Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 07/15/2024

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5. POLICY BOARD BUSINESS 5.01: Consider Natural Resources Aspects of Site Plan for U-Haul (Project No. 24-115); Case of U-Haul Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City received a Land Use Application for U-Haul for a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed U-Haul Moving and Storage Facility, located at 8725 Riverdale Drive. The Business operation would include the following uses on site: self -storage, truck and trailer rental, and related retail sales. Board Member Burgess asked if light pollution is considered for the adjacent residential development. Senior Planner Anderson replied that the existing screening on the south side of the road would address those concerns. He noted that the zoning code was recently updated, including lighting regulations. Motion by Board Member Salami and seconded by Board Member Hagerty to recommend approval of the Landscape Plan, contingent upon compliance with staffs required corrections. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Member Salami, Hagerty, Bernard, Burgess, and Houts. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Moore. 5.02: Consider Natural Resources Aspects of Site Plan for Voice of Hope Church (Project No. 24-114); Case of Voice of Hope Church Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City received a Land Use Application from Voice of Hope Church for review of a proposed Site Plan and Final Plat regarding the property located at 15620 Armstrong Boulevard NW. Board Member Salami asked if there was a public hearing for this project to allow residents near this property to provide input. Senior Planner Anderson replied that notices have been sent for the public hearing to be conducted by the Planning Commission at their July meeting. He acknowledged that the residential property to the north may not be thrilled with this use, but it is a permitted use within the zoning district. Chairperson Fetterley referenced the areas to the northwest and south and commented that those areas appear to remain untouched. She asked if staff is satisfied that the trees proposed to add shade to the parking would be adequate and whether tree islands would be a good addition. Senior Planner Anderson commented that there are trees around the perimeter which would meet the parking lot landscaping requirements. He stated that a recommendation for parking lot islands could be made, but explained that is a tough growing environment for a tree. Environmental Policy Board / July 15, 2024 Page 2 of 4