Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 08/26/2013

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Board Member Bentz questioned if this was meant to apply to a specific group of people, whether with higher or lower means. He noted that some of the items are very expensive. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that the intent is to create a list of specific Best Management Practices that could be used to rank projects that apply for financial assistance. He noted that it was his understanding this would not be applied on a household basis but for larger developments. Chairperson Max was concerned with using specific terms, as those items could become outdated and would then need consistent updating. Associate Planner Environmental Coordinator Anderson explained that this policy will be an addendum and can be easily amended but noted that additional language could be added stating "or similar technology that is developed ". Board Member Bentz noted that specific examples should also be mentioned as some people will not be familiar with those technologies. Board Member Lewis referenced an area and believed that energy consumption as a whole should be specified in addition to the specific items mentioned. He also questioned if an item should include wastewater but was unsure how that could be worded. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that grey water could be mentioned separate from wastewater. City Councilmember LeTourneau acknowledged the two topics regarding energy conservation and water management, noting that both issues require a great deal of work. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson acknowledged that those two items would require a great deal of work. Board Member Lewis noted that in his perspective these are simply ideas to provide to developers that they can pick and choose from. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that he does have a very early draft copy of the scorecard that is being developed in order to rank applying projects and reviewed some of those elements. Board Member Lewis commented that the information included thus far, in addition to energy conservation and water management, would be a good starting point. It was the consensus of the Board to include the items discussed, but the items can be incorporated into the draft items listed and do not require their own numbered item. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that he would try to work with this information during the next month to develop a more complete draft that can be reviewed Environmental Policy Board / August 5, 2013 Page 5 of 9