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City Council Meeting Minutes March 16, 2021 Page 8 of 13 Applicant presentation — Alicia Rhymer, United Properties, stated this is phase one for this property and phase two for another lot should come forward later this year. She reviewed the proposal noting they are encouraging walkability on the site as well as maintaining the rural entryway. She highlighted the landscaping and lighting plans. Chase La Houssay, 7-Eleven, gave some information on the products they are planning for the site. Public Comments Josh Cooperman, 2165 Wagon Way, stated he doesn't support this project as he thinks it is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, and the Sustainability Master Plan. He feels the proposal does not fit with the rural character of the area and he feels adding a gas station will not support the goal of reducing greenhouse gases or moving towards a carbon free future. Tamar Krantz, 691 West Street, urged denial of the proposal as she does not think the gas station meets the SRU criteria and it is against the sustainability values of the community. Tim Cromie, 134 Jackson Circle, stated he supports the project as the City can benefit from the revenue and this is a good location for a gas station on the way in or out of town. Tiffany Boyd, 550 Grant Avenue, stated she doesn't feel the City needs a fuel station that adds to the greenhouse gases in town. It is against the Sustainability Action Plan and community goals. She feels it sends a bad message to allow a gas station. Sherry Sommer, 910 South Palisade Court, stated she does not support the proposal for the same reasons as the earlier speakers and she would like to see the industrial building held to a higher standard for sustainable building. She urged denial. Stephanie Rowe, 631 West Street, also urged denial and asked if wildlife on the site will be protected during construction. Bill Stephens, Pastor Ascent Church, urged approval noting this property will be developed at some point and this proposal is a good one that allows development and retains some of the rural character on the site. Justin Villa and Megan Malcolm -Peck, 528 South Taylor, stated they own a company in the Colorado Tech Center and they see this as a good addition to the area bringing new companies, and providing a place for people working in the Tech Center to get gas and food as there are no other options in the Tech Center for that.