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recent City Council direction, Economic Vitality Committee update, Planning Commission update and recommendations. Vice Mayor Pentin opened the public hearing. Councilmember Brown thanked staff for thoroughly addressing public concerns. Councilmember Narum inquired about cell phone towers in the design guidelines of the project, alternate vehicle parking and vehicle charging stations and inquired on the placement of bioswales, the potential impact of storm water retention on parking and landscape design. Associate Planner Eric Luchini indicated that two reasons dictated the fact that cell phone tower design was not incorporated into the staff report for the project. Those reasons being that the City already has an existing ordinance for the design of cell phone facilities and also due to frequent changes in state law. Director of Community Development Gerry Beaudin stated that the City would work with the applicant to address and meet storm water requirements. Associate Planner Eric Luchini noted parameters for landscape design as outlined in the staff report. Councilmember Narum and Vice Mayor Pentin requested further clarified landscape design requirements intended to break up building massing. Councilmember Olson expressed concern regarding setbacks and parking as they relate to the landscape design element of the project. Director of Community Development Gerry Beaudin stated that the City intends to maintain the landscape aesthetic of the community while integrating the standard design of the Costco brand. Councilmember Brown inquired as to the Costco signage and how it will relate to the surrounding area. Director of Community Development Gerry Beaudin stated that the project will comply with the City's. Master Sign Program and indicated that Costco is not interested in having any monument signage. Councilmember Narum inquired whether or not a variance of parking would be addressed in the design review. Director of Community Development Gerry Beaudin stated that design elements such as parking, architecture and landscape are outlined in the design guidelines and at the discretion of the Director of Community Development, however may be called up to the Planning Commission and the City Council for review. Christina Nustrom Mantha, Economic Vitality Committee Member, found that the project fits with the City's strategic economic development priorities. Committee Member Mantha expressed support for the project and would like to see the tax dollars come to the community. Jenifer Murillo, Director of Real Estate for Costco, spoke in appreciation for the opportunity to join the community. Murillo indicated that the applicant's architect and landscape architect are City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 November 7,2017