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are not being modified. The increase in building area from 79,000 s.f. to 87,415 s.f. is dedicated primarily to the two story SNF, which widens the footprint between 10' to 15' to provide larger patient rooms. Increasing the building coverage would decrease the open space from 47.8% to 44.6%. The setback along Hecla Drive was proposed at a minimum of 25'. The actual setback for the three-story has increased from 32' to 33.7' and decreased for the SNF from 32' to a minimum of 25'. This resolution has five conditions of approval from the Planning Commission. Davidson called for the applicant's presentation. Michael Schonbmn, Founder/President and CEO of Balfour Senior Care, 1371 Hecla Drive, Suite B-3, Louisville, Colorado 80027, explained that even though the size of the imprint would increase by 5,500 s.f., there will still be 44% open space. The primary intent is to enlarge the rooms of the home-bound patients, due to the fact they spend the majority of time in their room. The main activity room and physical/occupational therapy rooms will also become larger. They have had a very positive response from families and residents and 90% of the calls received are from potential residents and families from Louisville and surrounding communities. Dennis Bojoe, 5650 DTC Parkway, Englewood, Colorado, presented slides visually detailing the proposed changes to the site and building. Davidson called for Council questions and comments. Sisk expressed concem about the 10.65% increase in square footage density. He wondered if the size increase is simply economical. Schonbrun stated that they want this project to be the best possible, and the changes are for the benefit of the residents. He did not feel it would increase their revenue, but may increase their costs. Mayer moved that Council approve Resolution No. 18, Series 1998, Amendment to a Final PUD Development Plan for Balfour Retirement Community, with the following amendments: 1. Bench seating shall be added in proximity to the main entry of the Assisted Living Facility on the building side of the drive access; 2. Bench seating shall be added in the landscaped amenity area, on private property adjacent to Plaza Drive Right-of-Way; 3. Revised materials board shall be provided by the applicant for review by City Council reflecting selected exterior siding samples; 4. A revised photometric shall be submitted for review and approval by staff prior to the issuance of building permits; 5. The dumpster enclosure should be upgraded to incorporate masonry construction with stone veneer of the same type and color as utilized on exterior building walls; seconded by Sisk. 6