Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 03/18/2019

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5.01: Review Sketch Plan for Property at 6080 Highway 10 NW (Project No. 18-163) City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the purpose of the case is to review a Sketch Plan for a subdivision of the property located at 6080 Highway 10 NW. The subject property is currently zoned both R-1 Residential (MUSA) and E-1 Employment. The Sketch Plan shows 14 detached villa lots plus three outlots that will contain the storm water pond, infiltration basin and trail (part of the Mississippi River Trail). Based on the proposed Sketch Plan, which is most closely association with the R-2 Residential (Medium Density) District, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment will be required. The review is being based on R-2 Residential District standards. It should be noted that in 2014-2015, the subject property did receive Final Plat approval for a seven-lot single family residential subdivision. At that time, work began in terms of tree removal and grading, however, additional soil borings were completed that identified buried debris about 15 feet below the surface. Due to the costs associated with removing the buried debris, the project was never completed and the applicant, Village Bank, is now seeking grant funds to assist with the debris removal. Board Member Bernard asked if there is any tree replacement required from the previous tree removal that was done. City Planner Anderson replied that the previous tree removal was in compliance. He stated that this would be a separate development than the previous submission and therefore a new tree preservation plan should be submitted. Board Member Covart referenced the debris that had been found on the site and asked for details. City Planner Anderson stated that the property owner is seeking grant funds to unearth the construction debris that had been found on the site and remove it from the site. Councilmember Shryock asked if there would be an HOA to manage the public dock and outlot areas. City Planner Anderson stated that presumably there would be an HOA but noted that that specific information has not yet been provided by the developer. He referenced the potential for landscaping on the northern boundary that would abut industrial properties and asked the Board for input. He stated that staff is also researching if the stormwater pond and infiltration basin would be allowed within the flood fringe. Chairperson Valentine stated that he would support landscaping along the northern boundary to buffer between the adjacent industrial properties and confirmed the consensus of the Board. Councilmember Shryock asked if there would be enough space along the western boundary for the buffering. City Planner Anderson explained that it does not appear that there would be but noted that it is unclear as to whether this application will come in under an R-2 rezoning request or whether a PUD would also be asked for which could allow flexibility on some standards. Environmental Policy Board / February 25, 2019 Page 2 of 5