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Associate Planner Luchini presented the Planning Commission's recommendations which include: a square foot cap on coffee, donut and bagel shops based on trip generation; changing the review process from a Permitted Use to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) which allows staff the ability to analyze parking demand and trip generation on a case-by-case basis; and creating a separate southbound turn lane from Hopyard to Owens. He noted the applicant agrees with recommendation except for the southbound turn lane as he feels it places an undue burden on the project. Staff agrees and recommends removal of Condition No.9, and. recommends the addition of a condition requiring the 8-foot easement for a future mixed-use-path along Owens Drive. He recommended that Council introduce the ordinance approving the PUD rezoning and PUD Development plan, subject to findings and revised conditions of approval. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Dolan advised that any smoking/vaping ban would apply citywide and not incorporated on a project-by-project basis. City Attorney Dan Sodergren feels a vote on the smoking/vaping ban would take place before the building is occupied. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Associate Planner Luchini clarified the 14-foot- wide mixed-use-path would come from a combination of the existing sidewalk and the project site. He clarified that if the improvement was completed, there would be a 5-foot frontage, and because this is a PUD, there is flexibility in the standards to accommodate the path. Community Development Director Ellen Clark advised the setback is typically measured from the property line so the property line setback would be maintained. Assistant City Manager Dolan advised the path has some buffers built into it and there is room on the side of the path. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Associate Planner Luchini advised the green space will be a combination of plant materials and trees which serves as bio-retention and with the provision water be treated elsewhere on site. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Associate Planner Luchini advised the Planning Commission requested the project wait to occupy until the improvements to the intersection at Hopyard and Owens Drive are complete, which are scheduled be begin in late 2020. City Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano said the intersection improvement project is fully funded through Traffic Impact Fee; however, if Costco is delayed the improvements could be impacted, but prioritization would be at the direction of Council. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Associate Planner Luchini advised the site would most likely be a seven (7) day per week operation. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Al Baez, applicant's consultant, advised they agree with the recommendation as modified. Abbas Mash, applicant, stated is support for approval with the staff modifications. Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brown expressed concern with the easement taking away the front area from the building. She also feels it is one of the busiest intersections in the area and may be dangerous for a bicyclist. Councilmember Narum agreed however, felt if the easement isn't put in place now it will never be built. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Director Clark advised the Planning Commission added Condition No. 9 due to concern that there is existing congestion in the area and the proposed project would add to it. Since the applicant does not have control over the intersection City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 December 17, 2019