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Further discussion: Board Member Hiatt confirmed that he would accept the nomination. A roll call vote was performed by the City Planner: Chairperson Valentine aye Board Member Little aye Board Member Covart aye Board Member Moore aye Board Member Hiatt aye Chairperson Valentine aye Motion carried. 5.02: Review Natural Resources Aspects of Hampton Townhomes Preliminary Plat City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an application for Preliminary Plat review for Hampton Homes, a 26 unit attached townhome project located over three existing parcels (14600, 14544, and 14520 Nowthen Blvd NW) and an outlot. The subject property is located in the R-2 Residential District and allows for a density between four and seven units per acre. Board Member Moore asked for additional details on the language related to invasive species removal. City Planner Anderson stated that there was a lot of public comment about preserving as many trees as possible, especially along the western border, and therefore the developer is attempting to save as many trees as possible. He stated that because that boarder strip of trees is outside the development area,there would be no reason to require the developer to go into the wooded area to remove invasive species. Councilmember Menth asked if the request meets all the requirements. City Planner Anderson stated that related to density transitioning on the northern boundary, staff believes that at least two evergreen trees should be added in addition to the evergreen shrubbery. Motion by Board Member Covart and seconded by Board Member Little to recommend approval of the Landscape and Tree Inventory and Preservation Plans contingent upon compliance with Staff's review letter. A roll call vote was performed by the City Planner: Board Member Little aye Board Member Covart aye Board Member Hiatt. aye Board Member Moore aye Chairperson Valentine aye Environmental Policy Board/May 20, 2020 Page 3 of 7