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5. POLICY BOARD BUSINESS 5.01: Consider Landscape Plan for Jasper Industrial Park City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He noted that the City has entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell a portion of the property located at the southeast corner of Jaspar Street NW and 143rd Avenue NW for a new industrial development. He stated that the Site Plan shows two proposed multi-tenant buildings on Lot 1 and would create two outlots (one that is part of the land transaction and the other that would be retained by the City for a future Public Works Campus). He noted that this review is limited to the proposed improvements on Lot 1 only and provided additional details on the proposed Landscape Plan. Acting Chairperson Valentine asked if the developer would be responsible for researching to determine if there is a special classification for the cemetery. City Planner Anderson noted that the cemetery is a separate parcel and the City staff will be researching that item to determine if any special protections will be needed. Board Member Hiatt asked if there is potential to create an access to the cemetery from the east. City Planner Anderson highlighted the existing access to the cemetery, which is a dirt path. He did not believe that there is a lot of traffic in and out of the cemetery site but noted that the existing public access would be retained. He recommended approval of the Landscape Plan contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Board Member Hiatt asked if the City has experience with this developer. City Planner Anderson provided examples of other projects the developer has completed in the City and the developer's experience with preserving oak trees. Board Member Hiatt asked if the developer would be sensitive to the needs of the cemetery. City Planner Anderson stated that the developer has been open to the suggestions of staff and one condition would be to preserve the existing access to the cemetery. He stated that staff has confidence that the developer would be able to preserve the oak trees on the cemetery site. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that Sharp and Associates is very reputable,very sensitive and has been a good partner to the community. Board Member Hiatt stated that selling industrial units is a good business decision for the City and he would like to support good quality projects. Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Anderson to recommend approval of the Landscape Plan contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Environmental Policy Board/July 17, 2017 Page 2 of 6