Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 01/13/2025

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5.01: Consider Natural Resources Aspects of the Emerald Estates Preliminary Plat (Project No. 24-123); Case of Joni and Alan Greenwaldt Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received a land use application from Landform for consideration of a Preliminary Plat for a single-family residential development located along 181st Avenue, west of Xenolith Street. Board Member Moore asked if the property to the south is undeveloped. Senior Planner Anderson confirmed that two equivalent -sized properties to the south are vacant. Board Member Moore asked for details on construction debris and protection of the wetlands with the vacant site. Senior Planner Anderson replied that there would be staff on -site periodically for inspections. Board Member Salami asked if a neighborhood could have one well for the use of the development. Senior Planner Anderson replied that while some neighborhoods have a community septic system, he has not seen a community well. He commented that based on the sizes of the lots, he would not imagine that a community well or septic system would be a good idea. Chairperson Fetterley referenced a driveway that was requested to be adjusted and asked if there would be anything to prevent the eventual owner of the driveway from expanding the driveway. She asked if it would be explained to the homeowner that the driveway could not be moved or expanded because of the constraints. Senior Planner Anderson replied that language could be added to the development agreement specific to lot seven, noting that there is still no guarantee that the homeowner would read all the documents. He clarified that the driveway will not encroach into the wetland setback nor the wetland itself. Board Member Moore commented that she would be interested in adding a comment related to wetland preservation for lots 12 and 13 as well. Motion by Board Member Salami and seconded by Board Member Moore to recommend approval of the plans, contingent upon compliance with staff's review comments and the suggestion to add language to the development agreement related to wetland protection for lots 7, 12, and 13. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Member Salami, Moore, Bernard, and Burgess. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Hagerty and Houts. 5.02: Consider the Environmental Policy Board Meeting Calendar for 2025 Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He asked the Board to consider the meeting calendar for 2025. Board Member Burgess left the meeting at 7pm. Environmental Policy Board / December 16, 2024 Page 2 of 3