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Chairperson Stodola asked if there is enough parking. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the type of floor plan and income levels <br />were considered. This project would likely be more one car households so it would meet the <br />minimum of one stall per unit. <br />City Planner Anderson stated that there is visitor parking a half a block away that is not <br />overnight parking for guests. <br />Board Member Lewis commented that this plan was well thought out and robust and that he was <br />impressed. He doesn't have a problem with it and felt that it was more innovative and detailed <br />than the previous proposal. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that this project did receive $580,000 in <br />funding from the Metropolitan Council. <br />Board Member Lewis stated that this is the kind of project and plan that should be looked at for <br />the Eco -Star Award. <br />City Council Liaison LeTourneau spoke to the Staff regarding the contrast between the two cases <br />and how the Board is appreciative of a complete picture. He asked how likely is it that the Board <br />can ask developers to provide more complete plans in the future. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that this is something the Staff strives to <br />achieve. He spoke about project deadlines and said that historically the City has tried to give <br />some contingent recommendations and revisit them. If the Board feels that the information in <br />the last case was not enough, then Staff should know and then they can go back to the developer. <br />He stated that if it is the Board's wish to have the kind of detail found in this project, Staff will <br />make sure they provide it without delaying projects. Staff can work with code to provide the <br />desired level of detail. <br />Board Member Valentine would like to support the Staff. He talked about the huge contrast <br />between the cases. He felt that the Parkview East case was close to the line of not having <br />complete plans. He would like to support the Staff to be able to go back to developers to get <br />more fully developed plans. <br />City Council Liaison LeTourneau stated that he doesn't think it is the Board's intention to push <br />developers away by setting too high a standard. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the Parkview East case warrants pursuing <br />additional details and that the City can commit to a smooth process if they are provided with <br />detail. <br />Chairperson Stodala asked about the timeframe of the projects. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill replied that the City tries to provide approval 45 <br />days from the date the application is received. Some cases do take longer depending on <br />complexity. <br />Environmental Policy Board / March 30, 2015 <br />Page 7 of 9 <br />