Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 07/17/2017

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Valentine, Board Member Hiatt, Anderson, Bernard, and Covart. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Stodola and Board Member Trossen. Acting Chairperson Valentine recognized that the stormwater design is not the purview of the Board but asked for some details. City Planner Anderson highlighted the proposed stormwater pond and provided additional details. 5.02: Consider Landscape Plan and Tree Inventory for Bunker Lake Business Park City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the purpose of the case is to review the Landscape Plan and Tree Inventory for a new Business Park being proposed near the southeast corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Puma Street. The total area is about 45 acres in size, but only a portion of that is being proposed for initial development. He noted that the City Council has approved a Tree Clearing and Grading Agreement for the developer to allow some of the site preparation work to begin in advance of final approvals to aid in getting the pads for Lots 1 & 2 ready as soon as possible. He provided additional details on the proposed Landscape Plan. He recommended approval of the Landscape Plan and Tree Inventory Plan contingent upon the revisions outlined in the Staff Review Letter. Councilmember LeTourneau asked for clarification on which plan is displayed currently on the monitor. City Planner Anderson replied that the plan shown on the screen is the Landscape Plan proposed by the applicant. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that the trees shown seem to exceed the requirements and asked where the missing trees would be. City Planner Anderson noted that the inches fall short, as the applicant is proposing about 700 inches of trees which falls well short of the 2,500 inches required. He noted that when the remainder of the site is developed, each site will have additional landscaping for each site which will contribute towards the total number needed. Board Member Hiatt asked if there is a suggestion of staff as to where additional trees could be planted. City Planner Anderson stated that the southern boundary of the parking lot and around the ponding basin could use additional trees but noted that payment into the City forestry fund would also be an option. Acting Chairperson Valentine asked if a memorandum of understanding could be used to keep the developer on their toes as the business park builds momentum and continues to be built out. City Planner Anderson replied that the details would be included in the development agreement. He stated that certain percentages of landscaping could be designated for the future parcels. Environmental Policy Board/July 17, 2017 Page 3 of 6