Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/23/2022

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Senior Planner Anderson replied that the traffic study has been submitted and is being reviewed by City staff. He commented that improvements may be needed, but preliminarily that improvement was not mentioned but it is still being reviewed and staff will provide comments at the Planning Commission meeting. Board Member Fetterley stated that staff indicated that 444 trees were needed in total and that the applicant was not meeting that threshold. She asked if the applicant were aware they would be under the threshold. Senior Planner Anderson replied that summary came from the tree preservation plan submitted by the applicant, therefore they are aware of the standards. He stated that it is not uncommon that those calculations need to be adjusted. He stated that this is not an official public hearing, as that will be held on May 26th by the Planning Commission. He noted that resident input can still be obtained tonight. Chairperson Moore invited residents to provide input. Jason Patrow, 16209 Sapphire Street NW, commented that he has concern with the vegetation being planted around the retention ponds. He commented that there will be steep banks and vegetation will be needed to prevent erosion. He also asked what would prevent water from spilling into the wetland. Senior Planner Anderson replied that a staff member has made comments to suggest additional plantings on the downslope side to create root structure and stability. He reviewed the stormwater standards that would need to be met by the applicant and noted that engineering would be ensuring the plans and construction meet those requirements. Ron Lindenberg, 7600 163rd Lane NW, commented that he previously spoke about the oak trees on his property which range in age from 75 to 125 years. He was concerned that the construction could impact trees on his property. He stated that he would not want changes to the subject property to impact other properties. He commented that water does travel through the system but was concerned that the removal of the trees on the subject property could negatively impact other properties. Danielle Holder, 7826 161 St Avenue, stated that she has a lot of concerns but will focus her comments tonight on the trees. She commented that there are old growth oaks throughout the site and trees replanted will never reach that size. She stated that the wildlife that relies on those trees will leave that area. She stated that 161 St will most likely need to be widened because it is a narrow road and there will need to be room for buses and the mentioned trail, which will remove more trees. Matt Boe, 7650 163rd Lane, echoed the comments made by the previous residents.