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Councilmember Brown asked and Mr. Dolan confirmed that the project will yield traffic impact fees, which will be used to abate the burden of traffic throughout the city. Councilmember Cook-Kallio recalled a discussion about ambient light when a car dealership was first considered in this area and asked whether it is appropriately addressed here. Mr. Dolan confirmed that the project complies with the limitations set forth in the Specific Plan. Mayor Thome asked if LED lighting was discussed with the applicant. Ms. Bonn said it was proposed by the applicant. Councilmember Narum recalled that land, which was gifted to CLC to act as a buffer, will be developed with some kind of storage. Mr. Fialho confirmed but said that CLC is reevaluating whether it would like to do mini storage or perhaps berms to create more of buffer between this project and the other uses; whatever the decision that land will ultimately serve as a buffer. Councilmember Narum asked what requirements or restrictions other car dealers are subject to relative to test drives. Mr. Dolan said this is the first instance where the city has attempted to regulate it, though he was not aware of any complaints related to other dealerships. Councilmember Narum asked and Mr. Dolan confirmed that the project would utilize drought tolerant landscaping and recycled water. Mr. Dolan added that the carwash facility will recycle its own water. Mayor Thome requested more information on grasscrete. Mr. Dolan explained that grasscrete is a paving system allows some vegetation to come through, providing the structural support of pavement but enhancing the aesthetic features. Mayor Thome asked and staff confirmed that the Fire Department is responsible for ensuring the site's buried fuel tank is consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. Mayor Thome opened the public hearing. Keith Henderson, Carmax, thanked the Council for its consideration of the project. He provided a brief history of Carmax, which began in 1993 in Richmond, VA and now operates 134 stores in 66 markets across the county. Carmax has consistently ranked as one of Fortune's Best 100 companies to work for over the past ten years. With $12.5 billion in annual revenue, Carmax benefits the local community through sales tax revenues,jobs and the charitable efforts of the Carmax Foundation. Since 2003, the Carmax Foundation has given more than $20 Million to local charities across the country and recently partnered with Kaboom in pledging $5 million over the next three years to construct over thirty playgrounds throughout the country. He thanked staff for all its work and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked how many employees they anticipate at this location. Mr. Henderson estimated 160-190 at maturity, noting these would be skilled positions. He stressed that while they bring in a limited number of people to get the store operational, the goal is to hire locally. Councilmember Brown requested an estimate of gross sales and sales tax revenue. City Council Minutes Page 14 of 20 May 6,2014