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the Council did support the additional density transitioning. She stated that the Council also discussed the pathway between the cul-de-sac and Highway 10 but believed that there is adequate space for that to provide additional emergency only access. She stated that the Council supports this project moving forward and felt comfortable with the comments recommended in the staff review letter. Chairperson Valentine commented that this is a complex and challenging site that will bring in additional regulatory programs. City Planner Anderson agreed that there are multiple complex sets of rules for this development request that must be considered. Board Member Hiatt asked if there was discussion on reexamining the shoreland rules to bring those into compliance with the State or DNR. Councilmember Shryock stated that at the time the Council reviewed the request that information was not yet available. She noted that staff is reviewing the information. She stated that the applicant has been working to apply for grant funds to remove the debris and clean-up the site. She stated that in the end, this development would be a benefit to the neighborhood once all the work onsite is completed. City Planner Anderson stated typically a sketch plan review provides general information, but this applicant had provided additional information in attempt to get ahead of some of the issues on the site. He stated that the tree preservation and landscaping plans were not included and the shoreland regulations were also not taken into account during the sketch plan review and just came to light within the past few days while preparing the case for tonight's meeting. He stated that a review letter was included in the Board packet that addressed the concerns identified by staff. Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Bernard to recommend approval contingent upon compliance with the staff review letter. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Valentine, Board Member Hiatt, Bernard, Fetterley, and Moore. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Covart and Madison. 5.04: Review Current EPB Work Plan City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. The EPB has a City Council approved Work Plan for 2017-2019. As the City Council is beginning to wrap up their strategic planning for 2019, staff thought it would be a good time to briefly review the current plan and begin brainstorming topics for future consideration. The intention is not to develop a new work plan this evening, but rather to initiate some discussion on possible topics of interest or importance to the EPB. Chairperson Valentine welcomed some brainstorming ideas to consider further. He stated that he is satisfied with the level of effort that the Board has received from City Planner Anderson. He acknowledged the high amount of work that is placed on staff for some of the Board projects and actions. Environmental Policy Board / April 15, 2019 Page 4of6