Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 04/07/2014

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not looking for a recommendation on the Plat itself, although comments are welcome. This is also an opportunity and case study to illustrate various environmental standards on development to assist the EPB in its role in advising the City Council on environmental issues. Staff attempted to notify all Property Owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property. A Public Hearing and Notification is required as part of the Preliminary Plat. City Planner Anderson stated there was discussion about appropriate land uses adjacent to the river. There are also floodplain issues relating to this area. City Planner Anderson provided information on floodplains and floodplain management. It was noted that based on discussion potential actions that could be considered would be: motion to recommend postponement of action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment until Highway 10 Access Planning Study alternatives are known; motion to recommend the initiation of a small area planning and citizen engagement effort to study the broader area beyond the Subject Property; and/or provide general feedback on preferred land uses in shore land and/or riparian areas as well as use of fill to elevate building pads above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation (RFPE), which is one (1) foot greater than the Base Flood Elevation. The technical review memo was provided for Board review. The owners of the Lano property voiced some concerns about screening which will be addressed with the property owner. Board Member Valentine asked for a brief description of how we got in the position to add fill to bring up the level of the property. City Planner Anderson stated the FEMA standards allowed it in the flood fringe. There is a big distinction between floodway and flood fringe. Application would need to be made to FEMA for filling in the property and receive a letter of map revision. Board Member Hiatt asked how much it would need to be raised to be acceptable. City Planner Anderson stated they have not gotten to that detail yet and that will be looked at closer in Preliminary Plat Review. Board Member Hiatt asked if there would be any impact in the Comprehensive Plan update. City Planner Anderson stated if the City was willing to modify the Comprehensive Plan that would preclude this. He noted that a determination on where a frontage or backage road be constructed would be needed first. Chairperson Stodola asked where this property is actually located and City Planner Anderson explained where it was located. Board Member Lewis stated this seems like an odd location for a very small cluster or homes. City Planner Anderson stated there are currently residential lots along Rivlyn Avenue and this would be an extension. Councilmember LeTourneau stated the trail would come into this area. Environmental Policy Board / April 7, 2014 Page 4 of 8