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Levihn moved that Council pass this onto the Planning Commission with Council comments, seconded by Howard. All in favor. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - VINTAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT AND PUD Paul Wood, Planning Director, explained that Vintage Real Estate Services would be representing Wol-Shing Shiao, property owner of the 4.73 acre parcel located immediately west of McCaslin Boulevard and south of Century Office Park. The property is zoned Commercial-Community (CC). This submittal was based upon preliminary documents submitted under the name of The Thompson Subdivision (name later changed to Century Retail) and reviewed by City Council as a discussion/direction item July of 1996. This proposal was being resubmitted at the preliminary level to subdivide the property into two lots and revise the drive-thru relative to its visibility from McCaslin Boulevard. The plat did not include any dedication of open space, which would yield 24,766 s.f. or .57 acres. The revised PUD reflected a total of 33,150 s.f. organized into three rather than four retail pads. The restaurant pad, proposed as Boston Market, would be 3,000 s.f. with the drive-thru being fully screened from McCaslin. Landscape coverage was proposed at 35% and a minimum 50' setback from McCaslin, which would function as a detention pond. Staffdid not support the 29" letter height on the proposed signs or glossy, metal awnings on Boston Market. Davidson called for the applicant's presentation. Rebecca (Becky) D. Martin, 2870 No. Speer Boulevard, Denver, CO 80211, representing Wol-Shing Shiao, pointed out that they redesigned the parking area; 1) removed the ATM so the stacking allowed for 10 cars at the drive-thru; 2) provided a 36" high retaining wall and landscaping providing a double buffer zone of the drive-thru area, so as not to be seen from McCaslin; 3) enlarged the pedestrian gathering areas for both Boston Market and Einstein Bagels; 4) shielded both from the drive-thru and; 5) removed the bridge at the center of the development so pedestrians would not be encouraged to walk through. Paul Trementozzi, OZ Architecture, Boulder, Colorado, reviewed a computer prospective of the site as he discussed the drive-thru and project in general. Tim McDougal, Developer, Greenwood Realty, 5701 South Ash Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80121, stated that his proposal would be to do the development of the front piece, both Boston Market and the 7,000 s.f. building for Einstein Bagels, Starbucks Coffee, and a third tenant. John Hauser, real estate representative for Einstein Bagels and Boston Market in Colorado, was there to answer questions. Davidson called for Council comments.