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City Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 Page 5 of 12 Councilmember Leh stated he hopes this will become a vibrant place for the community and be a counterpart of downtown; a place people want to be. He hopes this gives the applicants they tools they need to activate that property. He encouraged the applicants to think about some gathering spaces and ways to enhance the arts in the area. Public Comments — None Mayor Stolzmann stated the GDP amendment fits the purpose of the Planned Community Zone District as it was originally intended, conforms with the Comprehensive Plan and Small Area Plan, and will, help retain businesses on the parcel. She feels the application meets the review criteria. Councilmember Brown stated he has seen the parcel decline over the years so these plans can help to bring economic vitality to the parcel. He stated he finds it consistent with the criteria. Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilmember Fahey moved to approve Ordinance No. 1787; Councilmember Lipton seconded. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3, SERIES 2020 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE DELO LOFTS PUD LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRIFFITH STREET AND CANNON STREET; LOTS 1-10, BLOCK 1, TRACTS A-E, AND OUTLOT 1, DELO LOFTS SUBDIVISION Mayor Stolzmann introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and asked for disclosures. No disclosures. Planner Ritchie stated this is a PUD extension for up to one year for, the DELO Lofts PUD. She reviewed the site and development history of the parcel. The process for an extension is the same as original approval. She noted no policies or regulations have changed since the original approval, so staff is recommending approval. She noted the original request was for a three-year extension. Residents expressed concerns at the Planning Commission so the applicant agreed to a one-year extension. Councilmember Lipton asked where the applicant is in the development cycle. Ritchie stated staffs understanding is there is interest in building the apartment units from the original plan, however nothing has been submitted to the City yet.