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Louisville City Council Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 5 comparison to what is being requested. He asked Council to favorably consider the request. Sheila Vessels, Atlanta Bread, 2900 E. 133rd Circle, Thornton, CO, stated that signage is an issue of concern for small businesses. She stressed that in order for a business to be successful, the public needs to know the location, and that signage is critical along McCaslin Boulevard. She stated that it will be a real hardship for small businesses without the requested signage. She voiced her belief that the proposed sign is small. She strongly urged Council to approve the requested signage. Cindy Kushner, Comfort Dental, 9990 W. 26th Avenue, Suite 300, Lakewood, CO, stated that she represents Comfort Dental in processing building acquisitions, and property management. She stated that the signage is a huge issue for her company. She explained to Council that the dental industry has changed, and they no longer occupy office parks and hi-rise office professional buildings due to the overwhelming expense of such rentals. She stated that their business needs visibility and appropriate signage. She stressed that their offices are open 66 hours per week and that they try to accommodate the patient by making their services accessible and affordable. She emphasized that it is important to have the appropriate signage. Jack Roldan, 375 S. McCaslin Blvd, Louisville, CO, representing Sprint PCS, stated that their retail location in Louisville has been in existence for one year. He noted that in that year's time they have an average of 15 customers per day, whereas their Denver Metro retail centers average approximately 175 customers per day. He stressed that they have had extreme turnover and have faced closing the store several times due to the lack of business. He stated that the signage and exposure is necessary and crucial to all the tenants in the shopping center. He asked that Council approve the requested signage. John Sponseller, 1543 Wazee Street, 4/200, Denver, CO, representing the design firm responsible for Chipotle Mexican Grill, stated that, Chipotle produces signs that are tasteful and respectful to the architecture of the building. He agreed that the sign is not adequate for conducting good business. He concurred with the other tenants that the signage is below average in terms of street presence on McCaslin Boulevard. Steve Scohy, Chipotle Mexican Grill, 300 123rd Avenue, 2021, Westminster, stated that he oversees three stores. Chipotle has 35 locations in the Denver area. He stated that the Louisville location is the third lowest in sales, and is currently 35% down in terms of the Denver locations. He stressed that many frequent diners go to Flatirons Crossing or Boulder locations. He emphasized that the signage is important to their business. COUNCIL COMMENTS Keany asked Marceau about the number of tenants utilizing the proposed signage. Mauceau explained that there are four sign panels, on each side, one for each tenant. He stated that there are eight tenants and a total of eight panels. 5