Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 05/19/2025

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5.01: Consider the Natural Resources Aspects of a Site Plan for Taco Bell (Project No. 25- 109); Case of Border Foods, LLC Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He reported that the City has received an application from Border Foods, LLC for consideration of a Site Plan for Taco Bell, to be located at the southeast corner of Armstrong Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. Board Member Moore asked if the yellow outline is just the Taco Bell site or the whole site. Senior Planner Anderson replied that Taco Bell would be the northern portion, while the yellow line represents the three parcels. Board Member Moore stated that there is a significant amount of tree cover in the portion of the plat closest to the roundabout and asked if there is a plan to save any of those trees. Senior Planner Anderson replied that there would not be much tree removal as a part of this, noting that most of the removal work previously occurred, noting additional comments will be provided during case two. Chairperson Fetterley asked if a different type of fence could be used that would provide more of a sound barrier for the drive-through from the busy road. Senior Planner Anderson replied that the applicant could choose to do so, but there is nothing in the City Code that would require that. He stated that the fence would need to be decorative or match the building, which can add a significant cost to a project. He noted that there would be a consistent fence along all three parcels to make it look more uniform. Chairperson Fetterley asked and received confirmation that the trees shown would be on the outside of the fence. Motion by Board Member Salami and seconded by Board Member Moore to recommend approval of the natural resources elements of the Site Plan. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Members Salami, Moore, Bernard, Burgess, Hagerty, and Houts. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 5.02: Consider the Natural Resources Aspects of Bunker Lake Crossing Subdivision (Project No. 25-105); Case of Capital Real Estate, Inc. Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He reported that the City has received an application from Capital Real Estate Inc. for consideration of a Final Plat for Bunker Lake Crossing, a three-lot subdivision located south of Bunker Lake Boulevard, north of Sunwood Drive, and east of Armstrong Boulevard. Typically, landscaping is reviewed as part of a Site Plan, however, the applicant has essentially designed the layout and landscaping for two of the three lots in the subdivision. Board Member Houts asked how large the outdoor seating area would be. Environmental Policy Board / May 19, 2025 Page 2 of 4