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City Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2012 Page 9 of 14 Kimble Hobbs, Arch11, Inc., 3100 Carbon Place #100, Boulder, CO introduced design team members EJ Mead and Owner/Representative Bill Mascarenaz. He introduced Architect Randy McGee, who made the presentation. Randy McGee, Architects, ZGF Architects, LLP, 1223 SW Washington Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR, explained Pearl Izumi is very excited about staying in Louisville. The phrase Colorado 365 is important to Pearl Izumi because each day of the year is different and their products support being outdoors 365 days a year. The company has a Japanese heritage, which supports building and testing the best products. The company provides amenities for the employees and still thinks of themselves as a small garage company. They believe the new site will be inspirational for the company. The building contains smart sustainability and design vision to meet with Colorado's climate. This company has a lot of parts, which make the products most efficient. All the employees are visually connected through the clear design for the barn/warehouse work place. The colors and textures showcase the building with lots of bridges, circulation patterns, filtered natural light and an entry, which displays light and high energy. The trail and amphitheater will provide a spectacular mountain view. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Yarnell was impressed by the building's design. Mayor Muckle supported less parking and felt the natural landscaping is an amenity. MOTION: Council member Yarnell moved to approve Resolution No. 70, Series 2012, seconded by Council member Keany. All were in favor. RESOLUTION No. 70, SERIES 2012 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL REVIEW USE TO ALLOW THE INSTITUTE OF TAOIST EDUCATION AND ACUPUNCTURE TO OPERATE A SCHOOL AT 317 SOUTH BOULDER ROAD IN AN OFFICE (0) ZONE DISTRICT Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Planner Robinson explained the applicant, the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture (ITEA) is requesting a special review use (SRU) to allow a school expansion in the Office (0) zone district. ITEA currently operates a school at 325 South Boulder Road. The school currently has administrative offices at the 317 South Boulder Road location, and would like to hold some classes in that building as well. This SRU application is for internal use only; there is no exterior development associated with the proposal. The applicant is not anticipating increasing the number of students attending the school, but would like more flexibility to hold some classes in 317 South Boulder Road. ITEA has been operating the school out of its current location since 2007, and was previously located at 608 Main Street. Schools are a special review use in the 0 zone district. The current use permit for ITEA only allows school