. He is supportive of the project. Councilmember Fahey doesn't feel that trees are the only option on the north side to shield the building from the residences. Some shrubbery may actually be more effective. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Dickinson moved to approve Resolution No. 1, Series 2023; seconded by Councilmember Fahey.