Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 03/18/2019

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Councilmember Shryock noted that there is an adjacent property owner that has been vocal about their desire for density transitioning on the west side of this property. She stated that it would be important to have the transitioning along the western boundary for the adjacent homeowners and would also agree to the landscaping along the northern boundary as that would only increase the values of the newly constructed homes in the proposed development. Chairperson Valentine stated that the stormwater pond may be a tricky element because of the proposed location. City Planner Anderson stated that City planning staff has made a suggestion to eliminate lot four, block one, which would provide an opportunity to slide things to the east and account for density transitioning or possibly move the stormwater pond to lot four. Chairperson Valentine agreed that the applicant should look into that option. Board Member Fetterley asked if perhaps the area of debris is in the proposed stormwater pond location. City Planner Anderson stated that he was unsure that the location corresponds with the proposed stormwater pond. He noted that one reason for the location could be to create more open space near the river. Councilmember Shryock stated that the bulk of the digging thus far has occurred north of the infiltration area up through the cul-de-sac area. 5.02: Review Sketch Plan for Proposed Commercial and Residential Development (Project No. 19-102) City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that Paxmar has submitted an application for Sketch Plan review for a proposed development project on Outlot A, Rivenwick Village, which is generally located south of Highway 10 and east of Ramsey Boulevard. The subject property is just over nine acres in size and is zoned MU-PUD (Mixed Use Planned Unit Development). The Sketch Plan indicates that there would be one commercial lot, a senior living facility (32 units), and 30 single family residential lots. Board Member Bernard stated that he would recommend requiring buffering regardless of the order. Board Member Fetterley agreed that there should be a recommendation for buffering regardless of the order the development occurs. Councilmember Shryock asked if the required buffering would be required on both sides of the senior housing facility. Board Member Bernard stated that he would recommend both sides. Councilmember Shryock agreed. Environmental Policy Board / February 25, 2019 Page 3 of 5