Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 05/05/2014

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Board Member Bentz questioned if the setback requirements would ensure that the solar power would not be blocked by a neighboring tree or structure after installation. City Planner Anderson confirmed that is language both within the Comprehensive Plan and State Statute that protects solar access after installation and noted that property owners could also work together to develop easements. Motion by Board Member Lewis and seconded by Chairperson Stodola, to recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance #14 -04. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Stodola, Board Member Lewis, Bentz, Hiatt, Pendergast, and Valentine. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 5.03: Update on GreenStep Cities Status City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He advised that staff will bring the item forward to the City Council meeting on May 13 and asked that any available Board Members attend the meeting in support. 5.04: Discussion: Receive Presentation on Existing Employment District Standards City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the Planning staff is working to bring forward various zoning districts to the EPB and Planning Commission to both make members aware of the language included in each district as well as identify any necessary revisions. He noted that the bulk standards would more apply to the review of the EPB and advised that Board Members can suggest desired revisions or alternatives. He noted that a different zoning district will be brought forward at future meetings. He confirmed that he has heard in the past that it seems counterintuitive to require in- ground irrigation of landscaped areas when the City now has a greater emphasis on water conservation and noted that that may be a recommendation the Board may wish to consider for revisions in the future. Board Member Bentz confirmed that although the Code requires the installation of the irrigation, there is not a requirement to actually use the irrigation. City Planner Anderson also confirmed that information, providing the VA Clinic as an example of a site that installed the irrigation but has not used it due to their attempt to get LEED certified. Board Member Valentine appreciated the opportunity to review these zoning districts and provide input. Board Member Lewis noted that there is a lot of information to review in regard to the zoning district language and asked if the information could be made available to the Board sooner in order to provide additional time to review. City Planner Anderson confirmed that he will make an effort to provide that information to the Board a bit sooner. Environmental Policy Board / May 5, 2014 Page 4 of 6