Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 05/15/2023

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Senior Planner Anderson commented that Michael Hiatt passed away on April 26, 2023. He commented that Mr. Hiatt served on the EPB since 2012, had a passion for giving back to the community and was always interested in getting out into the community to improve environmental awareness. He will be greatly missed, and the Board and staff wish to recognize him for all he has done for the community and as a member of the EPB. Chairperson Moore agreed that he will be greatly missed, noting that Mr. Hiatt was a high school teacher of hers as well. Board Member Fetterley commented that it was always a delight to work with Mr. Hiatt and he will be missed, noting that he was a great advocate not only for the EPB but for students and the schools. Councilmember Howell commented that Mr. Hiatt will be greatly missed. 5.02: Consider Natural Resources Aspects of Proposed Site Plan for CorTrust Bank (Project No. 23-104) Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an application from CorTrust Bank for a proposed new bank to be located at the northeast corner of Zeolite Street and Sunwood Drive. The application includes a Site Plan, Plat and Zoning Amendment. Chairperson Moore commented that she was hoping the area marked in red would be converted to native plantings, which it has been. Board Member Salami asked if the road construction would be brought about because of the hotel and bank projects and whether those projects would contribute towards the road improvement. Senior Planner Anderson replied that Zeolite Street was constructed as a temporary road to connect Bunker Lake Boulevard and Sunwood Drive, therefore the City was aware that it would eventually need to construct that temporary road to City standards. He commented that these projects are not triggering the road improvement as that was already slated to be completed in 2024 regardless of development. Motion by Board Member Salami and seconded by Board Member Hagerty to recommend approval of the Landscape and Tree Preservation Plans contingent upon compliance with Staff review comments. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Moore, Board Member Salami, Hagerty, Fetterley, and Vikander. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Bernard. 5.03: Zoning Code Update Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that City staff is in the process of rewriting the City's Zoning Code. The current drafts of the Landscaping and Tree Preservation sections were included in the packet for review. Staff has also created a separate chapter for Shade Tree Diseases and Pests. Much of the language in the new chapter was simply moved from the Environmental Policy Board / May 15, 2023 Page 2of5