LEA GOODSELL, spoke in support of the proposed signage and construction fencing.

No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.

Councilmember Foat commented on and requested the Developer address the use of selected graphics as opposed to a depiction of the project, and requested staff clarify if the Developer may use a streetscape on the construction fencing.

Councilmember Mills commented on the amount of text allowed in the signage program, and the previous direction of the City Council included some images and a rendering of the future project above the fence line, he expressed concerns with respect to the lack of details related to the request, and requested further detail of the proposed signage proposal.

Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the proposed materials to be used.

Councilmember McCulloch stated that the Council is considering a temporary project allowing 20% for the text which then leaves a balance 80%, which should be divided into 40% for the art and graphics, and 40% for a depiction of the project.

Councilmember Foat requested the City Attorney address if the City Council may stipulate in the Resolution or the Conditions of Approval that this is a "pilot project" so the City would not be held to this "standard" for future projects.

City Attorney Holland stated that such verbiage or other language indicating a unique situation, and for that purpose we are using this specific approach on this project could be incorporated into the Resolution.

Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested the Applicant address the materials to be used, and if the direction of the City Council was acceptable to the Developer.

LAWRENCE RAEL, Applicant, indicated the materials and the design will be consistent with the overall excellent quality of the proposed project, and any item or material that is unacceptable to the City Council will be removed.

Councilmember McCulloch further clarified that the intent of his recommendation for the 20% limitation of text, would provide that a depiction of bank with a sign of a bank, would not be included in the text limitation.

Director Ewing recommended that Condition No. 7 be removed with respect to Billboards, and they are not under consideration at this time.

Councilmember Mills expressed concerns that what the City Council approves will set an example and precedent for future requests, recommends that the text be allocated per street frontage, stated it is the responsibility of the City Council to ensure the quality and durability of the materials, and stated the City Council should have additional information on the materials.

Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.

BRIAN LUCAS, Applicant, provided historical background information of the project, commented that this project would be a "gateway" to the City, and noted the development of the architecture and the site plan.

DAVID HECT, Architect, provided background information on the planning principals used to develop the project, and noted a correction in the staff report to the overall acreage and density per acre.

DOUG HUDSON, expressed his concerns and stated the Applicant and Architect have been amenable to change for a better project, and read a letter of concern from Kathryn Mailer, owner of the Grace Miller House, which is a Class 1 Historic Site.

No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.

Councilmember Foat requested staff address if the unit was removed, what is currently on the site and what has been demolished, commented on the constant use of Planned Development Districts and requested staff address the public benefit, visitor parking for the town homes, and the entrances and circulation in relation to the gating.

Councilmember Mills requested staff and the Applicant address the units with the underground parking, stacked units at grade, the landscaping over the parking deck, access to the live-work units, the type of consideration to views and vistas, the average setback for the Eastern portion of the project, and the function of the live-work unit as a separate space.

Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested the Applicant address the height of the residential units of 24 feet, outcomes and responses at the community meeting with neighbors, and the current fencing of the site.

Councilmember Foat requested the Applicant address the height and the view corridors, and commented on counting a private yard and a driveway as open space.

Councilmember McCulloch commented on the system of Planned Development Districts, and the City Council micro-managing every detail of these proposed developments.

Councilmember Mills commented on the Architectural Advisory Board, and stated he sees lack of concern in some areas such as circulation, the main entry, live-work set up not to succeed as live-work but as a condominium project, and expressed concerns with the North elevation of the retail building, and other aspects of the project.

The City Council recessed at 8:17 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 8:25 P.M.

Councilmember Mills requested staff address if this was a preliminary site plan, and if the City Council would see the project again as a final for architectural approval.

Councilmember McCulloch requested the City Attorney comment if the City Council could submit written comments and review.

Councilmember Foat commented on the concept of having a City Council subcommittee review the project.

Councilmember Mills requested the Applicant address the concept of the City Council approving the site plan as preliminary and the project returning to the City Council for final and architectural approval.