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Paul Wood, Planning Director, stated that a Final PUD Development Plan for Micro House International on this lot was approved by City Council in 1996. Micro House never pursued construction of the building and has since sold the property to BLC Properties. BLC Properties is requesting approval of an amended PUD to authorize construction of a slightly larger building that is otherwise nearly identical to the previously approved project. The building is proposed to be fifty percent occupied by VStream, Inc., with the balance of the space for lease. The applicant's intent has been to maintain the same site plan and architectural design for the project, but increase the size of the building. The size is still well within the maximum FAR of 0.36 for this area. When previously reviewed and approved, the property was reviewed against the Centennial Valley Business Park Design Guidelines. Since being approved, the City has adopted the CDDSG and when reviewing the proposal against the CDDSG, there were some conflicts with the previously approved PUD. The applicant has made revisions to comply with the newer requirements. Building and parking setbacks have been met. Landscape coverage is proposed at 35 percent including pedestrian areas. Approximately 30 percent of the site is planted landscaping. Parking is proposed for 139 vehicles and 16 bicycles. The parking ratio of 3.8 spaces per 1,000 sfis slightly lower than the required 4 spaces per 1,000 sf. The amount of parking is based in part on the specific needs of the primary tenant. It has been noted on the PUD that no tenant finish permits will be issued that exceed the average parking ratio provided on the site. Architecturally, the building remains nearly identical to the previously approved project. The proposal reviewed by the Planning Commission included two exterior balcony areas on the second floor on the west and south elevations. One of those balconies has been removed in the revised plans and staff recommends that it be reinstated. Parking lot lighting is proposed with 250-watt metal halide fixtures on 24-foot poles. The photometric plan meets City requirements regarding lighting levels. One 32 sf ground sign is proposed near the visitor entrance to the building. It is designed of materials to match the building and is within CDDSG requirements. Several wall sign locations have been identified and as noted on the plans, the design, location and area of the proposed wall signs meet City requirements. The Planning Commission approved this application with ten conditions. The applicant has agreed to meet all conditions and the plans have been revised accordingly. The condition regarding the additional easement remains in place and staff is recommending a condition that would reinstate the balcony. Davidson called for the applicant's presentation. 19