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working with the applicant to reduce the height of those walls, and therefore, their visibility from the street. Landscape coverage is proposed at approximately 38%, of which 12% is in the RR easement on the south side of the property. Plantings are provided around the entire perimeter of the property in the parking lot and adjacent to three sides of the building. Some modifications to the landscape plan are necessary to meet Planning Commission conditions of approval. The building is proposed to be constructed of integrally colored concrete masonry units (CMU). The small size and relatively low height of the building give it a fairly simple appearance and will make it less obtrusive than other larger buildings might be. Staff believes that some additional variation in material color and texture would be appropriate and is necessary to meet the intent of the Planning Commission. Signs and exterior lighting have been modified to meet Planning Commission conditions and comply with CTC and other applicable City standards. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application with 13 conditions; six of those conditions are still outstanding. Davidson called for the applicant's presentation. Jeff Scott, Juri Scott Designs, 6201 Crestone Street, Golden Colorado, 80403, was present to represent the owner. He stated the building size was reduced to eliminate the need for two curb cuts to obtain adequate parking and drainage. He explained that all of the Planning Commission conditions dated July 14, 1998, except for condition #10, were oversights and they have no objections to correcting those. Condition #10 recommends further architectural modifications to the eastern side of the structure, providing curb appeal to Pierce Street. He explained that the eastern side has been upgraded to maintain a consistency with other structures similar in size and proportion. The majority of the trees in the landscaping plan are located on the eastern side of the property. Davidson called for Council questions and comments. Howard agreed with the applicant's response to condition #10. Lathrop agreed that the applicant has shown tremendous effort, especially in landscaping, to soften the eastern side of the property. He felt that the first two modifications listed in condition #6 were reasonable and agreed that modifications to the comers of the building could be costly and; therefore, should be removed from the resolution. Scott agreed. 12