Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 06/12/2023

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and Armstrong Boulevard, and has indicated that another industrial development is in the planning stages (would be BLIP building 8). While not part of the original BLIP industrial park,this land abuts BLIP, and it would be reasonable to allow landscaping for that site to count toward the reforestation standards, should that be of interest to the Applicant. Landscape Plan The submittal does include a Landscape Plan not only for Lot 1,where building 5 will be constructed,but also for Lot 2 as well(not currently slated for building improvements). The proposed species are generally acceptable and the proposed plantings meet the canopy cover requirements for the E-3 Employment District. The property does abut existing residential homes along the western boundary of the plat and thus, a bufferyard is required. However, in the early stages of both BLIP and Riverstone North, the Applicant worked with Capstone (developer of Riverstone North)to proactively account for future industrial development by providing not only the space for the berm,but the material as well. The Site Plan does provide the required bufferyard width of sixty (60) feet and, in fact,provides much greater separation as there is a stormwater pond near the western boundary as well. Thus,there is about 150 feet separating the boundary of residential from the parking and maneuvering area of building 5. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. Action: Motion to recommend approval of the natural resources aspects of the proposed plat and site plan, contingent upon compliance with Staffs review comments. Attachments Site Location Map Site Plan Final Plat BLIP Building 5 Elevations Overall Landscape Plan Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 06/07/2023 12:40 PM Form Started By:Chris Anderson Started On:05/30/2023 12:17 PM Final Approval Date:06/07/2023